H.R. 9477 requires developers of certain artificial intelligence models to submit reports to the Secretary of Commerce. This legislation aims to enhance oversight and accountability in the development of AI technologies, ensuring that developers provide necessary information regarding their models, potentially addressing concerns about safety, ethics, and transparency in AI applications.
Supporters of H.R. 9477 have praised the bill for promoting transparency and accountability in the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence. Advocates argue that requiring developers to report to the Secretary of Commerce will help mitigate risks associated with AI technologies and foster public trust in AI systems.
Critics of H.R. 9477 have expressed concerns that the reporting requirements could stifle innovation and impose burdensome regulations on AI developers. Some argue that the bill may not sufficiently address the intricacies of AI technology and could lead to unnecessary government overreach into the tech industry.
The analysis of H.R. 9477 shows no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Nathaniel Moran's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter concerning artificial intelligence model developers. While there is significant lobbying activity in related sectors, such as Vertex Pharmaceuticals and various collegiate athletic conferences, these do not directly correlate with the AI reporting requirements outlined in the bill. The total lobbying amounts from these entities do not indicate a concentrated influence on the bill's provisions, suggesting that the risk of conflict of interest is minimal. Voters should be aware that while there is lobbying present, it does not appear to directly impact the legislative intent of this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | $60,000 |
| SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | $60,000 |
| SANOFI U.S. SERVICES, INC. | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | $60,000 |
| WAYFINDER GROUP (OBO RESEARCH CORPORATION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII) | RED MAPLE CONSULTING, LLC | $40,000 |
| ECKERD CONNECTS | KOUNTOUPES DENHAM CARR & REID, LLC | $30,000 |
| SMART APPROACHES TO MARIJUANA | OFF HILL STRATEGIES L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| FEDERATION OF ELECTRIC POWER COS OF JAPAN | GEORGE H. DENISON | $10,000 |
| MAYO CLINIC | MCDERMOTT WILL & SCHULTE LLP | undisclosed |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS, INC. | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | undisclosed |
| THE BIG TEN CONFERENCE, INC. | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | undisclosed |
| THE BIG 12 CONFERENCE, INC. | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | undisclosed |
| SOUTHEASTERN CONFERENCE | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | undisclosed |
| PAC-12 CONFERENCE | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | undisclosed |
| ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | undisclosed |
| SAPPHIRE DIGITAL | MARSHALL & POPP, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Nathaniel Moran, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
