Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act of 2009

H.R.1283/S.3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act, in support of prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in our nations armed forces; H.R.3017/S.1584, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), in support of protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; H.R.3567, Respect for Marriage Act, in support of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act; H.R.4114/S.2736, Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault, in support of reducing the rape kit backlog; 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; restore longstanding religious liberty protections in faith based partnerships; H.R.5466, SAMHSA Modernization Act of 2010, in support of removing charitable choice provisions from federal programs.

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

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Supporting the reauthorization of the Justice for All Act of 2004; supporting the development of legislation to enhance the confidentiality of communications between rape victims and crisis hotline personnel; supporting improvements to and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (as well as the implementation of its existing provisions); supporting the reauthorization of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006; supporting the passage of H.R. 4114 and S. 2736, the Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act, to reduce the rape kit backlog; supporting the development of legislation to help account for the number of backlogged untested rape kits in police storage facilities and crime labs; supporting the passage of H.R. 4614, the Katie Sepich Enhanced DNA Collection Act of 2010, and supporting development of Senate companion legislation; supporting the passage of S.Res. 501 and H.Res. 1259, recognizing and supporting the goals and ideals of Sexual Assault Awareness Month; and supporting the implementation of the Standards resulting from the Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003.

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

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

H.R.1283/S.3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act, in support of prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in our nations armed forces; H.R.3017/S.1584, Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA), in support of protecting individuals from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity; H.R.3567, Respect for Marriage Act, in support of the repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act; H.R.4114/S.2736, Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault, in support of reducing the rape kit backlog; 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; restore longstanding religious liberty protections in faith based partnerships; in support of the nomination of Sharon Brown for Legal Services Corporation.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

General Justice-Law Enforcement; HR 4114/S 2736, Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Supporting the reauthorization of the Justice for All Act of 2004; supporting the development of legislation to enhance the confidentiality of communications between rape victims and crisis hotline personnel; supporting the development of legislation that would lead to increased reporting of sexual assault and justice for victims; supporting improvements to and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (as well as the implementation of its existing provisions); supporting the reauthorization of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006; supporting the passage of H.R. 4114 and S. 2736, to reduce the rape kit backlog.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

S. 2736 & HR 4114: JUSTICE FOR SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULTS ACT OF 2009; RAPE KIT BACKLOGS ISSUES H2847/SENATE REPORT 111-066/HR 3288 (CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS): DEBBIE SMITH DNA FUNDING DNA TESTING LEGISLATION (NO BILL NUMBER YET ASSIGNED)

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

CJS Budget - DNA funding, DNA issues S.2736 & HR 4114: Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assaults Act of 2009 FY10 Omnibus Appropriations: Debbie Smith DNA Funding - CJS. DNA Testing Legislation: DNA Testing (No Bill Number Yets Assigned)

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

Supporting the reauthorization of the Justice for All Act of 2004; supporting the development of legislation to enhance the confidentiality of communications between rape victims and crisis hotline personnel; supporting development of legislation that would lead to increased reporting of sexaul assault and justice for victims; supporting improvements to and the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act of 2005 (as well as the implementation of its existing provisions); supporting the reauthorization of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006; supporting the passage of H.R. 4114 and S. 2736, House and Senate versions of the Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act of 2009, to reduce the rape kit backlog; and supporting the passage of S. 714, to establish the National Criminal Justice Commission.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office