H.R. 9375 aims to amend existing law to allow the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide grants to organizations that offer immigration legal services specifically to noncitizen veterans. This legislation intends to support noncitizen veterans in navigating the complexities of immigration processes.
Supporters of H.R. 9375 have praised the bill for recognizing the contributions of noncitizen veterans and providing them with essential legal support in their immigration matters. Advocates argue that this legislation is a step towards ensuring that all veterans, regardless of their citizenship status, receive the assistance they need to fully integrate into society.
Critics of H.R. 9375 have expressed concerns about the allocation of federal funds for immigration legal services, arguing that it may divert resources away from other critical veteran services. Some opponents also question the appropriateness of providing immigration assistance to noncitizens when many believe that priority should be given to U.S. citizens.
The analysis of H.R. 9375, which aims to provide immigration legal services to noncitizen veterans, indicates no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Norma Torres's top donor industries. Despite the presence of lobbying activity in related areas, the specific industries involved do not appear to have a direct financial interest in the outcome of this bill. For instance, significant contributions from companies like Viasat, Inc. ($80,000) and Next Global Capital, Inc. ($60,000) are noted, but these do not align with the immigration legal services focus of the legislation. Thus, the risk of conflicts of interest remains low as there are no financial incentives that directly tie the sponsors' donors to the bill's objectives.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VERISIGN, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $90,000 |
| VIASAT, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $80,000 |
| REGULUS GLOBAL, LLC | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $70,000 |
| NEXT GLOBAL CAPITAL, INC. OBO WHITEFOX DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $60,000 |
| AI POLICY NETWORK INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $45,000 |
| STREET SMARTS VR | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| NATILUS | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| MORAN GLOBAL STRATEGIES, INC. OBO PRIETO BATTERY, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| SACHEM, INC. | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| PLUG POWER | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS | BISER STRATEGIES, LLC | $20,000 |
| KYLE HOUSE GROUP, LLC | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $10,000 |
| BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | undisclosed |
| SWIFT CURRENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | TRIAD STRATEGIES, LLC. | undisclosed |
| PRECISION CUSTOM COMPONENTS, LLC | TRIAD STRATEGIES, LLC. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Norma Torres, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
