H.R. 9487 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by prohibiting the amortization of any professional women's sports franchise that allows biological males to participate in women's sports. This means that such franchises would not be able to spread the cost of their assets over time for tax purposes.
Supporters of H.R. 9487 argue that the bill is a necessary step to protect women's sports and ensure fair competition. They believe it reinforces the integrity of women's athletics and upholds the principles of Title IX, which aims to promote equality in sports.
Critics of H.R. 9487 contend that the bill is discriminatory and undermines the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports. They argue that it perpetuates stigma and could have negative economic implications for women's sports franchises by limiting their operational flexibility regarding tax benefits.
The analysis of H.R. 9487, sponsored by Claudia Tenney, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code to prohibit amortization of professional women’s sports franchises allowing biological males to participate. Given that the top donor industries do not have a direct financial stake in the outcome of this legislation, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. The lobbying activity in related areas does not indicate a significant financial influence on this specific bill, as the amounts are relatively low compared to the overall campaign finance landscape. Voters should be aware that while there are lobbyists involved, the lack of direct connections to the bill's subject matter suggests that the motivations behind the sponsorship may not be financially driven by donor interests.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE | $810,990 |
| AMERICAN LEGION | THE AMERICAN LEGION | $190,000 |
| SEIA | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $50,000 |
| ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS | CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC | $50,000 |
| CALISTA CORPORATION | CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC | $50,000 |
| POLARIS CONSULTING | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $40,000 |
| TELESAT GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS | VELOS | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $40,000 |
| PUGET SOUND ENERGY | ROCK CREEK COUNSEL | $30,000 |
| KOOTENAI TRIBE OF IDAHO | CAPITOL HILL POLICY GROUP LLC | $20,000 |
| MICRON TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | OFF HILL STRATEGIES L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS INC | BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF KANSAS, INC. | $10,000 |
| COMMITTEE TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE | COMMITTEE TO PROTECT HEALTH CARE | undisclosed |
| INTELSAT GENERAL CORPORATION | VELOS | undisclosed |
| JETBLUE AIRWAYS CORPORATION | ECKERT SEAMANS CHERIN & MELLOTT, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Claudia Tenney, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
