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Social Security and Marriage Equality Act
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Social Security and Marriage Equality Act Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act with respect to the determination of a valid marriage to account for marriages in jurisdictions other than a state. Authorizes the courts of any state to find that an OASDI benefit applicant and an insured individual were validly married in a jurisdiction other than a state at the time the applicant files a benefit application or, if the insured individual is dead, at the time the individual died.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Freedom for LGBT Americans, Including Nondiscrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Restore Honor to Service Members Act, H.R. 3068/S. 1766; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2902/S. 311; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779/S. 262; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, S. 753/H.R. 1404; Juror Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 864.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for LGBT Americans, Including Nondiscrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Restore Honor to Service Members Act, H.R. 3068/S. 1766; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2902/S. 311; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779/S. 262; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, S. 753/H.R. 1404; Juror Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 864; National Defense Authorization Act, S. 2943/H.R. 4909.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $470,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for LGBT Americans, Including Nondiscrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Restore Honor to Service Members Act, H.R. 3068/S. 1766; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2902/S. 311; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779/S. 262; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, S. 753/H.R. 1404; Juror Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 864.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for LGBT Americans, Including Nondiscrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Restore Honor to Service Members Act, H.R. 3068/S. 1766; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2902/S. 311; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779/S. 262; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, S. 753/H.R. 1404; Juror Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 864.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $600,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for LGBT Americans, Including Nondiscrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Restore Honor to Service Members Act, H.R. 3068/S. 1766; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2902/S. 311; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779/S. 262; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, S. 753/H.R. 1404; Juror Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 864.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for LGBT Americans, Including Nondiscrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Restore Honor to Service Members Act, H.R. 3068/S. 1766; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2902/S. 311; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779/S. 262; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, S. 753/H.R. 1404; Juror Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 864.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $320,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for LGBT Americans, Including Nondiscrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Restore Honor to Service Members Act, H.R. 3068/S. 1766; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2902/S. 311; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779/S. 262; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, S. 753/H.R. 1404; Juror Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 864.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2016 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for LGBT Americans, Including Nondiscrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Restore Honor to Service Members Act, H.R. 3068/S. 1766; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2902/S. 311; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779/S. 262; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, S. 753/H.R. 1404; Juror Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 864.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for LGBT Americans, Including Nondiscrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Restore Honor to Service Members Act, H.R. 3068/S. 1766; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2902/S. 311; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779/S. 262; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, S. 753/H.R. 1404; Juror Nondiscrimination Act, H.R. 864.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $440,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
1.House OASI/SSDI Reallocation Rule 2.SGR 3.House Republican Budget & Budget Amendments 4.Senate Republican Budget & Budget Amendments 5.House CPC Budget 6.H.R. 1391 - Social Security 2100 Act 7.S. 731 - Social Security Expansion Act 8.H.R. 1404 - Social Security & Marriage Equality Act 9.S. 753 - Social Security & Marriage Equality Act 10.H.R. 1419 - Social Security Fraud & Error Prevention Act of 2015 11.H.R. 1811 - Protecting & Preserving Social Security Act 12.S. 960 - Protecting & Preserving Social Security Act 13.H.R. 1756 - Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act
Client expense: $12,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Retirement
1.House OASI/SSDI Reallocation Rule 2.SGR 3.House Republican Budget & Budget Amendments 4.Senate Republican Budget & Budget Amendments 5.House CPC Budget 6.H.R. 1391 - Social Security 2100 Act 7.S. 731 - Social Security Expansion Act 8.H.R. 1404 - Social Security & Marriage Equality Act 9.S. 753 - Social Security & Marriage Equality Act 10.H.R. 1419 - Social Security Fraud & Error Prevention Act of 2015 11.H.R. 1811 - Protecting & Preserving Social Security Act 12.S. 960 - Protecting & Preserving Social Security Act 13.H.R. 1756 - Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act
Client expense: $12,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Retirement
Department of Labor (DOL) Retirement Advisor Fiduciary Rule. (No bill.) Proposed DOL rule to protect Americans from conflicts of interest when brokers and other financial advisors give retirement advice. Social Security Identity Theft. H.R. 380, the Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2015, P.L. 114-10: provision to require the removal of Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. The Older Americans Act. S. 192, Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015: provisions related to the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. Social Security Commission. H.R. 1578, Social Security Commission Act of 2015: proposals to require a proposed commission to make recommendations for achieving solvency of the Social Security trust funds for 75 years. Social Security Disability Insurance. H. Res. 5, Rules for the 114th Congress: Actions pertaining to Section 3, Subsection (q), a point of order against legislation to reallocate funds from the Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund to the Disability Insurance Trust Fund unless accompanied by benefit cuts or tax increases that improve the solvency of the combined trust funds. Social Security Disability Trust Fund Solvency. H.R. 3621, H.R. 3150, S. 2090: proposals to extend the solvency of the Social Security Disability Trust (SSDI) Fund variously through the reallocation of revenue from the Old Age and Insurance Trust Fund to the SSDI Trust Fund or by combining the two funds. Social Security Expansion. H.R. 1391, Social Security 2100 Act: proposals to improve benefits and to strengthen Social Securitys financing by eliminating the payroll tax cap and implementing a gradual increase in workers and employers contributions to Social Security. Social Security Equality. H.R. 1404 and S. 753, Social Security and Marriage Equality Act: proposals to require the Social Security Administration to recognize same-sex marriage for the purposes of survivor, retirement and other benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI). H.R. 2442, S. 1387, Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2015: proposals to update provisions in the SSI program to reflect inflation since 1972 and to increase the asset limit to $10,000 for an individual and $15,000 for a couple. Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Benefits. H.R. 2511, School Attendance Improves Lives (SAIL) Act: proposals to require SSI beneficiaries between the ages of 16-17 to attend school full-time in order to qualify for benefits. Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Benefits. H.R. 2504, Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons (CUFF) Act; proposal to authorize the Social Security Administration to suspend Social Security or SSI benefits to individuals with outstanding arrest warrants or who have violated the terms of their parole. Social Security Benefit Statement. (No bill.) Efforts to have the Social Security Administration resume annual distribution of benefit statements to eligible individuals. Eliminating Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. S. 1651, H.R. 973, Social Security Fairness Act: proposal to repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. Modifying Windfall Elimination Provision. H.R. 711, Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act: proposal to replace the current Windfall Elimination Provision with a new Social Security formula. Protecting Seniors from Garnishment. (No bill.) Proposals to protect Social Security beneficiaries from having their Social Security benefits garnished to recover unpaid student loans. Caregiver Social Security Credits. H.R. 3377, Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2015: proposal to provide wage credits for individuals who reduce their participation in the workforce or leave the workforce to provide care to specified family members and relatives.
2015 · second_quarter · Retirement
1.House OASI/SSDI Reallocation Rule 2.SGR 3.House Republican Budget & Budget Amendments 4.Senate Republican Budget & Budget Amendments 5.House CPC Budget 6.H.R. 1391 - Social Security 2100 Act 7.S. 731 - Social Security Expansion Act 8.H.R. 1404 - Social Security & Marriage Equality Act 9.S. 753 - Social Security & Marriage Equality Act 10.H.R. 1419 - Social Security Fraud & Error Prevention Act of 2015 11.H.R. 1811 - Protecting & Preserving Social Security Act 12.S. 960 - Protecting & Preserving Social Security Act 13.H.R. 1756 - Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act
Client expense: $12,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act Family Leave Insurance Act Workplace Religious Freedom Act Employment Non-Discrimination Act Charitable Choice Issues Judicial Nominations Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 197; S. 29) Marriage Protection Act Marriage Protection Amendment (H.J.Res. 32) Resolution Regarding Defense of DOMA Ending Racial Profiling Act (H.R. 1933; S. 1056) - Concurrent Resolution Expressing the Sense of Congress for the Defense of DOMA Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 2449; S. 1382) Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act (H.R. 2309; S. 1330) Housing Nondiscrimination Act Fair and Inclusive Housing Rights Act We the People Act Workplace Protections for Federal Contractors Ensuring Fair Access to Disaster Relief for LGBT Families Implementation of Supreme Court DOMA ruling Marriage and Religious Freedom Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (H.R. 1439; S. 786) State Marriage Defense Act (H.R. 824; S. 435) Religious Liberty Issues Copyright and Marriage Equality Act (H.R. 238; S. 23) Social Security and Marriage Equality Act (H.R. 1404; S. 753) Social Security and Medicare Parity Act (H.R. 2025) Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Legislation Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.R. 885)
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Retirement
Department of Labor (DOL) Retirement Advisor Fiduciary Rule. (No bill.) Proposed DOL rule to protect Americans from conflicts of interest when brokers and other financial advisors give retirement advice. Social Security Identity Theft. H.R. 380, the Medicare Identity Theft Prevention Act of 2015, P.L. 114-10: provision to require the removal of Social Security numbers from Medicare cards. The Older Americans Act. S. 192, Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015: provisions related to the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. Social Security Commission. H.R. 1578, Social Security Commission Act of 2015: proposals to require a proposed commission to make recommendations for achieving solvency of the Social Security trust funds for 75 years. Social Security Disability Insurance. H. Res. 5, Rules for the 114th Congress: Actions pertaining to Section 3, Subsection (q), a point of order against legislation to reallocate funds from the Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund to the Disability Insurance Trust Fund unless accompanied by benefit cuts or tax increases that improve the solvency of the combined trust funds. Social Security Expansion. H.R. 1391, Social Security 2100 Act: proposals to improve benefits and to strengthen Social Securitys financing by eliminating the payroll tax cap and implementing a gradual increase in workers and employers contributions to Social Security. Social Security Equality. H.R. 1404 and S. 753, Social Security and Marriage Equality Act: proposals to require the Social Security Administration to recognize same-sex marriage for the purposes of survivor, retirement and other benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI). H.R. 2442, S. 1387, Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2015: proposals to update provisions in the SSI program to reflect inflation since 1972 and to increase the asset limit to $10,000 for an individual and $15,000 for a couple. Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Benefits. H.R. 2511, School Attendance Improves Lives (SAIL) Act: proposals to require SSI beneficiaries between the ages of 16-17 to attend school full-time in order to qualify for benefits. Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Benefits. H.R. 2504, Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons (CUFF) Act; proposal to authorize the Social Security Administration to suspend Social Security or SSI benefits to individuals with outstanding arrest warrants or who have violated the terms of their parole. Social Security Benefit Statement. (No bill.) Efforts to have the Social Security Administration resume annual distribution of benefit statements to eligible individuals. Eliminating Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. S. 1651, H.R. 973, Social Security Fairness Act: proposal to repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision. Modifying Windfall Elimination Provision. H.R. 711, Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act: proposal to replace the current Windfall Elimination Provision with a new Social Security formula.
2015 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for Gay and Lesbian Americans, Including Non-Discrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Respect for Marriage Act, H.R. 197/S. 29; Safe Schools Improvement Act, H.R. 2909/S. 311; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, H.R. 1404/S. 753; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Charlie Morgan Military Spouses Equal Treatment Act, S. 270; Federal Marriage Amendment, H.J. Res. 32/S.J. Res. 12; State Marriage Defense Act, H.R. 824/S. 435; First Amendment Defense Act, H.R. 2802/S. 1598; Every Child Deserves a Family Act, H.R. 2449/S. 1382; Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act, H.R. 1779; Restrain the Judges on Marriage Act, H.R. 1968; Protect Marriage from the Courts Act, S. 1080.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $430,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for Gay and Lesbian Americans, Including Non-Discrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Respect for Marriage Act, H.R. 197/S. 29; Safe Schools Improvement Act, S. 311; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, H.R. 1404/S. 753; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Federal Marriage Amendment, H.J.Res. 32; State Marriage Defense Act, H.R. 824/S. 435.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $510,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Retirement
1.House OASI/SSDI Reallocation Rule 2.SGR 3.House Republican Budget & Budget Amendments 4.Senate Republican Budget & Budget Amendments 5.House CPC Budget 6.H.R. 1391 - Social Security 2100 Act 7.S. 731 - Social Security Expansion Act 8.H.R. 1404 - Social Security & Marriage Equality Act 9.S. 753 - Social Security & Marriage Equality Act 10.H.R. 1419 - Social Security Fraud & Error Prevention Act of 2015 11.H.R. 1811 - Protecting & Preserving Social Security Act 12.S. 960 - Protecting & Preserving Social Security Act 13.H.R. 1756 - Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act
Client expense: $12,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Domestic Partners Benefits and Obligations Act Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act Family Leave Insurance Act Workplace Religious Freedom Act Employment Non-Discrimination Act Charitable Choice Issues Judicial Nominations Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 197; S. 29) Marriage Protection Act Marriage Protection Amendment Resolution Regarding Defense of DOMA - Concurrent Resolution Expressing the Sense of Congress for the Defense of DOMA Every Child Deserves a Family Act Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act Freedom from Discrimination in Credit Act Housing Nondiscrimination Act Fair and Inclusive Housing Rights Act We the People Act Workplace Protections for Federal Contractors Ensuring Fair Access to Disaster Relief for LGBT Families Implementation of Supreme Court DOMA ruling Marriage and Religious Freedom Act Reuniting Families Act Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act (H.R. 1439; S. 786) State Marriage Defense Act Religious Liberty Issues Copyright and Marriage Equality Act (H.R. 238; S. 23) Social Security and Marriage Equality Act (H.R. 1404; S. 753) Social Security and Medicare Parity Act Comprehensive LGBT Non-Discrimination Legislation Voting Rights Amendment Act (H.R. 885)
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Retirement
Department of Labor (DOL) Retirement Advisor Fiduciary Rule. (No bill.) Proposed DOL rule to protect Americans from conflicts of interest when brokers and other financial advisors provide retirement advice. Social Security Disability Insurance. H.Res. 5, Adopting Rules for the 114th Congress: provision (Section 3, Subsection (q)) creating a point of order against legislation to reallocate funds from the Social Security Old Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund to the Disability Insurance Trust Fund unless it is accompanied by benefit cuts or tax increases that improve the solvency of the combined trust funds. The Older Americans Act. S. 192, Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2015: proposals related to the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act. Social Security Commission. H.R. 1578, Social Security Commission Act of 2015: proposal to establish a commission on Social Securitys long-term solvency and to require the proposed commission to make recommendations for achieving solvency of the Social Security trust funds for 75 years. Social Security Expansion. H.R. 1391, Social Security 2100 Act: proposals to strengthen Social Securitys financing and provide additional funding to improve benefits by extending and then eliminating the cap on payroll taxes while implementing a small, gradual increase in workers and employers contributions to Social Security. Social Security Equality. H.R. 1404 and S. 753, Social Security and Marriage Equality Act: proposals to require the Social Security Administration to recognize same-sex marriage for the purposes of survivor, retirement and other benefits.
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom for Gay and Lesbian Americans, Including Non-Discrimination and Federal Recognition of Lawfully Married Same-Sex Couples; Specific Bills Include: Respect for Marriage Act, H.R. 197/S. 29; Safe Schools Improvement Act, S. 311; Social Security and Marriage Equality Act, H.R. 1404/S. 753; Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act, H.R. 1299/S. 667; Veteran Spouses Equal Treatment Act, H.R. 1598; Federal Marriage Amendment, H.J.Res. 32; State Marriage Defense Act, H.R. 824/S. 435.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $370,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Beto O’Rourke | Democratic | TX |
| Bobby L. Rush | Democratic | IL |
| Brian Higgins | Democratic | NY |
| Carlos Curbelo | Republican | FL |
| Charles B. Rangel | Democratic | NY |
| Chellie Pingree | Democratic | ME |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| David N. Cicilline | Democratic | RI |
| Derek Kilmer | Democratic | WA |
| Dina Titus | Democratic | NV |
| Donald S. Beyer, Jr. | Democratic | VA |
| Donna F. Edwards | Democratic | MD |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Eliot L. Engel | Democratic | NY |
| Elizabeth H. Esty | Democratic | CT |
| Frederica S. Wilson | Democratic | FL |
| Gwen Moore | Democratic | WI |
| Ileana Ros-Lehtinen | Republican | FL |
| Jackie Speier | Democratic | CA |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Jared Polis | Democratic | CO |
| Jim McDermott | Democratic | WA |
| John Garamendi | Democratic | CA |
| John K. Delaney | Democratic | MD |
| John Lewis | Democratic | GA |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Julia Brownley | Democratic | CA |
| Keith Ellison | Democratic | MN |
| Lois Capps | Democratic | CA |
| Mark DeSaulnier | Democratic | CA |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Mark Takai | Democratic | HI |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Mike Quigley | Democratic | IL |
| Patrick Murphy | Democratic | FL |
| Paul Tonko | Democratic | NY |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Sam Farr | Democratic | CA |
| Sander M. Levin | Democratic | MI |
| Scott H. Peters | Democratic | CA |
| Susan A. Davis | Democratic | CA |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Timothy J. Walz | Democratic | MN |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S.
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Administration on Aging, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)