Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act of 2009

The Protecting Adoption and Promoting Responsible Fatherhood Act, S.939. H.R. 1505, legislation to provide birth parent counseling and other assistance. H.R. 213, to repeal the sunset for the adoption tax credit. The Families for Orphans Act, H.R. 3070/S. 1458. And, the Foreign Adopted Children Equality Act, S. 1359/H.R. 3110.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Contacts with House and Senate in opposition to the "Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA), a bill to invalidate virtually all state and federal laws and policies that in any way limit access to abortion, the reintroduction of which is anticipated sometime during the 111th Congress. (continued) Contacts to House in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA) (H.R. 634) and the Child Custody Protection Act (unnumbered). Contacts in support of S. 85 and H.R. 614, and the Pence Amendment to H.R. 3293, all measures to exclude certain abortion providers from funding under Title X of the Public Health Service Act. Contacts in support of H.R. 636, the Positive Alternatives Act, sponsored by Rep. Michele Bachmann. Contacts generally supportive of certain titles of S. 270 and H.R. 605, Pregnant Women and Family Support Act, while not taking a position on the overall omnibus legislation at this time. Contacts expressing objections to certain components of S. 21 and H.R. 463. Contacts critiquing numerous deficiencies in Ryan-DeLauro bill (H.R. 3293). Contacts in support of H.R. 649, the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act; H.R. 213, the Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act; and H.R. 195, the Informed Choice Act (aid for ultrasound machines for certain centers). Consultations regarding legislation to protect conscience rights of health-care providers with respect to abortion, and contacts in support of Coburn Amendment No. 828 to the Senate budget resolution, S. Con. Res. 13.

Client expense: $189,095 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

National Putative Father Database bill, S.939. H.R. 1505, legislation to provide birth parent counseling and other assistance. The Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2009, H.R. 626/S. 345. H.R. 213, to repeal the sunset for the adoption tax credit. The Families for Orphans Act, H.R. 3070 and S. 1458. And, the Foreign Adopted Children Equality Act, S. 1359 and H.R. 3110.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Contacts with House and Senate in opposition to the "Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA), a bill to invalidate virtually all state and federal laws and policies that in any way limit access to abortion, the reintroduction of which is anticipated sometime during the 111th Congress. (continued) Contacts to House in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA) (H.R. 634) and the Child Custody Protection Act (unnumbered). Contacts in support of S. 85 and H.R. 614, legislation to exclude certain abortion providers from funding under Title X of the Public Health Service Act. Contacts in support of H.R. 636, the Positive Alternatives Act, sponsored by Rep. Michele Bachmann. Contacts generally supportive of certain titles of S. 270 and H.R. 605, Pregnant Women and Family Support Act, while not taking a position on the overall omnibus legislation at this time. Contacts expressing objections to certain components of S. 21 and H.R. 463. Contacts in support of H.R. 649, the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act; H.R. 213, the Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act; and H.R. 195, the Informed Choice Act (aid for ultrasound machines for certain centers). Consultations regarding legislation to protect conscience rights of health-care providers with respect to abortion, and contacts in support of Coburn Amendment No. 828 to the Senate budget resolution, S. Con. Res. 13.

Client expense: $158,008 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2213, CAPTIVE SUPPLY REFORM ACT H.R. 1018, TO AMEND THE ANIMAL HEALTH PROTECTION ACT TO PROHIBIT THE SEC OF AGRICULTURE FROM IMPLEMENTING OR CARRYING OUT A NATIONAL ANIMAL IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM OR SIMILAR REQUIREMENT AND TO REQUIRE THE SECRETARY TO PROTECT INFORMATION OBTAINED AS PART OF ANY VOLUNTARY ID SYSTEM H.R. 2301 LIVESTOCK ID AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES ACT S. 1017 CAPTIVE SUPPLY REFORM ACT S. 305 A BILL TO AMEND THE PACKERS AND STOCKYARDS ACT (1921), TO MAKE IT UNLAWFUL FOR A PACKER TO OWN, FEED OR CONTROL LIVESTOCK INTENDED FOR SLAUGHTER S. 394 DOWNED ANIMAL AND FOOD SAFETY PROTECTION ACT OF 2007 H.R. 661 DOWNED ANIMAL AND FOOD SAFETY PROTECTION ACT S. 662 COMPETITIVE AND FAIR AGRICULTURE MARKETS ACT H.R. 213 COMPETITIVE AND FAIR AGRICULTURE MARKETS ACT S. 786 TO AMEND THE AGRICULTURAL MARKETING ACT OF 1946 TO FOSTER EFFICIENT MARKETS AND INCREASE COMPETITIONS AND TRANSPARENCY AMONG PACKERS THAT PURCHASE LIVESTOCK FROM PRODUCERS H.R. 219 FARM, NUTRITION AND BIOENERGY ACT OF 2008 S. 2302 FOOD AND ENERGY SECURITY ACT OF 2007 H.R. 962 PRESERVATION OF ANTIBIOTICS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT ACT OF 2007 S. 549 PRESERVATION OF ANTIBIOTICS FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT ACT OF 2007 H.R. 3697 STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE ACT ANIMAL DRUG USER FEE ACT ANIMAL GENERIC DRUG USER FEE ACT

Client expense: $323,488 · Firm income: Not reported

S.21/H.R.453- Prevention First Act- entire bill S.611/H.R.1551- Responsible Education About Life Act- entire bill S.277- Serve America Act- provision regarding AmeriCorps funding restriction on abortion providers H.R.1388- Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act (GIVE)- provision regarding AmeriCorps funding restriction on abortion providers/ amendment to provide federal funding for crisis pregnancy centers/ possible amendments regarding comprehensive sex education and the provision of AmeriCorps funding for organizations that perform or refer for abortions S.96- Abortion Non-Discrimination Act of 2009- entire bill H.R.614-Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act- entire bill S.85- Title X Family Planning Act- entire bill H.R.1822- Susan B Anthony and Frederick Douglas Pre-Natal Non-Discrimination Act of 2009- entire bill H.R.213- Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act of 2009- entire bill

Client expense: $100,019 · Firm income: Not reported

Contacts with House and Senate in opposition to the "Freedom of Choice Act" (FOCA), a bill to invalidate virtually all state and federal laws and policies that in any way limit access to abortion, the reintroduction of which is anticipated sometime during the 111th Congress. Contacts to House in support of signatures to letter originated by Rep. John Boehner to President Obama urging withdrawal of previous commitment to sign the FOCA (Jan. 21 2009). (continued) Contacts to House in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA) (H.R. 634). Consultations with Senate staff regarding possible re-introduction of the Child Custody Protection Act. Contacts in support of S. 85 and H.R. 614, legislation to exclude certain abortion providers from funding under Title X of the Public Health Service Act. Contacts in opposition to 74 FR 10207, DHHS rulemaking proposal to rescind a final rule (73 FR 78072) providing certain protections to health care providers who do not wish to participate in providing abortions. (NRLC supports the rule and opposes the recission.) Contacts to support signatures on letter sent to President Obama on April 3, 2009, by Reps. Fleming, Davis (Tn.), and others, opposing recission of the regulation. Contacts in opposition to H.R. 570, a bill to nullify the conscience-protection regulation. Contacts in support of S. 96, Abortion Nondiscrimination Act. Contacts in support of Coburn Amendment No. 828 to S. Con. Res. 13, the budget resolution, expressing support for the conscience rights of health care providers, failed 41-56 on April 2, 2009. Contacts in support of H.R. 636, the Positive Alternatives Act, sponsored by Rep. Michele Bachmann. Contacts to House advisory with respect to certain issues pertaining to repeat abortions; no legislation introduced. Contacts generally supportive of certain titles of S. 270 and H.R. 605, Pregnant Women and Family Support Act, while not taking a position on the overall omnibus legislation at this time. Contacts expressing objections to certain components of S. 21 and H.R. 463. Contacts in support of H.R. 649, the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act; H.R. 213, the Adoption Tax Relief Guarantee Act; and H.R. 195, the Informed Choice Act (aid for ultrasound machines for certain centers). NRLC co-signed multi-group letter to Senator Patrick Leahy and other members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, expressing concerns regarding the records of David Ogden (nominated to be deputy attorney general), Dawn Johnsen (nominated to be assistant attorney general for the Office of Legal Counsel), and Thomas Perrelli (nominated to be associate attorney general), sent early February 2009. Subsequent contacts in opposition to the confirmation of Dawn Johnsen, including NRLC letter to Senate sent March 27, 2009.

Draft legislation for a national putative father registry database; no bill number. H.R. 213, to repeal the sunset for the adoption tax credit. Implementation of PL 110-351, the Fostering Connections and Adoptions Act. H.R. 1505, legislation to provide birth parent counseling and other assistance. H.R. 1 regarding only the foster care and adoption assistance provisions. Implementation of the Intercountry Adoption Act, PL 106-279.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)