H.R. 9456 aims to change the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 by limiting eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to only those aliens who have been admitted to the United States as lawful permanent residents and who continue to maintain their lawful status. This means that non-permanent residents, including undocumented immigrants and those with temporary visas, would no longer be eligible to receive SNAP benefits.
Supporters of H.R. 9456 argue that the bill is a necessary measure to ensure that public assistance programs are reserved for individuals who have a legal and permanent stake in the country. They believe it could help protect taxpayer resources and encourage legal immigration.
Critics of H.R. 9456 contend that the bill unfairly targets vulnerable populations, potentially leading to increased food insecurity among immigrant families. They argue that restricting SNAP benefits could have negative impacts on public health and the economy, as it may reduce access to nutritious food for those who contribute to society but do not have permanent residency status.
The analysis of H.R. 9456, which aims to restrict eligibility for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor Tim Burchett's top donor industries and the subject matter of the bill. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in the food and nutrition sector, which reduces the likelihood of conflicts of interest. Furthermore, the lobbying activity in this policy area, totaling over $400,000, does not indicate a direct connection to the bill's provisions regarding aliens' eligibility for benefits. This suggests that while there is some lobbying activity, it is not directly influencing the legislation at hand.
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 |
| US MARINE MANAGEMENT LLC | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $80,000 |
| REGULUS GLOBAL, LLC | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $70,000 |
| NEXT GLOBAL CAPITAL, INC. OBO WHITEFOX DEFENSE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $60,000 |
| HABERMATOLEL POMO OF UPPER LAKE TRIBE | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $50,000 |
| AI POLICY NETWORK INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $45,000 |
| MORAN GLOBAL STRATEGIES, INC. OBO PRIETO BATTERY, INC. | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $30,000 |
| SACHEM, INC. | RIDGE PATH STRATEGIES | $30,000 |
| VLS ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS | BISER STRATEGIES, LLC | $20,000 |
| KYLE HOUSE GROUP, LLC | SKYLINE CAPITOL LLC | $10,000 |
| SWIFT CURRENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. | TRIAD STRATEGIES, LLC. | undisclosed |
| PRECISION CUSTOM COMPONENTS, LLC | TRIAD STRATEGIES, LLC. | undisclosed |
| US 31 COALITION, INC. | APPIAN | undisclosed |
| HENDRICKS COUNTY INDIANA BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS | APPIAN | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Tim Burchett, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
