H.R. 9766 aims to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to increase participation in service programs from underrepresented populations. This likely involves initiatives to make service opportunities more accessible and appealing to diverse groups, ensuring a broader range of community members can contribute to national service efforts.
Supporters of H.R. 9766 have praised the bill for its commitment to inclusivity and diversity in national service programs. Media coverage highlights the importance of engaging underrepresented communities, which can lead to more equitable representation in service roles and foster a sense of belonging and community involvement.
Critics of H.R. 9766 express concerns that the bill may prioritize certain demographics over others, potentially leading to division rather than unity in service efforts. Some media outlets argue that the focus on expanding participation could dilute the effectiveness of service programs and question the allocation of resources towards these initiatives.
The analysis of H.R. 9766, which aims to expand participation by underrepresented populations in service programs, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Adam Smith's top donor industries. The lobbying activity related to this bill includes contributions from various organizations, such as the American College of Emergency Physicians, which contributed $498,299, and the Trust for Public Land, which contributed $150,000. However, these contributions do not indicate a direct conflict with the bill's objectives. The absence of overlapping interests suggests that the sponsor's legislative intent is not financially influenced by his donors in this case, resulting in a low risk of conflict of interest.
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)
