Why it Matters

The House Administration Committee is set to mark up various measures on Wednesday, June 24, with issue areas spanning environment, public lands, betting, and water management. The markup lands as lobbying pressure from major media and gaming interests has been building on Capitol Hill, with Fox Corp. and the American Gaming Association both ramping up their federal advocacy spending this year. HR 9367, also known as the "Stop Lawmakers from Predicting Act," which the committee is set to mark up today, proposes a ban on lawmakers trading on prediction markets whise outcomes may be determined by future legislation.

The Big Picture

The committee, operating in the 119th Congress, is chaired by Bryan Steil (R-WI), with Joe Morelle (D-NY) as Ranking Member.

Fox Corp. spent $1,490,000 on lobbying in the fourth quarter of 2025, up from $1,090,000 in the third quarter of 2025 and $1,330,000 in the second quarter of 2025. The company reported $1,180,000 in the First Quarter of 2026, conducting all of its lobbying in-house. Fox Corp.'s portfolio spans many areas, including copyright and content carriage, online privacy, and the First Amendment.

The American Gaming Association reported $730,000 in lobbying expenditures in the first quarter of 2026, following $610,000 in the fourth quarter of 2025, also conducting its advocacy in-house. The association's issues include the federal sports betting excise tax, anti-money laundering, and gambling addiction treatment.

Political Stakes

Rep. Mike Carey, an Ohio Republican who sits on both the House Administration Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee, brings a distinctive background to the panel. Before entering Congress, Carey worked as a lobbyist for Murray Energy and served as president of the Ohio Coal Association, spending 13 years in Washington running a trade association representing mining companies. He also chairs the House Commission on Communications Standards in the 119th Congress.

The Bottom Line

The results of this week's markup will provide an indication of the strength of the lobbying firms influencing the legislation at stake, as well as mark the effectiveness of a bipartisan committee during a polarized political time and a busy season for Congress.

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