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Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017
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Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to: (1) establish the number of annual refugee admissions at 50,000, (2) authorize the President to submit an adjustment recommendation to Congress for approval based upon humanitarian or national interest concerns, and (3) provide that the President must submit emergency refugee admission recommendations to Congress for approval. The President shall (currently, may) terminate the refugee status of a person not entitled to such status. Refugee status is terminated for an individual who applied for such status because of persecution or a well-founded fear of persecution in the country from which he or she sought refuge on account of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion, but who has returned to such country absent changed conditions. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shall, when processing refugee applications from individuals seeking refuge from a "country of particular concern," grant priority to minority religion applicants whose claims are based on persecution because of their religion. DHS may conduct recurrent background security checks of an admitted refugee until the refugee adjusts to permanent resident status. Waiver authorities are limited with respect to refugee inadmissibility and permanent resident status adjustment. With respect to refugee status adjustment to permanent resident: (1) required U.S. residency is increased to three years; (2) an in-person DHS interview is required; (3) five-year reexaminations are required for a refugee whose status adjustment is refused; and (4) deportability grounds, with an exception for public charge grounds, shall be grounds for refusal of status adjustment. Resettlement of any refugee may not be provided for in any state or locality in which the governor, chief executive, or legislature has taken action disapproving such resettlement. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) shall complete a refugee processing fraud study. DHS shall: (1) establish a program to detect the use of fraudulent documents in refugee admissions applications, which shall include placement of fraud detection officers at screening locations; and (2) use digital recording technology to record USCIS refugee interviews. A person may not be considered a refugee if such person fled from violence in his or her country of nationality if the violence: (1) was not specifically directed at the person; or (2) was specifically directed at the person but not because of that person's race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Prior to U.S. refugee admission, DHS shall ensure that an alien is not a threat to U.S. national security based on a background check that includes a review of the alien's publicly available Internet interactions, including social media services.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 15 - 11.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Border Security.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
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Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R.6193: Central America Family Protection and Reunification Act Support State Department requirement to prioritize supporting governments and citizens of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala to facilitate immediate family reunification S.3112: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2018 Support immigrant detainee protections H.R.6135: Keep Families Together Act Support restrictions on family separation at or near the U.S. border S.3036: Keep Families Together Act Support restrictions on family separation at or near the U.S. border H.R.5820: To prohibit the expansion of immigration detention facilities, to improve the oversight of such facilities, and for other purposes H.R.5694: Afghan Allies Protection Amendments Act of 2018 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program H.R.5414: To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that immigration status alone does not disqualify a parent, legal guardian, or relative from being a placement for a foster child, to authorize discretion to a State, county, or other political subdivision of a State to delay filing for termination of parental rights in foster care cases in which an otherwise fit and willing parent or legal guardian has been deported or is involved in (including detention pursuant to) an immigration proceeding, unless certain conditions have been met, and for other purposes (Help Separated Families Act of 2018) S.630: Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act; A bill to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes H.R.1544: Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act; To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes H.R.6136: Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Oppose provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States S.3093: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to address the protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, and for other purposes Oppose expansion of family detention S.3091: A bill to limit the separation of families seeking asylum in the United States and expedite the asylum process for individuals arriving in the United States with children Oppose expansion of family detention H.R.4760: To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes Oppose provisions expanding family detention and blocking access to asylum S.3478: To address the protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents Oppose provisions prolonging family detention and creating family separation H.R.6909: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. 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Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2018 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
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Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Immigration
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Support for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program S. 3227: To reunite families separated at or near ports of entry. Support family reunification. H.R.6594: To reunite families separated at or near ports of entry, and for other purposes. Support family reunification. H.Res.987: Condemning the Attorney Generals decision in Matter of A-B- seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum. Support condemning the Attorney Generals decision to restrict asylum eligibility. S. 3567: To prohibit the use of funds for the operation or construction of internment camps, and for other purposes. Support for an end to family detention - (I put this one in read because the bill was official introduced in October (Q4) but we started working with office on the text of the bill in September. Dont know how you want to handle it) H.R.5515: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.2987: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.3108: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program Support for continuation of funding for refugee resettlement H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 Support for funding for additional immigration judge teams H.R.6776: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 Oppose increase in immigration detention beds and family detention Supported resumption of the Family Case Management Program and funding for the Asylum Office H.R.6470: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 Oppose removal of child protection standards for children in custody including prolonged detention and state-licensing requirements H.R.2826: To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes Opposed the nomination of Ronald S. Mortensen for Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry, family separation, criminal prosecutions, and detention Oversight of Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts, AG Sessions certifications of asylum cases restricting asylum eligibility 83 FR 45486: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed rule to amend regulations relating to the apprehension, processing, care, custody, and release of alien juveniles Oppose removal of child protection standards for children in custody including prolonged detention and state-licensing requirements
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Immigration
Oppose immigration amendments to Department of Homeland Security funding bill that could override executive action to provide relief from deportation for some groups of recipients, including the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Support for the goals of the DREAM Act. Support for annual reauthorization of Lautenberg Amendment regarding refugee status for certain persecuted religious minorities, including Jews, Christians, and Bahais. Support for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Guidance on the 287 (g) program. Support for the President's executive action on immigration in Presidential Memorandum of November 21, 2014 Opposition to executive action to ban Muslims and to halt US refugee resettlement and/or restrict funding for refugees, including Syrian refugees. Support for HR 496 Bar Removal of Individuals who Dreamt Grow our Economy (BRIDGE Act) Opposition to HR 3003, "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" Opposition to HR 3004, "Kate's Law" Opposition to HR 140, "Birthright Citizenship Act" Opposition to HR 2826, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act" Opposition to S. 87, "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act" Support for increase in the number of refugees allowed in the United States by Presidential Determination Oppose provisions that restrict access to abortion for women in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention Oppose revocation of Temporary Protected Status for foreign nationals from Haiti, Syria, El Salvador Nicaragua and Yemen Oppose HR 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Return Act Oppose adding citizenship question to the US Census Oppose HR 4760, Securing America's Future Act Support HR 6135/S 3036 Keep Families Together Act Oppose legislation that would codify indefinite family detention Support S. 3227/HR6594 REUNITE Act Support S. 3225 Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act Oppose the DHS proposed rule that would overturn the Flores Agreement. Oppose DHS rule on inadmissibility on public charge grounds Support HR 3923/S. 3112 Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act
2018 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R.6193: Central America Family Protection and Reunification Act Support State Department requirement to prioritize supporting governments and citizens of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala to facilitate immediate family reunification S.3112: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2018 Support immigrant detainee protections H.R.6135: Keep Families Together Act Support restrictions on family separation at or near the U.S. border S.3036: Keep Families Together Act Support restrictions on family separation at or near the U.S. border H.R.5820: To prohibit the expansion of immigration detention facilities, to improve the oversight of such facilities, and for other purposes H.R.5694: Afghan Allies Protection Amendments Act of 2018 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program H.R.5414: To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that immigration status alone does not disqualify a parent, legal guardian, or relative from being a placement for a foster child, to authorize discretion to a State, county, or other political subdivision of a State to delay filing for termination of parental rights in foster care cases in which an otherwise fit and willing parent or legal guardian has been deported or is involved in (including detention pursuant to) an immigration proceeding, unless certain conditions have been met, and for other purposes (Help Separated Families Act of 2018) S.630: Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act; A bill to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes H.R.1544: Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act; To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes H.R.6136: Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Oppose provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States S.3093: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to address the protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, and for other purposes Oppose expansion of family detention S.3091: A bill to limit the separation of families seeking asylum in the United States and expedite the asylum process for individuals arriving in the United States with children Oppose expansion of family detention H.R.4760: To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes Oppose provisions expanding family detention and blocking access to asylum S.3478: To address the protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents Oppose provisions prolonging family detention and creating family separation H.R.6909: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for a minimum number of refugees who may be admitted in any fiscal year after fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. Support for the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program S. 3227: To reunite families separated at or near ports of entry. Support family reunification. H.R.6594: To reunite families separated at or near ports of entry, and for other purposes. Support family reunification. H.Res.987: Condemning the Attorney Generals decision in Matter of A-B- seeking to declare domestic violence and gang violence as invalid grounds for seeking asylum. Support condemning the Attorney Generals decision to restrict asylum eligibility. S. 3567: To prohibit the use of funds for the operation or construction of internment camps, and for other purposes. Support for an end to family detention - (I put this one in read because the bill was official introduced in October (Q4) but we started working with office on the text of the bill in September. Dont know how you want to handle it) H.R.5515: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.2987: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.3108: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program Support for continuation of funding for refugee resettlement H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 Support for funding for additional immigration judge teams H.R.6776: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 Oppose increase in immigration detention beds and family detention Supported resumption of the Family Case Management Program and funding for the Asylum Office H.R.6470: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 Oppose removal of child protection standards for children in custody including prolonged detention and state-licensing requirements H.R.2826: To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes Opposed the nomination of Ronald S. Mortensen for Assistant Secretary of State for the Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry, family separation, criminal prosecutions, and detention Oversight of Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts, AG Sessions certifications of asylum cases restricting asylum eligibility 83 FR 45486: U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) proposed rule to amend regulations relating to the apprehension, processing, care, custody, and release of alien juveniles Oppose removal of child protection standards for children in custody including prolonged detention and state-licensing requirements
2018 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 80 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 81 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2431 - The Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act. ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2826 - The Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. S. 1720 - The RAISE Act - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 3775 - The Immigration in the National Interest Act - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 4760 - The Securing America's Future Act of 2018 - ACT for America supports this legislation in its current form.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 80 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 81 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2431 - The Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act. ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2826 - The Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. S. 1720 - The RAISE Act - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 3775 - The Immigration in the National Interest Act - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 4760 - The Securing America's Future Act of 2018 - ACT for America supports this legislation in its current form.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Immigration
Oppose immigration amendments to Department of Homeland Security funding bill that could override executive action to provide relief from deportation for some groups of recipients, including the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Support for the goals of the DREAM Act. Support for annual reauthorization of Lautenberg Amendment regarding refugee status for certain persecuted religious minorities, including Jews, Christians, and Bahais. Support for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Guidance on the 287 (g) program. Support for the President's executive action on immigration in Presidential Memorandum of November 21, 2014 Opposition to executive action to ban Muslims and to halt US refugee resettlement and/or restrict funding for refugees, including Syrian refugees. Support for HR 496 Bar Removal of Individuals who Dreamt Grow our Economy (BRIDGE Act) Opposition to HR 3003, "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" Opposition to HR 3004, "Kate's Law" Opposition to HR 140, "Birthright Citizenship Act" Opposition to HR 2826, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act" Opposition to S. 87, "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act" Support for increase in the number of refugees allowed in the United States by Presidential Determination Oppose provisions that restrict access to abortion for women in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention Oppose revocation of Temporary Protected Status for foreign nationals from Haiti, Syria, El Salvador Nicaragua and Yemen Oppose HR 6136, the Border Security and Immigration Return Act Oppose adding citizenship question to the US Census Oppose HR 4760, Securing America's Future Act Support HR 6135/S 3036 Keep Families Together Act Oppose legislation that would codify indefinite family detention
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R.6236: Family Unity Rights and Protection Act Support reunification of families separated upon entry into the United States H.R.6222: Better Care for Kids Act Support specialized training requirement for federal personnel who have substantive contact with unaccompanied alien children H.R.6193: Central America Family Protection and Reunification Act Support State Department requirement to prioritize supporting governments and citizens of El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala to facilitate immediate family reunification S.3112: Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2018 Support immigrant detainee protections S.Res.552: A resolution commemorating June 20, 2018, as "World Refugee Day" H.R.6135: Keep Families Together Act Support restrictions on family separation at or near the U.S. border S.3036: Keep Families Together Act Support restrictions on family separation at or near the U.S. border H.R.5950: Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections for Separated Children Act Support protections for children affected by immigration enforcement actions S.2937: Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections for Separated Children Act Support protections for children affected by immigration enforcement actions H.R.5820: To prohibit the expansion of immigration detention facilities, to improve the oversight of such facilities, and for other purposes H.R.5694: Afghan Allies Protection Amendments Act of 2018 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program H.R.5414: To amend part E of title IV of the Social Security Act to ensure that immigration status alone does not disqualify a parent, legal guardian, or relative from being a placement for a foster child, to authorize discretion to a State, county, or other political subdivision of a State to delay filing for termination of parental rights in foster care cases in which an otherwise fit and willing parent or legal guardian has been deported or is involved in (including detention pursuant to) an immigration proceeding, unless certain conditions have been met, and for other purposes (Help Separated Families Act of 2018) S.630: Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act; A bill to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes H.R.1544: Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act; To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes H.R.6136: Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States S.3093: A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to address the protective custody of alien children accompanied by parents, and for other purposes Opposed expansion of family detention S.3091: A bill to limit the separation of families seeking asylum in the United States and expedite the asylum process for individuals arriving in the United States with children Opposed expansion of family detention H.R.4760: To amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes Opposed provisions expanding family detention and blocking access to asylum H.R.5515: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.2987: John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.3108: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program Support for continuation of funding for refugee resettlement H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Support for funding for additional immigration judge teams H.R.2826: To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry, family separation, criminal prosecutions, and detention Oversight of Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts
2018 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R.391: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.3362: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2018 Support for continuation of FY17 funding for refugee resettlement H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Support for funding for additional immigration judge teams H.R.495: To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.2826: To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes H.R.3004: To amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens Opposed broadening the definition of illegal reentry to possibly include those arriving at an official U.S. port of entry to seek asylum H.R.2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.1519: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 1217 - Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Allies S.1615: A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes (Dream Act of 2017) S.1852: Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers, Employment, Education, and Defending our Nation Act (SUCCEED Act) Opposed creation of difficult and lengthy pathway to citizenship, expansion of detention, and restrictions on asylum S.Amdt.1955: To provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States before reaching the age of 18, improve border security, foster United States engagement in Central America, and for other purposes S.Amdt.1958: Immigration Security and Opportunity Act Opposed endangering children by eliminating the ability to sponsor unmarried children over 21 S.Amdt.1959: Secure and Succeed Act Opposed targeting of the most vulnerable immigrants, including asylum seekers S.2192: Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act or the SECURE Act of 2017 Opposed elimination of protections for unaccompanied children, increased criminalization of migrants and asylum seekers, and blocking refugees with well-founded fears from asylum protections S.Amdt.1948: To ensure that State and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States. Opposed targeting innocent victims of crime and persecution Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry, family separation, criminal prosecutions, and detention Oversight of Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts
2018 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 80 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 81 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2431 - The Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act. ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2826 - The Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. S. 1720 - The RAISE Act - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 3775 - The Immigration in the National Interest Act - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 4760 - The Securing America's Future Act of 2018 - ACT for America supports this legislation in its current form.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Immigration
Oppose immigration amendments to Department of Homeland Security funding bill that could override executive action to provide relief from deportation for some groups of recipients, including the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Support for the goals of the DREAM Act. Support for annual reauthorization of Lautenberg Amendment regarding refugee status for certain persecuted religious minorities, including Jews, Christians, and Bahais. Support for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Guidance on the 287 (g) program. Support for the President's executive action on immigration in Presidential Memorandum of November 21, 2014 Opposition to executive action to ban Muslims and to halt US refugee resettlement and/or restrict funding for refugees, including Syrian refugees. Support for HR 496 Bar Removal of Individuals who Dreamt Grow our Economy (BRIDGE Act) Opposition to HR 3003, "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" Opposition to HR 3004, "Kate's Law" Opposition to HR 140, "Birthright Citizenship Act" Opposition to HR 2826, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act" Opposition to S. 87, "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act" Support for increase in the number of refugees allowed in the United States by Presidential Determination Oppose provisions that restrict access to abortion for women in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention Oppose revocation of Temporary Protected Status for foreign nationals from Haiti, Syria, El Salvador and Nicaragua
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · second_quarter · Immigration
S 595 HR 2406 HR 2407 HR 2431 HR 2231 HR 3003 HR 3004 HR 495 HR 244 HR 2825 HR 2826
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R.391: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.3362: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2018 Support for continuation of FY17 funding for refugee resettlement H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Support for funding for additional immigration judge teams H.R.495: To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.2826: To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes H.R.3004: To amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens Opposed broadening the definition of illegal reentry to possibly include those arriving at an official U.S. port of entry to seek asylum H.R.2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.1519: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 1217 - Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Allies S.1615: A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes (Dream Act of 2017) S.1852: Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers, Employment, Education, and Defending our Nation Act (SUCCEED Act) Opposed creation of difficult and lengthy pathway to citizenship, expansion of detention, and restrictions on asylum S.Amdt.1955: To provide relief from removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States before reaching the age of 18, improve border security, foster United States engagement in Central America, and for other purposes S.Amdt.1958: Immigration Security and Opportunity Act Opposed endangering children by eliminating the ability to sponsor unmarried children over 21 S.Amdt.1959: Secure and Succeed Act Opposed targeting of the most vulnerable immigrants, including asylum seekers S.2192: Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts Act or the SECURE Act of 2017 Opposed elimination of protections for unaccompanied children, increased criminalization of migrants and asylum seekers, and blocking refugees with well-founded fears from asylum protections S.Amdt.1948: To ensure that State and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States. Opposed targeting innocent victims of crime and persecution Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry, family separation, criminal prosecutions, and detention Oversight of Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts
2018 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R.2826, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017; and S.1631, Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018; and S.Res.388, a resolution recognizing January 27, 2018, as the anniversary of the first refugee and Muslim ban, and urging the President to demonstrate true leadership on refugee resettlement. As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family unification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies.
Client expense: $25,640 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Oppose immigration amendments to Department of Homeland Security funding bill that could override executive action to provide relief from deportation for some groups of recipients, including the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Support for the goals of the DREAM Act. Support for annual reauthorization of Lautenberg Amendment regarding refugee status for certain persecuted religious minorities, including Jews, Christians, and Bahais. Support for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Guidance on the 287 (g) program. Support for the President's executive action on immigration in Presidential Memorandum of November 21, 2014 Opposition to executive action to ban Muslims and to halt US refugee resettlement and/or restrict funding for refugees, including Syrian refugees. Support for HR 496 Bar Removal of Individuals who Dreamt Grow our Economy (BRIDGE Act) Opposition to HR 3003, "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" Opposition to HR 3004, "Kate's Law" Opposition to HR 140, "Birthright Citizenship Act" Opposition to HR 2826, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act" Opposition to S. 87, "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act" Support for increase in the number of refugees allowed in the United States by Presidential Determination Oppose provisions that restrict access to abortion for women in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention Oppose revocation of Temporary Protected Status for foreign nationals from Haiti and Syria and El Salvador
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R.2826, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017; and S.1631, Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018. As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family unification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We educated Administration officials and members of Congress about the Presidential Determination to establish the number of refugees to be accepted by the United States during FY 2018.
Client expense: $25,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R.391: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.3362: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2018 Support for continuation of FY17 funding for refugee resettlement H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Support for funding for additional immigration judge teams H.R.495: To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.2826: To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes H.R.3004: To amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens Opposed broadening the definition of illegal reentry to possibly include those arriving at an official U.S. port of entry to seek asylum H.R.2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.1519: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 1217 - Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Allies S.1615: A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes (Dream Act of 2017) S.1852: Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers, Employment, Education, and Defending our Nation Act (SUCCEED Act) Opposed creation of difficult and lengthy pathway to citizenship, expansion of detention, and restrictions on asylum Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry, family separation, criminal prosecutions, and detention Oversight of Department of Justice management of the Executive Office of Immigration Review and immigration courts
2017 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 80 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 81 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2431 - The Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act. ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2826 - The Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. S. 1720 - The RAISE Act - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 3775 - The Immigration in the National Interest Act - ACT for America supports this legislation.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R.391: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.3362: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2018 Support for continuation of FY17 funding for refugee resettlement H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Support for funding for additional immigration judge teams H.R.495: To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.2826: To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes H.R.3004: To amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens Opposed broadening the definition of illegal reentry to possibly include those arriving at an official U.S. port of entry to seek asylum H.R.2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.1519: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 1217 - Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Allies S.1615: A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes (Dream Act of 2017) S.1852: Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers, Employment, Education, and Defending our Nation Act (SUCCEED Act) Opposed creation of difficult and lengthy pathway to citizenship, expansion of detention, and restrictions on asylum Opposed administrations decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2018
2017 · third_quarter · Immigration
Oppose immigration amendments to Department of Homeland Security funding bill that could override executive action to provide relief from deportation for some groups of recipients, including the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Support for the goals of the DREAM Act. Support for annual reauthorization of Lautenberg Amendment regarding refugee status for certain persecuted religious minorities, including Jews, Christians, and Bahais. Support for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Guidance on the 287 (g) program. Support for the President's executive action on immigration in Presidential Memorandum of November 21, 2014 Opposition to executive action to ban Muslims and to halt US refugee resettlement and/or restrict funding for refugees, including Syrian refugees. Support for HR 496 Bar Removal of Individuals who Dreamt Grow our Economy (BRIDGE Act) Opposition to HR 3003, "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" Opposition to HR 3004, "Kate's Law" Opposition to HR 140, "Birthright Citizenship Act" Opposition to HR 2826, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act" Opposition to S. 87, "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act"
Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2017 · third_quarter · Immigration
KIND advocated on the following legislation: H.R. 391 Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 (Chaffetz), H.R. 495 Protection of Children Act of 2017 (Carter), H.R. 2798 Strengthening Refugee Resettlement Act (Ellison), H.R. 2826 Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (Labrador), H.R. 3548 Border Security of America Act (McCaul), H.R. 3697 Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act (Comstock), S. 1757 Building Americas Trust Act of 2017 (Cornyn), S. 1312, the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2017 (Grassley), S. 1311, Abolish Human Trafficking Act (Cornyn) . KIND also advocated with the Department of Justice (Executive Office of Immigration Review) Department of Homeland Security, Department of Health and Human Services and Department of State on administrative measures and policy related to access to justice for unaccompanied immigrant children, access to counsel and due process for unaccompanied immigrant children and addressing root causes of violence in the northern triangle, the Central American Refgees minors (CAMS) program and return and reintegration including: HHS/ORR policy: - Requiring special review of any child who may have had contact with a gang, even as a victim. - Reliance on secure and staff secure facilities and reopen more beds in secure facilities. - Represent the government in bond hearings when a child in ORR custody seeks a bond when reunification has been delayed or denied. DHS policy - Immigration enforcement raids redetaining UACs who have either turned 18 or who are merely suspected of gang affiliation - Targeting sponsors of UAC for immigration enforcement and criminal prosecution as an attempt to deter future refugee flows. - Denying detained children the protection afforded to them under VAWA and instead of developing post-18 plans and releasing children from federal custody when they age out of ORR care, they are ignoring the law and immediately transferring those children to ICE custody at midnight on their 18th birthday. - DHS/ICE/Office of Chief Counsel opposing motions to continue, administratively close and/or terminate UAC cases with pending applications for relief at USCIS or in a state court proceeding including petitions for asylum, SIJS and related state court proceedings, T and U visa applications, and even approved SIJS applications based on the backlog for LPR status. - Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and/or Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs) in response to SIJS applications following centralized processing and implementation of new policy guide. - Questioning children at their asylum interviews about their reunification and status as a UAC. - Requiring additional review of gang-based asylum claims, causing delay and heightened requirements in the adjudication of cases - Turning back asylum seekers, including UACs at Ports of Entry when they ask for asylum. EOIR policy - Allowing Immigration Judges to redetermine UAC status and deny children the opportunity to have their asylum case heard by the asylum office in a non-adversarial setting or be exempt from the one year filing deadline. - Denying requests for termination, administrative closure or continuances for UAC with pending SIJS visa petitions and/or UAC with approved SIJS visa petitions who are subject to visa retrogression (not having the visa category current)
2017 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 80 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 81 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2431 - The Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act. ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2826 - The Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R.391: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.3362: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2018 Support for continuation of FY17 funding for refugee resettlement H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Support for funding for additional immigration judge teams H.R.495: To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.2826: To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes H.R.3004: To amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens Opposed broadening the definition of illegal reentry to possibly include those arriving at an official U.S. port of entry to seek asylum H.R.2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.1519: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 1217 - Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Allies S.1615: A bill to authorize the cancellation of removal and adjustment of status of certain individuals who are long-term United States residents and who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes (Dream Act of 2017) S.1852: Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers, Employment, Education, and Defending our Nation Act (SUCCEED Act) Opposed creation of difficult and lengthy pathway to citizenship, expansion of detention, and restrictions on asylum Opposed administrations decision to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions for Fiscal Year 2018
2017 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R.2826, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017; and S.1631, Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2018. As part of our mission we seek to ensure that all migrants and refugees are protected, embraced and empowered in a world of just and welcoming communities. We support programs that promote family unification, refugee resettlement, and compassionate refugee and migration policies. We educated Administration officials and members of Congress about the Presidential Determination to establish the number of refugees to be accepted by the United States during FY 2018.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
Oppose immigration amendments to Department of Homeland Security funding bill that could override executive action to provide relief from deportation for some groups of recipients, including the existing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Support for the goals of the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. Support for annual reauthorization of Lautenberg Amendment regarding refugee status for certain persecuted religious minorities, including Jews, Christians, and Bahais. Support for US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Guidance on the 287 (g) program. Support for the President's executive action on immigration in Presidential Memorandum of November 21, 2014 Opposition to executive action to ban Muslims and to halt US refugee resettlement and/or restrict funding for refugees, including Syrian refugees. Support for HR 496 Bar Removal of Individuals who Dreamt Grow our Economy (BRIDGE Act) Opposition to HR 3003, "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" Opposition to HR 3004, "Kate's Law" Opposition to HR 140, "Birthright Citizenship Act" Opposition to HR 2826, Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act" Opposition to S. 87, "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act"
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
Supported S.Res.195 and H.Res.395, commemorating World Refugee Day; Supported the BRIDGE Act (S.128/H.R.465); Advocated in favor of continuation of Temporary Protected Status; Advocated in favor of continued funding for refugees and refugee resettlement; Opposed the Davis-Oliver Act (H.R.2431); Opposed the Child Protective Act (H.R.495); Opposed the Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act (H.R.2826); Opposed funding of enforcement-only immigration measures; Supported increased humanitarian support for Syrian refugees;
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R.391: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, FY2018 Support for continuation of FY17 funding for refugee resettlement H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 Support for funding for additional immigration judge teams H.R.495: To amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to provide for the expedited removal of unaccompanied alien children who are not victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons and who do not have a fear of returning to their country of nationality or last habitual residence, and for other purposes Opposed provisions that would block access to asylum or other protection in the United States H.R.2826: To provide for an annual adjustment of the number of admissible refugees, and for other purposes H.R.3004: To amend section 276 of the Immigration and Nationality Act relating to reentry of removed aliens Opposed broadening the definition of illegal reentry to possibly include those arriving at an official U.S. port of entry to seek asylum H.R.2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Support for Afghan Special Immigrant Visa Program S.1519: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 Section 1217 - Special Immigrant Visas for Afghan Allies S.630: Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act H.R.1544: Keeping Our Promise to Our Afghan Allies Act Oversight of Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection violations of U.S. law and treaty obligations regarding access to asylum protections at our ports of entry
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
S. 595: Boots on the Border Act of 2017 H.R. 2406: Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2407: United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Authorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2431: Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 2213: Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R. 3003: No Sanctuary for Criminals Act H.R. 3004: Kate's Law H.R. 495: Protection of Children Act of 2017 H.R. 244: Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2017 H.R. 2825: Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2017 H.R. 2826: Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017
Client expense: $63,577 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 80 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 81 - The Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2431 - The Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act. ACT for America supports this legislation. H.R. 2826 - The Refugee Program Integrity Restoration Act of 2017 - ACT for America supports this legislation.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Republican |
| GA |
| F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. | Republican | WI |
| Francis Rooney | Republican | FL |
| Jim Banks | Republican | IN |
| John Ratcliffe | Republican | TX |
| Kevin Cramer | Republican | ND |
| Kristi L. Noem | Republican | SD |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Michael C. Burgess | Republican | TX |
| Mo Brooks | Republican | AL |
| Pete Olson | Republican | TX |
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Client expense: $17,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office