H.R. 9121 aims to create a pilot program that encourages the hiring of veterans in manufacturing jobs. The bill likely includes provisions for training, incentives for employers, and support services to facilitate the transition of veterans into the manufacturing workforce.
Supporters of H.R. 9121 have praised the bill for its potential to reduce veteran unemployment and provide meaningful career opportunities in the manufacturing sector. The initiative is seen as a way to leverage the skills and discipline that veterans bring to the workplace, which could benefit both the economy and the veterans themselves.
Critics of H.R. 9121 have raised concerns about the effectiveness of pilot programs, suggesting that they may not adequately address the systemic issues facing veterans in the job market. Some argue that the bill could divert attention and resources from more comprehensive solutions needed to tackle veteran unemployment.
The bill H.R. 9121 aims to establish a pilot program for the employment of veterans in manufacturing positions. There are no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Suzan DelBene's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill, indicating a lower likelihood of conflicts of interest. The lobbying activity associated with this bill primarily involves organizations that do not directly relate to manufacturing or veteran employment, such as KNOA PHARMA LLC and CEDIA, which suggests that the financial interests of these lobbyists may not influence the bill's intent significantly. The largest lobbying contribution, $1,000,000 from the Friends Committee on National Legislation, does not appear to have a direct connection to the manufacturing sector either.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION | FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION | $1,000,000 |
| CEDIA | CEDIA | $120,000 |
| HEARTFLOW, INC. | HEARTFLOW, INC. | $90,000 |
| KNOA PHARMA LLC | MERCURY PUBLIC AFFAIRS, LLC | undisclosed |
| HELIX DEFENSE | CROSS POTOMAC CONSULTING LLC | undisclosed |
| SUR HOLDINGS | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| GLOBAL KRATOM COALITION | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| GIBSON, DUNN & CRUTCHER, LLP ON BEHALF OF CURATIVE INC. | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| ORCA BIO | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| IONQ, INC. | IONQ, INC. | undisclosed |
| LIFE360 | EMERGENT STRATEGIES | undisclosed |
| ZILLOW | BGR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | undisclosed |
| TWENTY TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | THE COMPLETE AGENCY | undisclosed |
| CULTURAL CARE INC. | KEEFE STRATEGIES LLC FKA KEEFE SINGISER PARTNERS | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FORENSIC NURSES | POLSINELLI PC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Suzan DelBene, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
