H.R. 9765 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on July 16, 2026, by Representative Adam Smith. The bill aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to modify the requirements for teaching residency programs. Teaching residency programs are school-based teacher preparation programs where prospective teachers work alongside experienced mentor teachers while completing their coursework. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce for further consideration.
As of now, there is limited media coverage on H.R. 9765. However, similar past initiatives to enhance teaching residency programs have been positively received. For instance, the 'Teacher, Principal, and Leader Residency Access Act' introduced in 2024 highlighted the effectiveness of such programs in recruiting diverse candidates and improving teacher retention rates. These programs are seen as a strategic approach to address teacher shortages, especially in high-need areas.
Currently, there is no specific negative media coverage on H.R. 9765. In general, critiques of teaching residency programs have focused on concerns about the scalability and funding of such initiatives. Some argue that while residency programs are beneficial, they require significant resources and may not be feasible for all educational institutions to implement effectively.
The analysis of H.R. 9765, which aims to amend the requirements for teaching residency programs under the Higher Education Act, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Adam Smith's top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area shows significant contributions from various organizations, notably the American College of Emergency Physicians, which contributed $498,299. However, this organization does not directly relate to the educational focus of the bill. The absence of direct connections between the bill's objectives and the financial interests of the donors suggests a low risk of conflicts of interest. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not appear to influence the educational reforms proposed in this legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS | $498,299 |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND | $150,000 |
| COLLIER COLLECTIVE, LLC | MCCOLL STRATEGIES LLC | $40,000 |
| HART HEALTH STRATEGIES | TIM YEHL, LLC | $40,000 |
| PANO AI | PANO AI | $40,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR AUTOMOTIVE INNOVATION | TIM YEHL, LLC | $30,000 |
| BSA, THE SOFTWARE ALLIANCE | TIM YEHL, LLC | $20,000 |
| PSEG SERVICES CORPORATION | TIM YEHL, LLC | $20,000 |
| COUNTY OF NAPA | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| LAKE COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| NEVADA COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| HUMBOLDT COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $15,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES ADMINISTRATORS | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $10,000 |
| CLARK COUNTY | PARAGON GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Adam Smith, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
