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H.R. 9578 · 119th Congress · pending

Spot the Fakes Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Latest official action 2026-07-02 · Referred

The bill, briefly

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Congressional Research Service · 2026-10-14

Who reported lobbying on this bill?

Amount spent specifically on this bill: not disclosed

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Politicians behind the bill

Sponsors and cosponsors from the official source, limited to members currently in office. Campaign amounts are cycle-wide and are not payments for this bill.

Sponsor

Josh Gottheimer

House · NJ District 5 · Democratic

$1,064,524PAC receipts · 2025–2026

Cosponsor

Thomas H. Kean, Jr.

House · NJ District 7 · Republican

$1,060,994PAC receipts · 2025–2026

Cosponsor

Sam T. Liccardo

House · CA District 16 · Democratic

$727,267PAC receipts · 2025–2026

Cosponsor

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

House · PA District 1 · Republican

$2,223,728PAC receipts · 2025–2026

Cosponsor

Val T. Hoyle

House · OR District 4 · Democratic

$625,024PAC receipts · 2025–2026

Cosponsor

Jared Huffman

House · CA District 2 · Democratic

$330,813PAC receipts · 2025–2026

Cosponsor

Chris Pappas

House · NH District 1 · Democratic

Not availablePAC receipts · 2025–2026

6 of 6 source cosponsor records retrieved; only current officials and unwithdrawn sponsorships appear.

PAC donors to the listed sponsors

These are all-cycle contributions to the listed sponsors’ and cosponsors’ campaigns. FEC does not attribute them to this bill. A donation plus sponsorship does not establish why a politician acted.

AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$86,212

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $70,724

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $9,994

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $5,494

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CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS$45,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $10,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $5,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $5,000

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INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$45,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $5,000

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MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS$45,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $10,000

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ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$40,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $10,000

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ENGINEERS POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE (EPEC)/INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS$40,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $2,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $2,500

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NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$40,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $10,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$37,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $10,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $2,500

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ERNST & YOUNG POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$37,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $15,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC$37,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $2,500

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $10,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $5,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $10,000

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UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC)$37,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $7,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $7,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $7,500

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NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PAC$37,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $4,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $7,500

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HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC. TECHNOLOGIES PUBLIC AFFAIRS COUNCIL (HONPAC)$33,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $8,500

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $4,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $4,000

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$33,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $5,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $4,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $4,000

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AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E$32,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $2,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $10,000

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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC$32,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

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NATIONAL BEER WHOLESALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$32,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $3,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $1,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $7,500

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AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC$31,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $1,500

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION PAC (BANKPAC)$31,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $4,000

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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)$30,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $5,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $7,500

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $10,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $7,500

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COMCAST CORPORATION & NBCUNIVERSAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE - FEDERAL$30,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM$29,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $7,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $7,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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MERCK & CO., INC., EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MERCK PAC)$28,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $7,500

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $2,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $8,500

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JOHNSON & JOHNSON POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$27,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $7,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $8,500

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $2,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION PAC$26,500

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $1,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $7,500

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $8,000

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NATIONAL RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION AMERICA'S ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES PAC$26,499

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $3,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $3,499

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $5,000

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NATIONAL MULTIFAMILY HOUSING COUNCIL AND REAL ESTATE TECHNOLOGY AND TRANSFORMATION CENTER POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (NMHC PAC)$26,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $6,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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NATIONAL STONE, SAND & GRAVEL ASSOCIATION ROCKPAC$25,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $2,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $3,000

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NATIONAL MARINE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION AND MARINE RETAILERS ASSOCIATION BOAT PAC$25,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $10,000

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WAKEFERN FOOD CORP. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$25,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $10,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LETTER CARRIERS OF U.S.A. POLITICAL FUND (LETTER CARRIER POLITICAL FUND)$23,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $5,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $5,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $3,500

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NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$23,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $1,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $7,500

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PRUDENTIAL FINANCIAL INC. FEDERAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AKA - PRUDENTIAL FEDERAL PAC)$23,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $7,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $6,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $3,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $6,500

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TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE$23,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $1,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $7,500

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $5,000

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AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC)$23,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

Val T. Hoyle · Cosponsor · $2,500

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $5,500

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AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DERMATOLOGY ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (SKINPAC)$22,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE I$22,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $5,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $5,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE$22,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $7,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $2,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $10,000

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AMERICAN HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION PAC$22,000

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $3,500

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $7,000

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $2,500

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $8,000

Jared Huffman · Cosponsor · $1,000

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AMERICAN FINANCIAL SERVICES ASSOCIATION PAC$21,500

Josh Gottheimer · Sponsor · $10,000

Thomas H. Kean, Jr. · Cosponsor · $2,500

Sam T. Liccardo · Cosponsor · $3,000

Brian K. Fitzpatrick · Cosponsor · $6,000

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