H.R. 9376 aims to amend the U.S. Code related to veterans' affairs by officially establishing the National Veteran Suicide Prevention Annual Report. It also requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a study on how the Chaplain Service of the Department may impact the risk of suicide among veterans.
The bill has been praised for its focus on veteran mental health and suicide prevention, highlighting the importance of data-driven approaches to address the ongoing crisis among veterans. Supporters commend the initiative to study the role of chaplains, recognizing their potential to provide spiritual and emotional support.
Critics argue that the bill may not go far enough in addressing the root causes of veteran suicide and that relying on chaplains may not be a comprehensive solution. Some media outlets have expressed concerns about the adequacy of funding for such studies and whether they will lead to actionable changes.
The analysis of H.R. 9376, sponsored by David Valadao, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on veteran suicide prevention and the impact of the Chaplain Service, which does not appear to be influenced by the interests of the sponsor's donors. The lobbying activity associated with this bill includes various entities contributing significant amounts, such as Viasat, Inc. ($80,000) and Next Global Capital, Inc. ($60,000), but these contributions do not directly correlate with the bill's focus on veteran services. Therefore, while there is lobbying activity, it does not suggest a direct conflict of interest regarding the bill's intent to support veterans.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VERISIGN, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $90,000 |
| VIASAT, INC. | HOLLAND & KNIGHT LLP | $80,000 |
| NEXT GLOBAL CAPITAL, INC. OBO WHITEFOX DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $60,000 |
| AI POLICY NETWORK INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $45,000 |
| THE ALLIANCE FOR SECURE AI ACTION | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| STREET SMARTS VR | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| NATILUS | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| MORAN GLOBAL STRATEGIES, INC. OBO PRIETO BATTERY, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| SACHEM, INC. | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| PLUG POWER | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $20,000 |
| SLEVIN ADVISORY LLC O/B/O THE IFP ACTION | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $10,000 |
| KYLE HOUSE GROUP, LLC | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $10,000 |
| BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | BON SECOURS MERCY HEALTH (FORMERLY MERCY HEALTH) | undisclosed |
| SWIFT CURRENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | TRIAD STRATEGIES, LLC. | undisclosed |
| PRECISION CUSTOM COMPONENTS, LLC | TRIAD STRATEGIES, LLC. | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding David Valadao, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
