H.R. 9359 aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to allow households to receive replacement Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits if their benefits have been stolen through identity theft or skimming practices. This legislation seeks to ensure that individuals and families do not suffer food insecurity due to fraudulent activities that compromise their benefits.
Media coverage has highlighted the bill as a necessary response to the increasing incidents of fraud affecting vulnerable populations. Advocates for food security have praised the legislation for protecting low-income households from the repercussions of theft, emphasizing that it could help maintain access to essential nutrition for those in need.
Some critics argue that the bill may not adequately address the root causes of fraud and could lead to increased costs for the SNAP program. Concerns have also been raised about the potential for abuse of the reissuance process, which could undermine the integrity of the program.
The analysis of H.R. 9359, which aims to amend the Food and Nutrition Act to address benefits stolen through identity theft or skimming, reveals no direct overlaps between the sponsor Grace Meng's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in the specifics of nutrition assistance programs. The lobbying activity in this policy area, while notable, primarily involves healthcare and technology sectors that do not directly correlate with the provisions of the bill. For instance, OSF Healthcare System has contributed $60,000, but its focus is on healthcare rather than nutrition assistance. Thus, the risk of conflict of interest remains low as the financial contributions do not suggest a direct influence on the bill's intent or provisions.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | OSF HEALTHCARE SYSTEM | $60,000 |
| EGAN-JONES RATINGS COMPANY | INVARIANT LLC | $50,000 |
| GRADIUM MEGA COIN | HARTWELL CAPITOL CONSULTING | $50,000 |
| DRAI HEALTH | HARTWELL CAPITOL CONSULTING | $50,000 |
| VALTHOS INC. | INVARIANT LLC | $40,000 |
| SANDY BAY PARTNERS, LLC | GRACE BAY STRATEGIES, LLC | $20,000 |
| ORGANOGENESIS | DONOVAN STRATEGIES LLC | $15,000 |
| ANTENNA RESEARCH ASSOCIATES | DONOVAN STRATEGIES LLC | $15,000 |
| NETSCOUT | DONOVAN STRATEGIES LLC | $10,000 |
| ALLLIANCE OF MARINE MAMMAL PARKS AND AQUARIUMS | MEA STRATEGIES LLC | undisclosed |
| REGIONAL FISHERIES ENHANCEMENT GROUP COALITION | ALL OF THE ABOVE CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| JACKSON WALKER LLP ON BEHALF OF SAN MIGUEL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| ANTHEIA | INVARIANT LLC | undisclosed |
| RAILROAD INVESTIGATION PROJECT GROUP | EAGLE 1 RESOURCES, LCC | undisclosed |
| EAGLE 1 RESOURCES, LCC | EAGLE 1 RESOURCES, LCC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Grace Meng, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
