H.R. 9271 is a bill that allows current Governors of U.S. states to perform health and safety inspections at immigration detention facilities located in their states. The bill also establishes a system for these Governors to report their findings to Congress regarding the conditions of these facilities.
Supporters of H.R. 9271 argue that it empowers state leaders to ensure the health and safety of individuals in immigration detention facilities. They believe that local oversight can lead to improved conditions and accountability, addressing concerns about the treatment of detainees.
Critics of H.R. 9271 express concerns that the bill may lead to inconsistencies in inspections across states and could politicize the oversight of immigration facilities. They argue that it might undermine federal standards and create confusion about jurisdiction and authority.
The analysis of H.R. 9271, sponsored by Adriano Espaillat, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on health and safety oversight of immigration detention facilities, while the top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in immigration or detention facility operations. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes contributions from various organizations, but these do not directly correlate to the bill's focus. For instance, Upstate Niagara Cooperative, Inc. and Agri-Mark, Inc. contributed $10,000 each, yet their industries are not related to immigration or detention oversight. Thus, the potential for conflicts of interest remains low as there is no evident financial incentive for the sponsor's donors to influence this legislation.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUBCONTRACTOR ASSOCIATION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $30,000 |
| FCA INTERNATIONAL | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF INDEPENDENT LABORATORIES | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $20,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 420 | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $12,000 |
| UPSTATE NIAGARA COOPERATIVE, INC. | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| AGRI-MARK, INC | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $10,000 |
| 3STRANDS GLOBAL FOUNDATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| CHRISTIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS MIDDLE TENNESSEE | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS INDEPENDENCE REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| EKLUTNA, INC | EKLUTNA, INC. | undisclosed |
| CARPENTERS' COMPANY OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Adriano Espaillat, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
