H.R. 9314 proposes a temporary halt on specific contracts by the Department of Homeland Security that involve surveillance and data analytics technologies. This moratorium would remain in effect until public audits and reporting requirements are fulfilled, ensuring transparency and accountability in the use of such technologies.
Supporters of H.R. 9314 argue that the bill promotes transparency and protects civil liberties by ensuring that the implementation of surveillance technologies is subject to public scrutiny. Proponents highlight the importance of public trust in government operations, especially concerning privacy issues.
Critics of H.R. 9314 contend that the moratorium could hinder the Department of Homeland Security's ability to effectively utilize necessary surveillance technologies to ensure national security. They argue that delaying contracts may create gaps in security measures and that the bill could be seen as an overreach of legislative power into executive functions.
The analysis of H.R. 9314, which seeks to impose a moratorium on certain Department of Homeland Security contracts related to surveillance and data analytics technologies, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Dan Goldman's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes contributions from various organizations, but none appear to have a direct financial interest in the surveillance technologies that this bill addresses. The largest contributions come from the American Subcontractor Association ($30,000) and the American Council of Independent Laboratories ($20,000), neither of which are directly linked to the surveillance industry. Therefore, while there are significant contributions from various sectors, they do not present a clear conflict with the bill's objectives, leading to a low risk assessment for potential conflicts of interest.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| STREET GRACE | ASCEND CONSULTING | $30,000 |
| FCA INTERNATIONAL | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 420 | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $12,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| 3STRANDS GLOBAL FOUNDATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| CHRISTIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Dan Goldman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
