H.R. 9361 aims to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to establish and maintain a publicly accessible database that lists information about criminal aliens who are released from custody. This database would serve to inform the public about individuals who have committed crimes and are no longer in detention.
Supporters of H.R. 9361 argue that the bill promotes transparency and public safety by keeping citizens informed about criminal aliens in their communities. Proponents believe that having access to this information can help local law enforcement and residents take necessary precautions.
Critics of H.R. 9361 express concerns about potential stigmatization and discrimination against individuals released from custody, regardless of their rehabilitation status. There are fears that the database could lead to racial profiling or unjust treatment of certain communities, as well as concerns about the privacy rights of individuals.
The analysis of H.R. 9361, sponsored by Ralph Norman, reveals no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor's top donor industries. The bill focuses on creating a publicly accessible database for criminal aliens released from custody, which does not appear to align with the interests of the top donor industries associated with Norman. The lobbying activity related to this bill involves various firms contributing significant amounts, such as $80,000 from Viasat, Inc. and $60,000 from Next Global Capital, Inc. However, these contributions do not indicate a direct financial interest in the outcomes of the legislation. The absence of direct industry overlaps suggests that the risk of conflicts of interest is low, as the financial incentives for the donors do not align with the legislative goals of the bill.
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 Ralph Norman, ranked by total contributions.
Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)
