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Summary
Freedom of Religion Act of 2016 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the United States because of his or her religion or lack of religious beliefs.
Lobbying filings that explicitly cite this bill (14)
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Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 2314, Accountability in Immigration Detention Act, all provisions
H.R. 3576, Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2015, all provisions
H.R. 5207, Freedom of Religion Act of 2016, all provisions
H.R. 6382, No Religious Registry Act, all provisions
S. 3542, BRIDGE Act, all provisions
National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS)
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
On July 6, we joined more than 70 organizations in sending a letter to Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah) Congress to oppose and cancel a hearing on the First Amendment Defense Act (S. 1598 / H.R. 2802). The Act, introduced by Rep. Labrador (R-ID) and Sen. Lee (R-UT), would bar the federal government from denying a tax exemption, grant, contract, license, certification, accreditation, or employment to a business, non-profit, or individual based on their belief that marriage is a union between a man and a woman, or that sexual relations are properly reserved to such a marriage. The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, which Rep. Chaffetz chairs, announced its hearing on this measure would take place exactly one month (July 12) after the mass murder of 49 LGBTQ people and allies at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.
On August 11, we urged all members of Congress to support the Freedom of Religion Act of 2016 (H.R. 5207). The Act, proposed by Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA),, would ensure that immigrants, refugees and international travelers are not denied entry to the U.S. solely based on their religion, or lack of religion.
On August 25, we joined 90 organizations in writing a letter to all Senate and House leadership opposing a provision (the "Russell Amendment") in the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017 (H.R. 4909) that would authorize taxpayer-funded discrimination in each and every federal contract and grant.
Client expense: $11,731 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 3576, Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2015, all provisions
H.R. 4038, American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015, all provisions
H.R. 5207, Freedom of Religion Act of 2016, all provisions
S. 2193, Kates Law, all provisions
S. 2449, Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2016, all provisions
S. 3100, Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act, all provisions
Annual refugee admissions, Presidential Determination
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 5207, Freedom of Religion Act - Supported bill to bar religious discrimination in U.S. immigration policy
H.R. 5272, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
H.R. 2802, First Amendment Defense Act - Opposed bill that allows LGBT discrimination in the name of religion
H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination in federal grants and contracts
S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed adding provision to authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination in federal grants and contracts
Client expense: $109,278 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 3576, Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2015, all provisions
H.R. 4038, American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015, all provisions
H.R. 4380, Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2016, all provisions
H.R. 4646, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016, all provisions
H.R. 4720, Expedited Family Reunification Act, all provisions
H.R. 4731, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2016, all provisions
H.R. 5207, Freedom of Religion Act of 2016, all provisions
S. 2449, Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2016, all provisions
S. 2540, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016, all provisions
S. 2561, Protection of Children Act, all provisions
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
H.R. 5207, Freedom of Religion Act - Supported bill to bar religious discrimination in U.S. immigration policy
Advocated for a review of the 2007 OLC Memorandum re Application of RFRA to Statutory Nondiscrimination Provision
H.R. 5272, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act
H.R. 2802, First Amendment Defense Act - Opposed bill to create religious exemptions
H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination for federal grant and contract recipients
S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination for federal grant and contract recipients
H.R. 5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in appropriations bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination for federal grant and contract recipients
H.R. 5293, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed potential amendment to permit taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination
Client expense: $105,776 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR.4514/S.2531 - Combating BDS Act of 2016 - A bill that authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, or prohibit investment of its assets in: (1) an entity that such government determines, using credible information available to the public, engages in a commerce or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, such an entity. Such government shall provide written notice to such an entity before applying such a measure.
HRes.686 - Expressing support for efforts to enhance Israeli security and create the conditions for progress toward a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
S.224/HR.5332 - Women, Peace and Security Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) implementation of the United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP) is paramount in improving the lives of women around the world and increasing global stability and prosperity, (2) Congress is committed to advancing NAP principles, and (3) the President should ensure NAP's implementation and coordinate with the international community to reaffirm global commitments to implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.
HR.5207 - Freedom of Religion Act of 2016 - This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the United States because of his or her religion or lack of religious beliefs.
S.2988 - A bill to extend the sunset of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 in order to effectuate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in guaranteeing that all nuclear material in Iran remains in peaceful activities.
HR.4992 - United States Financial System Protection Act of 2016 - This bill prevents any transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of Iran has ceased: supporting acts of international terrorism; and developing nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and ballistic missiles and ballistic missile launch technology (and has dismantled existing ones).
HR.5119 - No H2O from Iran Act - This bill prohibits funds available to any federal department or agency for any fiscal year from being obligated or expended to purchase or issue a licence to purchase heavy water produced in Iran.
HR.5631 - Iran Accountability Act of 2016 - This bill applies to transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, for a specified period only, the existing authorization for U.S. depository institutions and registered brokers or dealers in securities to process such a funds transfer if the transfer arises from, and is ordinarily incident and necessary to give effect to, an underlying transaction that has been authorized by a specific or general license and does not involve debiting or crediting an Iranian account.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
114th H.R. 5207 - Freedom of Religion Act
First Amendment Defense Act (FADA), especially House "Religious Liberty and H.R. 2802, the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA)" hearing and 114th H.R. 2802 and S. 1598
Private school vouchers, especially 114th S. 2711 - Native American Education Opportunity Act; and 114th H.R. 4901 - Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act and related provisions in or proposed changes or additions to FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (House Committee Draft and 114th H.R. 5485)
Sweeping language in or proposed changes or additions to FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (114th H.R. 4909 and S. 2814) that authorize taxpayer-funded discrimination in each and every federal contract and grant, especially the Russell Amendment adopted by the House Armed Services Committee
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
114th H.Con.Res. 132 - Senate's Court Obligations Trump Unconstitutional Stalling (SCOTUS) Resolution
114th H.R. 12 and 113th S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act
114th H.R. 2578 SA 4719 - Additional funds for the Justice Departments Civil Rights Division (CRT) and its Community Relations Service (CRS) to prevent hate crimes and to effectively investigate and prosecute them when they occur; related provisions in 114th H.R. 2578 SA 4848
114th H.R. 5207 - Freedom of Religion Act
Executive and judicial nominations and appointments, including both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures
First Amendment Defense Act (FADA), especially House "Religious Liberty and H.R. 2802, the First Amendment Defense Act (FADA)" hearing and 114th H.R. 2802 and S. 1598
Private school vouchers, especially 114th S. 2711 - Native American Education Opportunity Act; and 114th H.R. 4901 - Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act and related provisions in or proposed changes or additions to FY 2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (House Committee Draft and 114th H.R. 5485)
Strengthening the Voting Rights Act (Public Law No: 89-110) in the wake of Shelby County v. Holder: supported the Voting Rights Advancement Act (114th H.R. 2867 and S. 1659) and expressed concern regarding the Voting Rights Amendment Act (114th H.R. 885)
Sweeping language in or proposed changes or additions to FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (114th H.R. 4909 and S. 2814) that authorize taxpayer-funded discrimination in each and every federal contract and grant, especially the Russell Amendment adopted by the House Armed Services Committee
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR.4514/S.2531 - Combating BDS Act of 2016 - A bill that authorizes a state or local government to adopt and enforce measures to divest its assets from, or prohibit investment of its assets in: (1) an entity that such government determines, using credible information available to the public, engages in a commerce or investment-related boycott, divestment, or sanctions activity targeting Israel; or (2) an entity that owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, such an entity. Such government shall provide written notice to such an entity before applying such a measure.
HRes.686 - Expressing support for efforts to enhance Israeli security and create the conditions for progress toward a negotiated two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
S.224/HR.5332 - Women, Peace and Security Act - Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) implementation of the United States National Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security (NAP) is paramount in improving the lives of women around the world and increasing global stability and prosperity, (2) Congress is committed to advancing NAP principles, and (3) the President should ensure NAP's implementation and coordinate with the international community to reaffirm global commitments to implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.
HR.5207 - Freedom of Religion Act of 2016 - This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien may not be denied admission to the United States because of his or her religion or lack of religious beliefs.
S.2988 - A bill to extend the sunset of the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 in order to effectuate the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action in guaranteeing that all nuclear material in Iran remains in peaceful activities.
HR.4992 - United States Financial System Protection Act of 2016 - This bill prevents any transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, until the President certifies to the appropriate congressional committees that the government of Iran has ceased: supporting acts of international terrorism; and developing nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons and ballistic missiles and ballistic missile launch technology (and has dismantled existing ones).
HR.5119 - No H2O from Iran Act - This bill prohibits funds available to any federal department or agency for any fiscal year from being obligated or expended to purchase or issue a licence to purchase heavy water produced in Iran.
HR.5631 - Iran Accountability Act of 2016 - This bill applies to transfers of funds to or from Iran, or for the direct or indirect benefit of an Iranian person or the government of Iran, for a specified period only, the existing authorization for U.S. depository institutions and registered brokers or dealers in securities to process such a funds transfer if the transfer arises from, and is ordinarily incident and necessary to give effect to, an underlying transaction that has been authorized by a specific or general license and does not involve debiting or crediting an Iranian account.
Coons/Graham letter - A letter urging the Administration to quickly conclude a strengthened Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide Israel with the resources it needs to defend itself.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
S. 2193: Stop Illegal Reentry Act;
S. 3100: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act;
H.R. 3606: Oversee Visa Integrity with Stakeholder Advisories Act
S. 3106: Secure the Northern Triangle Act;
H.R. 5203 Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016;
H.R. 5207: Freedom of Religion Act of 2016;
S. 2837: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017
S. 2814/S. 2943: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017
H.R. 4909: National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2017
Client expense: $46,267 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of the Vice President of the United States, President of the U.S., SENATE, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported