Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
To eliminate racial disparities in state, local and federal law enforcement. End racial profiling. Enhance Hate Crime enforcement (support H.R. 1913). Support the establishment of a commission to study problems surrounding the Death Penalty. Eliminate Crack Cocaine / Powder cocaine sentencing disparities (support H.R. 265 and H.R. 1459). Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences (support H.R. 1466). Support continued funding for COPS program. Support full funding for ex-felony offender programs (the Second Chance Act). Support the abolition of and a moratorium on the federal death penalty. Support prisoner literacy, education and rehabilitation. Support law enforcement trust & integrity. Support increased enforcement activities by the US DoJ, Civil Rights Division. Support legislation to help youth stay away from gangs (support H.R. 1064 / S. 435). Support a review of prosecutorial decisions, and any racial implications therein (support the Justice Integrity Act, S. 495 / H.R. 1412). Support nomination of Eric Holder to be Attorney General. Support the nominations of Tony West, Julie Fernandez, Dawn Johnson and Tom Perez at the US Department of Justice. Support the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas nominee to be the new Drug Czar. Support the uniform reporting of deaths while in police custody (support H.R. 738). Oppose S. 132, as it is too punitive. Abolish mandatory minimum sentences(support H.R. 1466). Support federal investigations into racially disparate actions by local police and by state and local and federal death sentences. Support Sonia Sotomayor for the US Supreme Court. Support the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act, and oppose any amendments that may result in more juveniles being tried as adults; support S. 678. Support the elimination of current restrictions on the Legal Services Corp (LSC) to allow more qualified attorneys to work for LSC and to allow LSC attorneys to participate in class action law suits. also support increased funding for LSC. Support Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Extreme concerns about the 287 (g) program, which funds local law enforcement agencies' efforts to implement federal immigration policies. Support for the elevation of Magistrate Judge Marisa Demeo to the position of Associate Judge on the D.C. Superior Court. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, to be introduced by congressman John Conyers and Sen. Russ Feingold. Support a pattern and practice investigation into the Erie, PA., police department. Support a Pattern and Practice investigation into the police department of Rockford, IL. Oppose S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009 as it is currently written. Support that Congress should create a new, independent agency to oversee the further development, advancement and utilization of forensic science. Support pattern and practice investigation into Broward County, Florida law enforcement. Support HR 3986, allowing federal judges to grant heabeus relief for a prisoner on death row. Oppose applying the death penalty to hate crimes convictions. Oppose placing restrictions on former felons or members of gangs in public housing. Support Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). Support S. 714, a bill to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission. Support reducing the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine convictions; support S. 1789 the Fair Sentencing Act. Support Elena Kagan's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Support the establishment of a Criminal Justice Commission; support S. 714 / H.R. 5143. Support H.R. 4080 / S. 2772, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act. This legislation devotes grant funding for intensive analysis of criminal justice data, policies, and the cost-effectiveness of current spending on corrections, in order to develop data driven policy options that can address this. The bill then provides resources for the implementation of solutions and for reinvesting averted prison costs to bolster such initiatives. Support H.R. 3986, the Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act, to take a crucial step in ensuring that our criminal justice system is equipped to prevent the execution of innocent Americans. Support H.R. 5300, which adopts proven strategies that fix the FBI background records before they are released to potential employers.to support the inclusion of funding necessary to keep teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel on the job; provide much-needed assistance to Vietnam veterans and survivors exposed to Agent Orange; to make up for the unanticipated shortfall in PELL grants for college students; to assist in the continuing Haitian relief efforts; and to help the states most affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill in the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill. Support H.R. 4055, the Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) Initiative Act. This legislation would nationalize a program currently operating in Hawaii and has proven effective in reducing probation violations by offenders at high risk of recidivism. Support the recommended national standards developed by the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission. Support anti-SLAPP suit legislation. Support HR 4364. Support Restorative Justice Initiaves. Support HR 4286. Allow the federal government to sue the state of Arizona to stop the state from implementing anti-immigrant, pro-racial profiling laws. Ensure that the collection of data by the US Department of Justice for the Racial Profiling Act is as extensive as possible. Support application of the Fair Sentencing Act retroactively to those who crimes were committed before enactment of the legislation but have not yet been sentenced. Support improving prison conditions in Georgia. Talk to the US Department of Justice to find ways it can work better with the National Black Police Officers Association to deal with police misconduct. Talk to the DoJ and the FBI about specific incidnets of hate crimes in South Carolina.
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Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 18, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 73, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 248, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 415, the "Fallen Heros Flag Act," would provide the families of deceased public safety officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 675, legislation which would grant statutory arrest authority to law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense; H.R. 725, the "Indians Arts and Crafts Amendments Act," provides additional funding and training for tribal law enforcement officers; H.R. 1006/S. 418, the Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, would require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal; H.R. 1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, would eliminate the increased and mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses involving crack cocaine as well as repeal the existing restrictions on the court to grant probation or suspended sentences for drug offenses involving cocaine; H.R. 1913/S. 909, the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act," which would would expand current Federal hate-crimes law, which covers the use or threat of force based on race, color, religion or national origin, to crimes committed against victims because of their sexual orientation, gender or gender identity; H.R. 2064/S. 879, the See Something, Say Something Act, would expand the current immunity from liability to cover all persons who report suspicious activity to authorities, not just suspicious activity which occurs on Federal property or transportation systems; H.R. 2923/S. 256, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, which would remove references to cocaine base from the U.S. Code, thereby greatly reducing the sentences of offenders convicted for offenses involving crack cocaine; H.R. 3695, the Help Find the Missing Act, would authorize the National Missing Persons and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) at the U.S. Department fo Justice and connect it wth the Crime Information Center maintained by the Federal; Bureau of Investigation; H.R. 4466, legislation amending the Hatch Act to allow local and State law enforcement officers to be candidates for the office of Sheriff and permit Sheriffs to engage in political activity; H.R. 6235/S. 3972, the "National Blue Alert," legislation creating an anlert system for law enforcement officers killed or seriously injured in the line of duty; S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; S. 258, the Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act, would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, which would strengthen the ability of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in connection with bailout and recovery legislation; S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act,would help law enforcement combat the misuse of U.S. corporations by requiring States to obtain beneficial ownership information for corporations and limited liability companies formed under State law; S. 714/H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act," which would create a National Commission to examine the U.S. criminal justice systems at the State and Federal level; S. 1039, the Protect Those Who Serve Act, which would authorize up to $500 million in grants to States to provide up to eighty percent (80%) of the costs of the renovatio, .modernization, and construction of law enforcement facilities; H.R. 3752/S. 1132, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, would improve the provisions related to carriage of concealed firearms by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; S. 1147, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act, which would assist local, State and Federal law enforcement in combating cigarette smuggling; S. 1261, the "Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act," which would repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005; S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act, would abolish the mandatory minimum for possession of crack cocaine and substantially reduce the penalties for other crack cocain offenses; S. 2885, the First Responders Support Act, which would amend the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) program by increasing the disability benefit, the Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance benefit, prioritize the handling of all PSOB claims and provide free or reduce cost mental health services and counseling to family members of public safety officers who are severely injured or killed in the line of duty; and Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.
2010 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 18, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 73, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 248, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 415, the "Fallen Heros Flag Act," would provide the families of deceased public safety officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 675, legislation which would grant statutory arrest authority to law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense; H.R. 725, the "Indians Arts and Crafts Amendments Act," provides additional funding and training for tribal law enforcement officers; H.R. 1006/S. 418, the Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, would require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal; H.R. 1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, would eliminate the increased and mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses involving crack cocaine as well as repeal the existing restrictions on the court to grant probation or suspended sentences for drug offenses involving cocaine; H.R. 1913/S. 909, the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act," which would would expand current Federal hate-crimes law, which covers the use or threat of force based on race, color, religion or national origin, to crimes committed against victims because of their sexual orientation, gender or gender identity; H.R. 2064/S. 879, the See Something, Say Something Act, would expand the current immunity from liability to cover all persons who report suspicious activity to authorities, not just suspicious activity which occurs on Federal property or transportation systems; H.R. 2923/S. 256, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, which would remove references to cocaine base from the U.S. Code, thereby greatly reducing the sentences of offenders convicted for offenses involving crack cocaine; H.R. 3695, the Help Find the Missing Act, would authorize the National Missing Persons and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) at the U.S. Department fo Justice and connect it wth the Crime Information Center maintained by the Federal; Bureau of Investigation; H.R. 4466, legislation amending the Hatch Act to allow local and State law enforcement officers to be candidates for the office of Sheriff and permit Sheriffs to engage in political activity; H.R. 6235, the "National Blue Alert," legislation creating an anlert system for law enforcement officers killed or seriously injured in the line of duty; S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; S. 258, the Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act, would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, which would strengthen the ability of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in connection with bailout and recovery legislation; S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act,would help law enforcement combat the misuse of U.S. corporations by requiring States to obtain beneficial ownership information for corporations and limited liability companies formed under State law; S. 714/H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act," which would create a National Commission to examine the U.S. criminal justice systems at the State and Federal level; S. 1039, the Protect Those Who Serve Act, which would authorize up to $500 million in grants to States to provide up to eighty percent (80%) of the costs of the renovatio, .modernization, and construction of law enforcement facilities; H.R. 3752/S. 1132, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, would improve the provisions related to carriage of concealed firearms by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; S. 1147, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act, which would assist local, State and Federal law enforcement in combating cigarette smuggling; S. 1261, the "Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act," which would repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005; S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act, would abolish the mandatory minimum for possession of crack cocaine and substantially reduce the penalties for other crack cocain offenses; S. 2885, the First Responders Support Act, which would amend the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) program by increasing the disability benefit, the Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance benefit, prioritize the handling of all PSOB claims and provide free or reduce cost mental health services and counseling to family members of public safety officers who are severely injured or killed in the line of duty; and Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.
2010 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
To eliminate racial disparities in state, local and federal law enforcement. End racial profiling. Enhance Hate Crime enforcement (support H.R. 1913). Support the establishment of a commission to study problems surrounding the Death Penalty. Eliminate Crack Cocaine / Powder cocaine sentencing disparities (support H.R. 265 and H.R. 1459). Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences (support H.R. 1466). Support continued funding for COPS program. Support full funding for ex-felony offender programs (the Second Chance Act). Support the abolition of and a moratorium on the federal death penalty. Support prisoner literacy, education and rehabilitation. Support law enforcement trust & integrity. Support increased enforcement activities by the US DoJ, Civil Rights Division. Support legislation to help youth stay away from gangs (support H.R. 1064 / S. 435). Support a review of prosecutorial decisions, and any racial implications therein (support the Justice Integrity Act, S. 495 / H.R. 1412). Support nomination of Eric Holder to be Attorney General. Support the nominations of Tony West, Julie Fernandez, Dawn Johnson and Tom Perez at the US Department of Justice. Support the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas nominee to be the new Drug Czar. Support the uniform reporting of deaths while in police custody (support H.R. 738). Oppose S. 132, as it is too punitive. Abolish mandatory minimum sentences(support H.R. 1466). Support federal investigations into racially disparate actions by local police and by state and local and federal death sentences. Support Sonia Sotomayor for the US Supreme Court. Support the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act, and oppose any amendments that may result in more juveniles being tried as adults; support S. 678. Support the elimination of current restrictions on the Legal Services Corp (LSC) to allow more qualified attorneys to work for LSC and to allow LSC attorneys to participate in class action law suits. also support increased funding for LSC. Support Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Extreme concerns about the 287 (g) program, which funds local law enforcement agencies' efforts to implement federal immigration policies. Support for the elevation of Magistrate Judge Marisa Demeo to the position of Associate Judge on the D.C. Superior Court. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, to be introduced by congressman John Conyers and Sen. Russ Feingold. Support a pattern and practice investigation into the Erie, PA., police department. Support a Pattern and Practice investigation into the police department of Rockford, IL. Oppose S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009 as it is currently written. Support that Congress should create a new, independent agency to oversee the further development, advancement and utilization of forensic science. Support pattern and practice investigation into Broward County, Florida law enforcement. Support HR 3986, allowing federal judges to grant heabeus relief for a prisoner on death row. Oppose applying the death penalty to hate crimes convictions. Oppose placing restrictions on former felons or members of gangs in public housing. Support Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). Support S. 714, a bill to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission. Support reducing the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine convictions; support S. 1789 the Fair Sentencing Act. Support Elena Kagan's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Support the establishment of a Criminal Justice Commission; support S. 714 / H.R. 5143. Support H.R. 4080 / S. 2772, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act. This legislation devotes grant funding for intensive analysis of criminal justice data, policies, and the cost-effectiveness of current spending on corrections, in order to develop data driven policy options that can address this. The bill then provides resources for the implementation of solutions and for reinvesting averted prison costs to bolster such initiatives. Support H.R. 3986, the Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act, to take a crucial step in ensuring that our criminal justice system is equipped to prevent the execution of innocent Americans. Support H.R. 5300, which adopts proven strategies that fix the FBI background records before they are released to potential employers.to support the inclusion of funding necessary to keep teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel on the job; provide much-needed assistance to Vietnam veterans and survivors exposed to Agent Orange; to make up for the unanticipated shortfall in PELL grants for college students; to assist in the continuing Haitian relief efforts; and to help the states most affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill in the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill. Support H.R. 4055, the Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) Initiative Act. This legislation would nationalize a program currently operating in Hawaii and has proven effective in reducing probation violations by offenders at high risk of recidivism. Support the recommended national standards developed by the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission. Support anti-SLAPP suit legislation. Support HR 4364
2010 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
To eliminate racial disparities in state, local and federal law enforcement. End racial profiling. Enhance Hate Crime enforcement (support H.R. 1913). Support the establishment of a commission to study problems surrounding the Death Penalty. Eliminate Crack Cocaine / Powder cocaine sentencing disparities (support H.R. 265 and H.R. 1459). Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences (support H.R. 1466). Support continued funding for COPS program. Support full funding for ex-felony offender programs (the Second Chance Act). Support the abolition of and a moratorium on the federal death penalty. Support prisoner literacy, education and rehabilitation. Support law enforcement trust & integrity. Support increased enforcement activities by the US DoJ, Civil Rights Division. Support legislation to help youth stay away from gangs (support H.R. 1064 / S. 435). Support a review of prosecutorial decisions, and any racial implications therein (support the Justice Integrity Act, S. 495 / H.R. 1412). Support nomination of Eric Holder to be Attorney General. Support the nominations of Tony West, Julie Fernandez, Dawn Johnson and Tom Perez at the US Department of Justice. Support the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas nominee to be the new Drug Czar. Support the uniform reporting of deaths while in police custody (support H.R. 738). Oppose S. 132, as it is too punitive. Abolish mandatory minimum sentences(support H.R. 1466). Support federal investigations into racially disparate actions by local police and by state and local and federal death sentences. Support Sonia Sotomayor for the US Supreme Court. Support the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act, and oppose any amendments that may result in more juveniles being tried as adults; support S. 678. Support the elimination of current restrictions on the Legal Services Corp (LSC) to allow more qualified attorneys to work for LSC and to allow LSC attorneys to participate in class action law suits. also support increased funding for LSC. Support Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Extreme concerns about the 287 (g) program, which funds local law enforcement agencies' efforts to implement federal immigration policies. Support for the elevation of Magistrate Judge Marisa Demeo to the position of Associate Judge on the D.C. Superior Court. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, to be introduced by congressman John Conyers and Sen. Russ Feingold. Support a pattern and practice investigation into the Erie, PA., police department. Support a Pattern and Practice investigation into the police department of Rockford, IL. Oppose S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009 as it is currently written. Support that Congress should create a new, independent agency to oversee the further development, advancement and utilization of forensic science. Support pattern and practice investigation into Broward County, Florida law enforcement. Support HR 3986, allowing federal judges to grant heabeus relief for a prisoner on death row. Oppose applying the death penalty to hate crimes convictions. Oppose placing restrictions on former felons or members of gangs in public housing. Support Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). Support S. 714, a bill to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission. Support reducing the sentencing disparity between crack cocaine and powder cocaine convictions; support S. 1789 the Fair Sentencing Act. Support Elena Kagan's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Support the establishment of a Criminal Justice Commission; support S. 714 / H.R. 5143. Support H.R. 4080 / S. 2772, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act. This legislation devotes grant funding for intensive analysis of criminal justice data, policies, and the cost-effectiveness of current spending on corrections, in order to develop data driven policy options that can address this. The bill then provides resources for the implementation of solutions and for reinvesting averted prison costs to bolster such initiatives. Support H.R. 3986, the Effective Death Penalty Appeals Act, to take a crucial step in ensuring that our criminal justice system is equipped to prevent the execution of innocent Americans. Support H.R. 5300, which adopts proven strategies that fix the FBI background records before they are released to potential employers.to support the inclusion of funding necessary to keep teachers, firefighters and law enforcement personnel on the job; provide much-needed assistance to Vietnam veterans and survivors exposed to Agent Orange; to make up for the unanticipated shortfall in PELL grants for college students; to assist in the continuing Haitian relief efforts; and to help the states most affected by the Gulf Coast oil spill in the fiscal year 2010 supplemental appropriations bill. Support H.R. 4055, the Honest Opportunity Probation with Enforcement (HOPE) Initiative Act. This legislation would nationalize a program currently operating in Hawaii and has proven effective in reducing probation violations by offenders at high risk of recidivism. Support the recommended national standards developed by the National Prison Rape Elimination Commission.
| Democratic |
| FL |
| André Carson | Democratic | IN |
| Anh Cao | Republican | LA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Barney Frank | Democratic | MA |
| Betty McCollum | Democratic | MN |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Bob Filner | Democratic | CA |
| Brad Miller | Democratic | NC |
| Brad Sherman | Democratic | CA |
| Bruce L. Braley | Democratic | IA |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Carolyn McCarthy | Democratic | NY |
| Chaka Fattah | Democratic | PA |
| Charles A. Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Corrine Brown | Democratic | FL |
| Daniel B. Maffei | Democratic | NY |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| David E. Price | Democratic | NC |
| David Loebsack | Democratic | IA |
| David Wu | Democratic | OR |
| Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Democratic | FL |
| Dennis J. Kucinich | Democratic | OH |
| Dennis Moore | Democratic | KS |
| Diana DeGette | Democratic | CO |
| Diane Watson | Democratic | CA |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Ed Pastor | Democratic | AZ |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Elijah E. Cummings | Democratic | MD |
| Eliot L. Engel | Democratic | NY |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Gabrielle Giffords | Democratic | AZ |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Gary L. Ackerman | Democratic | NY |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| George Miller | Democratic | CA |
| Gerald E. Connolly | Democratic | VA |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Harry Mitchell | Democratic | AZ |
| Henry A. Waxman | Democratic | CA |
| Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Howard L. Berman | Democratic | CA |
| Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Republican | FL |
| James E. Clyburn | Democratic | SC |
| James Oberstar | Democratic | MN |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| James P. Moran | Democratic | VA |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Jane Harman | Democratic | CA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jared Polis | Democratic | CO |
| Jay Inslee | Democratic | WA |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jesse L. Jackson Jr. | Democratic | IL |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Jim McDermott | Democratic | WA |
| Joe Baca | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Courtney | Democratic | CT |
| Joe Sestak | Democratic | PA |
| John A. Yarmuth | Democratic | KY |
| John Lewis | Democratic | GA |
| John W. Olver | Democratic | MA |
| Joseph Crowley | Democratic | NY |
| José E. Serrano | Democratic | NY |
| Judy Biggert | Republican | IL |
| Kathy Castor | Democratic | FL |
| Leonard Lance | Republican | NJ |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Loretta Sanchez | Democratic | CA |
| Louise McIntosh Slaughter | Democratic | NY |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democratic | CA |
| Lynn C. Woolsey | Democratic | CA |
| Marcia L. Fudge | Democratic | OH |
| Mark Kirk | Republican | IL |
| Mary Bono Mack | Republican | CA |
| Mary Jo Kilroy | Democratic | OH |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael Castle | Republican | DE |
| Michael E. Capuano | Democratic | MA |
| Michael F. Doyle | Democratic | PA |
| Michael McMahon | Democratic | NY |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Neil Abercrombie | Democratic | HI |
| Nydia M. Velázquez | Democratic | NY |
| Patrick Kennedy | Democratic | RI |
| Patrick Murphy | Democratic | PA |
| Pedro R. Pierluisi | Democratic | PR |
| Peter J. Visclosky | Democratic | IN |
| Phil Hare | Democratic | IL |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Robert A. Brady | Democratic | PA |
| Ron Klein | Democratic | FL |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Russ Carnahan | Democratic | MO |
| Sam Farr | Democratic | CA |
| Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. | Democratic | GA |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Shelley Berkley | Democratic | NV |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steve Driehaus | Democratic | OH |
| Steve Israel | Democratic | NY |
| Steven R. Rothman | Democratic | NJ |
| Susan A. Davis | Democratic | CA |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Todd Russell Platts | Republican | PA |
| Victor Snyder | Democratic | AR |
| William Delahunt | Democratic | MA |
| Wm. Lacy Clay | Democratic | MO |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 18, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 73, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 248, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 675, legislation which would grant statutory arrest authority to law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense; H.R. 1006/S. 418, the Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, would require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal; H.R. 1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, would eliminate the increased and mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses involving crack cocaine as well as repeal the existing restrictions on the court to grant probation or suspended sentences for drug offenses involving cocaine; H.R. 1913/S. 909, the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act," which would would expand current Federal hate-crimes law, which covers the use or threat of force based on race, color, religion or national origin, to crimes committed against victims because of their sexual orientation, gender or gender identity; H.R. 2064/S. 879, the See Something, Say Something Act, would expand the current immunity from liability to cover all persons who report suspicious activity to authorities, not just suspicious activity which occurs on Federal property or transportation systems; H.R. 2923/S. 256, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, which would remove references to cocaine base from the U.S. Code, thereby greatly reducing the sentences of offenders convicted for offenses involving crack cocaine; H.R. 3695, the Help Find the Missing Act, would authorize the National Missing Persons and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) at the U.S. Department fo Justice and connect it wth the Crime Information Center maintained by the Federal; Bureau of Investigation; H.R. 4466, legislation amending the Hatch Act to allow local and State law enforcement officers to be candidates for the office of Sheriff and permit Sheriffs to engage in political activity; S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; S. 258, the Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act, would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, which would strengthen the ability of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in connection with bailout and recovery legislation; S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act,would help law enforcement combat the misuse of U.S. corporations by requiring States to obtain beneficial ownership information for corporations and limited liability companies formed under State law; S. 714/H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act," which would create a National Commission to examine the U.S. criminal justice systems at the State and Federal level; S. 1039, the Protect Those Who Serve Act, which would authorize up to $500 million in grants to States to provide up to eighty percent (80%) of the costs of the renovatio, .modernization, and construction of law enforcement facilities; H.R. 3752/S. 1132, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, would improve the provisions related to carriage of concealed firearms by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; S. 1147, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act, which would assist local, State and Federal law enforcement in combating cigarette smuggling; S. 1261, the "Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act," which would repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005; S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act, would abolish the mandatory minimum for possession of crack cocaine and substantially reduce the penalties for other crack cocain offenses; S. 2885, the First Responders Support Act, which would amend the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) program by increasing the disability benefit, the Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance benefit, prioritize the handling of all PSOB claims and provide free or reduce cost mental health services and counseling to family members of public safety officers who are severely injured or killed in the line of duty; and Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 18, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 73, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 248, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 675, legislation which would grant statutory arrest authority to law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense; H.R. 1006/S. 418, the Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, would require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal; H.R. 1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, would eliminate the increased and mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses involving crack cocaine as well as repeal the existing restrictions on the court to grant probation or suspended sentences for drug offenses involving cocaine; H.R. 1913/S. 909, the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act," which would would expand current Federal hate-crimes law, which covers the use or threat of force based on race, color, religion or national origin, to crimes committed against victims because of their sexual orientation, gender or gender identity; H.R. 2064/S. 879, the See Something, Say Something Act, would expand the current immunity from liability to cover all persons who report suspicious activity to authorities, not just suspicious activity which occurs on Federal property or transportation systems; H.R. 2923/S. 256, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, which would remove references to cocaine base from the U.S. Code, thereby greatly reducing the sentences of offenders convicted for offenses involving crack cocaine; H.R. 3695, the Help Find the Missing Act, would authorize the National Missing Persons and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) at the U.S. Department fo Justice and connect it wth the Crime Information Center maintained by the Federal; Bureau of Investigation; H.R. 4466, legislation amending the Hatch Act to allow local and State law enforcement officers to be candidates for the office of Sheriff and permit Sheriffs to engage in political activity; S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; S. 258, the Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act, would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, which would strengthen the ability of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in connection with bailout and recovery legislation; S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act,would help law enforcement combat the misuse of U.S. corporations by requiring States to obtain beneficial ownership information for corporations and limited liability companies formed under State law; S. 714/H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act," which would create a National Commission to examine the U.S. criminal justice systems at the State and Federal level; S. 1039, the Protect Those Who Serve Act, which would authorize up to $500 million in grants to States to provide up to eighty percent (80%) of the costs of the renovatio, .modernization, and construction of law enforcement facilities; H.R. 3752/S. 1132, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, would improve the provisions related to carriage of concealed firearms by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; S. 1147, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act, which would assist local, State and Federal law enforcement in combating cigarette smuggling; S. 1261, the "Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act," which would repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005; S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act, would abolish the mandatory minimum for possession of crack cocaine and substantially reduce the penalties for other crack cocain offenses; S. 2885, the First Responders Support Act, which would amend the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) program by increasing the disability benefit, the Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance benefit, prioritize the handling of all PSOB claims and provide free or reduce cost mental health services and counseling to family members of public safety officers who are severely injured or killed in the line of duty; and Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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
2010 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
To eliminate racial disparities in state, local and federal law enforcement. End racial profiling. Enhance Hate Crime enforcement (support H.R. 1913). Support the establishment of a commission to study problems surrounding the Death Penalty. Eliminate Crack Cocaine / Powder cocaine sentencing disparities (support H.R. 265 and H.R. 1459). Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences (support H.R. 1466). Support continued funding for COPS program. Support full funding for ex-felony offender programs (the Second Chance Act). Support the abolition of and a moratorium on the federal death penalty. Support prisoner literacy, education and rehabilitation. Support law enforcement trust & integrity. Support increased enforcement activities by the US DoJ, Civil Rights Division. Support legislation to help youth stay away from gangs (support H.R. 1064 / S. 435). Support a review of prosecutorial decisions, and any racial implications therein (support the Justice Integrity Act, S. 495 / H.R. 1412). Support nomination of Eric Holder to be Attorney General. Support the nominations of Tony West, Julie Fernandez, Dawn Johnson and Tom Perez at the US Department of Justice. Support the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas nominee to be the new Drug Czar. Support the uniform reporting of deaths while in police custody (support H.R. 738). Oppose S. 132, as it is too punitive. Abolish mandatory minimum sentences(support H.R. 1466). Support federal investigations into racially disparate actions by local police and by state and local and federal death sentences. Support Sonia Sotomayor for the US Supreme Court. Support the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act, and oppose any amendments that may result in more juveniles being tried as adults; support S. 678. Support the elimination of current restrictions on the Legal Services Corp (LSC) to allow more qualified attorneys to work for LSC and to allow LSC attorneys to participate in class action law suits. also support increased funding for LSC. Support Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Extreme concerns about the 287 (g) program, which funds local law enforcement agencies' efforts to implement federal immigration policies. Support for the elevation of Magistrate Judge Marisa Demeo to the position of Associate Judge on the D.C. Superior Court. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, to be introduced by congressman John Conyers and Sen. Russ Feingold. Support a pattern and practice investigation into the Erie, PA., police department. Support a Pattern and Practice investigation into the police department of Rockford, IL. Oppose S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009 as it is currently written. Support that Congress should create a new, independent agency to oversee the further development, advancement and utilization of forensic science. Support pattern and practice investigation into Broward County, Florida law enforcement. Support HR 3986, allowing federal judges to grant heabeus relief for a prisoner on death row. Oppose applying the death penalty to hate crimes convictions. Oppose placing restrictions on former felons or members of gangs in public housing. Support Reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA). Support S. 714, a bill to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Fix of Gross v. FBL, Supreme Court decision, supported End Racial Profiling Act HR 1913 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act S 909 Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act Civil Rights Act of 2009 S. 564/H.R. 1425, Wartime Treatment Study Act H.R. 3017/S. 1584 , Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 12/ S. 182 - Paycheck Fairness Act, supported S1504 Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 HR 4115 Open Access to Courts Act of 2009
Client expense: $116,915 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Fix of Gross v. FBL, Supreme Court decision, supported End Racial Profiling Act HR 1913 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act S 909 Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act Civil Rights Act of 2009 S. 564/H.R. 1425, Wartime Treatment Study Act H.R. 3017/S. 1584 , Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 12/ S. 182 - Paycheck Fairness Act, supported
Client expense: $345,216 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussions re Civil Rights Commission Discussions re amendments to Civil Rights Act of 1964 Voting Rights Act Oversight Hearings Hate Crimes Prevention Act, H.R. 1913
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Labor-HHS-Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill HR 3288-- for additional administrative funding for the Social Security Admininstration in order to reduce the tragic backlogs in Social Security disability applications and for support of many social service programs in appropriations. (continued) Amtrak Consolidated Appropriations bill, HR 3288, particularly provisions governing Amtrak's obligation to make its train stations accessible to people with disabilities. Supported legislation that includes crimes against people with disabilities as hate crimes -- included in HR 2647, the Department of Defense military activitites 2010 appropriations (originally introduced as H.R. 1913 and S. 909). Supported continuing resolution that allowed the government to continue running temporarily until permanent FY 2010 appropriations were enacted.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Defense
National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2010 -- extends benefits under the TRICARE and ECHO programs equally for all military family members with significant disabilities rather than selected disabilities. Suppported legislation that includes crimes against people with disabilities as hate crimes - included in HR 2647, the Dept of Defenses military appropriations bill for FY 2010 (originally introduced as H.R. 1913 and S. 909).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Fix of Gross v. FBL, Supreme Court decision, supported End Racial Profiling Act HR 1913 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act S 909 Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act Civil Rights Act of 2009 S. 564/H.R. 1425, Wartime Treatment Study Act H.R. 3017/S. 1584 , Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 12/ S. 182 - Paycheck Fairness Act, supported S1504 Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 HR 4115 Open Access to Courts Act of 2009
Client expense: $116,915 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Defense
Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as addition of S. 909 as Amendment 1511 to S. 1390 (enacted as Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and other FY10 Defense Authorization (H.R. 2647 & S. 1391), as well as related hate crimes amendments (S. 1390 Amdts 1615, 1616 & 1617) H.R. 2647, Subtitle D, Section 537 (Study on options for educational opportunities for dependent children of members of the armed forces when public schools attended by such children are determined to need improvement, enacted as Public Law No: 111-84, Subtitle D, Section 537), formerly S. 1390, Subtitle D, Section 535 (Study on options for educational opportunities for dependent children of members of the armed forces who do not attend Department of Defense dependents schools), as well as related military education amendments (S. 1390 Graham amendment and S. 1390 Amdt 1488) Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, Section 571, incl. the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1283)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Detainee treatment procedures and implementation of the Military Commissions Act (Public Law No: 109-366), as well as congressional response to the Boumediene v. Bush and al Odah v. United States decisions, incl. transfer and prosecution protocols suggested by H.R. 2847 Amdt 2669 and H.R. 3082 Amdts 2774 and 2779 Decennial Census to be conducted in 2010, incl. H.R. 2847 Amdt 2644 (proof of citizenship) Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as addition of S. 909 as Amendment 1511 to S. 1390 (enacted as Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and other FY10 Defense Authorization (H.R. 2647 & S. 1391), as well as related hate crimes amendments (S. 1390 Amdts 1615, 1616 & 1617) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals, incl. funding and grant-making practices, as well as H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Anti-discrimination language) Family planning (Title V and Title X), sex education (incl. comprehensive and abstinence-only programs, as well as medical accuracy language), and adolescent health programs and their funding, incl: Administration-proposed initiatives and the FY10, FY11, and future Administration Budgets; FY10 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 85 and S.Con.Res. 13); and FY10 Appropriations (H.R. 3293) and applicable provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R. 3288) enacted as Public Law No: 111-117 H.R. 2647, Subtitle D, Section 537 (Study on options for educational opportunities for dependent children of members of the armed forces when public schools attended by such children are determined to need improvement, enacted as Public Law No: 111-84, Subtitle D, Section 537), formerly S. 1390, Subtitle D, Section 535 (Study on options for educational opportunities for dependent children of members of the armed forces who do not attend Department of Defense dependents schools), as well as related military education amendments (S. 1390 Graham amendment and S. 1390 Amdt 1488) Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, Section 571, incl. the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1283)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Detainee treatment procedures and implementation of the Military Commissions Act (Public Law No: 109-366), as well as congressional response to the Boumediene v. Bush and al Odah v. United States decisions, incl. transfer and prosecution protocols suggested by H.R. 2847 Amdt 2669 and H.R. 3082 Amdts 2774 and 2779 Operations of the Department of Homeland Securitys Chief Privacy Officer and implementation of the Homeland Security Act (Public Law No: 107-296, Title II, Subtitle C, Section 222) and the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act (Public Law No: 110-53, Title VIII, Section 802) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals, incl. funding and grant-making practices, as well as H.R. 3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Anti-discrimination language) Decennial Census to be conducted in 2010, incl. H.R. 2847 Amdt 2644 (proof of citizenship) Creation and implementation of an HHS Office of LGBT Health through healthcare reform, incl. Senate provisions (S. 1679 Section 332 and Finance Cmte Draft) and other related language Uniting American Families Act of 2009 (H.R. 1024 and S. 424) and its possible inclusion in the Comprehensive Immigration Reform for America's Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (H.R. 4321) and other comprehensive immigration reform measures, as well as LGBT-inclusion generally (regarding immigration) H.R. 2517 & S. 1102 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act of 2009 H.R. 3335 & S. 1516 - Democracy Restoration Act of 2009 Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as addition of S. 909 as Amendment 1511 to S. 1390 (enacted as Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and other FY10 Defense Authorization (H.R. 2647 & S. 1391), as well as related hate crimes amendments (S. 1390 Amdts 1615, 1616 & 1617) H.R. 12 & S. 182 Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 3017 & S. 1584 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 Implementation of the Protect America Act (Public Law No: 110-55), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law No: 107-56), incl. the USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. 3845) and the FISA Amendments Act of 2009 (H.R. 3846) H.R. 157 & S. 160 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 DC Bill 18-482 Religious Freedom and Civil Marriage and Equality Amendment Act of 2009 H.R. 1729 & S. 1125 Student Voter Opportunity To Encourage Registration Act of 2009 Immigration reform proposals, incl. Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 (H.R. 4321) and other comprehensive immigration reform measures Marriage equality and implementation of the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-199), incl. the Respect for Marriage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3567) and Administration legal briefs in DOMA litigation Oversight of the Department of Justices Civil Rights Division and discussion of misc. civil rights issues and initiatives with the DOJ and the Division Implementation of Public Law No: 111-2, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, Section 571, incl. the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1283) Marriage rights in the state of Maine Appointments to the Privacy and Civil Liberties Oversight Board and implementation of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act (Public Law No: 108-458, Title I, Subtitle F, Section 1061) and the Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act (Public Law No: 110-53, Title VIII, Section 801)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 3335 & S. 1516 - Democracy Restoration Act of 2009 Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as addition of S. 909 as Amendment 1511 to S. 1390 (enacted as Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and other FY10 Defense Authorization (H.R. 2647 & S. 1391), as well as related hate crimes amendments (S. 1390 Amdts 1615, 1616 & 1617)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R.3017/S.1584, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), in support of protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; Civil Rights Act of 2009, in support of ensuring that federal funds are not used to subsidize discrimination, that employers are held accountable for age and wage discrimination, and that there is real accountability when civil rights, students rights and workers rights are violated; H.R.3567, Respect for Marriage Act, in support of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act; H.R.1913/S.909, Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act and Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, in support of expanding the federal hate crime statute and providing additional assistance to local law enforcement agencies; restore longstanding religious liberty protections in faith based partnerships; H.R.4114/S.2736, Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault, in support of reducing the rape kit backlog.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
HR 1913/S 909 -- support for updated and expanded Federal hate crime legislation -- support for all provisions
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1913); Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 909); FY 2010 Defense Authorization bill.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.1913/S.909 So Called Hate Crimes Bill, opposed entire bill.
Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: 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), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Nomination of Dawn Johnsen as Head of the United States Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel Nomination of David Hamilton to the US Court of Appeals for Seventh Circuit S.909/H.R.1913- Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 - provision related to an amendment to add the classification of unborn children under protected groups H.RES.22- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women- entire bill H.J.Res31- Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights- entire bill H.R. 1729-Student Voter Opportunity to Encourage Registration - entire bill
Client expense: $163,037 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2009 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (H.R. 1913); Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act; implementation following passage.
Client expense: $14,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 1913 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 S. 909 Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act S. 795/H.R. 2006 Elder Justice Act S. 678 - Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 Juvenile Justice and Mental Health
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Indian Health Service, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
To eliminate racial disparities in state, local and federal law enforcement. End racial profiling. Enhance Hate Crime enforcement (support H.R. 1913). Support the establishement of a commission to study problems surrounding the Death Penalty. Eliminate Crack Cocaine / Powder cocaine sentencing disparities (support H.R. 265 and H.R. 1459). Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences (support H.R. 1466). Support continued funding for COPS program. Support full funding for ex-felony offender programs (the Second Chance Act). Support the abolition of and a moratorium on the federal death penalty. Support prisoner literacy, education and rehabilitation. Support law enforcement trust & integrity. Support increased enforcement activities by the US DoJ, Civil Rights Division. Support legislation to help youth stay away from gangs (support H.R. 1064 / S. 435). Support a review of prosecutorial decisions, and any racial implications therein (support the Justice Integrity Act, S. 495 / H.R. 1412). Support nomination of Eric Holder to be Attorney General. Support the nominations of Tony West, Julie Fenandez, Dawn Johnson and Tom Perez at the US Department of Justice. Support the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas nominee to be the new Drug Czar. Support the uniform reporting of deaths while in police custody (support H.R. 738). Oppose S. 132, as it is too punative. Abolish mandatory minimum sentences(support H.R. 1466). Support federal investigations into racially disparate actions by local police and by state and local and federal death sentences. Support Sonia Sotomayor for the US Supreme Court. Support the reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act, and oppose any amendments that may result in more juveniles being tried as adults; support S. 678. Support the elimination of current restrictions on the Legal Services Corp (LSC) to allow more qualified attorneys to work for LSC and to allow LSC attorneys to participate in class action law suits. also support increased funding for LSC. Support Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Extreme concerns about the 287 (g) program, which funds local law enforcement agencies' efforts to implement federal immigration policies. Support for the elevation of Magistrate Judge Marisa Demeo to the position of Associate Judge on the D.C. Superior Court. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, to be introduced by congressman John Conyers and Sen. Russ Feingold. Support a pattern and practice investigation into the Erie, PA., police department. Support a Pattern and Practice investigation into the police department of Rockford, IL. Oppose S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009 as it is currently written. Support that Congress should create a new, independent agency to oversee the further development, advancement and utilization of forensic science. Support pattern and practice imvestigation into Broward County, Florida law enforcement. Support HR 3986, allowing federal judges to grant heabeus relief for a prisoner on death row. Oppose applying the death penalty to hate crimes convictions. Oppose placing restrictions on former felons or members of gangs in public housing.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
S. 909 - opposition to federal hate crimes law because of its potential to limit religious speech/home education instruction about homosexuality. H.R. 1913 - opposition to federal hate crimes law because of its potential to limit religious speech/home education instruction about homosexuality.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
HR 1913/S 909 - Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 HR 2647 - FY10 Defense Authorization Bill/Hate Crimes Legislation
Client expense: $51,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 18, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 73, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 248, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 675, legislation which would grant statutory arrest authority to law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense; H.R. 1006/S. 418, the Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, would require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal; H.R. 1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, would eliminate the increased and mandatory minimum sentences for drug offenses involving crack cocaine as well as repeal the existing restrictions on the court to grant probation or suspended sentences for drug offenses involving cocaine; H.R. 1913/S. 909, the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act," which would would expand current Federal hate-crimes law, which covers the use or threat of force based on race, color, religion or national origin, to crimes committed against victims because of their sexual orientation, gender or gender identity; H.R. 2064/S. 879, the See Something, Say Something Act, would expand the current immunity from liability to cover all persons who report suspicious activity to authorities, not just suspicious activity which occurs on Federal property or transportation systems; H.R. 2923/S. 256, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, which would remove references to cocaine base from the U.S. Code, thereby greatly reducing the sentences of offenders convicted for offenses involving crack cocaine; H.R. 3695 (Murphy, D-CT), the Help Find the Missing Act, would authorize the National Missing Persons and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) at the U.S. Department fo Justice and connect it wth the Crime Information Center maintained by the Federal; Bureau of Investigation; S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; S. 258, the Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act, would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, which would strengthen the ability of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in connection with bailout and recovery legislation; S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act,would help law enforcement combat the misuse of U.S. corporations by requiring States to obtain beneficial ownership information for corporations and limited liability companies formed under State law; S. 714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act," which would create a National Commission to examine the U.S. criminal justice systems at the State and Federal level; S. 1039, the Protect Those Who Serve Act, which would authorize up to $500 million in grants to States to provide up to eighty percent (80%) of the costs of the renovatio, .modernization, and construction of law enforcement facilities; H.R. 3752/S. 1132, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, would improve the provisions related to carriage of concealed firearms by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; S. 1147, the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking Act, which would assist local, State and Federal law enforcement in combating cigarette smuggling; S. 1261, the "Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act," which would repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005; S. 1789, the Fair Sentencing Act, would abolish the mandatory minimum for possession of crack cocaine and substantially reduce the penalties for other crack cocain offenses; S. 2885, the First Responders Support Act, which would amend the Public Safety Officers Benefits (PSOB) program by increasing the disability benefit, the Public Safety Officers Educational Assistance benefit, prioritize the handling of all PSOB claims and provide free or reduce cost mental health services and counseling to family members of public safety officers who are severely injured or killed in the line of duty; and Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
a.H.R. 1024 & S. 424 - Uniting American Families Act of 2009 b.H.R. 1604 - Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act of 2009 c.Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as possible addition of S. 909 as an amendment to other pending legislation such as FY10 Defense Authorization c.Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as possible addition of S. 909 as an amendment to other pending legislation such as FY10 Defense Authorization Defense Authorization/Support passage of bill-entire d.Employment Non-Discrimination Act, incl. H.R. 2981 & H.R. 3017/Supporting passage of bills-entire e.Reauthorization of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (pushing for removal of Anti-discrimination language and Access to Recovery drug treatment vouchers) f.Reauthorization of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) (Remove Anti-discrimination language ensure civil rights of program beneficiaries are protected) g.Domestic surveillance by executive branch agencies and implementation of the Protect America Act (Public Law No. 110-55), the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 (Public Law No. 110-261), and the surveillance guidelines set by the previous Administration under its Attorney General and FBI-monitoring for possible changes to laws h.H.R. 984 State Secret Protection Act of 2009; S. 417 State Secrets Protection Act-looking for potential changes i.Reauthorization of the USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law No: 107-56)-monitoring for future action j.Ex-felon enfranchisement, incl. the Democracy Restoration Act k.Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, incl. H.R. 1283- l.Marriage equality and implementation of the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), incl. Administration legal briefs in DOMA litigation, as well as amendments offered (but not taken up) during consideration of FY10 Commerce, Justice, Science Approps (H.R. 2847), which would have regulated federal and Supreme Court jurisdiction and access to those courts for DOMA and other marriage-related cases--urging the repeal of DOMA m.Legal and policy issues related to national security detainees, incl. implementation of the Military Commissions Act (Public Law No: 109-366), H.R. 104 and the establishment of a truth commission to investigate detainee treatment and other actions taken by the previous Administration--monitoring any potential changes n.Election preparedness and contingency plans, incl. lessons learned from the 2004 and 2008 election cycles o.Development of a 2009 Civil Rights Act that would close loopholes created by recent Supreme Court decisions p.Deceptive practices in voting, incl. H.R. 97 and oversight of the Voting Rights Section of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice, as well as caging (H.R. 103 & S. 528) legislation and vote challenging practices q.Voter registration and implementation of the National Voter Registration Act (Public Law No: 103-31), incl. voter registration modernization (VRM) proposals r.Funding and implementation of the Help America Vote Act (Public Law No: 107-252), incl. FY10 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 85 & S.Con.Res. 13) and FY10 Appropriations s.Healthcare reform (no specific legislation) and its impacts on civil rights and privacy rights, incl. any potential it may have to positively broaden protections or negatively promote discrimination--Healthcare reform targeted at lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans t. Electoral reform proposals not mentioned above, incl. those that take a comprehensive approach, such as the Count Every Vote Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Fix of Gross v. FBL, Supreme Court decision, supported End Racial Profiling Act HR 1913 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crime Prevention Act S 909 Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act Civil Rights Act of 2009 S. 564/H.R. 1425, Wartime Treatment Study Act H.R. 3017/S. 1584 , Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 H.R. 12/ S. 182 - Paycheck Fairness Act, supported
Client expense: $345,216 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Supporting passage of HR 1913, the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 and S 909 the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Implementation of the Help America Vote Act (Public Law No: 107-252), incl. and FY09 appropriations (H.R. 3170, H.R. 3170 Amdt 344 & S. 1432) H.R. 1024 & S. 424 - Uniting American Families Act of 2009 H.R. 3335 & S. 1516 - Democracy Restoration Act of 2009 Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as addition of S. 909 as Amendment 1511 to FY10 Defense Authorization (H.R. 2647 & S. 1390/1391), and related hate crimes amendments (S. 1390 Amdts 1615, 1616 & 1617) H.R. 12 & S. 182 Paycheck Fairness Act Implementation of Public Law No: 111-2, the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act H.R. 3017 & S. 1584 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009 Implementation of the Protect America Act (Public Law No: 110-55), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the USA PATRIOT Act (Public Law No: 107-56), incl. the Judicious Use of Surveillance Tools In Counterterrorism Efforts Act of 2009 (S. 1686) and the USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009 (S. 1692) H.R. 157 & S. 160 District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, incl. the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1283) Marriage equality and implementation of the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), incl. the Respect for Marriage Act of 2009 (H.R. 3567) and Administration legal briefs in DOMA litigation Civil (incl. voting) rights and the Supreme Court, incl. implications of specific high court rulings and other issues under House Judiciary Committee jurisdiction Marriage rights in the state of Maine and Maryland H.R. 1729 & S. 1125 Student Voter Opportunity To Encourage Registration Act of 2009 Election preparedness and contingency plans, incl. lessons learned from the 2004 and 2008 election cycles Electoral reform proposals not mentioned herein, incl. those that take a comprehensive approach H.R. 1024 & S. 424 Uniting American Families Act of 2009 State and local law enforcement of immigration laws, incl. implementation of the 287(g) program operated by the Department of Homeland Security Immigration reform proposals, incl. those that take a comprehensive approach Politicization at the Department of Justice (incl. Schlozman investigation) Voter identification and state/federal response to the Crawford v. Marion County Election Board and Democratic Party v. Rokita decisions
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 3335 & S. 1516 - Democracy Restoration Act of 2009 Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as addition of S. 909 as Amendment 1511 to FY10 Defense Authorization (H.R. 2647 & S. 1390/1391), and related hate crimes amendments (S. 1390 Amdts 1615, 1616 & 1617) State and local law enforcement of immigration laws, incl. implementation of the 287(g) program operated by the Department of Homeland Security
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Defense
Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as addition of S. 909 as Amendment 1511 to FY10 Defense Authorization (H.R. 2647 & S. 1390/1391), and related hate crimes amendments (S. 1390 Amdts 1615, 1616 & 1617) H.R. 2647 Section 537 (Study on options for educational opportunities for dependent children of members of the armed forces when public schools attended by such children are determined to need improvement), formerly S. 1390 Section 535 (Study on options for educational opportunities for dependent children of members of the armed forces who do not attend Department of Defense dependents schools), as well as related military education amendments (S. 1390 Graham amendment and S. 1390 Amdt 1488) Implementation of the Dont Ask, Dont Tell provisions in Public Law No: 103-160, Title V, Subtitle G, incl. the Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 (H.R. 1283)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Hate crimes prevention/enforcement, incl. H.R. 1913 & S. 909, as well as addition of S. 909 as Amendment 1511 to FY10 Defense Authorization (H.R. 2647 & S. 1390/1391), and related hate crimes amendments (S. 1390 Amdts 1615, 1616 & 1617) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals, incl. funding and grant-making practices, as well as implementation of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (Public Law No: 103-141) Implementation of the Help America Vote Act (Public Law No: 107-252), incl. and FY09 appropriations (H.R. 3170, H.R. 3170 Amdt 344 & S. 1432) Sex education (incl. comprehensive and abstinence-only programs, as well as medical accuracy language) programs and their funding, incl. Administration-proposed initiatives and the FY10 Administration Budget, as well as the FY10 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 85 and S.Con.Res. 13) and FY10 Appropriations (H.R. 3293) District of Columbias voucher program, incl. government studies and other reports, reauthorization proposals (incl. H.R. 2556 & S. 1552), FY10 Administration Budget, FY10 Budget Resolution (H.Con.Res. 85 & S.Con.Res. 13), and FY10 appropriations (H.R. 3170 (Rules Cmte Amdt 87, Floor-Motion to Recommit) & S. 1432) H.R. 2647 Section 537 (Study on options for educational opportunities for dependent children of members of the armed forces when public schools attended by such children are determined to need improvement), formerly S. 1390 Section 535 (Study on options for educational opportunities for dependent children of members of the armed forces who do not attend Department of Defense dependents schools), as well as related military education amendments (S. 1390 Graham amendment and S. 1390 Amdt 1488)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (HR 1913); Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 909); FY 2010 Defense Authorization bill.
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R. 18, the Powder-Crack Cocaine Penalty Equalization Act, would eliminate the disparity in sentencing between crack and powder cocaine offenses by changing the applicable amounts for powder cocaine to those currently applicable to crack cocaine; H.R. 73, the Traffic Stops Along the Border Statistics Study Act, would require the U.S. Attorney General to collect race and other data on traffic stops made by State and local law enforcement officers; H.R. 248, the Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act, would provide the families of deceased law enforcement officers with a flag that has been flown over the U.S. Capitol; H.R. 675, legislation which would grant statutory arrest authority to law enforcement officers employed by the U.S. Department of Defense; H.R. 1006/S. 418, the Secondary Metal Theft Prevention Act, would require secondary metal recycling agents to keep records of their transactions in order to deter individuals and enterprises engaged in the theft and interstate sale of stolen secondary metal; H.R. 1913/S. 909, the "Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act," which would would expand current Federal hate-crimes law, which covers the use or threat of force based on race, color, religion or national origin, to crimes committed against victims because of their sexual orientation, gender or gender identity; H.R. 2064/S. 879, the See Something, Say Something Act, would expand the current immunity from liability to cover all persons who report suspicious activity to authorities, not just suspicious activity which occurs on Federal property or transportation systems; H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act, which would remove references to cocaine base from the U.S. Code, thereby greatly reducing the sentences of offenders convicted for offenses involving crack cocaine; S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act, is a comprehensive, national approach to the problem of gang violence which would establish a High Intensity Interstate Gang Activity Area (HIIGAA) program to facilitate greater cooperation between local, State and Federal law enforcement in identifying, targeting, and eliminating violent gangs in areas where gang activity is particularly prevalent and define new offenses which will enable law enforcement to fight gangs and gang-related activity more effectively; S. 256, the Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act, will strengthen Federal law by improving the self-certification process for retail sales of ephedrine and pseudoephedrine; S. 258, the Saving Kids from Dangerous Drugs Act, would increase penalties on those who tailor-market illegal drugs to entice children to purchase them; S. 386, the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, which would strengthen the ability of law enforcement to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activity in connection with bailout and recovery legislation; S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act,would help law enforcement combat the misuse of U.S. corporations by requiring States to obtain beneficial ownership information for corporations and limited liability companies formed under State law; S. 714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act," which would create a National Commission to examine the U.S. criminal justice systems at the State and Federal level; S. 1039, the Protect Those Who Serve Act, which would authorize up to $500 million in grants to States to provide up to eighty percent (80%) of the costs of the renovatio, .modernization, and construction of law enforcement facilities; H.R. 3752/S. 1132, the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act Improvements Act, would improve the provisions related to carriage of concealed firearms by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; S. 1261, the "Providing for Additional Security in States' Identification (PASS ID) Act," which would repeal the REAL ID Act of 2005; and Opposition to legislation which would normalize relations with Cuba until that nation ceases to be a safe harbor for cop-killers and other fugitives.
Client expense: $55,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Nomination of Dawn Johnsen as Head of the United States Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel Nomination of Sonia Sotomayor as Supreme Court Justice of the United States of America Nomination of Thomas Perez as Head of the United States Department of Justice Civil Rights Division S.909/H.R.1913- Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 - provision related to an amendment to add the classification of unborn children under protected groups H.RES.22- Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women- entire bill H.J.Res31- Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to equality of rights and reproductive rights- entire bill
Client expense: $161,885 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R.1913/S.909, Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act and Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act, in support of expanding the federal hate crime statute and providing additional assistance to local law enforcement agencies; H.R.3017/S.1584, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), in support of protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; Civil Rights Act of 2009, in support of ensuring that federal funds are not used to subsidize discrimination, that employers are held accountable for age and wage discrimination, and that there is real accountability when civil rights, students rights and workers rights are violated; H.R.3567, Respect for Marriage Act, in support of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act; support for the nomination of Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
HR 1913/S 909 -- support for updated and expanded Federal hate crime legislation -- support for all provisions Opposition to local law enforcement in enforcing Federal immigration laws
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.1913/S.909 So Called Hate Crimes Bill, opposed entire bill; Oppose Pres. Obama's Supreme Court Nominee Sonia Sotomayor.
Client expense: $25,300 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
To eliminate racial disparities in state, local and federal law enforcement. End racial profiling. Enhance Hate Crime enforcement (support H.R. 1913). Support the establishement of a commission to study problems surrounding the Death Penalty. Eliminate Crack Cocaine / Powder cocaine sentencing disparities (support H.R. 265 and H.R. 1459). Eliminate mandatory minimum sentences (support H.R. 1466). Support continued funding for COPS program. Support full funding for ex-felony offender programs (the Second Chance Act). Support the abolition of and a moratorium on the federal death penalty. Support prisoner literacy, education and rehabilitation. Support law enforcement trust & integrity. Support increased enforcement activities by the US DoJ, Civil Rights Division. Support legislation to help youth stay away from gangs (support H.R. 1064 / S. 435). Support a review of prosecutorial decisions, and any racial implications therein (support the Justice Integrity Act, S. 495 / H.R. 1412). Support nomination of Eric Holder to be Attorney General. Support the nominations of Tony West, Julie Fenandez, Dawn Johnson and Tom Perez at the US Department of Justice. Support the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas nominee to be the new Drug Czar. Support the uniform reporting of deaths while in police custody (support H.R. 738). Oppose S. 132, as it is too punative. Abolish mandatory minimum sentences(support H.R. 1466). Support federal investigations into racially disparate actions by local police and by state and local and federal death sentences. Support Sonia Sotomayor for the US Supreme Court. Support the rauthorization of the Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act, and oppose any amendments that may result in more juveniles being tried as adults; support S. 678. Support the elimination of current restrictions on the Legal Services Corp (LSC) to allow more qualified attorneys to work for LSC and to allow LSC attorneys to participate in class action law suits. also support increased funding for LSC. Support Sonia Sotomayor's nomination to the US Supreme Court. Extreme concerns about the 287 (g) program, which funds local law enforcement agencies' efforts to implement federal immigration policies. Support for the elevation of Magistrate Judge Marisa Demeo to the position of Associate Judge on the D.C. Superior Court. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, to be introduced by congressman John Conyers and Sen. Russ Feingold. Support a pattern and practice investigation into the Erie, PA., police department. Support a Pattern and Practice investigation into the police department of Rockford, IL. Oppose S. 132, the Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009 as it is currently written. Support that Congress should create a new, independent agency to oversee the further development, advancement and utilization of forensic science. Support pattern and practice imvestigation into Broward County, Florida law enforcement
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), Voice of America, White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: 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), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
HR 1913/S 909 - Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 H. Res. 364 - Concerning all forms of Anti-Semitisma nd reaffirming the support of Congress for the mandate of the Special Envoy to Monitor and COmbat Anti-Semitism, and for other purposes H. Res. 174 - Acknowledging the growing threat of Anti-Semitism throughout South America HR 2647 - FY10 Defense Authorization Bill/Hate Crimes Legislation
Client expense: $54,800 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
The Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act: the expansion of the statute to cover crimes committed on federal property, in addition to pursuing elements of the initiative that enhance federal resources for law enforcement of such heinous acts; (H.R.1913/S.909). D.C. Voting Rights Act: attempts to enfranchise over 550,000 District of Columbia residents by adding one House seat for our Nations Capital and another for the primarily Republican state of Utah, which is the next state scheduled to pick up a seat according to the census count; (H.R.157/S.160).
Client expense: $195,027 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2009 (S. 909, H.R. 1913) Request for Review and Withdrawal of June 29, 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum RE: RFRA United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE
2009 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
HR 1913/S909 Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Protection Act; S 182 Paycheck Fairness Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE