H.R. 9513 aims to establish a grant program managed by the Secretary of Education to facilitate the integration of health services within community schools. This means that schools would receive funding and support to incorporate health services directly into their educational environment, potentially improving student health and well-being.
Supporters of H.R. 9513 have highlighted its potential to enhance student health and academic performance by providing accessible health services in schools. Media coverage has praised the initiative for addressing health disparities and fostering a holistic approach to education, emphasizing that integrating health services can lead to better outcomes for students and communities.
Critics of H.R. 9513 have raised concerns about the funding and implementation of the grant program, arguing that it could divert resources from essential educational programs. Some media outlets have questioned the effectiveness of integrating health services into schools, suggesting that it may not address the root causes of health issues among students and could lead to bureaucratic inefficiencies.
The bill H.R. 9513 aims to support the integration of school-based health services into community schools, a subject that does not directly overlap with the top donor industries of sponsor Jesús García. The analysis reveals no direct industry overlaps, indicating a lower risk of conflicts of interest. However, there is notable lobbying activity in the education and health services policy area, with significant contributions from various entities. For instance, RESPOND-US contributed $140,000, and GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. contributed $60,000. While these amounts are substantial, they do not directly correlate with the bill's focus on school-based health services, suggesting that the sponsor's financial backers are not likely to benefit directly from this legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RESPOND-US | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $140,000 |
| SILVERLINING | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $80,000 |
| MEDLINE | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $80,000 |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $60,000 |
| PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $50,000 |
| LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES | CAPITOL POINT GROUP, LLC | $50,000 |
| MERIDIAM INFRASTRUCTURE | CAPITOL POINT GROUP, LLC | $40,000 |
| LEO TECHNOLOGIES | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $30,000 |
| MAXIMUS | BRICK STREET STRATEGY | $30,000 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | BRICK STREET STRATEGY | $30,000 |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION | GTB PARTNERS | $20,000 |
| CHAMBERS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $15,000 |
| HEARTH, PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION | HEARTH, PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION | $15,000 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $12,000 |
| BASIS PATH | BUTLER SNOW LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Jesús García, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
