H.R. 9308 is a bipartisan bill introduced on June 11, 2026, by Representatives Randy Weber (R-TX) and Dave Min (D-CA). It aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax relief for death benefits received by the families of public safety officers who have died in the line of duty. Specifically, the bill seeks to make these death benefits exempt from federal income tax, ensuring that the full amount of the benefit reaches the families without tax deductions. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration.
While specific media coverage on H.R. 9308 is limited, similar legislation in the past has been positively received. For instance, the Senate approved a bill extending benefits to families of officers who die by suicide, recognizing the mental toll on law enforcement officers. This suggests that H.R. 9308 may also be viewed favorably, as it provides financial relief to the families of public safety officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The bipartisan sponsorship indicates broad support for the measure.
There is no specific negative media coverage of H.R. 9308 at this time. However, potential criticisms could arise regarding the fiscal impact of the tax exemption on federal revenues. Some may argue that while supporting the families of fallen public safety officers is important, the loss of tax revenue could affect funding for other public services. Additionally, debates may emerge about the scope of the bill and whether it should be expanded to include other forms of compensation or benefits for public safety officers.
The analysis of H.R. 9308, which aims to provide tax relief for public safety officers' death benefits, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Randy Weber's top donor industries. Weber's largest donor industry is Health Professionals, contributing $360 million, followed by Retired individuals at $112.5 million. Since the bill does not pertain to health or retirement issues, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this policy area does not indicate any significant financial influence from industries that would directly benefit from the bill's provisions, suggesting that the motivations behind the bill are not financially compromised by donor interests.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ROBOTIC RESEARCH OPCO, LLC (DBA FORTERRA) | ROBOTIC RESEARCH OPCO, LLC (DBA FORTERRA) | $210,000 |
| MUSKET CORPORATION | THE RUSSELL GROUP, INC. | $60,000 |
| STREET GRACE | ASCEND CONSULTING | $30,000 |
| COLGATE - PALMOLIVE | TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP DBA TAFT ADVISORS LLC FKA (TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLP) | $30,000 |
| FCA INTERNATIONAL | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $25,000 |
| FINISHING TRADES INSTITUTE OF THE MID ATLANTIC REGION | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $15,000 |
| STEAMFITTERS LOCAL 420 | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | $12,000 |
| 3STRANDS GLOBAL FOUNDATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| CHRISTIAN CAMP AND CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION | ASCEND CONSULTING | $10,000 |
| JTEKT NORTH AMERICA | TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP DBA TAFT ADVISORS LLC FKA (TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLP) | $10,000 |
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION - PENN-DEL-JERSEY CHAPTER | OSCAR POLICY GROUP, LLC | undisclosed |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCATION OF DRILLING CONTRACTORS | undisclosed |
| MID-AMERICAN GUNITE, INC. | TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP DBA TAFT ADVISORS LLC FKA (TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLP) | undisclosed |
| FIDELITY AND GUARANTY LIFE | TAFT STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER LLP DBA TAFT ADVISORS LLC FKA (TAFT, STETTINIUS & HOLLISTER, LLP) | undisclosed |
| HUBBS-SEAWORLD RESEARCH INSTITUTE | HAMMER ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Randy Weber, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
