Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page

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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

S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances.
Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition.

H.R. 9217 S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process.

H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice.

H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA).

H. Res. 1525 Resolution to Reduce Forced Migration and Displacement - Calling for comprehensive legislation that addresses United States policies contributing to forced migration and displacement, promotes an immigration system that addresses the root causes of migration, reaffirms United States commitment to asylum, and provides a roadmap to citizenship for immigrants living in the United States.

Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform.

Securing Help for Immigrants through Education and Legal Development (SHIELD) Act (pending introduction): To authorize the Attorney General to provide grants to States, units of local government, and organizations to support the recruitment, training, and development of staff and infrastructure needed to support the due process rights of individuals facing deportation.

Refugee Protection Act of 2025 (pending introduction): To provide for the admission and protection of refugees, asylum seekers, and other vulnerable individuals, to provide for the processing of refugees and asylum seekers in the Western Hemisphere, and to modify certain special immigrant visa programs, and for other purposes.

Migrant Shelter and Services Program Act (pending introduction)

Executive Branch

A Proclamation on Securing the Border and rule: Encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. The new policy bars access to asylum for most people arriving between ports of entry when the number of apprehensions reaches a certain level. It imposes additional uncertainties and obstacles to asylum building upon existing restrictive policies already in place. The Rule flouts domestic asylum law and the United States obligations under the Refugee Convention, and will face immediate legal challenge in the courts.

Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry.

Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS.

Somalia: Urged and welcomed the redesignation and extension of TPS for Somalia for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026.

Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog

Refugee Designation for Palestinians: urged the designation of a P2 program for Palestinians.

Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA.

Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection.

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), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), State - Dept of (DOS), 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 FOR

16. Specific lobbying issues

S.3854 - International Freedom Protection Act: To combat transnational repression abroad, to strengthen tools to combat authoritarianism, corruption, and kleptocracy, to invest in democracy research and development, and for other purposes

H.R.8282 - Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act: To impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.

S.224 - Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act of 2023: To impose sanctions with respect to associates of the International Criminal Court engaged in investigations of personnel in the United States and its allies

Executive Branch

Advocated for more robust use of the Global Magnitsky sanctions program and improved responsiveness to civil society recommendations under that program.

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS), Treasury - Dept of, 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 CIV

16. Specific lobbying issues

H. R. 7648 Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include certain reporting to the uniform crime reporting program.

S. 1591 Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act: To authorize dedicated domestic terrorism offices within the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to analyze and monitor domestic terrorist activity and require the Federal Government to take steps to prevent domestic terrorism.

Executive Branch

Advocated for the Department of Justice to investigate and implement enhanced federal oversight into certain investigations in Texas, including those targeting racial justice advocates.

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice - Dept of (DOJ)

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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 DEF

16. Specific lobbying issues

S.4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025. To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes.

Section 708: Restriction on performance of sex change surgeries.
Section 709: Prohibition of coverage under Tricare program of certain medical procedures for children that could result in sterilization.
Section 923: Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion Renewal.
Section 113: Prohibition on establishment of new diversity, equity, and inclusion positions; prohibition on filling vacancies.
Section 1113: Prohibition on establishment of new diversity, equity, and inclusion positions; prohibition on filling vacancies.
Section 1114: Prohibition on considering applicants commitment to diversity, equity, or inclusion in hiring process for certain positions at Deuity, or inclusion in hiring process for certain positions at Department of Defense educational institutions.

Amendment 2211 (Cotton, AR): To impose sanctions with respect to the International Criminal Court engaged in any effort to investigate, arrest, detain, or prosecute any protected person of the United States and its allies.
Amendment 2398 (Schmitt, MO): Prohibits funds to be used for certain purposes related to dis- and mis-information of media sources in the United States.
Amendment 2475 (Rubio, FL): Eliminates the Chief Diversity Officer of the Department of Defense
Amendment. 2476 (Rubio, FL): Imposes limitations on military service by people who identify as transgender
Amendment 2548 (Kelly, AZ): Removes two sections pertaining to the provision of gender affirming care
Amendment 2645 (Lee, UT): Requiring that any effort to recruit an individual to serve in a covered Armed Force, or contracted entity, may not take into account the race or gender of such individual.
Amendment 2646 (Lee, UT): Ensuring Only Citizens are Registered to Vote in Elections for Federal Office
Amendment 2682 (Klobuchar MN): Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies"; Sets out support and refugee policies to assist Afghan allies.
Amendment 2704 (Rounds SD): Records preservation processes for certain at-risk Afghan allies.
Amendment 2757 (Booker, NJ): Removes two sections pertaining to DEIA initiatives

H.R.8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025: This bill authorizes FY2025 appropriations and sets forth policies for Department of Defense (DOD) programs and activities, military construction, and the national security programs of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority, which is provided by appropriations legislation.

Section 528: Eliminates DEI offices
Section 573: Prohibition on DEI policy bodies for DODEA schools
Section 579B: Prohibition on availability of funds for certain materials in schools operated by the Department of Defense Education Activity
Section 579C: Prohibitions on provision of gender transition services through an Exceptional Family Member Program of the Armed Forces
Section 599C: Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion
Section 713: Prohibition on coverage of certain gender transition procedures and related services under TRICARE program.
Section 882: Limits funding for certain types of activity to counter disinformation
Section 903: Elimination of the Chief Diversity Officer of the Department of Defense
Section 1116: Limitation on establishment of DEI positions; Hiring freeze
Section 1754: Limitation on funding activities performed by persons in drag.
Section 1761: Prohibition on funding for the Countering Extremist Activity Working Group

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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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LOBBYIST UPDATE

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ISSUE UPDATE

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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS

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FOREIGN ENTITIES

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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?
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