H.R. 9321 aims to temporarily broaden the ways in which grants from the Veterans Legacy Program, managed by the National Cemetery Administration, can be used. This likely includes expanding funding opportunities for projects that honor veterans and preserve their legacies.
Some media outlets have praised H.R. 9321 for its potential to enhance the recognition of veterans and support projects that contribute to their memorialization and legacy, emphasizing the importance of honoring those who served in the military.
Critics have expressed concern that expanding the authorized uses of these grants may lead to misallocation of funds or lack of oversight, potentially diverting resources from more pressing needs within the veterans' community.
The analysis of H.R. 9321, sponsored by Zachary Nunn, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on expanding the authorized uses of grants under the Veterans Legacy Program, which primarily serves veterans and their families. The lobbying activity in this area includes various organizations, but none appear to have a direct financial interest in the specific provisions of the bill. The largest contributions from lobbying entities, such as the American Subcontractor Association ($30,000) and American Council of Independent Laboratories ($20,000), do not directly relate to veterans' services or cemetery administration, indicating a low risk of conflict of interest. Voters should be aware that while there is lobbying activity, the lack of direct ties to the bill's subject suggests minimal risk of undue influence.
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 |
| STREET GRACE | ASCEND CONSULTING | $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 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 Zachary (Zach) Nunn, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
