H.R. 9374 requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to create and maintain an online system that allows individuals to locate detainees in immigration custody. This system aims to improve transparency and accessibility for families and legal representatives seeking information about detainees.
Supporters of H.R. 9374 have praised the bill for enhancing transparency in the immigration detention system, arguing that an online locator system will help families stay informed about the whereabouts of their loved ones and facilitate better access to legal assistance.
Critics of H.R. 9374 have expressed concerns that the online detainee locator system could inadvertently compromise the safety and privacy of detainees. Some argue that it may encourage harassment or targeting of individuals by anti-immigrant groups, and question the effectiveness of such a system in addressing broader immigration issues.
The analysis of H.R. 9374, sponsored by Rashida Tlaib, indicates no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on developing an online detainee locator system under the Department of Homeland Security, which does not appear to intersect with the interests of the top donor industries supporting Tlaib. The lobbying activity in this policy area includes contributions from various organizations, but these do not suggest a direct influence on the bill's objectives. For instance, Altria Client Services and the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation have contributed significant amounts, but their interests lie outside the scope of immigration and detainee management. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal, as the financial backing does not align with the legislative intent of the bill.
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 Rashida Tlaib, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
