H.R. 9365 aims to create an office within the Department of Health and Human Services that would help communities provide mental health services to individuals who are experiencing trauma due to fear related to immigration law enforcement actions by the federal government. This is intended to address the psychological impacts of immigration enforcement on affected individuals and their communities.
Supporters of H.R. 9365 have praised the bill for recognizing the mental health needs of individuals affected by immigration enforcement. They argue that it is a necessary step toward providing essential support to vulnerable populations and addressing the psychological consequences of fear and anxiety stemming from immigration policies.
Critics of H.R. 9365 have raised concerns about the potential for federal overreach and the allocation of resources to mental health services that they believe may not be necessary. Some argue that the bill could inadvertently encourage illegal immigration by providing support to individuals who are in the country unlawfully.
The analysis of H.R. 9365 reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor, Luz Rivas, and her top donor industries in relation to the bill's focus on mental health services for individuals affected by immigration law enforcement. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes contributions from various organizations, but none appear to directly influence the mental health services outlined in the bill. For instance, Altria Client Services and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation have contributed $40,000 each, yet their interests do not intersect with immigration-related mental health services. The total lobbying amounts do not indicate a significant financial influence that could create a conflict of interest for the sponsor.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CLINICAL PHARMACY | $144,981 |
| ALTRIA CLIENT SERVICES | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $40,000 |
| CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION | $40,000 |
| GOTRIANGLE | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $30,000 |
| AFRICAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF CDFI CEOS | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | $20,000 |
| BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB | ALEXANDER J. BECKLES, L.L.C. | $20,000 |
| CITY OF GLADEWATER, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $12,000 |
| CITY OF CRANDALL, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| CITY OF JUSTIN, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | $10,000 |
| THE LIVINGSTON GROUP ON BEHALF OF INNOVATIVE VACCINE TECHNOLOGIES | MAGILL ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| OPPORTUNITIES INDUSTRIALIZATION CENTER OF AMERICA, INC. | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | undisclosed |
| LUMBEE TRIBE HOLDINGS, INC. | MCGUIREWOODS CONSULTING (A SUBSIDIARY OF MCGUIREWOODS LLP) | undisclosed |
| CITY OF CLEVELAND, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| CITY OF RIO HONDO, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
| HOWARD COUNTY, TEXAS | LONE STAR CONSULTING, LLC | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Luz Rivas, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
