Marriage Protection Act of 2009

Defense of 1996 Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) Defense of 1993 law signed by President Clinton banning open homosexuals in the military. Support for amendment preventing tax dollars from being used for abortions in Democrat Health Care bill, H.R. 3962. Support for Motion to Instruct Conferees to remove Hate Crimes language from the Defense Authorization conference report Opposition to anti-family, Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2010", H.R. 3288 which attacked American family values and American culture Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on Democrat Congressman Lincoln Davis & Congressman Todd Tiahrts amendment reinstating the ban on public funding of abortions; and because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. Opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act, S. 1390, because of the inclusion of the Hate crimes also known as the Thought Crimes amendment in the bill Support on motion to defund ACORN because of corrupt practices (Sept. 17th) Support for Senator Orrin Hatchs amendments to restore abstinence funding ($50 million) in the Senate Financial Services Committees debate on their health care reform bill; and to prevent federal tax dollars from being used to fund abortions; and to protect the conscience rights of health care workers not to be forced to do abortions Congressmen Pete Hoekstras and John Boehners Parents Rights Constitutional Amendment, H. J. Res. 42 Senator Bob Caseys Pregnant Women Support Act, S. 1032 Opposition to so-called Hate Crimes bill, H.R. 1913; otherwise known as the Thought Crimes Act Opposition to Defense Authorization bill or any legislation which has as an amendment the Hate Crimes bill attached H.R. 1822, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009" Congressman Dan Lungrens H. J. Res, 37, an amendment to the United States Constitution protecting marriage as between one man and one woman Congressman Dan Burtons H.R. 1269, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA.) Congressman Trent Frankss H.R. 1822, the Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009. Opposition to Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) Opposition to legislation legalizing Internet gambling; overturning the 2006 law outlawing Internet gambling Opposition to legislation to reduce charitable deductions for individuals making more than $164,550 and for families making more than $208,850 Congressman Joseph Pitts H.R. 1960, to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent Congressman John Boozmans H.R. 2061, to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions. S.1810, Senator Ted Kennedy/Senator Sam Brownbacks Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosis Conditions Awareness Act Congressman Dan Lungrens Defense of Marriage Act Congressman Paul Brouns Marriage Protection Amendment H.R. 5872, Boy Scouts of America Centenniel Commemorative Coin Act, legislation honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts H.R. 3559, Protecting Children From Indecent Programming Act Congressman Mike Pences Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act H.R. 5821, Congressman Paul Brouns Military Honor and Decency Act Congressman Mike Pences Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act Senator John Ensigns Amendment legislation to enforce parental notification laws regarding abortions for minors H.R. 3442, Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act. S. 2075, Requirement of women seeking abortions to get an ultra-sound to see her unborn baby S. 356 Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act H.R. 724, Marriage Protection Act H.R. 1063, Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act H.J. Res 22, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriageH.R. 3148, Child Pornography Elimination Act S. 519, Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Online Act (SAFE) (Schumer/McCain) H.R. 876, Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Online Act (SAFE) H.R. 837, Internet Stopping Adult Facilitating the Exploitation of Todays Youth Act (SAFETY) Stop XXX domain on the Internet H. R. 63, RU 486, Suspension and Review Act H.R. 681, Parental Empowerment Act H. R. 104, Adoption Information Act Health workers conscience protection legislation Opposition to federal tax dollars for abortion. Federal funding for pro-marriage and pro-family initiatives. Social Security reform Increasing abstinence funding

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act (H.R. 2517/S. 1102); Clarification of Federal Employment Protections Act; Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act (H.R. 2132); Workplace Religious Freedom Act; Employment Non-Discrimination Act (H.R. 3017/S.1584); Charitable choice issues; Judicial nominations; Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 3567); Anti-D.C. marriage equality bill (H.R. 2608); Marriage Protection Act of 2009 (H.R. 1269).

Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support for Democrat Congressman Bart Stupaks amendment preventing tax dollars from being used for abortions in Democrat Health Care bill, H.R. 3962. Support for Motion to Instruct Conferees to remove Hate Crimes language from the Defense Authorization conference report Opposition to anti-family, Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2010", H.R. 3288 which attacked American family values and American culture Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on Democrat Congressman Lincoln Davis & Congressman Todd Tiahrts amendment reinstating the ban on public funding of abortions; and because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. Opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act, S. 1390, because of the inclusion of the Hate crimes also known as the Thought Crimes amendment in the bill Support on motion to defund ACORN because of corrupt practices (Sept. 17th) Support for Senator Orrin Hatchs amendments to restore abstinence funding ($50 million) in the Senate Financial Services Committees debate on their health care reform bill; and to prevent federal tax dollars from being used to fund abortions; and to protect the conscience rights of health care workers not to be forced to do abortions Congressmen Pete Hoekstras and John Boehners Parents Rights Constitutional Amendment, H. J. Res. 42 Senator Bob Caseys Pregnant Women Support Act, S. 1032 Opposition to so-called Hate Crimes bill, H.R. 1913; otherwise known as the Thought Crimes Act Opposition to Defense Authorization bill or any legislation which has as an amendment the Hate Crimes bill attached H.R. 1822, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009" Congressman Dan Lungrens H. J. Res, 37, an amendment to the United States Constitution protecting marriage as between one man and one woman Congressman Dan Burtons H.R. 1269, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA.) Congressman Trent Frankss H.R. 1822, the Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009. Opposition to Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) Opposition to legislation legalizing Internet gambling; overturning the 2006 law outlawing Internet gambling Opposition to legislation to reduce charitable deductions for individuals making more than $164,550 and for families making more than $208,850 Congressman Joseph Pitts H.R. 1960, to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent Congressman John Boozmans H.R. 2061, to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions. S.1810, Senator Ted Kennedy/Senator Sam Brownbacks Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosis Conditions Awareness Act Congressman Dan Lungrens Defense of Marriage Act Congressman Paul Brouns Marriage Protection Amendment H.R. 5872, Boy Scouts of America Centenniel Commemorative Coin Act, legislation honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts H.R. 3559, Protecting Children From Indecent Programming Act Congressman Mike Pences Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act H.R. 5821, Congressman Paul Brouns Military Honor and Decency Act Congressman Mike Pences Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act Senator John Ensigns Amendment legislation to enforce parental notification laws regarding abortions for minors H.R. 3442, Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act. S. 2075, Requirement of women seeking abortions to get an ultra-sound to see her unborn baby S. 356 Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act H.R. 724, Marriage Protection Act H.R. 1063, Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act H.J. Res 22, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage H.R. 3148, Child Pornography Elimination Act S. 519, Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Online Act (SAFE) (Schumer/McCain) H.R. 876, Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Online Act (SAFE) H.R. 837, Internet Stopping Adult Facilitating the Exploitation of Todays Youth Act (SAFETY) Stop XXX domain on the Internet H. R. 63, RU 486, Suspension and Review Act H.R. 681, Parental Empowerment Act H. R. 104, Adoption Information Act Health workers conscience protection legislation Opposition to federal tax dollars for abortion. Federal funding for pro-marriage and pro-family initiatives. Social Security reform Increasing abstinence funding

LAW H.R. 1269 To amend title 28, U.S. Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act Limit Federal court jurisdiction regarding questions on Defense of Marriage Act

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposition to the Financial Services Appropriations bill, H.R. 3170, in House of Representatives, because no vote was allowed on Democrat Congressman Lincoln Davis & Congressman Todd Tiahrts amendment reinstating the ban on public funding of abortions; and because no vote was allowed on the amendment by Congressmen Mike Pence and Greg Walden prohibiting the implementation of the Fairness Doctrine. Opposition to the National Defense Authorization Act, S. 1390, because of the inclusion of the Hate crimes also known as the Thought Crimes amendment in the bill Support on motion to defund ACORN because of corrupt practices (Sept. 17th) Support for Senator Orrin Hatchs amendments to restore abstinence funding ($50 million) in the Senate Financial Services Committees debate on their health care reform bill; and to prevent federal tax dollars from being used to fund abortions; and to protect the conscience rights of health care workers not to be forced to do abortions Congressmen Pete Hoekstras and John Boehners Parents Rights Constitutional Amendment, H. J. Res. 42 Senator Bob Caseys Pregnant Women Support Act, S. 1032 Opposition to so-called Hate Crimes bill, H.R. 1913; otherwise known as the Thought Crimes Act Opposition to Defense Authorization bill or any legislation which has as an amendment the Hate Crimes bill attached H.R. 1822, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009" Congressman Dan Lungrens H. J. Res, 37, an amendment to the United States Constitution protecting marriage as between one man and one woman Congressman Dan Burtons H.R. 1269, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA.) Congressman Trent Frankss H.R. 1822, the Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009. Opposition to Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) Opposition to legislation legalizing Internet gambling; overturning the 2006 law outlawing Internet gambling Opposition to legislation to reduce charitable deductions for individuals making more than $164,550 and for families making more than $208,850 Congressman Joseph Pitts H.R. 1960, to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent Congressman John Boozmans H.R. 2061, to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions. S.1810, Senator Ted Kennedy/Senator Sam Brownbacks Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosis Conditions Awareness Act Congressman Dan Lungrens Defense of Marriage Act Congressman Paul Brouns Marriage Protection Amendment H.R. 5872, Boy Scouts of America Centenniel Commemorative Coin Act, legislation honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts H.R. 3559, Protecting Children From Indecent Programming Act Congressman Mike Pences Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act H.R. 5821, Congressman Paul Brouns Military Honor and Decency Act Congressman Mike Pences Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act Senator John Ensigns Amendment legislation to enforce parental notification laws regarding abortions for minors H.R. 3442, Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act. S. 2075, Requirement of women seeking abortions to get an ultra-sound to see her unborn baby S. 356 Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act H.R. 724, Marriage Protection Act H.R. 1063, Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act H.J. Res 22, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage H.R. 3148, Child Pornography Elimination Act S. 519, Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Online Act (SAFE) (Schumer/McCain) H.R. 876, Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Online Act (SAFE) H.R. 837, Internet Stopping Adult Facilitating the Exploitation of Todays Youth Act (SAFETY) Stop XXX domain on the Internet H. R. 63, RU 486, Suspension and Review Act H.R. 681, Parental Empowerment Act H. R. 104, Adoption Information Act Health workers conscience protection legislation Opposition to federal tax dollars for abortion. Federal funding for pro-marriage and pro-family initiatives. Social Security reform Increasing abstinence funding

Congressmen Pete Hoekstras and John Boehners Parents Rights Constitutional Amendment, H. J. Res. 42 Senator Bob Caseys Pregnant Women Support Act, S. 1032 Opposition to so-called Hate Crimes bill, H.R. 1913; otherwise known as the Thought Crimes Act Opposition to Defense Authorization bill or any legislation which has as an amendment the Hate Crimes bill attached H.R. 1822, Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009" Congressman Dan Lungrens H. J. Res, 37, an amendment to the United States Constitution protecting marriage as between one man and one woman Congressman Dan Burtons H.R. 1269, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA.) Congressman Trent Frankss H.R. 1822, the Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009. Opposition to Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) Opposition to legislation legalizing Internet gambling; overturning the 2006 law outlawing Internet gambling Opposition to legislation to reduce charitable deductions for individuals making more than $164,550 and for families making more than $208,850 Congressman Joseph Pitts H.R. 1960, to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent Congressman John Boozmans H.R. 2061, to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions. Congressman J. Randy Forbes efforts to ensure the Architect of the Capitols Office do not censor God, faith and religion and to ensure inclusion of Americas national motto, In God We Trust appears in the new U.S. Visitors Center. S.1810, Senator Ted Kennedy/Senator Sam Brownbacks Prenatally and Postnatally Diagnosis Conditions Awareness Act H.R. 1295, Congresswoman Marilyn Musgraves Parental Notification and Intervention Act. Congressman Dan Lungrens Defense of Marriage Act Congressman Paul Brouns Marriage Protection Amendment H.R. 5872, Boy Scouts of America Centenniel Commemorative Coin Act, legislation honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts H.R. 3559, Protecting Children From Indecent Programming Act Congressman Mike Pences Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act H.R. 5821, Congressman Paul Brouns Military Honor and Decency Act Congressman Mike Pences Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act Senator John Ensigns Amendment legislation to enforce parental notification laws regarding abortions for minors H.R. 3442, Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act. S. 2075, Requirement of women seeking abortions to get an ultra-sound to see her unborn baby S. 356 Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act H.R. 724, Marriage Protection Act H.R. 1063, Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act H.J. Res 22, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to marriage H.R. 3148, Child Pornography Elimination Act S. 519, Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Online Act (SAFE) (Schumer/McCain) H.R. 876, Securing Adolescents From Exploitation Online Act (SAFE) H.R. 837, Internet Stopping Adult Facilitating the Exploitation of Todays Youth Act (SAFETY) Stop XXX domain on the Internet H. R. 63, RU 486, Suspension and Review Act H.R. 681, Parental Empowerment Act H. R. 104, Adoption Information Act Health workers conscience protection legislation Opposition to federal tax dollars for abortion. Federal funding for pro-marriage and pro-family initiatives. Social Security reform Increasing abstinence funding

H.R. 1913 To provide Federal assistance to States, local jurisdictions, and Indian tribes to prosecute hate crimes, and for other purposes H.R. 1269 To amend title 28, U.S. Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act Limit Federal court jurisdiction regarding questions on Defense of Marriage Act

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Congressman Dan Lungrens H. J. Res, 37, an amendment to the United States Constitution protecting marriage as between one man and one woman Congressman Dan Burtons H.R. 1269, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA.) Congressman Trent Frankss H.R. 1822, the Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act of 2009. Opposition to so-called Hate Crimes bill, H.R. 1913; also known as the Thought Crimes Act Opposition to Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA) Opposition to legislation legalizing Internet gambling; overturning the 2006 law outlawing Internet gambling Opposition to family budget-busting Stimulus bill in House and Senate, up to $1.1 Trillion Opposition to $3.6 Trillion Budget in House and Senate Opposition to legislation to reduce charitable deductions for individuals making more than $164,550 and for families making more than $208,850 Congressman Joseph Pitts H.R. 1960, to make the repeal of the estate tax permanent Congressman John Boozmans H.R. 2061, to prohibit family planning grants from being awarded to any entity that performs abortions. Congressman Robert Wittmans H.R. 221, to require assurances that certain family planning service actions and programs will provide pamphlets containing the contact information of adoption centers Congressman J. Randy Forbes H.R. 877, The Patients First Act. Senator James Inhofes S. Res. 79, honoring the life of Paul M. Weyrich and expressing the condolences of the Senate of his passing Bipartisan bill (Congressmen Bart Stupak, Chris Smith, Jim Sensenbrenner, Ileana Ros-Lehtinens) H.R. 708,to restore abortion-neutral Mexico City policy & Sen. Martinez amendment Upholding law preventing homosexuals from serving openly in the military Stop XXX domain on the Internet Support health workers conscience protection legislation Opposition to federal tax dollars for abortion. Opposition to numerous pro-abortion nominees up for confirmation votes in the Senate Social Security reform Increasing abstinence funding Support for amendment in FY09 Omnibus bill protecting Kemp-Kasten Amendment

LAW H.R. 1269 To amend title 28, U.S. Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act Limit Federal court jurisdiction regarding questions on Defense of Marriage Act LAWH.R. 1024To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws Permit permanent partners of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to obtain lawful permanent resident status and to penalize immigration fraud LAWS. 424 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to eliminate discrimination in the immigration laws Permit permanent partners of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents to obtain lawful permanent resident status and to penalize immigration fraud

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE