H.R. 9018 is a bill that requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to inform Congress whenever a veteran dies by suicide or attempts suicide while receiving care at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility or from a Community Care provider. The bill aims to increase accountability and awareness regarding veteran mental health issues.
Supporters of H.R. 9018 have praised the bill for its potential to enhance transparency and accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs. Advocates argue that timely reporting of suicide incidents can lead to better mental health resources and support for veterans, ultimately saving lives.
Critics of H.R. 9018 have expressed concerns that the bill may not address the underlying issues contributing to veteran suicides and could lead to a focus on reporting rather than prevention. Some worry that the emphasis on congressional notifications may divert attention from necessary reforms in mental health services for veterans.
The analysis of H.R. 9018, sponsored by Dave Min, indicates no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on veteran suicide notifications, which does not correlate with the industries that contribute to Min's campaign. The lobbying activity in the policy area does not reveal any significant financial influence from donors that directly relate to veterans' affairs or mental health services. The highest contributions come from organizations like the National Association of State Aviation Officials and Zero to Three, which are unrelated to the bill's focus on veteran care. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest appears minimal.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ZERO TO THREE | ACTUM I, LLC | $60,000 |
| SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | SECURITY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION | $34,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE AVIATION OFFICIALS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE AVIATION OFFICIALS | $30,000 |
| SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION CORPORATION | RICH FEUER ANDERSON | $30,000 |
| EARLY EDGE CALIFORNIA | ACTUM I, LLC | $20,000 |
| POWERUS | SAUNDERS GLOBAL DIPLOMACY | $17,500 |
| ALABAMA FAMILIES FOR GREAT SCHOOLS | BRADLEY ARANT BOULT CUMMINGS LLP | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR FAMILY CHILD CARE | ACTUM I, LLC | $10,000 |
| MID-TIER ADVOCACY | WASHINGTON PREMIER GROUP | undisclosed |
| SPECIALTY MATERIALS, INC | STRATEGIC MARKETING INNOVATIONS | undisclosed |
| SENECA NATION | SPIRIT ROCK CONSULTING | undisclosed |
| JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS | JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS | undisclosed |
| ALLIANCE FOR MEDICARE | THE PICARD GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| GULF PORTS ASSN | PAT YOUNGER | undisclosed |
| FUTURE DEFENSE USA, INC. | DENNIS CARDOZA CONSULTING SERVICES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Dave Min, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
