H.R. 9587 aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act by removing specific requirements related to the summer food service program for children. This could potentially simplify the process for providing meals to children during the summer months.
Supporters of H.R. 9587 argue that eliminating certain requirements will streamline the summer food service program, making it easier for organizations to provide meals to children in need. This change is seen as a way to increase access to nutritious food during the summer, when many children do not have access to school meals.
Critics of H.R. 9587 express concerns that removing requirements could lead to reduced oversight and quality of the meals provided. There are fears that without certain standards, the program may not adequately serve vulnerable populations, potentially undermining the nutritional needs of children during the summer months.
The bill H.R. 9587 aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, specifically targeting the summer food service program for children. The primary sponsor, LaMonica McIver, has significant financial backing from the health professionals industry, totaling $120 million, and from retired individuals, amounting to $37.5 million. However, there are no direct overlaps between the subject matter of the bill and the industries of her top donors, indicating a low likelihood of conflicts of interest. The absence of direct industry connections suggests that the motivations behind the bill may not be influenced by her financial supporters. Additionally, while there is lobbying activity in the policy area, it does not appear to directly correlate with McIver's donor base, further mitigating potential conflict concerns.
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CREA | MG HOUSING STRATEGIES LLC | $60,000 |
| CORE POWER (US) INC. | FRONTLINE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $37,000 |
| THE PACIFIC COMPANIES | MG HOUSING STRATEGIES LLC | $30,000 |
| INLAND GROUP | MG HOUSING STRATEGIES LLC | $30,000 |
| CITY OF GRESHAM, OREGON | FRONTLINE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | $21,000 |
| AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ON BEHALF OF STRATA CRITICAL | INTEGRUS STRATEGIES, LLC | $10,000 |
| BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE (BPIA) | BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE (BPIA) | undisclosed |
| AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ON BEHALF OF PHANTOM NEURO | INTEGRUS STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| AAV, LTD. | TARAS, LLC | undisclosed |
| EXPLORER AIRCRAFT, INC. | TARAS, LLC | undisclosed |
| AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ON BEHALF OF KTA-TATOR, INC. | INTEGRUS STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS OBO GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION | DININO ASSOCIATES, LLC | undisclosed |
| AXADVOCACY GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ON BEHALF OF MAIN LINE HEALTH | INTEGRUS STRATEGIES, LLC | undisclosed |
| PRESLER PERSISTENCE LLC | FRONTLINE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
| MODE MOBILE | FRONTLINE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding LaMonica McIver, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
