H.R. 9470 aims to protect the privacy of individuals' health information related to pregnancy termination or loss by amending the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) privacy regulations and the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act. This legislation seeks to ensure that sensitive medical information concerning pregnancy-related decisions is kept confidential and not disclosed without consent.
Supporters of H.R. 9470 have praised the bill for strengthening patient privacy rights, particularly in sensitive areas concerning reproductive health. Advocacy groups have highlighted the importance of protecting individuals from potential stigma and discrimination that may arise from the disclosure of pregnancy termination or loss information.
Critics of H.R. 9470 argue that while privacy is important, the bill may create barriers to necessary medical communication and data sharing among healthcare providers. Some have raised concerns that overly strict privacy protections could hinder public health efforts and limit access to vital information for healthcare professionals.
While there are no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries, the lobbying activity in the policy area raises some concerns. Notably, RESPOND-US, which contributed $140,000, is involved in lobbying efforts that could intersect with privacy and healthcare regulations. Additionally, GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. contributed $60,000, and their involvement in biotechnology could relate to healthcare data privacy. Although these contributions do not directly correlate with the bill's focus on pregnancy termination privacy, they suggest a broader interest in healthcare regulations that could influence legislative priorities. Voters should be aware of these connections as they may indicate potential influences on the bill's outcomes.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RESPOND-US | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $140,000 |
| SILVERLINING | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $80,000 |
| MEDLINE | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $80,000 |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $60,000 |
| AMERICAN FLOOD COALITION ACTION INC | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $60,000 |
| PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $50,000 |
| LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES | CAPITOL POINT GROUP, LLC | $50,000 |
| MERIDIAM INFRASTRUCTURE | CAPITOL POINT GROUP, LLC | $40,000 |
| LEO TECHNOLOGIES | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $30,000 |
| MAXIMUS | BRICK STREET STRATEGY | $30,000 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | BRICK STREET STRATEGY | $30,000 |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION | GTB PARTNERS | $20,000 |
| CHAMBERS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $15,000 |
| HEARTH, PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION | HEARTH, PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION | $15,000 |
| BASIS PATH | BUTLER SNOW LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Sara Jacobs, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
