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(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Kate's Law (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to revise provisions relating to the reentry of removed aliens. The bill provides that an alien who has been excluded, deported, removed, or denied admission, or who has departed the United States while under an outstanding order of exclusion, deportation, or removal, and who subsequently crosses or attempts to cross the border into the United States, shall be fined, imprisoned not more than two years, or both. ("Crosses the border" refers to the physical act of crossing the border, regardless of whether the alien is free from official restraint.) The bill revises reentry of criminal offender provisions to provide that an alien who was convicted before such removal or departure of: three or more misdemeanors or for a felony shall be fined, imprisoned up to 10 years, or both; a felony for which the alien was sentenced to not less than 30 months in prison shall be fined, imprisoned up to 15 years, or both; a felony for which the alien was sentenced to not less than 60 months shall be fined, imprisoned up to 20 years, or both; or murder, rape, kidnapping, or a felony offense relating to peonage and slavery or terrorism, or of three or more felonies of any kind, shall be fined, imprisoned up to 25 years, or both. An alien who has been excluded, deported, removed, or denied admission three or more times and thereafter enters, attempts to enter, or crosses or attempts to cross the border to, or is at any time found in, the United States shall be fined, imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both. The bill states that it shall be an affirmative defense to a reentry violation (thus placing the burden of proof on the defendant) that: (1) prior to the alleged violation, the alien had received Department of Homeland Security (DHS) consent to reapply for U.S. admission; or (2) with respect to an alien previously denied admission and removed, the alien was not required to obtain such advance consent and had complied with all other applicable admissions laws and regulations. In a criminal proceeding under this section, an alien may not challenge the validity of any prior removal order. (Currently, the validity of a prior deportation order may be challenged under certain grounds.) A removed alien who enters, attempts to enter, or crosses or attempts to cross the border to, or is at any time found in, the United States shall be incarcerated for the remainder of the sentence that was pending at the time of deportation without any reduction for parole or supervised release unless the alien affirmatively demonstrates that DHS has consented to the alien's reentry.
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Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 257 - 167 (Roll no. 344). (text: CR H5333)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 257 - 167 (Roll no. 344).(text: CR H5333)
HouseOn motion to recommit with instructions Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 193 - 232 (Roll no. 343).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5355-5356)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Lofgren motion to recommit with instructions, Chair put the question on adoption of the motion to recommit and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Lofgren demanded the yeas and nays, and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the later legislative day.
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Lofgren motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the bill to be reported back to the House with an amendment adding a new section at the end of the bill pertaining to Protecting Victims of Trafficking.
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2018 · 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, 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
Client expense: $50,000 · 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
2018 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Monitoring Sanctuary City Legislation: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (HR 400/S. 87), Kate's Law (HR 3004), No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
HR82, HR83, HR174, HR300, HR400, S52, S87, HR 3003, HR 3004
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
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
Monitoring Sanctuary City Legislation: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (HR 400/S. 87), Kate's Law (HR 3004), No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Ms. Lofgren moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR H5352)
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 3004.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3004 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Providing for adjournment for the period of July 3, 2017 through July 10, 2017.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 415. (consideration: CR H5333-5353)
Rule H. Res. 415 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 415 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 3004 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. Providing for adjournment for the period of July 3, 2017 through July 10, 2017.
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
| Republican |
| WV |
| James B. Renacci | Republican | OH |
| Jason Smith | Republican | MO |
| John J. Duncan, Jr. | Republican | TN |
| John Ratcliffe | Republican | TX |
| Ken Calvert | Republican | CA |
| Lamar Smith | Republican | TX |
| Lee M. Zeldin | Republican | NY |
| Lou Barletta | Republican | PA |
| Matt Gaetz | Republican | FL |
| Pete Sessions | Republican | TX |
| Steve King | Republican | IA |
| Thomas A. Garrett, Jr. | Republican | VA |
| Vern Buchanan | Republican | FL |
| HR 2431 | 115th | Related bill |
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
2018 · third_quarter · Immigration
HR82, HR83, HR174, HR300, HR400, S52, S87, HR 3003, HR 3004
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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
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 · second_quarter · Immigration
Monitoring Sanctuary City Legislation: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (HR 400/S. 87), Kate's Law (HR 3004), No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
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
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
2018 · second_quarter · Immigration
HR82, HR83, HR174, HR300, HR400, S52, S87, HR 3003, HR 3004
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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
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 · 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
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
2018 · first_quarter · Immigration
Monitoring Sanctuary City Legislation: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (HR 400/S. 87), Kate's Law (HR 3004), No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R.3440, Dream Act of 2017; S.1720, RAISE Act; S.1615, Dream Act of 2017; H.R.496, BRIDGE Act; S.128, BRIDGE Act; H.R.1468, Recognizing America's Children Act; H.R.391, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017; H.R.2407, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Authorization Act; H.R.1006, To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and H.R.3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act. H.R.495, Protection of Children Act of 2017; H.R.2043, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2017; H.R.1036, American Families United Act; H.R.2406, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2431, Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act; and H.R.3004, Kate's Law. 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 place a special emphasis on programs and issues that impact children and their families. Along those lines we educated members of the Administration and congressional offices on the importance of extending Temporary Protected Status to those currently cover by the program and how it helps eligible nationals from designated countries.
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)
2018 · first_quarter · Immigration
HR82, HR83, HR174, HR300, HR400, S52, S87, HR 3003, HR 3004
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met staffer from Senator Blumenthals office. Discussed ICE oversight, sensitive locations memo. Direct- No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met Joleen Rivera, Senator Cortez-Mastos Office. Discussed Senators legislative plans for the year. Direct-No specific bill. (In-person meeting) Met Katie Donnell, Speaker Ryans Office. Discussed immigration legislative plans, pushed for greater oversight of DHS and sub-agencies. Direct- H.R. 3003 and H.R. 3004(In-person meeting) House of Representativas. NHLA letter to House of Representatives opposing H.R. 3003, No Sanctuary for Criminals Act and H.R. 3004, Kates Law
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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
HR 3003, HR 3004 and HR 505. Issues related to immigration funding and technology funding for immigration and enforcement.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Deportation prioritization; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); Expansion of DHS deportation resources and authority; FY 18 appropriations relating to DHS; HR 282 DHS Authorization Act of 2017; HR 3004 - Kate's Law; HR 83 - Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act; HR 3212 - To reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes; S 1615 - DREAM Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2017 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R.3440, Dream Act of 2017; S.1720, RAISE Act; S.1615, Dream Act of 2017; H.R.496, BRIDGE Act; S.128, BRIDGE Act; H.R.1468, Recognizing America's Children Act; H.R.391, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017; H.R.2407, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Authorization Act; H.R.1006, To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and H.R.3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act. H.R.495, Protection of Children Act of 2017; H.R.2043, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2017; H.R.1036, American Families United Act; H.R.2406, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2431, Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act; and H.R.3004, Kate's Law. 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 place a special emphasis on programs and issues that impact children and their families. Along those lines we educated members of the Administration and congressional offices on the importance of extending Temporary Protected Status to those currently cover by the program and how it helps eligible nationals from designated countries.
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
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
2017 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Monitoring Sanctuary City Legislation: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (HR 400/S. 87), Kate's Law (HR 3004), No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), 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
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
2017 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
HR82, HR83, HR174, HR300, HR400, S52, S87, HR 3003, HR 3004
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
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
Deportation prioritization; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); Expansion of DHS deportation resources and authority; FY 18 appropriations relating to DHS; HR 282 DHS Authorization Act of 2017; HR 3004 - Kate's Law; HR 83 - Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act; HR 3212 - To reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes; S 1615 - DREAM Act of 2017
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2017 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Oppose HR 620, the ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017 Support an individual with a proven track record in aggressively pursuing the civil and rights and liberties of all people being nominated to the position of Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Support faster, more robust investigations into possible hate crimes Support programs to end human slavery and trafficking Support funding for Juvenile Justice programs in Fy18 Support funding in FY2018 for federal innocence and forensic science programs Support the Byrne JAG program Support the Smart on Crime Initiative Support H.R. 1809 / S. 860, reauthorizing the JJDPA Support S. 573 / H.R. 1886 the National Criminal Justice Commission Act Support HR 1437, the No Money Bail Act Support S. 662 / H.R.1566, to provide incentives for hate crime reporting, grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, a Federal private right of action for victims of hate crimes, and additional penalties for individuals convicted under the Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act. Support the Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017 (S. 814 / H.R. 1870). Support the End Racial and Religious Profilinng / End Racial Profiling Act S. 411 / H.R. 1498 Support the CAM TIP Act, H.R. 124 Oppose HR 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017. Support an increase in law enforcement integrity and trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Support national uniform standards for use of force by law enforcement Support move to eliminate racially disparate prosecution. Support requirement of video surveillance of all law enforcement interactions with civilians Support the establishment of independent and effective community civilian review boards to review police activity Support sentencing reform, especially for non-violent offenders Oppose all mandatory minimum sentences Support abolition of the federal death penalty Support the "Youth Promise Act" Oppose the federal mandate that calls for driver's licenses of all individuals convicted of any drug offense to be suspended for a minimum of 6 month Support full federal funding for the Violence Against Women Act, the Victims of Crime Act, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act Support the Due Process Act (Civil Asset Reform) HR 1795 Support raising the expungement rate of non-violent drug offenders from age 21 / Support HR 2617 Support resolution declaring April, 2017, to be Second Chance Month / Support S Res 129 / Support H Res 281 Support funding for several issues, including implicit bias and other training, data collection and reform, and CRT and COPS police reform efforts in the FY18 budget Oppose HR 115, mandating additional death penalty penalties for killing or ambushing a police officer Oppose HR 1038 / HR 1039, the Probation Officer Protection Act as it gives broad arrest authority; it is unnecessary; it would be dangerous; it would inhibit successful reentry; and there are alternatives. Support the Reverse Incarceration Act, by Senator Booker / Support S 1458 Oppose HR 2851, the Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act (SISTA) of 2017 Oppose H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act which would go after localities with limited detainer policies (aimed at complying with the Constitution), sanctuary city policies and community trust policies by threatening to take away millions of dollars in federal funding for law enforcement. Oppose H.R. 3004, Kates Law would expand the governments ability to prosecute people for illegal reentry in to the U.S. and heighten the penalties in those cases. This bill would further Attorney General Sessions goals of criminalizing all immigrants and expanding mass incarceration. Support criminal justice legislative reforms aimed at meaningfully addressing the primary drivers of unwarranted racial disparities, prison overcrowding, harsh sentences and unsustainable costs Support reforms of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to make it more respective of basic civil rights and civil liberties Oppose HR 38 / S 446, the (Constitutional) Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 Oppose S 59 / HR 367, the Hearing Protection Act of 2017 Support H. Res. 285, a resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress and the President should empower the creation of police and community alliances designed to enhance and improve communication and collaboration between members of the law enforcement community and the public they serve. Support HR 2899, the Second Chance Reauthorization Support S 1458, the Reverse Mass Incarceration Act. Oppose HR 115, expanding aggravating factors when considering the death penalty. Oppose HR 1215, Medical Malpractice Lawsuit Limitations. Oppose nomination of Neil Gorsuch to the US Supreme Court Oppose changing the rules of the US Senate to enable the confirmation of a US Supreme Court Justice by a simple majority Oppose the nomination of Eric Dreiband to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Support meaningful asset forfeiture reform to counter statements made 7-15 by AG Sessions Oppose President Trumps comments encouraging use of force against community members by law enforcement Support the establishment of a separate working group or task force to address hate violence and bias-motivated incidents in the United States, rather than embedding these issues into a subcommittee under the Task Force on Crime Reduction and Public Safety which is excessively focused on criminal activity of immigrants and people of color Support the restoration of funding cuts to key civil rights office budgets. Oppose policies that undermine faith, trust, and relationships with communities of color such as the reversal of policies to reform our justice system and the return to the failed policies of the war on drugs, limitations on consent decrees, demanding local law enforcement enforce immigration law, threatening funding for sanctuary cities, mass deportation and targeting of immigrants, proposed defunding of Planned Parenthood, support for a voter ID law ruled intentionally racially discriminatory, the formation of an election integrity task force that appears designed to promote voter suppression, the signing of an executive order that endorses discrimination under the guise of religious liberty, the withdrawal of guidance clarifying Title IX protections for transgender students, barring transgender individuals from serving in our Armed Forces, and the appointment of unqualified or inexperienced officials who appear bent on retreating from statutory civil and human rights agency priorities Support the creation of a strategic plan to rebuild relationships and trust with communities that have been harmed by these actions, including providing clarity regarding the role of law enforcement in interactions with community members Support a consistent and clear message from the Department of Justice and the entire executive branch that a bias-motivated attack on any individual because of who they are is unacceptable Support the US Department of Justice hosting host periodic interagency hate crime meetings - which should include members of the hate crime coalition - to promote cross-agency collaboration and to address prevention of and response to hate violence. This initiative - involving lead agencies including Department of Education, Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - would continue the coordinated interagency effort that had been hosted by the Obama White House Domestic Policy Council Support the creation of a website, in close collaboration with law enforcement officials and the civil rights community- similar to the extraordinarily helpful www.stopbullying.gov - to serve as a one-stop portal for the general public, law enforcement officials, educators, public officials, media and other key stakeholders. The new website, should aggregate federal resources about effective hate crime laws, prevention programs, best police policies and procedures and community awareness-building practices, victim service resources, law enforcement training initiatives, and help in identifying agency contacts that can assist in ancillary issues arising from hate crimes (such as immigration issues and security for houses of worship). Support DoJ and all public officials using their bully pulpit to call out attacks on individuals because of who they are at every opportunity. The Department must send loud, clear, and consistent messages that violent bigotry is unacceptable - and ensure that the FBI and the Civil Rights Division will enforce federal law and vigorously investigate and prosecute hate crimes. The Attorney General and other leaders in the Administration must prioritize hate crimes investigations and prosecutions, and speak to communities that need support in the aftermath of hate crimes. Support DoJ incentivizing and encouraging state and local law enforcement agencies to more comprehensively collect and report hate crimes data to the FBI, with special attention devoted to large underreporting law enforcement agencies that either have not participated in the HCSA program at all or have incorrectly reported zero hate crimes. To create incentives for participation in the FBIs HCSA data collection program, certain Department of Justice funds should only be made available to agencies that are demonstrating credible participation in the HCSA program. Whether a specific state or local law enforcement agency is participating in the HCSA program should be included in the rating and scoring criteria as applications for Justice Department funding are considered Support the administration and DoJ taking steps to ensure that it is efficient and safe for all victims of hate crimes to contact the police. Support DoJ providing clarity on the role of local law enforcement in responding to 911 calls and issuing clear guidance stating that local law enforcement will not enforce federal immigration law Support a DoJ should grant to the International Association of Chiefs of Police to enable them to make its excellent Model Policy on Hate Crime publically available - beyond just IACP members Support DoJ collecting data from every federal law enforcement agency Support FBI Field Office and FBI Resident Agent offices keeping track of law enforcement agencies in their jurisdictions that are substantially underreporting hate crimes, communicate directly with them, and take more responsibility for their participation in the Bureaus HCSA program. The success of this outreach should be taken into account as part of a Field Offices evaluation, with recognition for improved reporting and ineffective cooperative communication with police departments on hate crime reporting factored in as part of the Special Agent in Charges rating Support DoJ and the FBI working cooperatively with police organizations and departments to promote and increase funding for the FBIs National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS) crime reporting program and increase real-time reporting and transparency by integrating hate crime data collection information in the promising Police Data Initiative promoted by the Task Force on 21st Century Policing. Support DoJ ensuring implementation and compliance with the Death in Custody Reporting Act. DoJ must also advance the FBIs National Use of Force database. Support DoJ undertaking a comprehensive research study to understand gaps in hate crime reporting by law enforcement agencies, including why law enforcement agencies dont report, barriers to reporting by hate crime victims, and identification of best practices in hate crime training, data collection, and reporting Support DoJ seeking budget authority for grants authorized under Section 4704 of the HCPA, which are intended to promote federal coordination and support for bias-motivated criminal investigations and prosecutions by state, local, and tribal law enforcement officials Support budget authority for the Justice Departments Community Relations Service to allow for the hiring of new professionals to help mediate, train, and facilitate in communities with intergroup tensions and in the aftermath of hate crimes Support DoJ opposing legislation to add police, firefighters, emergency medical personnel, or other first responders to federal hate crime laws Support DoJ promoting anti-bias education, hate crime prevention, and properly crafted anti-bullying, cyberbullying, and harassment education and training initiatives. While some of these actions are protected free speech, understanding this context and creating effective responses is critical to hate crime prevention Support DoJ planning additional regional training sessions - focused on jurisdictions that are underreporting hate crimes and where incidents appear to be on the rise - to enhance law enforcements ability to recognize, investigate, and report accurate data on hate crimes, as well as to build community trust and help educate and engage the public in combatting hate crimes. The Department should highlight the availability of the FBIs hate crime training manual that included particularized attention to identifying and combatting hate crimes directed against marginalized, targeted communities, including LGBT people, Muslims, Arabs, Sikhs, and Hindus Support DoJ continuing its enforcement of its civil rights statutes that protect the rights of religious communities to build places of worship and practice their religions safely Support DoJ reaffirming its commitment to implicit bias training for all federal law enforcement officials and expand that training to include local law enforcement Support DoJ developing and promoting cultural competency trainings Support DoJ undertaking a thorough review of all trainings and trainers; those that are found to be biased and bigoted must be revoked and all personnel who went through those trainings must be retrained. Each step of this process must use professional standards and always include engagement of the impacted communities in question Support reserving the use of community corrections for only those who truly require supervision Support reducing lengths of stay under community supervision to only as long as necessary to accomplish the goals of sentencing Support exercising parsimony in the use of supervision conditions to no more conditions than required to achieve the objectives of supervision Support incentivizing progress on probation and parole by granting early discharge for those who exhibit significant progress Support eliminating or significantly curtailing charging supervision fees and instead Support preserving most or all of the savings from reducing probation and parole populations and focusing those resources on improving community based services and supports for people under supervision Oppose establishing a team of federal prosecutors dedicated to pursuing drug convictions Oppose S. 276 and S. 295; oppose efforts to divide the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Oppose nomination of Judge David Stras to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit Support amendments to Commerce-Justice-Science appropriations bills which prevent the proposed expansion of civil forfeiture by the federal government. Support amendments by Congressman Walberg, and Cohen (#46); Raskin and Sensenbrenner (#67); and Amash, Blumenauer, and Sanford (#70) to H.R. 3345 Support a moratorium on the U.S. Department of Defenses 1033 program-the largest and most prominent federal program providing police departments with military equipment-until Congress holds hearings to provide the public with important assurances and to consider various legislative proposals about this issue. Oppose the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act, H.R. 3697. Support allowing applicants with expunged convictions to apply for relief under the Dream Act of 2017 Support any proposal to reform the Foreign Intelligence Act include a full fix requiring all agencies to obtain a warrant based on probable cause to search Section 702 data for information about U.S. citizens and residents for all investigations Oppose H.R. 2792, the Control Unlawful Fugitive Felons Act of 2017. If enacted, this putative and misguided bill could deprive thousands of people of Social Security Income (SSI) benefits Support HR 3800. which would abolish all mandatory minimums for drug-crimes Support HR 2899, which reauthorizes and makes improvements to the Second Chance Act Support HR 1809 / S 814, legislation to reauthorize and improve the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act Support S 1593 / HR 4019, which reforms the system of pretrial money bail Support HR 1566 / S 667, which incentivizes states and localities to report hate crimes Support HR 3701 / S 1772, which would remove statues of confederate soldiers from the Capitol Support HR 3845 / S 1458 which incetivizes states to develop and implement policies to reduce incarceration and reduce the crime rate. Support the Ellison amendment to HR 3354 to prohibit entering into contract with companies that willfully or repeatedly violate the Fair Labor Standards Act
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
2017 · third_quarter · Immigration
Support the Obama Administrations Executive Order on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Support ICE Stakeholder / Tour Directive Oppose the enactment of Texas SB4, an immigration bill that would greatly expand the involvement of state and local police in immigration enforcement. Oppose H.R. 496 & S 128 / the Trump Mass Deportation Letter, or SAFE Act / Oppose S 127 Support the Health Equity and Access Under Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Women and Families, HR 2788 Oppose H.R. 2581, the Verify First Act, which requires proof of citizenship prior to obtaining health coverage subsidies via the ACA Oppose Lee Francis Cissna for Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Oppose H.R. 3003, the No Sanctuary for Criminals Act which would go after localities with limited detainer policies (aimed at complying with the Constitution), sanctuary city policies and community trust policies by threatening to take away millions of dollars in federal funding for law enforcement. Oppose H.R. 3004, Kates Law would expand the governments ability to prosecute people for illegal reentry in to the U.S. and heighten the penalties in those cases. This bill would further Attorney General Sessions goals of criminalizing all immigrants and expanding mass incarceration. Support the Immigration and Customs Enforcement ceasing its surge initiative that targets for detention, deportation and potential criminal prosecution vulnerable children and their sponsors at the border Support Dreamers and DACA recipients / Support DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act)Oppose the Higgins (TX) amendment #19 to Division C of HR 3354. The Higgins Amendment would deny funds to the US Census Bureau for the 2020 Census unless it included a question as to an individuals citizenship and legal status on the form Support the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program Support swift enactment of the DREAM Act, HR 3440 / S 1615 without amendment Oppose the Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act, H.R. 3697. Oppose expansion of the H-2A program and the creation of a new guestworker program. Oppose the push to deport undocumented workers and import exploitable guestworkers. Oppose the Newhouse (WA) amendment to the House Appropriations spending bill for the Department of Homeland Security on July 18, which would open up the uncapped H-2A program to year-round jobs. Oppose efforts by Congressman Goodlatte (VA) to replace the H-2A program with a new agricultural visa system. Support the Agricultural Worker Program Act of 2017, authored by Senator Feinstein and Representative Gutierrez, which would provide undocumented agricultural workers and their family members with a path to immigration status and citizenship. Support allowing applicants with expunged convictions to apply for relief under the Dream Act of 2017 Oppose H.R.3711, the Legal Workforce Act, which requires every employer in the U.S. to use the E-Verify within 2 years of enactment. Support Extending the deadline for deferred action renewal to, minimally, January 5, 2018; Support informing each DACA recipient across the country, by registered letter, of the change in U.S. policy and of registration requirements and deadlines; support establishing tables at all DHS / USCIS offices for the final week before the deadline, to receive completed DACA Applications with time stamps and receipts, to facilitate renewal submission and minimize chaos during the final crush before the deadline. Support humanitarian parole for Thuy Nguyen, of Vietnam, so that she can provide life-saving stem cells to her sister, Helen Huyen Support H.R. 1970, the Kerrie Orozco Act, which allows for surviving family members of fallen U.S. citizens who died while serving as a first responder to be naturalized Support the Castro amendment to HR 3354 to prohibit funds for being used for private3 immigration facilities Oppose the Smith, MO, amendment to HR 3354 prohibiting HUD funds to go to "sanctuary cities"
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), White House Office
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
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
2017 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
S 354- RAISE Act HR 3548- Border Security America Act HR 3003- No Sanctuary for Criminals HR 3004- Kate's Law HR 3219, HR 3354- Make America Secure HR 3697- Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act H1-B, H2-B- High Skilled Workers, Temporary Seasonal Workers, general
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2017 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R.3440, Dream Act of 2017; S.1720, RAISE Act; S.1615, Dream Act of 2017; H.R.496, BRIDGE Act; S.128, BRIDGE Act; H.R.1468, Recognizing America's Children Act; H.R.391, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017; H.R.2407, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Authorization Act; H.R.1006, To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; and H.R.3697, Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act. H.R.495, Protection of Children Act of 2017; H.R.2043, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2017; H.R.1036, American Families United Act; H.R.2406, Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act of 2017; H.R.2431, Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act; and H.R.3004, Kate's Law. 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 place a special emphasis on programs and issues that impact children and their families. Along those lines we educated members of the Administration and congressional offices on the importance of extending Temporary Protected Status to those currently cover by the program and how it helps eligible nationals from designated countries.
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 · third_quarter · Immigration
Monitoring Sanctuary City Legislation: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (HR 400/S. 87), Kate's Law (HR 3004), No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
HR 361, S 45, HR 3004, S. 1757 (re. sentences for illegal reentry and other immigration offenses); H.R. 2431 (re. sentences for aggravated identity theft); H.R. 2851/S. 1327, SITSA Act (re. new schedules and sentences for drug analogues); mandatory minimum sentencing reform; H.R. 3356 (prison reform); charging policies used by the Justice Department; oversight of Bureau of Prisons; halfway houses; compassionate release; H.R. 2435/S. 1134 (sentencing discretion for courts)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Immigration
HR82, HR83, HR174, HR300, HR400, S52, S87, HR 3003, HR 3004
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
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
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 · second_quarter · Immigration
HR 3003, HR 3004 and HR 505. Issues related to immigration funding and technology funding for immigration and enforcement.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to DOJ funding, HR 1628, Senate BCRA, HR 505, HR 3003 and HR 3004.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
HR 3003, HR 3004 and HR 505. Issues related to immigration funding and technology funding for immigration and enforcement.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to DOJ funding, HR 1628, Senate BCRA, HR 505, HR 3003 and HR 3004.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $22,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
Targeted employment areas for the purposes of reforming the EB-5 investor visa program Immigration enforcement authority in: H.R.2431, the "Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act" Executive orders and Dept. of Homeland Security Policies governing border and interior enforcement Executive order 13780 governing refugee admissions and travel from Iran, Syria, etc. FY 2018 appropriations for Dept. of Homeland Security Enforcement and continuation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy Health care for immigrants in H.R. 2581, the "Verify First Act" Detainer requests in H.R. 3003, the "No Sanctuary for Criminals Act" Sentencing provisions in H.R. 3004, "Kate's Law" *In accordance with her lobbying and communication restrictions, Kristine Lucius has not lobbied or had contact with any covered officials in the Senate on these issues
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of the Census, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
Deportation prioritization; Expansion of DHS deportation resources and authority; FY 17 CR and omnibus appropriations relating to DHS; FY 18 appropriations relating to DHS; HR 282 DHS Authorization Act of 2017; HR 3004 Kate's Law; HR 83 - Mobilizing Against Sanctuary Cities Act; HR 3212 - To reauthorize the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program, and for other purposes.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $90,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Legislation: H.J. Res. 42-Disapproving a Department of Labor rule relating to the drug testing of unemployment compensation applicants-Issue Lobbied: Drug Laws. HJ Res 43-Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients.-Issue Lobbied: Reproductive Rights - Title X. HJ Res 57-Would nullify the ESSA Accountability and State Plan Regulation finalized by the Department of Education under the Obama administration-Issue Lobbied: Racial Justice. HJ Res 86-A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".-Issue Lobbied: Privacy. H.R.115-Thin Blue Line Act-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. H.R. 244-Consolidated Appropriations Act 2017-Issue Lobbied: Border; Hyde Amendment, abortion coverage bans, Weldon Amendment, Health Care Conscience Rights Act; Reproductive Rights. H.R.254-REAL Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Reentry. H.R. 387-Email Privacy Act-Issue Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 482-Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Racial justice, housing. H.R. 620-ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Disability Rights. H.R. 771-Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Woman Act-Issue Lobbied: Reproductive Rights- abortion coverage restrictions. H.R. 781-Free Speech Fairness Act-Issue Lobbied: LGBT Rights. H.R. 957-FAIR Surveillance Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Privacy, Surveillance. H.R. 968-Equal Justice Under Law Act-Issue Lobbied: Right to Counsel. H.R. 969-Gideon Act-Issue Lobbied: Right to Counsel. H.R. 985-Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Civil Rights. H.R. 1021-Expatriate Terrorists Act-Issue Lobbied: National Security. H.R. 1039-Probation Officer Protection Act-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. H.R. 1062-GPS Act-Issue Lobbied: Privacy, Surveillance. H.R. 1180-Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Womens Rights. H.R. 1201-Equitable Access to Care and Health Act-Issue Lobbied: Womens Rights. H.R. 1405-The Veterans Visa and Protection Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Immigrant veterans. H.R. 1497-ICE Body Camera Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Body Cameras. H.R. 1498-End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2017 (ERRPA)-Issue Lobbied: Racial justice, racial profiling. H. R. 1555-Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act-Issue Lobbied: Civil Asset Forfeiture. H.R. 1556-Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement Militarization. H.R. 1608-ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act-Issue Lobbied: DHS body cameras. H.R. 1628-American Health Care Act-Issue Lobbied: Reproductive Rights - abortion coverage restrictions, contraception, Medicaid, womens preventive services, essential health benefits; Disability rights; Women's rights. H.R. 1795-The DUE PROCESS Act-Issue Lobbied: Civil Asset Forfeiture. H.R. 1809-Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Juvenile justice, racial justice. H.R. 1815-Protecting Sensitive Locations Act-Issue Lobbied: Immigration enforcement; sensitive locations. H.R. 1869-Paycheck Fairness Act-Issue Lobbied: Womens Rights/Employment. H.R.1870-Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. H.R. 1881-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: LGBT rights, Religious Refusals. H.R. 1952-Better Drive Act-Issue Lobbied: Reentry. H.R. 1980-Private Prison Information Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Prison. H.R. 2147-Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Sentencing; Drugs. H.R. 2180-Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Women's Rights. H.R. 2213-Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act-Issue Lobbied: CBP hiring standards. H.R. 2282-Equality Act-Issue Lobbied: LGBT Rights, Womens Rights, Reproductive Freedom, Racial Justice. HR 2406/HR 2751-ICE Authorization Act-Issue Lobbied: Immigration (detention, detainers, due process). H.R. 2407/H.R. 2752-USCIS Authorization Act-Issue Lobbied: Immigration (e-verify). H.R. 2417-Pregnant Workers Fairness Act-Issue Lobbied: Womens Rights/Employment. H.R. 2418-Pay Equity for All Act-Issue Lobbied: Womens Rights. HR 2431-SAFE Act-Issue Lobbied: Immigration (racial profiling, 287(g), deportation). H.R. 2437-Back the Blue Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. H.R. 2520-BROWSER Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 2676-Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. H.R. 2810-National Defense Authorization Act FY 2018-Issue Lobbied: National Security; Guantanamo; Indefinite Detention; Torture; LGBT Rights; Women's Rights; Law Enforcement. H.R. 2824-Increasing Opportunity through Evidence-Based Home Visiting Act-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. H.R. 2851-Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Drugs/Sentencing. H.R.2876-Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 2978-Voting Rights Advancement Act-Issue Lobbied: Voting rights. H.R. 3003-No Sanctuary for Criminals Act-Issue Lobbied: Immigration (detainers, due process, mandatory detention). H.R. 3004-Kates Law-Issue Lobbied: Immigration prosecutions. H.R. 3020-Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight and Community Engagement Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: CBP oversight and accountability. H.R.3060-Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. H.R.3277-Voter Access Protection Act of 2015-Issue Lobbied: Voting Rights. SJ Res 13-Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients.-Issue Lobbied: Reproductive Rights - Title X. S.J. Res 25-Would nullify the ESSA Accountability and State Plan Regulation finalized by the Department of Education under the Obama administration-Issue Lobbied: Racial Justice. S.J. Res 34-A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Protecting the Privacy of Customers of Broadband and Other Telecommunications Services".-Issue Lobbied: Privacy. S.45-Kates Law-Issue Lobbied: Sentencing/Immigration. S. 103-Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Racial justice, housing. S. 328-Equal Justice Under Law Act-Issue Lobbied: Right to Counsel. S.330-Gideon Act-Issue Lobbied: Right to Counsel. S. 361-Expatriate Terrorists Act-Issue Lobbied: National Security. S. 367-Probation Officer Protection Act-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. S. 395-GPS Act-Issue Lobbied: Privacy, Surveillance. S.411-End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2017 (ERRPA)-Issue Lobbied: Racial justice, racial profiling. S.511-Clean Start Act-Issue Lobbied: Reentry. S.573-National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Sentencing, Law Enforcement. S.595-Boots on the Border Act-Issue Lobbied: CBP hiring standards. S. 642-Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act-Issue Lobbied: Civil Asset Forfeiture. S. 720-Israel Anti-Boycott Act-Issue Lobbied: Free Speech. S. 811-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: LGBT rights, Religious Refusals. S.814-Police Training and Independent Review Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. S. 819-Paycheck Fairness Act-Issue Lobbied: Womens Rights/Employment. S. 823-Protecting Data at the Border Act-Issue Lobbied: Privacy. S.827-REDEEM Act-Issue Lobbied: Reentry. S. 845-Protecting Sensitive Locations Act-Issue Lobbied: Immigration enforcement; sensitive locations. S.860-Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Juvenile justice, racial justice. S. 878-A bill to establish privacy protections for customers of broadband Internet access service and other telecommunications services.-Issue Lobbied: Privacy. S. 946-Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Sentencing; Drugs. S. 957-Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Women's Rights. S. 964-MY DATA Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Privacy. S. 1006-Equality Act-Issue Lobbied: LGBT Rights, Womens Rights, Reproductive Freedom, Racial Justice. S.1085-Thin Blue Line Act-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. S. 1101-Pregnant Workers Fairness Act-Issue Lobbied: Womens Rights/Employment. S. 1114-A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order laying a foundation for discrimination against LGBTQ individuals, women, religious minorities, and others under the pretext of religious freedom.-Issue Lobbied: LGBT Rights. S. 1134-Back the Blue Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement. S.1216-Due Process Guarantee Act-Issue Lobbied: Civil Asset Forfeiture. S. 1231-Vote By Mail Act-Issue Lobbied: Voting Rights. S.1327-SITSA Act-Issue Lobbied: Drugs. S. 1339-Liberty Through Strength Act-Issue Lobbied: Surveillance. S.1353-Automatic Voter Registration Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 1419-Voting Rights Advancement Act-Issue Lobbied: Voting rights. S.1524-Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act-Issue Lobbied: Prison; Womens Rights. S.1696-Womens Health Protection Act of 2016-Issue Lobbied: Womens Rights. Legislation - No Bill Number: Better Care Reconciliation Act-Issue Lobbied: Reproductive Rights - abortion coverage restrictions, contraception, Medicaid, womens preventive services, essential health benefits. Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act-Issue Lobbied: Disability Rights; Womens Rights; Contraception Coverage. Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes-Issue Lobbied: Reproductive rights - abortion coverage restrictions, Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act; LGBT Rights; Religious Refusals. Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes-Issue Lobbied: LGBT rights, Religious Refusals, Women's Rights, Reproductive Rights- abortion coverage restrictions, contraception. Department of Labor Appropriations-Issue Lobbied: OFCCP Elimination/DOL Womens Bureau Cuts. Border Appropriations-Issue Lobbied: Border. Juvenile justice appropriations-Issue Lobbied: Juvenile Justice. Net Neutrality-Issue Lobbied: Free Speech. Social Media Privacy/Twitter unmasking-Issue Lobbied: Free Speech. White House Staffing Report-Issue Lobbied: Open Government. Non-consensual distribution of intimate images-Issue Lobbied: Free Speech. Media Diversity/Ownership-Issue Lobbied: Free Speech. Fake News-Issue Lobbied: Press Freedom. International Communications Privacy Act-Issue Lobbied: Privacy. Christopher Wray nomination-Issue Lobbied: National Security; Guantanamo; Indefinite Detention; Torture. Electronic Communication Privacy Act reform-Issue Lobbied: Privacy. Democracy Restoration Act (Sen. Cardin)-Issue Lobbied: Voting rights. ESSA-Issue Lobbied: Education. Steven Bradbury nomination-Issue Lobbied: National Security; Guantanamo; Indefinite Detention; Torture. Christopher Wray nomination-Issue Lobbied: National Security; Guantanamo; Indefinite Detention; Torture. Dan Coats Nomination-Issue Lobbied: Privacy, Surveillance. James Mattis Nomination-Issue Lobbied: National Security. Mike Pompeo Nomination-Issue Lobbied: Privacy, National Security, Surveillance. Jeff Sessions Nomination-Issue Lobbied: Privacy, LGBT Rights, National Security. Drone Reform-Issue Lobbied: National Security; Targeted Killing. Plan to Close Guantanamo-Issue Lobbied: National Security; Guantanamo; Indefinite Detention; Torture; Military Commissions Act. Dont Block LGBTQ-Issue Lobbied: LGBT Rights. Nomination of Eric S. Dreiband-Issue Lobbied: LGBT Rights. LGBT Data Inclusion Act-Issue Lobbied: LGBT Rights. Do No Harm Act-Issue Lobbied: Religious Liberty/Refusals. The SOAR (Scholarships for Opportunity and Results) Reauthorization Act (also known as The District of Columbia Private School Voucher Program)-Issue Lobbied: Religious Liberty / Religion and Public Schools. Ground Combat Integration-Issue Lobbied: Combat Integration/ Womens Rights. Interior and Border enforcement, Unaccompanied Minors-Issue Lobbied: Immigration. Deportation and detention practices-Issue Lobbied: Immigration. state/local immigration enforcement (287(g))-Issue Lobbied: Immigration. DACA/DREAMers-Issue Lobbied: Immigration. Family immigration detention-Issue Lobbied: Immigration. Deported veterans-Issue Lobbied: Immigration. Sensitive locations-Issue Lobbied: Immigration. Anti-Muslim discrimination-Issue Lobbied: Immigration. National Voter Registration Act Amendments-Issue Lobbied: Voting Rights. DHS use of canines-Issue Lobbied: Border. CBP oversight and accountability-Issue Lobbied: Border. Agencies: Administration for Community Living-Issue Lobbied: HHS, Administration for Community Living, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request; Proposed Extension With Modifications of a Currently Approved Collection; National Survey of Older Americans Act Participants. CFPB-Issue Lobbied: Racial Justice. CIA-Issue Lobbied: EO 12333 and Section 702 surveillance. Commerce-Issue Lobbied: EU-US Privacy Shield. Defense-Issue Lobbied: EO 12333 and Section 702 surveillance; National Security; Guantanamo; Indefinite Detention; Torture; Military Commissions Act; Law Enforcement. Education-Issue Lobbied: Racial justice, CRDC data collection, School to Prison Pipeline, ESSA; Office of Civil Rights; ED-DOJ Joint Guidance on Title IX for Transgender Students. HHS-Issue Lobbied: LGBT data; HHS, Administration for Community Living, Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Public Comment Request; Proposed Extension With Modifications of a Currently Approved Collection; National Survey of Older Americans Act Participants; Proposed rule RIN: 0938-AS21 Hospital and Critical Access Hospital (CAH) Changes to Promote Innovation, Flexibility, and Improvement in Patient Care; RIN: 0945-AA02 Final Rule: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities. DHS-Issue Lobbied: Biometric identification, Border device searches, Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States; Interior and Border enforcement, Unaccompanied Minors; Sensitive Locations. HUD-Issue Lobbied: Fair housing (disparate impact; AFFH), regulator reform, discriminatory lending; Reducing Regulatory Burden; Enforcing the Regulatory Reform Agenda Under Executive Order 13777, Docket No. HUD-2017-0029, 82 Fed. Reg. 22344;. DOJ-Issue Lobbied: EU-US Privacy Shield, Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States, EO 12333 and Section 702 surveillance, Location Tracking Devices, Stingrays; Racial profiling; Torture; Law Enforcement; Militarization; Right to Counsel; EO 13798- Presidential Executive Order Promoting Free Speech and Religious Liberty; Nomination of Eric S. Dreiband; ED-DOJ Joint Guidance on Title IX for Transgender Students; Rescission of the 'World Vision' OLC Memo; RIN: 0945-AA02 Final Rule: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities; Interior and Border enforcement, Unaccompanied Minors; Sentencing. DOL-Issue Lobbied: OFCCP Elimination/DOL Womens Bureau Cuts. DNI-Issue Lobbied: EO 12333 and Section 702 surveillance. EEOC-Issue Lobbied: Pay equity/data collection. EOP-Issue Lobbied: Civil rights enforcement. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (DOT)-Issue Lobbied: Drug Laws. FBI-Issue Lobbied: Christopher Wray nomination, Biometric identification, Location Tracking Devices, Stingrays, Encryption, government back doors. FCC-Issue Lobbied: Net Neutrality, Broadband Privacy Rule. NSA-Issue Lobbied: EO 12333 and Section 702 surveillance. OGIS-Issue Lobbied: Open government. OMB-Issue Lobbied: Equal Pay; Data Collection; Preschool suspensions; School to Prison Pipeline; Racial Justice. OPM-Issue Lobbied: Proposed Rule RIN: 3206-AN25 Proposed Rules Regarding Recruitment, Selection, and Placement (General) and Suitability;. PCLOB-Issue Lobbied: EO 12333 and Section 702 surveillance. CBP-Issue Lobbied: Social media practices, Biometric identification, Border device searches; Border enforcement; Oversight. State-Issue Lobbied: National Security; Guantanamo; Indefinite Detention; Torture. ICE-Issue Lobbied: Deportation and detention practices;. SSA-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement; Disability Rights. US Sentencing Commission-Issue Lobbied: Sentencing Reform. White House-Issue Lobbied: Executive Order: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States; National Security; Guantanamo; Indefinite Detention; Torture; Military Commissions Act; Targeted Killing; Drone reform; Law Enforcement; Rescission of the 'World Vision' OLC Memo; RIN: 0945-AA02 Final Rule: Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities; Interior and Border enforcement, Unaccompanied Minors; Racial Justice. US Commission on Civil Rights-Issue Lobbied: Law Enforcement; Fines and Fees; Collateral Consequences of Incarceration/Re-entry; Disability Rights; Voting Rights.
Client expense: $343,401 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), 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
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
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. 1503, Statue of Liberty Values Act 2.0 of 2017, all provisions. H.R. 496, BRIDGE Act, all provisions H.R. 3003, No Sanctuary for Criminals Act, all provisions H.R. 3004, Kates Law, all provisions H.R. 495, the Protection of Children Act, all provisions H.R. 2406, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act, all provisions H.R. 2407, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Act, all provisions H.R. 2431, Michael Davis, Jr. and Danny Oliver in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act, all provisions H.R. 2213, Anti-Border Corruption Reauthorization Act, all provisions H.R. 3020, Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2017, all provisions H.R. 1468, Recognizing Americas Children Act, all provisions S. 608, A bill to nullify the effect of the March 6, 2017, Executive order that temporarily restricts most nationals from six countries from entering the United States, all provisions. S. 128, BRIDGE Act, all provisions S. 595, Boots on the Border Act of 2017, all provisions
Client expense: $1,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3003- No Sanctuary for Criminals HR 3004- Kate's Law
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
HR 3003- No Sanctuary for Criminals HR 3004- Kate's Law HR 2213- Anti Border Corruption HR 1303- H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
Monitoring Sanctuary City Legislation: Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (HR 400/S. 87), Kate's Law (HR 3004), No Sanctuary for Criminals Act (HR 3003).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
HR 361, S 45, HR 3004, Kate's Law (re. sentences for illegal reentry offenses); H.R. 2431 (re. sentences for aggravated identity theft); H.R. 2851/S. 1327, SITSA Act (re. new schedules and sentences for drug analogues); H.R. 1761 (re. sex offense penalties); mandatory minimum sentencing reform; prison reform; charging policies used by the Justice Department; oversight of Bureau of Prisons; compassionate release; H.R. 2435/S. 1134 (sentencing discretion for courts)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE