H.R. 9561 is a bill that directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on whether it is possible to create a standardized test that can accurately and reliably detect tuberculosis in tissue samples taken from human cadavers. The bill aims to explore the feasibility of such a test, which could have implications for public health and disease management.
Media coverage has highlighted the potential public health benefits of developing a reliable tuberculosis test for cadaver tissue, emphasizing that such advancements could improve disease tracking and control efforts. Supporters argue that this research could lead to better understanding and management of tuberculosis, especially in cases where traditional testing methods are not applicable.
Critics have raised concerns about the necessity and ethical implications of conducting studies on human cadavers for tuberculosis testing. Some argue that the focus should be on improving existing testing methods and treatment options for living patients rather than exploring cadaver studies. There are also worries about the allocation of federal resources to this study amidst other pressing health issues.
The analysis of H.R. 9561 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor, John Moolenaar, and the bill's subject matter concerning tuberculosis testing. The top donor industries for Moolenaar do not intersect with the health and human services focus of the bill. Additionally, while there is lobbying activity in the health sector, the contributions from lobbyists such as the American Physical Therapy Association ($312,662) and ID.ME, LLC ($60,000) do not indicate a direct financial interest in tuberculosis testing. 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 directly correlate with the specific aims of the bill, indicating that the motivations behind the legislation may not be influenced by donor interests.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION | AMERICAN PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSOCIATION | $312,662 |
| STE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (FORMERLY ST ENGINEERING NORTH AMERICA, INC.) | STE NORTH AMERICA, INC. (FORMERLY ST ENGINEERING NORTH AMERICA, INC.) | $210,000 |
| ID.ME, LLC | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $60,000 |
| BLUE WATER AUTONOMY, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $60,000 |
| POLK COUNTY, IOWA | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $30,000 |
| GEORGIA POWER COMPANY | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $20,000 |
| ADVANCING MENTAL HEALTH FOR MILITARY FAMILIES, LLC | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $10,000 |
| TOWN OF PROSPERITY, SC | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF FOREST ACRES | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| COLLETON COUNTY | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| NEWBERRY COUNTY | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF EASLEY | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| TOWN OF IRMO, SC | LAKE SHORE STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| RECORDED FUTURE, INC. | RECORDED FUTURE, INC. | undisclosed |
| CITY OF MARION, IOWA | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding John Moolenaar, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
