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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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Address1 | 1101 15th St NW Ste 600 |
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City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005-5002 |
Country | USA |
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2013 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
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Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Margery F. Baker, Executive Vice President for Policy and Program |
Date | 07/22/2013 |
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
78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that includes a clean increase of the debt ceiling; protects Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits and other safety net programs; prioritizes job creation, economic growth, and additional savings from new revenue (incl. 113th H.R. 1579 Inclusive Prosperity Act) and the Pentagon; and lets the Bush tax cuts expire for the top 2%
Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity
Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language
Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012
Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Funding for the Title X family planning program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Education - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Interior - Dept of (DOI), State - Dept of (DOS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Herrick |
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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
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act
112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act
112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act
112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act
113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act
113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills
78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless
Campaign finance reform, generally
Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19
Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1)
Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity
Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language
Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012
Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages
Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business
Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions
Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials
Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination
Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7)
Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act
Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), President of the U.S., Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Education - Dept of, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act
112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act
112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act
78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless
Campaign finance reform, generally
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19
Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally
Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity
Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language
Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012
Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry
Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56), Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials
SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), President of the U.S., Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Education - Dept of, Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 CSP
16. Specific lobbying issues
113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 DEF
16. Specific lobbying issues
113th H.R. 1389 and S. 777 Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Women Act (also Senate draft prior to introduction)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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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
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that includes a clean increase of the debt ceiling; protects Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits and other safety net programs; prioritizes job creation, economic growth, and additional savings from new revenue (incl. 113th H.R. 1579 Inclusive Prosperity Act) and the Pentagon; and lets the Bush tax cuts expire for the top 2%
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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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
113th S. 1094 - Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills
Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1)
Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Student loan affordability, especially 113th H.R. 1911 Smarter Solutions for Students Act; 113th H.R. 1979 and S. 897 Bank on Student Loans Fairness Act; 113th H.R. 2574 and S. 1238 Keep Student Loans Affordable Act; 113th S. 953 Student Loan Affordability Act; and 113th S. 1241 Bipartisan Student Loan Certainty Act
Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, White House Office, President of the U.S.
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
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act
112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
113th H.R. 1286 and S. 631 - Healthy Families Act
113th H.R. 1389 and S. 777 Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Women Act (also Senate draft prior to introduction)
113th H.R. 1406 Working Families Flexibility Act
113th H.R. 1797 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry
Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7)
Funding for the Title X family planning program
Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, President of the U.S., 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
112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 Shareholder Protection Act
SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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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
Gun violence prevention that requires a criminal background check for every gun sale; making illegal gun trafficking a federal crime; removing military-style assault weapons from our communities; and banning the use of high-capacity magazines
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 GOV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Ethics allegations and related investigation of retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also previous calls for his resignation
Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business
Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, 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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
113th H.R. 1286 and S. 631 - Healthy Families Act
113th H.R. 1389 and S. 777 - Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health for Military Women Act (also Senate draft prior to introduction)
113th H.R. 1797 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
Funding for the Title X family planning program
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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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
Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1)
Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7)
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, President of the U.S., 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 INT
16. Specific lobbying issues
Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions
Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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16. Specific lobbying issues
113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act
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U.S. SENATE
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
113th H.R. 1286 and S. 631 - Healthy Families Act
113th H.R. 1406 - Working Families Flexibility Act
113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 - Arbitration Fairness Act
113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act
Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity
Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business
Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, President of the U.S., 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 MMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that includes a clean increase of the debt ceiling; protects Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits and other safety net programs; prioritizes job creation, economic growth, and additional savings from new revenue (incl. 113th H.R. 1579 Inclusive Prosperity Act) and the Pentagon; and lets the Bush tax cuts expire for the top 2%
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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15. General issue area code REL
16. Specific lobbying issues
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act
112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act
113th S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act
113th S. 1094 - Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills
78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless
Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity
Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations
Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language
Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012
Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007
Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry
Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions
Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), President of the U.S., Education - Dept of, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), White House Office, Corporation for Natl & Community Service , Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Labor - Dept of (DOL), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), Small Business Adminstration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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15. General issue area code RET
16. Specific lobbying issues
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that includes a clean increase of the debt ceiling; protects Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits and other safety net programs; prioritizes job creation, economic growth, and additional savings from new revenue (incl. 113th H.R. 1579 Inclusive Prosperity Act) and the Pentagon; and lets the Bush tax cuts expire for the top 2%
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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15. General issue area code TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that includes a clean increase of the debt ceiling; protects Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits and other safety net programs; prioritizes job creation, economic growth, and additional savings from new revenue (incl. 113th H.R. 1579 Inclusive Prosperity Act) and the Pentagon; and lets the Bush tax cuts expire for the top 2%
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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15. General issue area code UNM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that includes a clean increase of the debt ceiling; protects Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security benefits and other safety net programs; prioritizes job creation, economic growth, and additional savings from new revenue (incl. 113th H.R. 1579 Inclusive Prosperity Act) and the Pentagon; and lets the Bush tax cuts expire for the top 2%
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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