H.Res. 1409 is a resolution that acknowledges the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States. It reaffirms the House of Representatives' commitment to the foundational ideals of liberty, equality, and opportunity, particularly for immigrant communities in the U.S.
Many media outlets have praised H.Res. 1409 for its inclusive message, highlighting the importance of recognizing the contributions of immigrant communities to American society. The resolution is seen as a step towards promoting unity and celebrating diversity as the nation approaches its milestone anniversary.
Some critics argue that H.Res. 1409 may downplay the challenges faced by certain immigrant communities and could be viewed as a political gesture rather than a substantive policy initiative. There are concerns that the resolution does not address the current immigration issues facing the nation.
The analysis of H.Res. 1409, sponsored by Delia Ramirez, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The primary donor industries for Ramirez include Health Professionals, contributing a total of $120 million, and Retired individuals, contributing $37.5 million. Given that the bill focuses on recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States and reaffirming commitment to founding ideals, it does not directly pertain to health or retirement issues. Therefore, the potential for conflicts of interest appears minimal. Voters should be aware that while significant funds have been contributed from these sectors, they do not seem to influence the legislative intent of this particular resolution.
These industries are both affected by this bill and among the sponsor's top donors.
| Industry | Match Type | Related Subject | Donations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retired (W06) | Sector | Immigration | $37,500,000 |
| Total from overlapping industries | $37,500,000 | ||
Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.
| Client | Lobbying Firm | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION | SECURITIES INDUSTRY AND FINANCIAL MARKETS ASSOCIATION | $1,930,000 |
| TERRAPOWER, LLC | TERRAPOWER, LLC | $200,000 |
| THE COCA COLA COMPANY | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | $80,000 |
| REYES HOLDING, L.L.C | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | $80,000 |
| COMCAST CORPORATION | THEGROUP DC, LLC | $50,000 |
| AMERICA'S POISON CENTERS (APC) | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | $50,000 |
| CLEAN FUELS ALLIANCE AMERICA (FORMERLY REPORTED AS NATIONAL BIODIESEL BOARD) | BRACEWELL LLP | $40,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SURETY BOND PRODUCERS | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SURETY BOND PRODUCERS | $10,000 |
| WESTERVELT ECOLOGICAL SERVICES | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS INC | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| WALTON ENTERPRISES | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| SUNFLORA, INC. | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| SPACEX | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
| SABIC INNOVATIVE PLASTICS US LLC | SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS | undisclosed |
Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026
Top industries funding Delia Ramirez, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
