H.R. 9286 directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to conduct a study on the technologies used to provide broadband internet access. The bill aims to gather information and insights that will be compiled into a report for Congress, potentially to inform future legislation or policy decisions regarding broadband access.
Supporters of H.R. 9286 have praised the bill as a necessary step towards understanding the current landscape of broadband technology. They argue that the study will help identify gaps in service and inform strategies to improve internet access, especially in underserved areas, thereby promoting digital equity.
Critics of H.R. 9286 have expressed concerns that the bill may lead to unnecessary bureaucracy and delay in addressing urgent broadband access issues. Some argue that instead of conducting a study, immediate actions should be taken to expand broadband infrastructure and access, especially in rural and low-income communities.
The analysis of H.R. 9286 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter, which focuses on broadband internet access. While there are several lobbying activities in the broadband sector, the contributions from these entities do not indicate a direct financial influence on the bill's objectives. Notably, BYD Motors, LLC and Quectel Wireless Solutions Co., Ltd. have contributed $20,000 and $90,000 respectively, but these amounts do not suggest a significant risk of conflict given the absence of direct ties to the bill's intent. Voters should be aware that while there are lobbyists involved, the lack of direct donor overlap with the bill's subject indicates a lower risk of conflicts of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $140,000 |
| QUECTEL WIRELESS SOLUTIONS CO., LTD. | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | $90,000 |
| CONNECTIONS HEALTH SOLUTIONS | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | $60,000 |
| CAMBER HEALTH | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | $50,000 |
| CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF WINEGRAPE GROWERS | TORREY ADVISORY GROUP (FORMERLY MICHAEL TORREY ASSOCIATES, LLC) | $50,000 |
| BYD MOTORS, LLC AND VARIOUS U.S. SUBSIDIARIES | BYD MOTORS, LLC AND VARIOUS U.S. SUBSIDIARIES | $20,000 |
| PAYSAFE PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC | PAYSAFE PAYMENT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC | $20,000 |
| VIFCARE | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| IOWA TRIBE OF KANSAS AND NEBRASKA - NUWEH | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| VIFCARE | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| GREENPOWER BX LLC | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| CLARITY | MR. MARK KOPEC | undisclosed |
| ABRAWORKS LIMITED | BURRELL INTERNATIONAL GROUP LLC | undisclosed |
| THE PARTNERSHIP TO ADVANCE VIRTUAL CARE (PAVC) | MCDERMOTT+ LLC | undisclosed |
| MBDA INCORPORATED | MBDA INCORPORATED | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding April McClain Delaney, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
