H.R. 9160 aims to create a new legal basis for denying entry into the United States for close relatives of individuals identified as foreign terrorists. This means that if a person has a family member who is considered a foreign terrorist, they may be barred from entering the country.
Supporters of H.R. 9160 argue that the bill enhances national security by preventing potential threats from entering the U.S. They believe that it is a necessary step to protect American citizens from terrorism and that it sends a strong message about the consequences of terrorism.
Critics of H.R. 9160 express concern that the bill could lead to unfair discrimination against individuals based on their family ties rather than their own actions. They argue that it could violate principles of due process and harm innocent people who are related to those accused of terrorism, potentially leading to broader implications for immigration policy.
The analysis of H.R. 9160, sponsored by W. Steube, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. While there is notable lobbying activity in the policy area, the contributions from various entities do not directly correlate with the bill's focus on inadmissibility for close relatives of foreign terrorists. The largest contributions come from entities like Verdego Aero ($200,000) and Anello Photonics ($30,000), but these industries do not appear to have a direct stake in the immigration policies addressed by the bill. Therefore, the risk of conflict of interest appears low, as the financial interests of the donors do not seem to influence the legislative intent of this bill.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VERDEGO AERO | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $200,000 |
| SPRAY FOAM COALITION | SPRAY FOAM COALITION | $60,000 |
| SHANDA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | SHANDA ASSET MANAGEMENT LLC | $50,000 |
| PELION VENTURE PARTNERS | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $38,000 |
| ANELLO PHOTONICS | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| GREEN OCEANS | EDNEXUS ADVISORS, LLC | $22,500 |
| 47G | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| GRAIN CHAIN | THE JACKSON GROUP, LLC | $5,000 |
| JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS | JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | JOHN BRIAN LEDBETTER MISSIONS CORPORATION | undisclosed |
| LG ELECTRONICS USA, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | undisclosed |
| RIDE GROUP LLC | AKIN GUMP STRAUSS HAUER & FELD | undisclosed |
| CRESCENTA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT | CAPITOL CORE GROUP, INC. | undisclosed |
| ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LIMITED | SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP | undisclosed |
| SPACECONNECT ASSOCIATION | SALT POINT STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
