H.R. 9747 aims to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide grants to support career development for skilled healthcare professionals who have been educated internationally. The goal is to enhance the workforce in the healthcare sector by facilitating the integration of these professionals into the U.S. healthcare system.
Supporters of H.R. 9747 have praised the bill for addressing the ongoing healthcare workforce shortages in the U.S. by tapping into the potential of internationally educated healthcare workers. Media outlets have highlighted the bill's potential to improve healthcare access and quality, particularly in underserved areas, and have commended it as a step towards a more inclusive workforce.
Critics of H.R. 9747 have raised concerns about the implications of relying on internationally educated healthcare professionals, arguing that it may undermine local training programs and create competition for domestic healthcare workers. Some media coverage has pointed out potential challenges regarding the integration of these professionals into the U.S. system, including regulatory hurdles and varying standards of education and practice.
The analysis of H.R. 9747, which aims to support a skilled, internationally educated healthcare workforce, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Raja Krishnamoorthi's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in the healthcare workforce, which reduces the likelihood of conflicts of interest. Additionally, while there is significant lobbying activity in related areas, such as environmental defense and technology, these do not directly correlate with the healthcare focus of the bill. The total lobbying amounts, while substantial, do not indicate a direct financial influence on the bill's intent or outcomes.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SAILDRONE INC. | SAILDRONE INC. | $410,042 |
| SAILDRONE INC. | SAILDRONE INC. | $377,725 |
| OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA INC | OUTDOOR ADVERTISING ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA, INC. | $158,589 |
| INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION | INTERNATIONAL LONGSHOREMEN'S ASSOCIATION | $150,000 |
| SBIR CONSORTIUM | JOHN WILLIAMS | $30,000 |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND | BOUNDARY STONE PARTNERS | $30,000 |
| SEEING MACHINES | GRIFFIN STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| SAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE | GRIFFIN STRATEGIES, LLC | $30,000 |
| CREATIVE ASSOCIATES INTERNATIONAL, INC. | DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY, LLC | $30,000 |
| MIDDLE EAST FORUM | MIDDLE EAST FORUM | $20,000 |
| SHEA'S O'CONNELL PRESERVATION GUILD LTD. D/B/A SHEA'S PERFORMING ARTS CENTER | MASIELLO MARTUCCI HUGHES KULPA | $15,000 |
| ATA ACTION | RS GROUP CONSULTING LLC | $6,000 |
| END SEPSIS | CURRENTSTRATEGIC LLC | undisclosed |
| TECHNEST SOLUTIONS S.L.A. DBA FORTRIS ON BEHALF OF NEXUSONE CONSULTING | CURRENTSTRATEGIC LLC | undisclosed |
| SBCC EQUIPMENT | DEFENDING OUR COUNTRY, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Raja Krishnamoorthi, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
