H.R. 9297 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on June 11, 2026, by Representative Mary Gay Scanlon, with co-sponsors Laura Friedman and Mike Thompson. The bill aims to amend Title 49 of the United States Code to establish specific safety standards and require the disclosure of certain information related to pedestrians and motor vehicles. The primary goal is to enhance pedestrian safety by implementing new regulations and ensuring transparency in vehicle safety features.
As of now, there is limited media coverage on H.R. 9297. However, given its focus on pedestrian safety, it is likely to receive support from safety advocacy groups and organizations dedicated to reducing pedestrian fatalities. These groups may commend the bill for addressing critical safety concerns and promoting transparency in vehicle safety standards.
Currently, there is no significant negative media coverage of H.R. 9297. Potential criticisms could arise from automotive industry stakeholders concerned about the financial and logistical implications of implementing new safety standards and disclosure requirements. They might argue that such regulations could increase production costs and impact vehicle pricing.
The analysis of H.R. 9297 shows no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Mary Scanlon's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter concerning pedestrian and motor vehicle safety standards. The lobbying activity in this area includes significant contributions from companies like Sasol Chemicals USA LLC, which contributed $260,000, and Gravitas, which contributed $30,000. However, these contributions do not directly relate to the bill's focus on pedestrian safety and motor vehicle standards. The absence of direct overlaps suggests that while there are substantial lobbying efforts in the transportation sector, they do not appear to create a conflict of interest for the sponsor regarding this specific legislation. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not necessarily indicate a conflict in this instance.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | SASOL CHEMICALS USA LLC | $260,000 |
| ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE COUNCIL FKA MASTER LIMITED PARTNERSHIP ASSOCIATION | ZIEBART CONSULTING, LLC | $60,000 |
| ORGANIC PRODUCE ASSOCIATION | THE RUSSELL GROUP, INC. | $50,000 |
| GRAVITICS | TECHNOLOGY STRATEGIES LLC | $30,000 |
| LIVINGSTON INTERNATIONAL INC | VENABLE LLP | $30,000 |
| CITY OF WILLISTON (ND) | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $30,000 |
| S&P GLOBAL F/K/A IHS MARITIME & TRADE | VENABLE LLP | $20,000 |
| TOWN OF TUSAYAN | NEXXUS CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | NATIONAL RELIGIOUS BROADCASTERS | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL REGISTRIES, INC. | VENABLE LLP | undisclosed |
| ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | ARISTEIA STRATEGIC ADVISORS, LLC | undisclosed |
| US CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGIES | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
| CX2 | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
| FISICA | ATS COMMUNICATIONS, INC. (DBA SILBEY STRATEGIES) | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Mary Scanlon, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
