H.R. 9373, titled the Safeguarding Americans From Extremist Risk (SAFER) at the Border Act, was introduced in the 118th Congress on August 16, 2024, by Representative Nicholas A. Langworthy. The bill aims to prohibit the Secretary of Homeland Security from granting parole to certain dangerous aliens, thereby restricting the entry of individuals deemed to pose extremist risks into the United States. The bill was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on the same day.
Supporters of H.R. 9373 argue that the bill is a necessary measure to enhance national security by preventing individuals with extremist ties from entering the country. They believe that by restricting the Secretary of Homeland Security's ability to grant parole to certain dangerous aliens, the bill will help safeguard American citizens from potential threats.
Critics of H.R. 9373 contend that the bill could lead to overly broad restrictions on immigration, potentially affecting individuals who do not pose a genuine threat. They express concerns that the legislation may undermine the discretionary authority of the Department of Homeland Security and could result in unintended consequences for asylum seekers and other vulnerable populations.
The analysis of H.R. 9373, which aims to provide remedies for air transportation passengers with disabilities, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor, Dina Titus's, top donor industries. The lobbying activity in this policy area primarily involves organizations that do not directly relate to air transportation or disability rights. For instance, Altria Client Services and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation have contributed significant amounts ($40,000 each), but their focus does not intersect with the bill's objectives. The total lobbying contributions from relevant entities do not indicate a strong financial influence that could lead to conflicts of interest in this case. Thus, the risk of conflict is assessed as low.
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 Dina Titus, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
