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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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Zip Code | 20005-1750 |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2017 |
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Hilary Shelton |
Date | 4/19/2017 4:35:12 PM |
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 AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support a lifting of the budget sequester for FY 17 & FY 18 for non-defense domestic discretionary programs that provide services to children and families.
Oppose cuts to important programs including ACA, CHIP, SNAP, EITC, CTC, SSI and other programs which serve children, babies, toddlers, and youth.
Oppose any cuts to the SNAP program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Treasury - 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 ALC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose the petition filed by six truck companies seeking exemptions from the drug testing regulations administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). If granted, the exemptions would permit the companies to test a hair specimen of a prospective driver in lieu of urine, in order to screen for substance abuse.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), White House Office
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Shelton |
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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 BAN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support Wall Street Reform; support the CFPB. Oppose attempts to weaken Dodd-Frank
Oppose HR 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act; Oppose HR 78, the SEC Accountability Act; Oppose HR 238, the Commodity End User Relief Act
Oppose proposed OCC white paper proposing the issuance of a special purpose national bank charter to financial technology (fintech) companies
Support restoration of language to the FFHA form mortgage contract that promotes compliance with regulations addressing foreclosure alternatives
Support expanded protections for borrowers with limited English proficiency in the CFPBs debt collection rule
Support a single Director of the CFPB; oppose changing the leadership of the CFPB to a commission
Support Section 1033 of the Dodd Frank Act regarding consumer access to data
Oppose H. J. Res. 62; Support CFPB Prepaid Card rule
Support Congresswoman Waters Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act
Oppose delay in fiduciary rule
Support the Administration taking immediate steps to shore up the capital position of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Support the S. 838, the Protecting Americans from Credit Entanglements Act of 2017
Oppose proposed 6-month extension of the effective date for complying with the CFPBs final prepaid accounts rule
Support HR 970, the Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act
Support letter from Congressman Cuellar (TX), Cleaver (MO, and Thompson (MS) to Richard Cordray, Director of the CFPB, urging that the CFPB do a thorough investigation of the rooftop solar industry and the financing contracts it may offer some of its clients.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), White House Office, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose Mick Mulvaneys nomination as Director of OMB
Support that federal priorities must (1) protect and assist low-income and vulnerable people; (2) invest in broadly shared economic growth and jobs; (3) increase revenues from fair sources; and (4) seek savings from reducing waste in the Pentagon and elsewhere.
Supports OMB revoking the Interim Guidance of Section 2 of the EO entitled Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Cost
Support a lifting of the budget sequester for FY 17 & FY 18 for non-defense domestic discretionary programs that provide services to children and families.
Oppose cuts to important programs including ACA, CHIP, SNAP, EITC, CTC, SSI and other programs which serve children, babies, toddlers, and youth.
Support lifting the existing budget caps and fully fund affordable housing programs
Support funding for Juvenile Justice programs in Fy18
Support funding in FY2018 for federal innocence and forensic science programs
Support funding for key justice assistance grant programs within DoJ, including the Office of Justice Programs, the COPS program, and the Violence Against Women Program in any remaining appropriations bill for FY 2017.
Support federal funding for homeless children and youth
Support the Byrne JAG program
Oppose S Con Res 3, the proposed budget for FY 2018 through FY 2026
Support Kaine amendment #8 to S. Con. Res. 3, which prohibits legislation to Make America Sick again.
Support Hirono Amendment #20 to S. Con. Res. 3, which protect the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Support Sanders amendment #19 to S. Con. Res. 3 to accept no cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid
Support Manchin amendment #64 to S. Con. Res. 3 to create a point of order against any legislation which harms rural health care providers or hospitals
Support the Baldwin Amendment # 81 to S. Con, Res. 3, which prohibits legislation which would adversely impact the health of young people
Support Tester amendment #104 which would prohibit legislation which limits health care choices of Veterans
Support Casey amendment # 61 to S Con Res 3, which makes a point of order against legislation that would make people with disabilities and chronic conditions sick again
Support Menendez amendment #83 to S. Con. Res. 3, which would raise a point of order against any legislation that would eliminate or reduce Federal funding to states under the Medicaid expansion.
Support Gillibrand amendment #82, which would create a point of order against any legislation which would make women sick again.
Support the Brown Amendment # 86 to S. Con. Res.3, which would create a point of order against any legislation which might adversely impact the health of children
Support Klobuchar Amendment #178 to S. Con. 3 which established a deficit neutral fund relating to lower drug prices for Americans by importing prescription drugs from Canada.
Support Wyden amendment #188 to S Con Res 3 creating a point of order against legislation that does not lower drug prices.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), White House Office, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Treasury - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 CIV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support the End Racial and Religious Profiling Act / End Racial Profiling Act (S. 411 / HR 1498)
Oppose rescission of Title IX guidance clarifying protections for transgender students
Oppose anti-fair housing / anti geo-spatial amendments
Support the important role of the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Education, the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, and the need to ensure robust oversight and enforcement of federal nondiscrimination law.
Oppose any change to limit the scope, frequency, or public accessibility of civil rights data collection
Support HR 970, the Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act
Support HR 1242 / S 394, the 400 years of African American History Commission Act
Support H.R. 40, to create a commission to study reparations proposals
Support the preservation of affirmative action programs
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support FCC Commission Clyburns Solutions 2020 Call to Action Plan
Oppose S J Res 34, the Broadband Privacy Disapproval CRA
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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 CON
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose an Article V Convention
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 DOC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support DC Home Rule
Oppose the Reauthorization of the DC School Voucher Program
Oppose SOAR Act; Oppose DC Vouchers
Support DC Statehood; support HR 1291
Support full voting rights for the people of DC
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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support that federal priorities must (1) protect and assist low-income and vulnerable people; (2) invest in broadly shared economic growth and jobs; (3) increase revenues from fair sources; and (4) seek savings from reducing waste in the Pentagon and elsewhere.
Oppose Steve Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary
Support a lifting of the budget sequester for FY 17 & FY 18 for non-defense domestic discretionary programs that provide services to children and families.
Support a uniform, sustainable maximum interest rate cap on al loans
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support probing Education Secretary nominee DeVos about her support for public schools
Oppose Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos
Oppose school vouchers
Oppose H.J. Res. 57 and H Res. 58, which apply the CRA to ESSA Accountability standards
Oppose rescission of Title IX guidance clarifying protections for transgender students
Oppose HR 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Support the important role of the Office for Civil Rights at the Department of Education, the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, and the need to ensure robust oversight and enforcement of federal nondiscrimination law.
Oppose any change to limit the scope, frequency, or public accessibility of civil rights data collection.
Oppose the Reauthorization of the DC School Voucher Program
Support protecting current student loan programs.
Support strengthening Pell grant Program.
Oppose SOAR Act; Oppose DC Vouchers
Support H.R. 1127, the Student Loan Fairness Act of 2017
Support the HBCU Investment Act, HR 1080
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)
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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 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 FIN
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support Wall Street Reform; support the CFPB. Oppose attempts to weaken Dodd-Frank
Oppose HR 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act; Oppose HR 78, the SEC Accountability Act; Oppose HR 238, the Commodity End User Relief Act
Oppose proposed OCC white paper proposing the issuance of a special purpose national bank charter to financial technology (fintech) companies.
Oppose Steven Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary
Support restoration of language to the FHA form mortgage contract that promotes compliance with regulations addressing foreclosure alternatives
Support expanded protections for borrowers with limited English proficiency in the CFPBs debt collection rule
Support a single Director of the CFPB; oppose changing the leadership of the CFPB to a commission
Support Section 1033 of the Dodd Frank Act regarding consumer access to data
Oppose H. J. Res. 62; Support CFPB Prepaid Card rule
Support Congresswoman Waters Comprehensive Consumer Credit Reporting Reform Act
Oppose delay in fiduciary rule
Support the Administration taking immediate steps to shore up the capital position of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Support S. 838, the Protecting Americans from Credit Entanglements Act of 2017
Oppose proposed 6-month extension of the effective date for complying with the CFPBs final prepaid accounts rule
Support HR 970, the Improving Corporate Governance Through Diversity Act
Support letter from Congressman Cuellar (TX), Cleaver (MO, and Thompson (MS) to Richard Cordray, Director of the CFPB, urging that the CFPB do a thorough investigation of the rooftop solar industry and the financing contracts it may offer some of its clients.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), White House Office, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Treasury - Dept of, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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 FIR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose HR 1181, Veterans Firearms bill
Support more robust background checks
Support the "no-fly / no-buy" proposal
Support increasing penalties for straw purchasers
support a ban on the sale or transfer of automatic weapons and ammunition
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives
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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
Oppose Education Secretary nominee Betsy DeVos
Oppose nomination of Jeff Sessions to be Attorney General
Oppose Scott Pruitt for EPA Administrator
Oppose Tom Price nomination to be Secretary of HHS
Oppose Mick Mulvaneys nomination as Director of OMB
Oppose Steven Mnuchin for Treasury Secretary
Oppose Andrew Puzder for Secretary of Labor
Oppose HR 113. Oppose HR 634. Former is legislation to terminate the Presidential Election Campaign Fund, Former is to terminate the Election Assistance Commission
Support the withdrawal of Andrew Puzders nomination to be US Secretary of Labor
Support a single Director of the CFPB; oppose changing the leadership of the CFPB to a commission
Oppose Executive Order titled Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Cost, which requires an agency to rescind 2 regulations for every new 1
Supports OMB revoking the Interim Guidance of Section 2 of the EO entitled Reducing Regulation and Controlling Regulatory Cost
Oppose 3 Executive Orders issue
Support Section 1033 of the Dodd Frank Act regarding consumer access to datad February 9, 2017, focusing on public safety
Support a robust Federal data source which is accurate and open to all
Support asking Department of Labor Secretary nominee R. Alexander Acosta about political hiring if confirmed
Support questioning Department of Labor Secretary nominee his position on the Fiduciary Rule
Oppose Neil Gorsuch nomination to US Supreme Court
Oppose H.R. 634, the Election Assistance Commission Termination Act
Support the Government By the People Act, HR 20
Support a Department of Peace; support HR 1111
Support release by all Presidential candidates of their tax returns from the previous 5 years once they declare their candidacy.
Oppose changing the rules of the US Senate for a Supreme Court nominee
Oppose the decision of the Chair of the Senate on February 7, 2017, that Senator Elizabeth Warren should cease in her dissent of Senator Jefferson Sessions' nomination to serve as U.S. Attorney General
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Education - Dept of, White House Office, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Social Security Administration (SSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Treasury - Dept of, Labor - Dept of (DOL), Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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
Oppose Tom Prices nomination as Secretary of HHS
Oppose repeal of the Affordable Care Act, defunding Planned Parenthood & block granting Medicaid
Support maintaining ACA Patient Protections and Access to Prescription drugs
Oppose ACA repeal, oppose Medicaid block grants / per capita caps / defunding of Planned Parenthood
Support a lifting of the budget sequester for FY 17 & FY 18 for non-defense domestic discretionary programs that provide services to children and families.
Oppose cuts to important programs including ACA, CHIP, SNAP, EITC, CTC, SSI and other programs which serve children, babies, toddlers, and youth.
Support legislative hearings on any sweeping changes to ACA and / or Medicaid and / or Medicare
Support doing no harm to health insurance programs which cover children
Support S. 469 / HR 1245, the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
Oppose H. J. Res. 43, a resolution which applies the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a rule issued on December 9, 2016, by the US Department of Health and Human Services which updates the Title X Family Planning program
Oppose HR 1628, the Healthcare Marketplace Overhaul
Support Kaine amendment #8 to S. Con. Res. 3, which prohibits legislation to Make America Sick again.
Support Hirono Amendment #20 to S. Con. Res. 3, which protect the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Support Manchin amendment #64 to S. Con. Res. 3 to create a point of order against any legislation which harms rural health care providers or hospitals
Support the Baldwin Amendment # 81 to S. Con, Res. 3, which prohibits legislation which would adversely impact the health of young people.
Support Tester amendment #104 which would prohibit legislation which limits health care choices of Veterans
Support Casey amendment # 61 to S Con Res 3, which makes a point of order against legislation that would make people with disabilities and chronic conditions sick again
Support Menendez amendment #83 to S. Con. Res. 3, which would raise a point of order against any legislation that would eliminate or reduce Federal funding to states under the Medicaid expansion.
Support Gillibrand amendment #82, which would create a point of order against any legislation which would make women sick again
Support the Brown Amendment # 86 to S. Con. Res.3, which would create a point of order against any legislation which might adversely impact the health of children
Support Klobuchar Amendment #178 to S. Con. 3 which established a deficit neutral fund relating to lower drug prices for Americans by importing prescription drugs from Canada.
Support Wyden amendment #188 to S Con Res 3 creating a point of order against legislation that does not lower drug prices.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Social Security Administration (SSA), White House Office, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
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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
Support restoration of language to the FHA form mortgage contract that promotes compliance with regulations addressing foreclosure alternatives
Oppose S. 103 / H.R. 482 the Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act (anti-AFH data collection)
Support a robust Federal data source which is accurate and open to all.
Oppose anti-fair housing / anti geo-spatial amendments
Support the protection and expansion of the National Housing Trust Fund
Support the Administration taking immediate steps to shore up the capital position of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac
Support lifting the existing budget caps and fully fund affordable housing programs
Support federal funding for homeless children and youth
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support the Obama Administrations Executive Order on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Support ICE Stakeholder / Tour Directive
Support the release of Daniela Vargas, Daniel Ramirez, Edwin Romero, and Josue Romero, four DACA recipients who have been arrested and detained by ICE. Oppose their deportation.
Support humane, moral immigration reform
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), White House Office
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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
Support commuting the sentence for Oscar Lopez Rivera
Oppose Jefferson Sessions nomination to be US Attorney General
Support a second delay on the vote on the nomination of Senator Jeff Sessions for Attorney General and ask Senator Sessions to re-appear as a witness in another Committee hearing. Given the reported involvement of Senator Sessions in President Trumps executive orders, we request that the committee hold a second hearing with Senator Sessions to consider the position of the nominee on the extraordinary claims of executive authority, the Presidents call for an investigation into voter fraud, and the grave dangers to civil liberties and civil rights, posed by the actions taken and proposed by President Donald Trump over the past five days.
Oppose 3 Executive Orders issued February 9, 2017, focusing on public safety
Oppose HR 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
Support an individual with a proven track record in aggressively pursuing the civil and rights and liberties of all people being nominated to the position of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights
Support faster, more robust investigations into possible hate crimes
Support programs to end human slavery and trafficking
Support funding for Juvenile Justice programs in Fy18
Support funding in FY2018 for federal innocence and forensic science programs
Support funding for key justice assistance grant programs within DoJ, including the Office of Justice Programs, the COPS program, and the Violence Against Women Program in any remaining appropriations bill for FY 2017.
Support the Byrne JAG program
Support the Smart on Crime Initiative
Support H.R. 1809 / S. 860, reauthorizing the JJDPA
Support S. 573 / H.R. 1886 the National Criminal Justice Commission Act
Support HR 1437, the No Money Bail Act
Support S. 662 / H.R.1566, to provide incentives for hate crime reporting, grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, a Federal private right of action for victims of hate crimes, and additional penalties for individuals convicted under the Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Support the Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 (S. 814 / H.R. 1870).
Support the End Racial and Religious Profilinng / End Racial Profiling Act S. 411 / H.R. 1498
Support the CAM TIP Act, H.R. 124
Oppose HR 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017.
Oppose the confirmation of Neil Gorsuch to the US Supreme Court
Support an increase in law enforcement integrity and trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve.
Support national uniform standards for use of force by law enforcement
Support move to eliminate racially disparate prosecution.
Support requirement of video surveillance of all law enforcement interactions with civilians
Support the establishment of independent and effective community civilian review boards to review police activity
Support sentencing reform, especially for non-violent offenders
Oppose all mandatory minimum sentences
Support abolition of the federal death penalty
Support the "Youth Promise Act"
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office
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15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support allowing members of the HELP Committee as much time as they need to question Andrew Puzder fully during his confirmation hearing. Support allowing present and former employees of CKE Restaurants to testify as to the working conditions in Mr. Puzders company.
Oppose Andrew Puzder for Secretary of Labor
Oppose using the Congressional Review Act to repeal the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order
Oppose H.J. Res. 83 / S. J. Res. 27 which repeals a key OSHA rule
Support the withdrawal of Andrew Puzders nomination to be US Secretary of Labor
Oppose H.R. 1313, the Preserving Employee Wellness Program Act
Support asking Department of Labor Secretary nominee R. Alexander Acosta about political hiring if confirmed
Oppose S. 345, the Workplace Advancement Act
Oppose delay in fiduciary rule"
Support questioning Department of Labor Secretary nominee his position on the Fiduciary Rule
Oppose Neil Gorsuch nomination to US Supreme Court
Support HR 947 / S 337, the "FAMILY" Act, calling for paid medical leave
Oppose H. J. Res. 37, which would apply the repeal authority of the Congressional Review Act to the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order.
Support the Paycheck Fairness Act, S. 819 / H.R. 1869
Support a prohibition on credit checks by potential employers unless it directly impacts the job
Support the prohibition on questions about previous incarceration by potential employers
Suport unions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
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15. General issue area code NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose S. 33, and any other blocking new parks bills or attempts to repeal protections for new parks and monuments
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Natl Park Service (NPS)
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15. General issue area code REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose allowing religious institutions to discriminate in hiring when using public monies.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, White House Office
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15. General issue area code RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose delay in fiduciary rule
Support questioning Department of Labor Secretary nominee his position on the Fiduciary Rule
Support H.R. 1251, the CPI-E bill
Support Sanders amendment #19 to S. Con. Res. 3 to accept no cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL), White House Office
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15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support a lifting of the budget sequester for FY 17 & FY 18 for non-defense domestic discretionary programs that provide services to children and families.
Oppose cuts to important programs including ACA, CHIP, SNAP, EITC, CTC, SSI and other programs which serve children, babies, toddlers, and youth.
Oppose HR 1628, the Healthcare Marketplace Overhaul
Support release by all Presidential candidates of their tax returns from the previous 5 years once they declare their candidacy.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Treasury - Dept of, White House Office
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15. General issue area code TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support FCC Commission Clyburns Solutions 2020 Call to Action Plan
Support Lifeline reform adopted in March 2016
Oppose Wireline Competition Bureaus Order on reconsideration issued 2/3/2017
Oppose the Wireline Competition Bureau Lifeline Broadband Provider revocation order.
Oppose S J Res 34, the Broadband Privacy Disapproval CRA
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), White House Office
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15. General issue area code UNM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose H J Res 42, which repeals a bipartisan rule prohibiting drug testing or some UI recipients
Support HR 244, the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing Military Veterans Act of 2017
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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15. General issue area code VET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support H.R. 1251, the CPI-E bill
Oppose HR 1181, Veterans Firearms bill
Support HR 244, the Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing Military Veterans Act of 2017
Support Tester amendment #104 which would prohibit legislation which limits health care choices of Veterans
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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15. General issue area code CDT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose S 283
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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15. General issue area code MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose repeal of the Affordable Care Act, defunding Planned Parenthood & block granting Medicaid
Oppose ACA repeal, oppose Medicaid block grants / per capita caps / defunding of Planned Parenthood
Support legislative hearings on any sweeping changes to ACA and / or Medicaid and / or Medicare
Oppose HR 1628, the Healthcare Marketplace Overhaul
Support Hirono Amendment #20 to S. Con. Res. 3, which protect the Medicaid and Medicare programs.
Support Sanders amendment #19 to S. Con. Res. 3 to accept no cuts to Social Security, Medicare, or Medicaid
Support Menendez amendment #83 to S. Con. Res. 3, which would raise a point of order against any legislation that would eliminate or reduce Federal funding to states under the Medicaid expansion.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), White House Office
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15. General issue area code PHA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support maintaining ACA Patient Protections and Access to Prescription drugs
Support S. 469 / HR 1245, the Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
Support Klobuchar Amendment #178 to S. Con. 3 which established a deficit neutral fund relating to lower drug prices for Americans by importing prescription drugs from Canada.
Support Wyden amendment #188 to S Con Res 3 creating a point of order against legislation that does not lower drug prices.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), White House Office
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15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
Oppose the petition filed by six truck companies seeking exemptions from the drug testing regulations administered by the Department of Transportation (DOT) and Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). If granted, the exemptions would permit the companies to test a hair specimen of a prospective driver in lieu of urine, in order to screen for substance abuse.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office
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15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support the S. 838, the Protecting Americans from Credit Entanglements Act of 2017
Support letter from Congressman Cuellar (TX), Cleaver (MO, and Thompson (MS) to Richard Cordray, Director of the CFPB, urging that the CFPB do a thorough investigation of the rooftop solar industry and the financing contracts it may offer some of its clients.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
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15. General issue area code FAM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Support HR 947 / S 337, the "FAMILY" Act, calling for paid medical leave
Oppose H. J. Res. 43, a resolution which applies the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to repeal a rule issued on December 9, 2016, by the US Department of Health and Human Services which updates the Title X Family Planning program
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, White House Office
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