H.R. 9476 directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to work together with the Secretary of Health and Human Services to manage the Veterans Community Care Program. This program is designed to provide veterans with access to healthcare services in their communities, potentially improving their healthcare options and coordination between agencies.
Supporters of H.R. 9476 have praised the bill for enhancing collaboration between the Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services departments, which could lead to better healthcare outcomes for veterans. The initiative is seen as a step towards improving access to timely and quality care for those who have served the country.
Critics of H.R. 9476 have expressed concerns that increased bureaucratic coordination may lead to delays in care and complications in the administration of the Veterans Community Care Program. Some worry that the bill may not adequately address existing issues within the healthcare system for veterans, and that it could result in confusion rather than improved services.
The analysis of H.R. 9476, sponsored by Mariannette Miller-Meeks, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the sponsor's top donor industries and the bill's subject matter concerning the Veterans Community Care Program. The top donor industries do not appear to have a vested interest in veterans' health care, which reduces the likelihood of conflicts of interest. However, there is notable lobbying activity in this policy area, with significant contributions from various entities, including RESPOND-US ($140,000) and GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. ($60,000). While these contributions are substantial, they do not directly correlate with the bill's focus on veterans' care, suggesting that the risk of conflict is minimal. Voters should be aware that while lobbying exists, it does not necessarily imply a direct influence on the legislation at hand.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RESPOND-US | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $140,000 |
| SILVERLINING | ALPINE GROUP PARTNERS, LLC. | $80,000 |
| MEDLINE | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $80,000 |
| GINKGO BIOWORKS, INC. | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $60,000 |
| PEABODY ENERGY CORPORATION | CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS, INC. | $50,000 |
| LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIRLINES | CAPITOL POINT GROUP, LLC | $50,000 |
| MERIDIAM INFRASTRUCTURE | CAPITOL POINT GROUP, LLC | $40,000 |
| LEO TECHNOLOGIES | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $30,000 |
| MAXIMUS | BRICK STREET STRATEGY | $30,000 |
| JOHNSON & JOHNSON | BRICK STREET STRATEGY | $30,000 |
| OCCIDENTAL PETROLEUM CORPORATION | GTB PARTNERS | $20,000 |
| CHAMBERS COUNTY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $15,000 |
| HEARTH, PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION | HEARTH, PATIO & BARBECUE ASSOCIATION | $15,000 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST ALABAMA | BUTLER SNOW LLP | $12,000 |
| BASIS PATH | BUTLER SNOW LLP | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Mariannette Miller-Meeks, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
