H.R. 9309 aims to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act by expanding the existing Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion to include LGBTQI+ individuals. This change is intended to promote diversity and inclusion within financial institutions and ensure that LGBTQI+ voices are represented in decision-making processes.
Supporters of H.R. 9309 have praised the bill for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, highlighting its potential to create a more equitable financial sector. Advocacy groups have welcomed the expansion of the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion to encompass LGBTQI+ individuals, viewing it as a significant step towards recognizing and addressing the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQI+ community in the workplace.
Critics of H.R. 9309 have raised concerns about the bill potentially complicating the existing framework of the Dodd-Frank Act. Some argue that expanding the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion could divert resources and attention away from other pressing issues in the financial sector. Additionally, opponents may contend that the bill could lead to unnecessary bureaucracy in the inclusion process.
The analysis of H.R. 9309, which aims to expand the Offices of Minority and Women Inclusion to include LGBTQI+ representation, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, Nikema Williams' top donor industries. While there is significant lobbying activity in the broader policy area, the contributions from entities such as OSF Healthcare System ($60,000) and Egan-Jones Ratings Company ($50,000) do not directly relate to the bill's focus on LGBTQI+ inclusion. This lack of direct financial ties suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not appear to influence the specific aims of this legislation significantly.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| EGAN-JONES RATINGS COMPANY | INVARIANT LLC | $50,000 |
| GRADIUM MEGA COIN | HARTWELL CAPITOL CONSULTING | $50,000 |
| DRAI HEALTH | HARTWELL CAPITOL CONSULTING | $50,000 |
| VALTHOS INC. | INVARIANT LLC | $40,000 |
| SANDY BAY PARTNERS, LLC | GRACE BAY STRATEGIES, LLC | $20,000 |
| ORGANOGENESIS | DONOVAN STRATEGIES LLC | $15,000 |
| ANTENNA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES | DONOVAN STRATEGIES LLC | $15,000 |
| NETSCOUT | DONOVAN STRATEGIES LLC | $10,000 |
| ALLLIANCE OF MARINE MAMMAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS | MEA STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION | ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| JACKSON WALKER LLP ON BEHALF OF SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| ANTHEIA | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| RAILROAD INVESTIGATION PROJECT GROUP | EAGLE 1 RESOURCES, LCC | undisclosed |
| EAGLE 1 RESOURCES, LCC | EAGLE 1 RESOURCES, LCC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Nikema Williams, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
