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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2024 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Randi Schmidt, Director of Government Relations, YWCA USA |
Date | 1/20/2025 9:36:51 AM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
In support of local YWCA requests for Congressionally Directed Spending projects
In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive
In support of stimulus funding for small business and nonprofit organizations to address child care, domestic violence, sexual assault, housing and homelessness, and other human services;
In support of expanding the long-term availability of quality child care and helping providers maintain and strengthen their workforce
In support of paid family, medical, and safe leave;
In support of expanding access to home care;
In support of federal funding for child care and gender-based violence programs administered by HHS, HUD, and DOJ, particularly the Violence Against Women Act and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care, Emergency Solutions Grant Program, and the Child Care Development Block Grant.
In support of trauma-informed policies that work with and support children and youth;
In support of enabling a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children and prevent unaddressed trauma
In support of federal funding that address dating violence and stalking
In support of improving affordability and addressing health inequities disproportionately affecting communities of color.
S2777/HR5433 Child Care Stabilization Act. In support of extending stabilization funding for the child care sector
In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) "cap".
In support of funding early care and education and gender-based violence programs funding including the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), Community Development Block Grant Program, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Violence Against Women Act, prevention and intervention programs that address gender-based violence, early care and education programs, Head Start,
In support of urging the Labor-HHS appropriations subcommittee leadership to reject the 22% cut to the CDC and proposed elimination of the CDCs Injury Center.
In support of Senate Appropriations allocation for CCDBG/Thanking Senators for CCDBG Senate Approps
In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant program at $4.2 billion, the authorized level for FY 2025
In support of an additional $20.6 million above FY 2024 levels for the the Current Population Survey (CPS) in any final fiscal year 2025 (FY25) appropriations or continuing resolution for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (LHHS-Ed)
In support of funding the current population survey
In support of funding for the Current Population Survey
In support of Senate appropriators including at least $100 million in funding for early care and education in light of Hurricanes Helene, Milton, and Beryl; the Maui fires; and other recent natural disasters.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Office on Violence Against Women, Office for Victims of Crime, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), White House Office, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. Res. 4 Joint resolution expanding deadline for ratification of ERA
In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law
S. Res. 107Resolution recognizing expiration of Equal Rights Amendment
In opposition to recognizing the expiration of the Equal Rights Amendment and prohibiting authority of Congress to modify amendments after submission to states or expiration of amendment
In support of removing the deadline for ratification of the equal rights amendment
In support of equal access to the ballot box
In support of strengthening voting access
In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights
In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States
In support of the establishment of an Interagency Task Force to examine the conditions and experiences of Black women and girls
H.Res. 25: Recognizing June 19, 2023 as national observance of Juneteenth Independence Day
In support of designation of June 19, 2023 as the 2023 observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day
In support of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and reducing/mitigating racism and implicit bias in housing, healthcare, education, and economic development.
Support for the House Discharge Petition 6, which will move the House Equal Rights Amendment resolution, House Joint Resolution 25, to the floor for a vote
Support for House Equal Rights Amendment resolution, House Joint Resolution 25,
Support for the Equal Rights Amendment
Support for the John Lewis VRAA H.R.14/ S. 4
In support of expanding automatic and same-day registration for voting and expanding voting access
In support of the Freedom to Vote Act H.R. 11, S.1, S,2344
In support of the Native American Voting Rights Act of 2021, S. 2702 and H.R. 5008
In support of expanding access to voting materials for individuals with limited proficiency in the English language.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Education - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.Res. 219Bill of Rights for Students and ParentsIn support of supportive, inclusive, safe, and responsive public schools for all students
H.R. 5Parents Bill of RightsIn opposition to amending the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and other laws re: school curricula, student identity, and parent rights
H.R. 2690Ending PUSHOUT Act of 2023In support of ending the school to prison pipeline; in support of strengthening data collection on exclusionary discipline practice particularly for girls of color
In support of reducing suspension and expulsion of students (i.e., exclusionary disciplinary practices
In support of collecting data on exclusionary discipline in schools and establishing a joint task force to end school pushout.
In support of fair and equal treatment when it comes to disciplinary practices and procedures and in support of GAO report
In support of S.4880 Child Care Workforce Act, support for establishing a pilot program to award competitive grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to supplement the wages of eligible child care workers.
In support of removing police from schools
In support of Title IX coordinators
In support of prohibiting bullying or harassment based on a student's actual or perceived race, color, national origin, or sexual identity
H.R. 3470 Keeping All Students Safe Act-In support of prohibiting the use of seclusion and restraint in schools
H.R. 3596Protecting our Students in Schools Act-In support of ending the use of corporal punishment in schools
In support of Title IX and gender equity in education
In support of safe, healthy, and inclusive educational environments
In support of strengthening the Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC)
In support of strengthening apprenticeship legislation to enhance and improve workforce training opportunities particularly for women and communities of color
In support of an easily accessible student debt cancellation for all student loan borrowers; in support of ensuring student debt cancellation is not limited to institution attended
In support of access to early care and education education programs that are culturally responsible and developmentally appropriate and are structured to involvement parent/family/caregivers;
In support of early care education settings that are diverse, healthy, and supportive work environments
In support of early care and education settings that are diverse and accessible and support marginalized children on the path to universal programs and are rooted in equity;
In support of early care and education programs that support inclusive and proactive decision-making and reject the criminalization and exclusion of young children;
In support of increasing funding for head start.
In support of ending school hardening measures that disproportionately harm students of color and students with disabilities
In support of updating school discipline guidance under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 to clarify all students right to be free from racial discrimination.
In support of S2777/HR5433 Child Care Stabilization Act. In support of extending stabilization funding for the child care sector
In support of: strengthening child care and early learning, supporting the childcare workforce and infrastructure, and increasing access to living wages and skill-based training; promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and reducing/mitigating racism and implicit bias in housing, healthcare, education, and economic development; and robust federal funding for child care.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 2604Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2023In support of ending domestic violence and in support of programs that provide resources to families experiencing domestic violence
In support of a resolution supporting programs to end domestic violence
S.701/H.R. 128Women's Health Protection Act of 2023In support of equal access to safe, legal abortion care
S.1031/H.R.561EACH Act of 2021In support of access to abortion services
In support of reproductive health care and abortion services for military and armed services members
In support of removing barriers to Medicaid, CHIP and other public benefit programs for immigrant families
In support of reproductive health care and abortion services for all
In opposition to any restrictions prohibiting an individual's access to reproductive health care including abortion services
In support of state and community-based child abuse and prevention grants programs, supports for adoption and foster care, and other programs addressing child abuse and neglect.
In opposition to restrictions on access to reproductive health care and abortion services
In support of enhancing federal initiatives to eradicate gender-based violence, and the fundamental right to bodily autonomy and to have an abortion
S2777/HR5433 Child Care Stabilization Act. In support of extending stabilization funding for the child care sector
In support of HR 7510: Survivor Financial Safety and Inclusion Working Group Act, which establishes an interagency Working Group to develop recommendations and actions to address economic abuse and the financial and safety needs of survivors of domestic violence.
In support of HR 7889/S.3540: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process.
In support of S.4880 Child Care Workforce Act, support for establishing a pilot program to award competitive grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to supplement the wages of eligible child care workers.
In support of the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act of 2024 (S.5132)
In support of providing paid safe leave, unemployment benefits, health insurance and health care protections to survivors of violence
In support of H.R.9196 - Pregnancy Empowerment Act of 2024-Support for prohibiting states from taking pregnancy status into consideration when considering the filing of a petition for divorce.
In support of helping pregnant mothers
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Office on Violence Against Women, Office for Victims of Crime, Administration for Children & Families (ACF)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
In support of amending U.S. Senate rules and ending the filibuster
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 1606 / H.R. 3305Black Maternal Health MomnibusIn support of maternal health and closing disparities in maternal health outcomes for women of color
S. 1317 / H.R. 2904Anti-Racism in Public Health Act of 2023 -- In support of strengthening anti-racist health policy
H.Res. 185, HRes 1062, and SRes 575: A resolution declaring racism a public health crisis -- In support of declaring and addressing racism a public health crisis
S.1700/H.R.3548Pursuing Equity in Mental Health ActIn support of additional resources and guidance to identify mental health, social-emotional, and behavioral health problems
In support of strengthening and expanding the National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act
S.1426/HR4541RISE from Trauma ActIn support of increasing mental health access for women and girls of color
S2646/HR5008 Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act of 2023 - In support of legislation that lifts barriers to health care for immigrants of all statuses
HR 4605 Healthy Moms and Babies Act - In support of improving maternal and child health by increasing services, supports, and access to high-quality coordinated care, supporting women and babies with 21st-century technology, such as telehealth, and taking additional steps to reduce the maternal mortality rate,
S2239 Kira Johnson Act - In support of preventing maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity among Black pregnant and postpartum individuals and other underserved populations
In support of Medicaid and opposing, cuts, caps or changes to structure and eligibility
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Office of the Vice President of the United States
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code HOU
16. Specific lobbying issues
In support of ending the national housing crisis and assisting families struggling because of eviction
In support of increasing access to affordable housing
In support of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence.
In support of reducing/mitigating racism and implicit bias in housing, healthcare, education, and economic development.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD)
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.321/H.R.905Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2023In support of closing the boyfriend loophole to protect survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault
In support of the nomination of Rosie Hidalgo, Director of OVW, DO
In support of strengthening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people
In support of a federal standard for police use of force; in support of requiring use of de-escalation techniques and the duty to intervene; in support of banning neck holds, chokeholds and similar excessive force; in support of prohibiting racial profiling and religious profiling by law enforcement officials with robust data collection including disaggregated demographic categories; in support of eliminating federal programs that provide military equipment to law enforcement; in support of prohibiting no-knock warrants, especially for drug searches; in support of holding law enforcement accountable for the deprivation of civil rights and civil liberties; in support of a national public database covering all police agencies; in support of ending qualified immunity
In support of ending racial and religious profiling by law enforcement officials
In support of banning chokeholds and similar excessive force
In support of prohibiting discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle
In support of data collection on sexual orientation, gender identity, and various in sex characteristics;
In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence and mass shootings that remains a public safety threat
HR4632 National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act - In support of authorizing $10 million a year over four years for grants to state, local, and tribal governments and community-based organizations to address adverse childhood experiences
In support of proposed rulemaking regarding the Victim of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim Compensation Grant Program (RIN 1121-AA89)
In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) "cap". Including HR 8061/S.4514: Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act of 2024
In opposition to HR 7187: Protection of Women in Olympic and Amateur Sports Act, which prohibits individuals that have, at any point in time, had a reproductive system that produced sperm (males as defined in the legislation) from participating in amateur athletic competition that is designated for females, women or girls (as defined in the legislation).
In support of S. 3696: DEFIANCE Act of 2024, which creates a civil right to action for the creation, distribution, and solicitation of deepfake pornography that was made without the consent of the person depicted.
In support of providing services and support to survivors of stalking.
In support of S.4: John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2024, which amends the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to strengthen voting rights protections and prevent racial discrimination in voting.
In support of DC statehood
In support of promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and reducing/mitigating racism and implicit bias in housing, healthcare, education, and economic development.
In support of S3540 / HR7889: Support the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor Stories Act- In support of training cosmetologists how to respond to clients experiencing domestic violence
In support o H.R.9196 - Pregnancy Empowerment Act of 2024-Support for prohibiting states from taking pregnancy status into consideration when considering the filing of a petition for divorce.
In support of the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act- Support for expanding paid safe leave, unemployment insurance and healthcare and health insurance protections for survivors of violence
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Office on Violence Against Women, Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Justice Program
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S.1714/H.R.3481FAMILY ActIn support of paid family and medical leave
S.728/H.R. 17Paycheck Fairness Act of 2023In support of empowering women to negotiate for equal pay, in support of prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire or share their wages
H.R. 1598Fair Pay Act of 2023In support of comparable worth
H.R. 1600Pay Equity for All Act of 2023In support of a ban on the use of salary history in negotiations
In support of increasing the federal minimum wage
In support of preserving and creating jobs in the nonprofit sector
In support of increasing access to high quality infrastructure
S. 1354 / H.R. 2976Child Care for Working Families ActIn support of increasing access to child care and early learning, in support of increasing access to living wages and skills-based training for childcare providers and educators;
In support of paid sick and safe days
In support of equal pay for equal work
In support of strengthening protections and access for domestic workers
In support of ending workplace harassment
In support of eliminating workplace harassment
In support of extending protections to part-time workers
In support of flexible workplace policies
S.210/H.R.694Job Protection ActIn support of increasing access and eligibility for paid leave
In support of increasing access to high quality affordable child care; In support of long-term investments in the child care workforce;
In support of paid sick days, paid safe days, and family medical leave
In support of breaking down barriers for women in science, technology, engineering, and math
S2851/HR 5563 - Schedules That Work Act - In support of ensuring that employees have more certainty about their work schedules and income, and addressing unstable, unpredictable, and rigid scheduling practices
S2574/HR5037 - Fair Access for Individuals to Receive (FAIR) Leave Act - In support of repealing certain limits on leave for married individuals employed by the same employer.
S2488/HR4889 - Raise the Wage Act of 2023 - In support of raising the minimum wage to $17 by 2028.
S2850/HR5578 - Part Time Worker Bill of Rights Act - In support of expanding workplace protections and access to benefits for people working part time.
In support of release of JobCorps data re: the YWCA Greater Los Angeles site.
In support of: strengthening child care and early learning, supporting the childcare workforce and infrastructure, and increasing access to living wages and skill-based training; promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion, and reducing/mitigating racism and implicit bias in housing, healthcare, education, and economic development; and a national paid family and medical leave program.Support for and urging co-sponsor the Bringing an End to Harassment by Enhancing Accountability and Rejecting Discrimination (BE HEARD) in the Workplace Act (H.R.9228 / S.4902)
In opposition to harassment in the workplace
In support of addressing, preventing and responding to harassment and discrimination in the workplace
In support of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) to obtain quarterly wage and employment data from BLS Quarterly Census on Employment and Wages (QCEW).
In suport of the administration taking executive action to instruct BLS to include the charitable sector in the from BLS Quarterly Census on Employment and Wages (QCEW).
In support of S.4880 Child Care Workforce Act, support for establishing a pilot program to award competitive grants to States, Indian Tribes, and Tribal organizations to supplement the wages of eligible child care workers.
In support of the Security and Financial Empowerment (SAFE) for Survivors Act of 2024 (S.5132)- In support of providing paid safe leave, unemployment insurance and healthcare and health insurance protections for survivors of violence.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 3435Charitable ActIn support of increasing the charitable giving deduction
In support of maintaining and strengthening the Employee Retension Tax Credit
In support of a permanent expansion of and fully refundable child tax credit
In support of a permanent earned income tax credit
S.566Charitable ActIn support of extending charitable giving deduction for non-itemizers
H.R. 5934 Streamlining Federal Grants Act of 2023 - In support of improving the effectiveness and performance of Federal grant and cooperative agreement programs, and simplifying application and reporting requirements
In support of HR 7024: Tax Relief for Working Families and Workers Act of 2024 to increase the refundable portion of the Child Tax Credit.
In opposition to H.R. 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act -in opposition to the Secretary of the Treasury having the ability to designate 501(c) nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations at the Secretarys discretion, without requiring the Secretary to share their full evidence or reasoning with accused nonprofits.
In support of the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act (H.R. 10055)- in support of amending the nations tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay taxes on settlement income when they prevail legally against their abuser.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR5145 - WISE Act of 2023 - In support of lifting the arbitrary annual limits on Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) visas
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
HR 5569 - Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2023 - In support of updating the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) to increase reimbursement rates -
In support of providing food to children in child care and early learning programs through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
27. Add the following foreign entities:
| Name | Address |
Principal place of business (city and state or country) |
Amount of contribution for lobbying activities | Ownership percentage in client | ||||||||||
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% | |||||||||||||
28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
| 1 | 3 | 5 |
| 2 | 4 | 6 |
CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
| Lobbyist Name | Description of Offense(s) |