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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018
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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.) Highlights: This bill provides FY2018 appropriations for diplomatic and international assistance programs, including the Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development and related agencies and programs. The bill includes funding for the administration of foreign affairs, U.S. contributions to international organizations and commissions, bilateral economic assistance, international security assistance, multilateral assistance, and export and investment assistance. The bill also includes additional Overseas and Contingency Operations (OCO)/ Global War on Terrorism funding which is exempt from discretionary spending limits. The bill decreases Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs funding below FY2017 levels. Full Summary: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 Provides FY2018 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials; Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance; Emergencies in the Diplomatic and Consular Service; the Repatriation Loans Program Account; Payment to the American Institute in Taiwan; the International Center, Washington, District of Columbia; and Payment to the Foreign Service Retirement and Disability Fund. Provides appropriations for International Organizations for: (1) Contributions to International Organizations, and (2) Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities. Provides appropriations for International Commissions, including: the International Boundary and Water Commission, United States and Mexico; Salaries and Expenses; Construction; American Sections, International Commissions; and International Fisheries Commissions. Provides appropriations to the Broadcasting Board of Governors for: (1) International Broadcasting Operations, and (2) Broadcasting Capital Improvements. Provides appropriations for Related Programs, including: the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust Fund, the Eisenhower Exchange Fellowship Program, the Israeli Arab Scholarship Program, and the National Endowment for Democracy. Provides appropriations for Other Commissions, including: the Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom, the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, the Congressional-Executive Commission on the People's Republic of China, and the United States-China Economic and Security Review Commission. TITLE II--UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Provides appropriations to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) for: Operating Expenses, the Capital Investment Fund, and the Office of Inspector General. TITLE III--BILATERAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE Provides appropriations to the President for: Global Health Programs; Development Assistance; International Disaster Assistance; Transition Initiatives; Development Credit Authority; the Economic Support Fund; the Democracy Fund; and Assistance for Europe, Eurasia, and Central Asia. Provides appropriations to the State Department for Migration and Refugee Assistance. Provides appropriations to Independent Agencies, including: the Peace Corps, the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation. Provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury for International Affairs Technical Assistance. TITLE IV--INTERNATIONAL SECURITY ASSISTANCE Provides appropriation to the State Department and the President for International Security Assistance. Provides appropriations to the State Department for: International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement; Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs; and Peacekeeping Operations. Provides appropriations to the President for: (1) International Military Education and Training, and (2) the Foreign Military Financing Program. TITLE V--MULTILATERAL ASSISTANCE Provides appropriations for International Financial Institutions, including payments to: the International Development Association; the Asian Development Fund; the African Development Bank; the African Development Fund; and the International Fund for Agricultural Development. TITLE VI--EXPORT AND INVESTMENT ASSISTANCE Provides appropriations for Export and Investment Assistance to: the Export-Import Bank of the United States, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, and the Trade and Development Agency. TITLE VII--GENERAL PROVISIONS (Sec. 7001) Permits funds provided by title I of this bill to be used for allowances and differentials, the employment of temporary or intermittent experts and consultants, and for hire of passenger transportation. (Sec. 7002) Requires agencies funded by this bill to submit to Congress reports on unobligated balances. (Sec. 7003) Limits expenditures for consulting services to contracts where the expenditures are a matter of public record and available for public inspection, except where otherwise provided under existing law, or under existing Executive Order issued pursuant to existing law. (Sec. 7004) Requires the State Department to notify Congress of each instance in which a federal department or agency is delinquent in providing the full amount of funding required with respect to the share of the costs of constructing and using new diplomatic facilities. Includes an exception for the U.S. Marine Corps. Prohibits specified funds from being used for site acquisition and mitigation, planning, design, or construction of the new London Embassy in the United Kingdom. Sets forth reporting requirements for specified projects, including the new Mexico City Embassy and the new Beirut Embassy. Sets forth congressional notification and consultation requirements with respect to the use of funds for the acquisition of property or award of construction contracts for overseas diplomatic facilities. Permits Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance funds provided by this bill to be used to address security vulnerabilities at interim and temporary facilities abroad, subject to specified requirements. Requires congressional notification and consultation prior to the opening, closure, or any significant modification to an interim or temporary diplomatic facility. Permits specified funds to be transferred to implement the recommendations of the Benghazi Accountability Review Board, or to prevent or respond to security situations and requirements, subject to congressional notification and consultation requirements. Requires specified Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance funds to be used for security upgrades to soft targets. (Sec. 7005) Requires costs incurred by departments or agencies funded in title I of this bill due to personnel actions in response to funding reductions included in this bill to be absorbed within the resources available under title I. Permits the transfer of funds between accounts to comply with this section, subject to reprogramming procedures. (Sec. 7006) Specifies reporting requirements and restrictions regarding the use of funds for certain improvements to financial systems, the Working Capital Fund, and sole-source awards. (Sec. 7007) Prohibits the use of funds provided by titles III through VI of this bill for to finance directly any assistance or reparations for the governments of Cuba, North Korea, Iran, or Syria. Specifies that the prohibition includes direct loans, credits, insurance, and guarantees of the Export-Import Bank or its agents. (Sec. 7008) Prohibits the use of funds provided by titles III through VI of this bill to finance directly any assistance to the government of a country whose duly elected head of government is deposed by a military or military-supported coup or decree. Includes exceptions if a democratically elected government has taken office and for assistance to promote democratic elections. (Sec. 7009) Sets forth limitations, conditions, and reporting requirements for the transfer of funds between appropriations accounts and agencies. (Sec. 7010) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for: first class travel by employees of agencies funded by this bill; certain computer networks unless access to pornography is blocked; or promoting the sale or export of tobacco or tobacco products, or for seeking the reduction or removal by any foreign country of restrictions on the marketing of tobacco or tobacco products, except for restrictions which are not applied equally to all tobacco or tobacco products of the same type. (Sec. 7011) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from remaining available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly provided in this bill, subject to specified exceptions. (Sec. 7012) Prohibits funds provided by titles III through VI of this bill from being used for assistance to the government of any country in default in excess of a year on payments on a U.S. loan unless the President determines the assistance is in the U.S. national interest. (Sec. 7013) Prohibits funds provided by titles III through VI of this bill from being used to provide assistance to a country unless the assistance is exempt from taxation, or reimbursed, by the foreign government unless the State Department makes certain determinations regarding U.S. foreign policy interests. Includes an exception for de minimis taxes. Requires funds that are withheld pursuant to this section to be reprogrammed for assistance for countries that: (1) do not assess taxes on U.S. assistance or that have an arrangement to provide substantial reimbursement of such taxes, and (2) can reasonably accommodate the assistance in a programmatically responsible manner. (Sec. 7014) Permits specifically designated appropriations provided by titles III through VI of this bill to be reprogrammed for other programs within the same account if compliance with the designation is made impossible due to a provision in this or any other Act. Extends the availability of program-specific appropriations for one fiscal year if the State Department or the USAID reports to Congress that the termination of assistance to a country or a change in circumstances makes it unlikely that funds can be used during the original period of availability. Provides that: (1) ceilings and specific funding levels included in this bill are not applicable to funds provided by subsequent bills, and (2) specific funding levels or minimum funding requirements contained in other Acts are not applicable to funds provided by this bill. (Sec. 7015) Sets forth congressional notification requirements and procedures regarding the use, reprogramming, transfer, or withholding of funds provided by this bill. (Sec. 7016) Requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to notify Congress before: (1) providing certain excess defense articles under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, or (2) issuing a letter of offer to sell certain defense articles under the Arms Export Control Act. (Sec. 7017) Provides that: (1) certain funds included in titles I and III through V of this bill that are returned or not made available for international organizations shall remain available through FY2019, and (2) specified requirements to withhold funds for programs in Burma (Myanmar) do not apply to funds provided by this bill. (Sec. 7018) Prohibits funds provided to carry out part I of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 from being used for abortions and involuntary sterilization. (Sec. 7019) Requires funds provided by this bill to be made available for programs and countries in the amounts contained in the tables in the report accompanying this bill. Permits certain deviations from the amounts and specifies requirements and restrictions for the deviations. (Sec. 7020) Prohibits certain funds from being used to pay for alcoholic beverages or entertainment expenses for recreational activities. (Sec. 7021) Prohibits specified funds from being used for assistance to governments that support international terrorism. (Sec. 7022) Permits funds provided by this bill for the Trade and Development Agency to be spent, notwithstanding specified provisions that prohibit the obligation of funds for certain foreign assistance, intelligence, and broadcasting activities without a specific authorization of appropriations. (Sec. 7023) Defines the terms "program," "project," and "activity" for the purposes of this bill. (Sec. 7024) Provides authority for activities of the Peace Corps, the Inter-American Foundation, and the U.S. African Development Foundation that are authorized by or conducted under specified statutes. (Sec. 7025) Prohibits specified funds provided by this bill from being used for activities related to establishing or expanding the production of any commodity for export by foreign countries if the commodity is likely to be in surplus on world markets and if the assistance will cause substantial injury to U.S. producers of the same, similar, or competing commodity, subject to specified exceptions. Prohibits specified funds provided by this bill from being used for or any testing or breeding feasibility study, variety improvement or introduction, consultancy, publication, conference, or training in connection with the growth or production in a foreign country of an agricultural commodity for export which would compete with a similar commodity grown or produced in the United States. Specifies exceptions. Directs Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors of the international financial institutions to oppose assistance for the production or extraction of any commodity or mineral for export, if it is in surplus on world markets and if the assistance will cause substantial injury to United States producers of the same, similar, or competing commodity. (Sec. 7026) Directs the USAID to require countries that receive foreign assistance that results in the generation of local currencies or cash transfers to maintain the funds in separate accounts used to finance foreign assistance activities. Sets forth conditions and restrictions for the use of the funds. (Sec. 7027) Provides that restrictions on assistance for a country included in this or any other Act should not be construed to restrict assistance: (1) in support of nongovernmental organizations included in specified provisions of this bill, and (2) under the Food for Peace Act. Provides that this section does not alter prohibitions against funding for abortions, involuntary sterilizations, and countries that support international terrorism or violate human rights. (Sec. 7028) Sets forth the conditions under which the USAID may use funds provided by this bill for limited competitions through local entities. (Sec. 7029) Requires the Department of the Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive director of certain international financial institutions to seek to require the institution to meet specified requirements regarding: evaluations and reports on the effectiveness of loans, grants, and other activities; human rights; fraud and corruption; and whistle-blower protections. Prohibits funds provided under title V of this bill from being used for international financial institutions while the U.S. executive director is compensated above specified levels. (Sec. 7030) Permits nongovernmental organizations that are USAID grantees or contractors to place local currencies which accrue to the organization as a result of economic assistance provided by title III of this bill in interest bearing accounts in order to enhance the organization's participation in debt-for-development and debt-for-nature exchanges. (Sec. 7031) Limits direct government-to-government assistance to recipient agencies and ministries that meet specified requirements regarding financial management, budget transparency, corruption, foreign terrorist organizations, and human rights violations. Sets forth congressional reporting, notification, consultation requirements regarding government-to-government assistance. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used by foreign countries for debt service payments to any international financial institution. Requires the State Department to continue to update and strengthen the minimum requirements of fiscal transparency for each government receiving assistance provided by this bill. Specifies that officials of foreign governments and their immediate family members who have been involved in significant corruption or a gross violation of human rights are ineligible for entry into the United States, subject to specified exceptions and waivers. Permits funds provided by this bill to be used to support the provision of additional information on U.S. foreign assistance on the Department of State foreign assistance website. (Sec. 7032) Provides specified funds for democracy programs and specifies requirements for the allocation of the funds. (Sec. 7033) Provides appropriations for specified programs related to promoting international religious freedom. (Sec. 7034) Permits specified funds provided by this bill to be used for: victims of war, displaced children, displaced Burmese, and to combat trafficking in persons and assist victims of such trafficking; programs to disarm, demobilize, and reintegrate into civilian society former members of foreign terrorist organization; the World Food Program; genocide victims memorial sites; innovation incentive awards to encourage solutions related to the alleviation of poverty; the Cultural Antiquities Task Force; a partner vetting program to mitigate the risk of diversion of foreign assistance, contingencies; and loan guarantees for Jordan, Ukraine, Iraq, and Tunisia. Prohibits specified funds provided by this bill from being used for: (1) supporting military training or operations that include child soldiers, and (2) the Green Climate Fund. Prohibits funds provided by titles I and III of this bill from being used for the preservation of religious sites unless the State Department or the USAID determines and reports to Congress that the sites are historically, artistically, or culturally significant; the purpose of the project is neither to advance nor to inhibit the free exercise of religion; and that the project is in the U.S. national interest. Requires specified funds provided by this bill to be used for: forensic anthropology assistance relating to the exhumation of mass graves and identification of victims of war crimes and crimes against humanity; DNA forensic technology programs to combat human trafficking in Central America and Mexico; assistance to eliminate inhumane conditions in foreign prisons and other detention facilities; and the Program for Research and Training on Eastern Europe and the Independent States of the Former Soviet Union. Permits specified funds provided under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to support a nation emerging from instability to include support for a regional, district, municipal, or other sub-national entity emerging from instability. Requires the State Department to report to Congress on funds spent during FY2017 for specified accounts related to security assistance. Requires specified Foreign Military Financing Program funds to be used to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of sales programs authorized by the Arms Export Control Act. Requires the State Department to withhold specified funds for assistance for the central government of any country that is not taking appropriate steps to comply with the Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abductions. Permits the State Department to transfer specified funds provided for Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials and Diplomatic and Consular Programs. Extends or provides authorities related to: passport fees; incentives for critical posts; the USAID civil service annuitant waiver; refugee set-asides for nationals of the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania who are current, active members of the Ukrainian Catholic Church or the Ukrainian Orthodox Church; status to a lawfully admitted permanent resident for certain aliens from the former Soviet Union, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Vietnam, Laos, or Cambodia; the inspector general annuitant waiver; and war reserves stock pile authority. Requires the State Department or USAID to submit a specified report to Congress prior to implementing any reorganization. Permits funds available in the HIV/AIDS Working Capital Fund to be used for pharmaceuticals and other products for child survival, malaria, and tuberculosis to the same extent as HIV/AIDS pharmaceuticals and other products. (Sec. 7035) Expresses the sense of Congress on the Arab League boycott of Israel. (Sec. 7036) Establishes limitations on the use of funds provided under titles III through VI of this bill to support a Palestinian state. (Sec. 7037) Restricts the use of funds provided by titles II through VI of this bill to create a U.S. government office in Jerusalem to conduct U.S. government business with the Palestinian Authority over Gaza and Jericho or any successor Palestinian governing entity provided for in the Israel-PLO Declaration of Principles. (Sec. 7038) Prohibits funds from being used for assistance to the Palestinian Broadcasting Corporation. (Sec. 7039) Sets forth restrictions and requirements for assistance provided for the West Bank and Gaza. (Sec. 7040) Restricts the use of specified funds provided by this bill for assistance to the Palestinian Authority or Hamas. (Sec. 7041) Sets forth limitations, directives, and authorities for funds provided for diplomatic and development activities in the Middle East and North Africa, including: Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Refugee Assistance in North Africa, Syria, Tunisia, and the West Bank and Gaza. (Sec. 7042) Sets forth limitations, directives, and authorities for funds provided for diplomatic and development activities in Africa, including: the African Great Lakes region, addressing the terrorist organization Boko Haram, the Central African Republic, areas affected by the Lord's Resistance Army, Malawi, South Sudan, Sudan, and Zimbabwe. (Sec. 7043) Sets forth limitations, directives, and authorities for funds provided for diplomatic and development activities in East Asia and the Pacific, including: Burma, Cambodia, North Korea, the People's Republic of China, the Philippines, and Tibet. (Sec. 7044) Sets forth limitations, directives, and authorities for funds provided for diplomatic and development activities and programs in South and Central Asia, including: Afghanistan. Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Regional Programs. (Sec. 7045) Sets forth limitations, directives, and authorities for funds provided for diplomatic and development activities and programs in Latin America and the Caribbean, including: implementing the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America; El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras; Colombia; Cuba; and Haiti. (Sec. 7046) Requires specified funds to be made available for assistance for Ukraine. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being made available for a government of an independent state of the former Soviet Union that directs any action in violation of the territorial integrity or national sovereignty of any other independent state of the former Soviet Union, subject to a waiver for national security. Specifies exceptions to restrictions on providing assistance to the government of Azerbaijan. (Sec. 7047) Permits the President to draw down specified funds to support U.N. war crimes tribunals or commissions resolving charges regarding genocide or other violations of international humanitarian law. (Sec. 7048) Limits the use of funds provided by this bill for contributions to the U.N. or the Organization of American States until specified transparency and accountability measures are taken by the organizations, subject to a waiver for a humanitarian crisis. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for: any U.S. delegation or contribution to any specialized agency, body, or commission of the U.N. that is chaired or presided over by a country that supports international terrorism; the U.N. Human Rights Council unless the State Department determines and reports to Congress that participation in the council is in the U.S. national security interest and that the council is taking significant steps to remove Israel as a permanent agenda item; and the design, renovation, or construction of the U.N. Headquarters in New York. Prohibits funds provided by this bill for Migration and Refugee Assistance from being used for the U.N. Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) until the State Department makes specified certifications to Congress regarding the activities of the UNWRA, subject to a waiver for a humanitarian crisis. Requires the State Department to report to Congress on funds available for contributions to any organization, department, agency, or program within the U.N. system or any international program that are withheld due to any provision of law. Prohibits fund provided by titles III through VI of this bill from being used for certain payments to U.N. members for assessments, arrearages, dues, or the costs for participation of another country's delegation at international conferences held under the auspices of multilateral or international organizations. Permits funds provided by this bill to be used to implement requirements included in the Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017 for a U.S. strategy and implementation plan for combating sexual exploitation and abuse in U.N. peacekeeping operations. (Sec. 7049) Permits funds provided by titles III and IV of this bill to be used to enhance the effectiveness and accountability of civilian police authority through training and technical assistance in human rights, the rule of law, anti-corruption, strategic planning, and through assistance to foster civilian police roles that support democratic governance. (Sec. 7050) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for publicity or propaganda purposes within the United States that were not authorized before the enactment of this bill. Permits the USAID to use specified funds to provide assistance to private and voluntary organizations engaged in facilitating public discussion of world hunger and other related issues. (Sec. 7051) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill for the attendance of more than 50 U.S.-stationed employees at any single conference outside the United States unless Congress is notified in advance that attendance is important to the national interest. (Sec. 7052) Permits the transfer of certain aircraft between programs, including for the transportation of active and standby Civilian Response Corps personnel and equipment. Specifies requirements for aircraft coordination. (Sec. 7053) Withholds specified assistance from foreign countries with unpaid property taxes or parking fines and penalties in the District of Columbia or New York City. (Sec. 7054) Permits demining equipment available to the State Department or the USAID and used for the clearance of landmines and unexploded ordnance for humanitarian purposes to be disposed of on a grant basis in foreign countries. Restricts furnishing military assistance, issuing export licenses, and transferring or selling technology relating to cluster munitions. (Sec. 7055) Requires the State Department to be responsible for: (1) the continuous supervision and general direction of economic assistance, law enforcement and justice sector assistance, military assistance, and military education and training programs; and (2) coordinating all assistance provided by the U.S. government to support international efforts to combat illicit narcotics production or trafficking. (Sec. 7056) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for the United Nations Population Fund. Prohibits funds provided by this bill for global health assistance from being made available to any foreign nongovernmental organizations that promote or perform abortions, except in cases of rape or incest or when the life of the mother would be endangered if the fetus were carried to term. (Sec. 7057) Permits the USAID to use specified funds provided by this bill for: hiring individuals in the United States and overseas on a limited appointment basis, subject to specified terms and conditions; individuals detailed or employed to USAID to respond to disasters; hiring personal services contractors in the United States to support new or expanded overseas programs and activities managed by the agency until permanent direct hire personnel are hired and trained. Permits extensions of up to four years for limited-appointment Foreign Service personnel. Permits the USAID to provide exceptions to the fair opportunity process for placing task orders under multiple award indefinite-quantity contracts when the order is placed with a small or small disadvantaged business. Continues the authority for the USAID to appoint into the Senior Foreign Service and employ up to 10 individuals for programs in Afghanistan or Pakistan. (Sec. 7058) Permits funds provided by this bill for bilateral assistance for child survival activities or disease programs, including activities relating to HIV/AIDS, to be made available notwithstanding any other provision of law except for provisions under the heading "Global Health Programs" and the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003. Limits the funds provided by this bill that may be used for family planning and reproductive health. Withholds specified funds from the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria until the State Department reports to Congress that the fund is: implementing a policy of transparency, providing resources to maintain an independent Office of Inspector General, protecting whistle-blowers from retaliation, and implementing recommendations contained in the Consolidated Transformation Plan. Provides specified funds for responding to: (1) contagious infectious diseases outbreaks, and (2) malaria and other infectious diseases. (Sec. 7059) Provides specified funds for programs related to: gender equality; increasing leadership opportunities for women; preventing and responding to gender-based violence; empowering women as equal partners in conflict prevention, peace building, transitional processes, and reconstruction efforts in countries affected by conflict or in political transition; and ensuring the equitable provision of relief and recovery assistance to women and girls. (Sec. 7060) Allocates specified funds for: basic and higher education, conservation programs, development programs, food security and agricultural development, microenterprise and microfinance, programs to combat trafficking in persons, and water and sanitation. (Sec. 7061) Provides funds from the Development Assistance and Economic Support Fund accounts for specified programs in countries affected by significant populations of internally displaced person or refugees. (Sec. 7062) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to implement the Arms Trade Treaty until the Senate ratifies the treaty. (Sec. 7063) Requires agencies funded by this bill to provide an Inspector General with timely access to all records, documents, and other materials. Requires each Inspector General funded by this bill to: (1) comply with statutory limitations on the disclosure of information provided by departments and agencies, and (2) report to Congress regarding failures by any U.S. department or agency to provide its Inspector General with access to all requested records, documents, and other materials. (Sec. 7064) Requires the State Department to notify Congress after concluding an agreement with a country to receive individuals detained at U.S. Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba (Guantanamo). Requires the notification to include the terms of the agreement, including whether appropriations will be used. Requires the State Department to report to Congress regarding negotiations with foreign governments regarding the transfer of individuals detained at Guantanamo. (Sec. 7065) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to make any pledge for future year funding for multilateral or bilateral programs funded in titles III through VI unless the pledge was justified in a congressional budget justification, the pledge was included in an appropriations Act, and congressional notification or consultation requirements have been met. (Sec. 7066) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used to support or justify the use of torture, cruel, or inhumane treatment by any official or contract employee of the U.S. government. (Sec. 7067) Prohibits the use of funds provided by this bill to assist the governments of certain countries that have refused to extradite to the United States any individual indicted for: (1) a criminal offense for which the maximum penalty is life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, or (2) killing a law enforcement officer. Specifies exceptions and permits the State Department to waive the restrictions based on the national interest. (Sec. 7068) Permits financing to be provided to Israel, Egypt, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and major non-NATO allies for commercial leasing of certain defense articles from U.S. commercial suppliers, if the President determines that there are compelling foreign policy or national security reasons for providing the articles by commercial lease rather than by government-to-government sale. (Sec. 7069) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds provided for Development Assistance, the North American Development Bank, the Export-Import Bank, and the Department of Energy Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program. (Sec. 7070) Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for assistance for the central government of: (1) the Russian Federation, or (2) a country that has taken affirmative steps intended to support the Russian Federation annexation of Crimea. Permits a waiver for the national interest. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for: implementation of any action or policy that recognizes the sovereignty of the Russian Federation over Crimea; facilitation, financing, or guarantee of U.S. government investments in Crimea if the activity includes the participation of Russian government officials, and Russian owned and controlled banks or financial entities; or assistance for Crimea that includes the participation of Russian government officials, and Russian owned and controlled banks or financial entities. Requires Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors of each international financial institution to vote against assistance for any program that violates the sovereignty or territorial integrity of Ukraine. Specifies that the requirements and limitations described above shall cease to be in effect if the government of Ukraine has reestablished sovereignty over Crimea. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for: (1) assistance for the central government of a country that has recognized the independence of, or has established diplomatic relations with, the Russian occupied Georgian territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia, or (2) support for the Russian occupation of the Georgian territories of Abkhazia and Tskhinvali Region/South Ossetia. Requires Treasury to instruct the U.S. executive directors of each international financial institution to vote against any assistance by such institution for any program that violates the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Georgia. Permits specified funds to be used for: (1) assistance to counter Russian influence and aggression in countries in Europe and Eurasia, and (2) to advance the implementation of Association Agreements and trade agreements with the European Union (EU), and to reduce their vulnerability to external economic and political pressure from Russia. Permits funds provided by this bill to be used to support the advancement of democracy and the rule of law in the Russian Federation, including promoting Internet freedom. (Sec. 7071) Extends certain International Monetary Fund (IMF) transparency, accountability, and lending requirements to this bill. Directs Treasury to instruct the U.S. Executive Director of the IMF to ensure that any loan will be repaid to the IMF before other private creditors. (Sec. 7072) Specifies funds that may be obligated for the purposes of the Special Defense Acquisition Fund, including the provision of defense articles and defense services to foreign countries or international organizations. (Sec. 7073) Permits funds provided by titles III and IV of this bill to be used for programs and activities to counter and defeat violent extremism and foreign fighters abroad. (Sec. 7074) Prohibits funds provided by titles III through VI of this bill from being used for Enterprise Funds unless Congress is notified in advance. Establishes reporting requirements related to Enterprise Funds. (Sec. 7075) Requires the head of the relevant agency to notify Congress if the President decides not to comply with any provisions of this bill based on constitutional grounds. Requires the notification to include: (1) the basis for the determination, and (2) any resulting program and policy changes. (Sec. 7076) Sets forth requirements for operating and reorganization plans, spending plans, spending reports, and congressional budget justifications for agencies funded by this bill. (Sec. 7077) Requires agencies to post reports required to be submitted to Congress on their public websites if it is in the national interest, subject to exceptions for national security or proprietary, privileged, or sensitive information. Prohibits funds provided by this bill from being used for email accounts or email servers created outside of the .gov domain or not fitted for automated records management as part of a federal government records management program. Establishes reporting and other requirements related to federal records management. (Sec. 7078) Provides specified funds to be used for programs to promote Internet freedom globally, subject to specified requirements. (Sec. 7079) Prohibits funds provided by titles III through VI of this bill from being used for: any financial incentive to a business for purposes of inducing it to relocate outside the United States if it will reduce the number of U.S. employees, assistance for any program that contributes to the violation of internationally recognized workers' rights in the recipient country, any assistance to an entity outside the United States for the purpose of relocating or transferring jobs from the United States to other countries, or to implement specified policies that would have the effect of prohibiting any coal-fired or other power-generation project the purpose of which is to increase exports of goods and services from the United States or prevent the loss of jobs in the United States. (Sec. 7080) Extends an exception to the requirement that a quorum of the Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States consist of at least three members. (The exception permits the entire membership of the board to constitute a quorum if there are fewer than three people holding office on the board.) TITLE VIII--OVERSEAS CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS/GLOBAL WAR ON TERRORISM Provides additional FY2018 appropriations for Overseas Contingency Operations/ Global War on Terrorism, which are exempt from discretionary spending limits. Provides appropriations to the State Department for Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Office of Inspector General; and Embassy Security, Construction, and Maintenance. Provides appropriations for: (1) Contributions to International Organizations, and (2) Contributions for International Peacekeeping Activities. Provides appropriations to the Broadcasting Board of Governors for International Broadcasting Operations. Provides appropriations to the USAID for: (1) Operating Expenses, and (2) the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations for Bilateral Economic Assistance, including: International Disaster Assistance, Transition Initiatives, the Economic Support Fund, and Migration and Refugee Assistance. Provides appropriations for International Security Assistance, including: International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement; Nonproliferation, Anti-Terrorism, Demining, and Related Programs; Peacekeeping Operations; and the Foreign Military Financing Program. (Sec. 8001) Specifies that funds provided by this title are in addition to other FY2018 funds provided by this bill. (Sec. 8002) Specifies that funds provided by this title are subject to the same authorities and conditions that are otherwise applicable to the appropriations accounts, unless otherwise noted. (Sec. 8003) Specifies transfer authorities for funds provided by this title. (Sec. 8004) Rescinds specified unobligated balances of funds provided for the Economic Support Fund. (Sec. 8005) Specifies that each amount designated by this bill for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism is only available if the President subsequently designates all the amounts and transmits the designations to the Congress. TITLE IX--ADDITIONAL GENERAL PROVISION (Sec. 9001) Establishes a spending reduction account for the amount by which spending proposed in this bill exceeds the subcommittee's allocation under the Congressional Budget Act of 1974. Specifies that the amount is $0. (Under the Rules of the House of Representatives, any savings included in the spending reduction account are not available for further appropriation during consideration of the bill.)
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 184.
The House Committee on Appropriations reported an original measure, H. Rept. 115-253, by Mr. Rogers (KY).
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.34 - Safe Students Act - This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone. H.R.38 - Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. H.R.57 - Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2017 - This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to submit a biannual report to Congress on the number of proposed firearm transfers where: (1) a licensed gun dealer submitted a background check through the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System (NICS), (2) NICS failed to respond to the licensed gun dealer within three business days, and (3) the licensed gun dealer completed the transfer. H.R.62 - Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2017 - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to hire 200 additional agents and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. H.R.84 - Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017 - To protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding a patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and to repeal Federal provisions related to switchblade knives which burden citizens. H.R.163 - Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act - This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party. H.R.358 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.367 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after October 22, 2015, may receive a refund of such tax. S.59 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after January 9, 2017, may receive a refund of such tax. S.80 - A bill to protect the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects. - This bill prohibits the Department of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm in any area open to the public (other than a federal facility) at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers, if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.445 - Buyback Our Safety Act - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to establish a gun buyback grant program for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. H.R.509 - ATF Elimination Act - To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, transfer its functions relating to the Federal firearms, explosives, and arson laws, violent crime, and domestic terrorism to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and transfer its functions relating to the Federal alcohol and tobacco smuggling laws to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and for other purposes. S.159 - Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2017 - To terminate Operation Choke Point. H.R.810 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.1045 - Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2017 - This bill prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Corps of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.1047 - Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. H.R.1079 - Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms, and for other purposes. S.446 - Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - To allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. H.R.1278 - Ghost Guns Are Guns Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require firearm assembly kits to be considered to be firearms. S.533 - Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act of 2017 - To modernize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988. H.R.1475 - Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2017 - To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.1478 - Gun Violence Research Act - To repeal the provision that in practice prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sponsoring research on gun violence in fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. S.618 - Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.1612 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2017 - To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows. H.R.1692 - Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act - To address the problem of illegal firearm trafficking to Mexico. H.R.1708 - Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2017 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. H.R.1746 - Airport Security Act of 2017 - To prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport, and for other purposes. H.R.1832 - To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. S.834 - A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. H.R.1976 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.1982 - Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 - To authorize funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence. H.R.2097 - ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act - To prevent the reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition. S.1185 - Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.2561 - POLICE Act of 2017 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.2598 - Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others new tools to prevent gun violence. S.1212 - Gun Violence Prevention Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others, and law enforcement, with new tools to prevent gun violence. H.R.2620 - Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act - To revise various laws that interfere with the right of the people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes. H.Res.367 - Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention. H.R.2670 - Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.2784 - Good Neighbor Gun Dealer Act - To require the Attorney General to establish a Good Neighbor code of conduct for federally licensed firearms dealers, and for other purposes. H.R.2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1324 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2841 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2940 - Congressional Self-Defense Act - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the United States, with certain exceptions. H.R.2945 - Congressional Personal Safety Act - To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol. H.R.2951 - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions. S.1397 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.2980 - Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 - To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. S.1435 - A bill to provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. H.R.3054 - To provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. S.1505 - A bill to provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. H.R.3139 - To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. S.1557 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1592 - Firearm Act of 2017 - To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring race or ethnicity to be disclosed in connection with the transfer of a firearm. H.R.3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3355 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3361 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. H.R.3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3464 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017 - To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. H.R.3613 - Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2017 - To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs, and for other purposes. S.1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3790 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees, and to criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club. S.1854 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee. S.1923 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017- To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. S.1939 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. H.R.3984 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings. H.R.3987 - Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2017- To reduce gun violence, fund gun violence research and victim assistance, and enhance the tracking of lost and stolen firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4018 - To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.- To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions. H.R.4025 - Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days. S.1992 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. S.2009 - Background Check Expansion Act- To require a background check for every firearm sale. S.2044 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. S.2045 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4183 - Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act of 2017- To condition a States eligibility for grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program on compliance with certain requirements relating to increasing reporting of domestic violence records, and for other purposes. H.R.4186 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4192 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4268 - Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for a 7-day waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred. H.R.4290 - To require the Attorney General to study whether an individual's history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting.- To require the Attorney General to study whether an individuals history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting. S.2094 - Domestic Violence Loophole Closure Act- To require the prompt reporting for national instant criminal background check system purposes of members of the Armed Forces convicted of domestic violence offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. H.R.4343 - Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act- To amend the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies in the event that a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm, and for other purposes. S.2129 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. S.2135 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. H.R.4434 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. S.2161 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2017- To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.4471 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. (Introduced 11/28/2017) H.Res.645 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. H.R.4573 - Gun Violence Research Act of 2017- To clarify that the Dickey Amendment does not prevent the use of funds for research on mental health, gun violence, and how they intersect, and to provide for reporting on the effects of gun violence. H.R.4639 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10 United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. H.R.4909 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5107 - To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools.- To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools. S.2486 - Safe Students Act- To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act. H.R.5134 - STOP Straw Purchases Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms. H.R.5135 - Securing Children in Schools Act of 2018- To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for additional grants for school security, and for other purposes. H.R.5139 - Hire Our Heroes to Protect Our Schools Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. S.2492 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2018- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. S.2495 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5161 - To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.- To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. H.R.5164 - Urban Progress Act of 2018- To expand economic opportunities, improve community policing, and promote common-sense gun violence prevention in underserved communities, and for other purposes. S.2502 - Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018- To address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and trafficking of illegal firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.5185 - Protect America's Schools Act of 2018- To make supplemental appropriations for the Cops in Schools program for fiscal year 2018. H.R.5186 - Veterans Securing Schools Act of 2018- To amend the definition of a school resource officer to include certain veterans. S.2513 - School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018- To improve school safety and mental health services. H.R.5225 - Strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act of 2018- To reinstate the final rule issued by the Social Security Administration entitled Implementation of the NICS Improvement A
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Various issues relating to the reciprocity of concealed weapon permits; reporting and transfer requirements for National Instant Criminal History Background Checks (NICS); gun control by the Center for Disease Control and the Department of Justice; the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; the interstate transportation of firearms; National Firearms Act; firearm grants; Department of justice Operation Choke Point; Extreme Risk Protection Orders; firearm storage; waiting periods for the purchase of firearms or ammunition; crimes committed with a firearm; funding and implementation of school security; and related matters. H.R.34, H.R.38, H.R.57, H.R.62, H.R.84, H.R.163, H.R.358, H.R.367, S.59, S.80, H.R.445, H.R.509, S.159, H.R.810, H.R.1045, H.R.1047, H.R.1079, S.446, H.R.1278, S.533, H.R.1475, H.R.1478, S.618, H.R.1612, H.R.1692, H.R.1708, H.R.1746, H.R.1832, S.834, H.R.1976, H.R.1982, H.R.2097, S.1185, H.R.2561, H.R.2598, S.1212, H.R.2620, H.Res.367, H.R.2670, H.R.2784, H.R.2810, S.1324, H.R.2841, H.R.2940, H.R.2945, H.R.2951, S.1397, H.R.2980, S.1435, H.R.3054, S.1505, H.R.3139, S.1519, S.1557, H.R.3219, H.R.3267, S.1592, H.R.3354, H.R.3355, H.R.3361, H.R.3362, S.1662, H.R.3464, H.R.3613, S.1780, H.R.3790, S.1854, S.1923, S.1939, H.R.3984, H.R.3987, H.R.4018, H.R.4025, S.1992, S.2009, S.2044, S.2045, H.R.4183, H.R.4186, H.R.4192, H.R.4268, H.R.4290, S.2094, H.R.4343, S.2129, S.2135, H.R.4434, S.2161, H.R.4471, H.Res.645, H.R.4573, H.R.4639, H.R.4909, H.R.5107, S.2486, H.R.5134, H.R.5135, H.R.5139, S.2492, S.2495, H.R.5161, H.R.5164, S.2502, H.R.5185, H.R.5186, S.2513, H.R.5225, H.R.5268, H.R.5285, H.R.5324, H.R.5332, S.2618, H.R.5380, S.2703, H.R.5652, H.R.5941, H.R.6075, H.R.6278, H.R.6629, S.3335, H.R.6691, H.Res.1051, H.R.6697, H.R.6713, H.R.6747, S.3506, H.R. 7274, H.R. 7390
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. TBD - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3073 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2975 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2976 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5961 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: FY2019 DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, CBP customs, and immigration fees
2018 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 302 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Pilot In-processing Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems and online travel sites International Fair Competition Issues Airline Alliance Competition Issues Issues related to airline employee benefits/leave
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 4311 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 S. 2098 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Foreign Investment
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
HR 3362 and S 1780 - the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill; geospatial requirements for development projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
FY19 Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act (H.R.3362 & S.1780)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 195/P.L.115-120; Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; All provisions. H.R. 1625/P.L.115-141; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; All provisions. H.R. 1892/P.L.115-123; Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; All provisions. H.R. 2998/S. 1557; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to iEHR/VISTA, T4, VA benefits, IT, mental health and wellness, care in the community, medical exams. H.R. 3219; Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to military health, IT, iEHR, DHMSM, procurement, operations, sustainment and RDT&E, base and supplemental (OCO) budgets. H.R. 3266/S. 1609; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to renewable energy and clean energy, smart grid, environmental remediation, environmental management, nuclear waste, and physical security. H.R.3267/S. 1662; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; All provisions related to NASA and NSF appropriations. H.R. 3268/S. 1603; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to the Food and Drug Administration. H.R. 3354; Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to FEMA, TSA, border control, CBP, DNDO, NPPD, S&T and Cyber Security. H.R. 3358/S. 1771; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to the National Institutes for Health and IT systems. H.R. 3362/S.1780; Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to USAID, Malaria vaccines and research, and state and foreign operations. No bill number; Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019; All provisions. No bill number; State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, 2019; All provisions. No bill number; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; All provisions. No bill number; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; All provisions. No bill number; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; All provisions.
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY18: H.R. 3268/S. 1603/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Agriculture Appropriations), Division A, Title I Agriculture Programs: USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Hatch Act Funds, Smith Lever Funds, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Veterinary Medicine Loan repayment Program, Veterinary Services Grant Program FY19: H.R. 5961/S. 2976 - FY19 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Title I Agriculture Programs: National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Research and Education Activities, Hatch Act, and Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI); National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Extension Activities, Smith Lever Act. FY18: H.R. 3267/S. 1662/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations act, 2018 (Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division B, Title I Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Title III Science: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Directorate FY19: H.R. 5952/S. 3072 - FY19 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Title I Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Title III Science: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Directorate FY17: H.R. 5293/S. 3000, H.R. 244 (PL 115-31) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 Division C Title IV FY18: H.R. 3219/Senate Draft/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Defense Appropriations/Make American Secure Appropriations Act Department of Defense) Division C Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Defense-wide): 6.1 Basic Research; Title VI Other Department of Defense Programs: Defense Health Program; Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) FY19: H.R. 6157/S. 3159 - FY19 Defense Appropriations: Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Defense-wide): 6.1 Basic Research; Title VI Air Force Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Applied Research Materials, and Human Effectiveness; Title IV Other Department of Defense Programs: Defense Health Program; Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) FY18: H.R. 3266/S. 1609/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Energy and Water Appropriations) Division D, Title III DOE Energy Programs: Office of Science, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E); Continuing Resolution funding 21st Century Cures Act FY18: H.R. 3354/Senate Draft/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division G, Title I: United States Geological Survey (USGS) - Water Resources Research Institutes (WRRI); Title III: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) FY18: H.R. 3358/S. 1771/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division H, Title III Department of Education (ED): Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study Program, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO), Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN), International Education Programs, Institute of Education Sciences; Title II Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Professions Funding FY19: House Draft/S. 3158 - Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: Title II Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Institutes of Health (NIH) and SAMHSA; Title III Department of Education (ED): Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study Program, and International Education Programs FY18: H.R. 3362/S. 1780/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (State-Foreign Operations) Division K, Title II Agency for International Development (USAID): Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs FY18: H.R. 3353/S. 1655/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations) Division I, Title I Department of Transportation: Office of the Secretary, University Transporation Centers; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Operations and Research Highway Safety Research & Development; Autonomous Vehicle Development and Report Language re: Designated AV Research Site H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; all provisions
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 4311 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 S. 2098 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Foreign Investment
Client expense: $785,409 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 4 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, 2018 S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, 2017 H.R. 302 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Pilot In-processing Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems and online travel sites International Fair Competition Issues Airline Alliance Competition Issues Issues related to airline employee benefits/leave
Client expense: $785,409 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6776 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. TBD - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3073 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2975 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2976 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5961 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: FY2019 DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, CBP customs, and immigration fees
Client expense: $785,409 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
HR 3362 and S 1780 - the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill; geospatial requirements for development projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to lung disease treatment and prevention, and public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to Tobacco 21; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act: Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to tobacco prevention; H.R.5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; H.R.21, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017; H.R.564, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017; H.R.729, Tobacco Excise Tax and Parity Act of 2017; H.R.1136, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017;H.R.1662, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.; H.R.1848, Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017; H.R.2194, Cigarette Smoking Reduction and Electronic Vapor Alternatives Act of 2017; H.R.2430, FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R.2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; H.R.3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3268, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3362, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.4273, Tobacco to 21 Act; H.Res.796, Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.; S.294, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017; S.934, FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017; S.951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; S.1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S.1557, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1603, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1771, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1780, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1837, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2017; S.2100, Tobacco to 21 Act; S.2119, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.;H.R.6157 - Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019; S. 3319 Stopping Appealing Flavors in E-Cigarettes for Kids Act; H.R.5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act, 2019
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Various issues relating to the reciprocity of concealed weapon permits; reporting and transfer requirements for National Instant Criminal History Background Checks (NICS); gun control by the Center for Disease Control and the Department of Justice; the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; the interstate transportation of firearms; National Firearms Act; firearm grants; Department of justice Operation Choke Point; Extreme Risk Protection Orders; firearm storage; waiting periods for the purchase of firearms or ammunition; crimes committed with a firearm; funding and implementation of school security; and related matters. H.R.34, H.R.38, H.R.57, H.R.62, H.R.84, H.R.163, H.R.358, H.R.367, S.59, S.80, H.R.445, H.R.509, S.159, H.R.810, H.R.1045, H.R.1047, H.R.1079, S.446, H.R.1278, S.533, H.R.1475, H.R.1478, S.618, H.R.1612, H.R.1692, H.R.1708, H.R.1746, H.R.1832, S.834, H.R.1976, H.R.1982, H.R.2097, S.1185, H.R.2561, H.R.2598, S.1212, H.R.2620, H.Res.367, H.R.2670, H.R.2784, H.R.2810, S.1324, H.R.2841, H.R.2940, H.R.2945, H.R.2951, S.1397, H.R.2980, S.1435, H.R.3054, S.1505, H.R.3139, S.1519, S.1557, H.R.3219, H.R.3267, S.1592, H.R.3354, H.R.3355, H.R.3361, H.R.3362, S.1662, H.R.3464, H.R.3613, S.1780, H.R.3790, S.1854, S.1923, S.1939, H.R.3984, H.R.3987, H.R.4018, H.R.4025, S.1992, S.2009, S.2044, S.2045, H.R.4183, H.R.4186, H.R.4192, H.R.4268, H.R.4290, S.2094, H.R.4343, S.2129, S.2135, H.R.4434, S.2161, H.R.4471, H.Res.645, H.R.4573, H.R.4639, H.R.4909, H.R.5107, S.2486, H.R.5134, H.R.5135, H.R.5139, S.2492, S.2495, H.R.5161, H.R.5164, S.2502, H.R.5185, H.R.5186, S.2513, H.R.5225, H.R.5268, H.R.5285, H.R.5324, H.R.5332, S.2618, H.R.5380, S.2703, H.R.5652, H.R.5941, H.R.6075, H.R.6278, H.R.6629, S.3335, H.R.6691, H.Res.1051, H.R.6697, H.R.6713, H.R.6747, S.3506
Client expense: $2,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
FY19 Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act (H.R.3362 & S.1780)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.34 - Safe Students Act - This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone. H.R.38 - Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. H.R.57 - Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2017 - This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to submit a biannual report to Congress on the number of proposed firearm transfers where: (1) a licensed gun dealer submitted a background check through the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System (NICS), (2) NICS failed to respond to the licensed gun dealer within three business days, and (3) the licensed gun dealer completed the transfer. H.R.62 - Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2017 - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to hire 200 additional agents and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. H.R.84 - Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017 - To protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding a patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and to repeal Federal provisions related to switchblade knives which burden citizens. H.R.163 - Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act - This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party. H.R.358 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.367 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after October 22, 2015, may receive a refund of such tax. S.59 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after January 9, 2017, may receive a refund of such tax. S.80 - A bill to protect the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects. - This bill prohibits the Department of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm in any area open to the public (other than a federal facility) at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers, if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.445 - Buyback Our Safety Act - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to establish a gun buyback grant program for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. H.R.509 - ATF Elimination Act - To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, transfer its functions relating to the Federal firearms, explosives, and arson laws, violent crime, and domestic terrorism to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and transfer its functions relating to the Federal alcohol and tobacco smuggling laws to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and for other purposes. S.159 - Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2017 - To terminate Operation Choke Point. H.R.810 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.1045 - Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2017 - This bill prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Corps of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.1047 - Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. H.R.1079 - Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms, and for other purposes. S.446 - Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - To allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. H.R.1278 - Ghost Guns Are Guns Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require firearm assembly kits to be considered to be firearms. S.533 - Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act of 2017 - To modernize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988. H.R.1475 - Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2017 - To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.1478 - Gun Violence Research Act - To repeal the provision that in practice prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sponsoring research on gun violence in fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. S.618 - Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.1612 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2017 - To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows. H.R.1692 - Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act - To address the problem of illegal firearm trafficking to Mexico. H.R.1708 - Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2017 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. H.R.1746 - Airport Security Act of 2017 - To prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport, and for other purposes. H.R.1832 - To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. S.834 - A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. H.R.1976 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.1982 - Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 - To authorize funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence. H.R.2097 - ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act - To prevent the reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition. S.1185 - Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.2561 - POLICE Act of 2017 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.2598 - Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others new tools to prevent gun violence. S.1212 - Gun Violence Prevention Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others, and law enforcement, with new tools to prevent gun violence. H.R.2620 - Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act - To revise various laws that interfere with the right of the people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes. H.Res.367 - Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention. H.R.2670 - Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.2784 - Good Neighbor Gun Dealer Act - To require the Attorney General to establish a Good Neighbor code of conduct for federally licensed firearms dealers, and for other purposes. H.R.2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1324 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2841 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2940 - Congressional Self-Defense Act - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the United States, with certain exceptions. H.R.2945 - Congressional Personal Safety Act - To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol. H.R.2951 - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions. S.1397 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.2980 - Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 - To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. S.1435 - A bill to provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. H.R.3054 - To provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. S.1505 - A bill to provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. H.R.3139 - To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. S.1557 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1592 - Firearm Act of 2017 - To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring race or ethnicity to be disclosed in connection with the transfer of a firearm. H.R.3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3355 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3361 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. H.R.3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3464 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017 - To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. H.R.3613 - Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2017 - To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs, and for other purposes. S.1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3790 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees, and to criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club. S.1854 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee. S.1923 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017- To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. S.1939 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. H.R.3984 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings. H.R.3987 - Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2017- To reduce gun violence, fund gun violence research and victim assistance, and enhance the tracking of lost and stolen firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4018 - To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.- To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions. H.R.4025 - Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days. S.1992 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. S.2009 - Background Check Expansion Act- To require a background check for every firearm sale. S.2044 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. S.2045 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4183 - Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act of 2017- To condition a States eligibility for grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program on compliance with certain requirements relating to increasing reporting of domestic violence records, and for other purposes. H.R.4186 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4192 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4268 - Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for a 7-day waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred. H.R.4290 - To require the Attorney General to study whether an individual's history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting.- To require the Attorney General to study whether an individuals history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting. S.2094 - Domestic Violence Loophole Closure Act- To require the prompt reporting for national instant criminal background check system purposes of members of the Armed Forces convicted of domestic violence offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. H.R.4343 - Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act- To amend the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies in the event that a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm, and for other purposes. S.2129 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. S.2135 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. H.R.4434 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. S.2161 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2017- To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.4471 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. (Introduced 11/28/2017) H.Res.645 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. H.R.4573 - Gun Violence Research Act of 2017- To clarify that the Dickey Amendment does not prevent the use of funds for research on mental health, gun violence, and how they intersect, and to provide for reporting on the effects of gun violence. H.R.4639 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10 United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. H.R.4909 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5107 - To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools.- To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools. S.2486 - Safe Students Act- To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act. H.R.5134 - STOP Straw Purchases Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms. H.R.5135 - Securing Children in Schools Act of 2018- To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for additional grants for school security, and for other purposes. H.R.5139 - Hire Our Heroes to Protect Our Schools Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. S.2492 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2018- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. S.2495 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5161 - To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.- To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. H.R.5164 - Urban Progress Act of 2018- To expand economic opportunities, improve community policing, and promote common-sense gun violence prevention in underserved communities, and for other purposes. S.2502 - Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018- To address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and trafficking of illegal firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.5185 - Protect America's Schools Act of 2018- To make supplemental appropriations for the Cops in Schools program for fiscal year 2018. H.R.5186 - Veterans Securing Schools Act of 2018- To amend the definition of a school resource officer to include certain veterans. S.2513 - School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018- To improve school safety and mental health services. H.R.5225 - Strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act of 2018- To reinstate the final rule issued by the Social Security Administration entitled Implementation of the NICS Improvement A
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to lung disease treatment and prevention, and public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to Tobacco 21; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act: Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; H.R.5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; H.R.21, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017; H.R.564, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017; H.R.729, Tobacco Excise Tax and Parity Act of 2017; H.R.1136, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017;H.R.1662, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.; H.R.1848, Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017; H.R.2194, Cigarette Smoking Reduction and Electronic Vapor Alternatives Act of 2017; H.R.2430, FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R.2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; H.R.3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3268, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3362, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.4273, Tobacco to 21 Act; H.Res.796, Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.; S.294, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017; S.934, FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017; S.951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; S.1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S.1557, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1603, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1771, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1780, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1837, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2017; S.2100, Tobacco to 21 Act; S.2119, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.;
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3109 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. TBD - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. TBD - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 3073 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R 6147 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2975 - Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5895 - Energy and Water, Legislative Branch, and Military Construction and Veterans Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 2976 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 H.R. 5961 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: FY2019 DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, CBP customs, and immigration fees
Client expense: $828,927 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 4311 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 S. 2098 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Foreign Investment
Client expense: $828,927 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 4 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, 2018 S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, 2017 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Pilot In-processing Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems and online travel sites International Fair Competition Issues Airline Alliance Competition Issues Issues related to airline employee benefits/leave
Client expense: $828,927 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY18: H.R. 3268/S. 1603/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Agriculture Appropriations), Division A, Title I Agriculture Programs: USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Hatch Act Funds, Smith Lever Funds, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Veterinary Medicine Loan repayment Program, Veterinary Services Grant Program FY19: H.R. 5961/S. 2976 - FY19 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Title I Agriculture Programs: National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Research and Education Activities, Hatch Act, and Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI); National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Extension Activities, Smith Lever Act. FY18: H.R. 3267/S. 1662/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations act, 2018 (Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division B, Title I Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Title III Science: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Directorate FY19: H.R. 5952/S. 3072 - FY19 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Title I Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Title III Science: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Directorate FY17: H.R. 5293/S. 3000, H.R. 244 (PL 115-31) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 Division C Title IV FY18: H.R. 3219/Senate Draft/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Defense Appropriations/Make American Secure Appropriations Act Department of Defense) Division C Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Defense-wide): 6.1 Basic Research; Title VI Other Department of Defense Programs: Defense Health Program; Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) FY19: H.R. 6157/S. 3159 - FY19 Defense Appropriations: Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Defense-wide): 6.1 Basic Research; Title VI Air Force Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Applied Research Materials, and Human Effectiveness; Title IV Other Department of Defense Programs: Defense Health Program; Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) FY18: H.R. 3266/S. 1609/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Energy and Water Appropriations) Division D, Title III DOE Energy Programs: Office of Science, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E); Continuing Resolution funding 21st Century Cures Act FY18: H.R. 3354/Senate Draft/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division G, Title I: United States Geological Survey (USGS) - Water Resources Research Institutes (WRRI); Title III: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) FY18: H.R. 3358/S. 1771/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division H, Title III Department of Education (ED): Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study Program, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO), Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN), International Education Programs, Institute of Education Sciences; Title II Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Professions Funding FY19: House Draft/S. 3158 - Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: Title II Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Institutes of Health (NIH) and SAMHSA; Title III Department of Education (ED): Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study Program, and International Education Programs FY18: H.R. 3362/S. 1780/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (State-Foreign Operations) Division K, Title II Agency for International Development (USAID): Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs FY18: H.R. 3353/S. 1655/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations) Division I, Title I Department of Transportation: Office of the Secretary, University Transporation Centers; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Operations and Research Highway Safety Research & Development; Autonomous Vehicle Development and Report Language re: Designated AV Research Site H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; all provisions
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY18: H.R. 3268/S. 1603/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Agriculture Appropriations), Division A, Title I Agriculture Programs: USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) - Hatch Act Funds, Smith Lever Funds, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Veterinary Medicine Loan repayment Program, Veterinary Services Grant Program FY19: H.R. 5961/S. 2976 - FY19 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Title I Agriculture Programs: National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Research and Education Activities, Hatch Act, and Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI); National Institute of Food and Agriculture - Extension Activities, Smith Lever Act. FY18: H.R. 3267/S. 1662/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations act, 2018 (Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division B, Title I Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Title III Science: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Directorate FY19: H.R. 5952/S. 3072 - FY19 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act: Title I Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Title III Science: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) - Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Directorate FY17: H.R. 5293/S. 3000, H.R. 244 (PL 115-31) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017 Division C Title IV FY18: H.R. 3219/Senate Draft/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Defense Appropriations/Make American Secure Appropriations Act Department of Defense) Division C Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Defense-wide): 6.1 Basic Research; Title VI Other Department of Defense Programs: Defense Health Program; Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) FY19: H.R. 6157/S. 3159 - FY19 Defense Appropriations: Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Defense-wide): 6.1 Basic Research; Title VI Air Force Research, Development, Test and Evaluation, Applied Research Materials, and Human Effectiveness; Title IV Other Department of Defense Programs: Defense Health Program; Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) FY18: H.R. 3266/S. 1609/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Energy and Water Appropriations) Division D, Title III DOE Energy Programs: Office of Science, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E); Continuing Resolution funding 21st Century Cures Act FY18: H.R. 3354/Senate Draft/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division G, Title I: United States Geological Survey (USGS) - Water Resources Research Institutes (WRRI); Title III: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) FY18: H.R. 3358/S. 1771/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division H, Title III Department of Education (ED): Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study Program, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO), Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN), International Education Programs, Institute of Education Sciences; Title II Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Professions Funding FY19: House Draft/S. 3158 - Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations: Title II Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Institutes of Health (NIH) and SAMHSA; Title III Department of Education (ED): Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study Program, and International Education Programs FY18: H.R. 3362/S. 1780/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (State-Foreign Operations) Division K, Title II Agency for International Development (USAID): Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs FY18: H.R. 3353/S. 1655/H.R. 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations) Division I, Title I Department of Transportation: Office of the Secretary, University Transporation Centers; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Operations and Research Highway Safety Research & Development; Autonomous Vehicle Development and Report Language re: Designated AV Research Site H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; all provisions
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
HR 3362 and S 1780 - the State and Foreign Operations Appropriations bill; geospatial requirements for development projects.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 170, Protect and Grow American Jobs Act H.R. 281, Family Farm Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 391, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 392/S. 281, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2017 H.R. 496/S. 128, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act H.R. 641, Better Agriculture Resources Now (BARN) Act H.R. 670, High-Skilled Integrity and Fairness Act of 2017 H.R. 730, Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2017 H.R. 979, Promoting Tourism to Enhance our Economy Act of 2017 H.R. 1125, Visa Investigation and Social Media Activity (VISA) Act of 2017 H.R. 1303/S. 180, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2017 H.R. 1468, Recognizing America's Children Act H.R. 1502, To terminate the EB-5 program H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1627, Small Business Assistance Act of 2017 H.R. 1705, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 H.R. 1941, Returning Worker Accountability Act of 2017 H.R. 2004, Strengthen Employment And Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 2579, Broader Options for Americans Act H.R. 2717, Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s From Leaving the Economy (STAPLE) Act 2017 H.R. 3358/S. 1771, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362/S. 1780, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3440/S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 H.R. 3711, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 3775, Immigration in the National Interest Act of 2017 H.R. 4092, Agricultural Guestworker (AG) Act H.R. 4184, Extending Status Protection for Eligible Refugees with Established Residency (ESPERER) Act of 2017 H.R. 4207, Small and Seasonal Business Relief Act H.R. 4760, Securing America's Future Act of 2018 H.R. 4796/S. 2367, Uniting and Securing America (USA) Act of 2018 H.R. 4873, DACA Compromise Act of 2018 H.R. 5956, Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018 H.R. 6135, Keep Families Together Act H.R. 6136, Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018 H.R. 6195, To limit the separation of families seeking asylum in the United States and expedite the asylum process for individuals arriving in the United States with children S. 179, Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act S. 232, A bill to terminate the EB-5 Visa Program and to reallocate the employment creation visas to the other employment-based visa classifications S. 354/S. 1720, Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment (RAISE) Act S. 727, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 792, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish an H-2B temporary non-agricultural work visa program, and for other purposes S. 1615, Dream Act of 2017 S. 1780, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1852, Solution for Undocumented Children through Careers, Employment, Education, and Defending our Nation (SUCCEED) Act S. 2144, Safe Environment from Countries Under Repression and Emergency (SECURE) Act S. 2192, Security, Enforcement, and Compassion United in Reform Efforts (SECURE) Act of 2017 S. 2199, Border Security and Deferred Action Recipient Relief Act S. 2344, Immigration Innovation Act of 2018 S. 2464, Three-Year Border and DACA Extension Act S. 2972, Prioritizing Help to Businesses Act S. 3036, Keep Families Together Act S. 3091, Protect Kids and Parents Act S. 3108, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019 S. 3109, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2019 H.Res. 774, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4760) to amend the immigration laws and the homeland security laws, and for other purposes Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H-1B Visa Program; H-2 Visa Program; L-1 Visa Program; EB-5 Visa Program; EB-5 regional center program; E-Verify program; expansion of the use of the E-Verify system; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) program; extension of temporary protected status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, and Haiti; high-skilled immigration; lesser skilled immigration; temporary agriculture guest worker; temporary non-agriculture guest worker; optional practical training program; size and administration of employment-based immigrant visa categories; size and administration of family-based immigrant visa categories; employment verification; interior enforcement; temporary suspension of entry of nationals from certain countries; increased vetting of visa applicants; unfair immigration related employment practices; trusted traveler programs; travel issues; biometric entry-exit; increasing the number of ICE officers, border patrol officers and Customs and Border Protection officers; aerial security enhancements
Client expense: $15,190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Vice President of the U.S., White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Education and advocacy regarding the efforts and accomplishments of the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety in improving worker safety in the Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry. Legislative or regulatory sourcing policies that impact Alliance members. Policies and programs that can sustain the garment sector worker safety improvements in Bangladesh. U.S. government capacity building efforts to improve worker safety in Bangladesh garment sector. S. 1780 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018. H.R. 3362 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018. HR 1635 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Education and advocacy regarding the efforts and accomplishments of the Alliance for Bangladesh Worker Safety in improving worker safety in the Bangladeshi ready-made garment industry. Legislative or regulatory sourcing policies that impact Alliance members. Policies and programs that can sustain the garment sector worker safety improvements in Bangladesh. U.S. government capacity building efforts to improve worker safety in Bangladesh garment sector. S. 1780 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018. H.R. 3362 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018. HR 1635 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Education and outreach on foreign assistance reform issues in the congressional authorization and appropriations processes, including development finance and US global food security programs. H.R.2747 - Economic Growth and Development Act. H.R. 3362, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S.1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 HR 1635 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2018 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Education and outreach on foreign assistance reform issues in the congressional authorization and appropriations processes, including development finance and US global food security programs. H.R.2747 - Economic Growth and Development Act. H.R. 3362, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S.1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 HR 1635 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.1625/H.R.3219 FY18 Defense Appropriations H.R.1625/H.R.6266/S.1609 FY18 Energy & Water Appropriations H.R.1625/H.R.3353/S.1655 FY18 Transportation Appropriations H.R.1625/H.R.3362/S.1780 FY18 Foreign Aid Appropriations H.R.6157/S.3159 FY19 Defense Appropriations H.R.6072/S.3023 FY19 Transportation Appropriations H.R.5786/S.3024/H.R.5895 FY19 VA Appropriations
Client expense: $930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.34 - Safe Students Act - This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone. H.R.38 - Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. H.R.57 - Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2017 - This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to submit a biannual report to Congress on the number of proposed firearm transfers where: (1) a licensed gun dealer submitted a background check through the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System (NICS), (2) NICS failed to respond to the licensed gun dealer within three business days, and (3) the licensed gun dealer completed the transfer. H.R.62 - Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2017 - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to hire 200 additional agents and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. H.R.84 - Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017 - To protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding a patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and to repeal Federal provisions related to switchblade knives which burden citizens. H.R.163 - Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act - This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party. H.R.358 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.367 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after October 22, 2015, may receive a refund of such tax. S.59 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after January 9, 2017, may receive a refund of such tax. S.80 - A bill to protect the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects. - This bill prohibits the Department of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm in any area open to the public (other than a federal facility) at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers, if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.445 - Buyback Our Safety Act - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to establish a gun buyback grant program for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. H.R.509 - ATF Elimination Act - To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, transfer its functions relating to the Federal firearms, explosives, and arson laws, violent crime, and domestic terrorism to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and transfer its functions relating to the Federal alcohol and tobacco smuggling laws to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and for other purposes. S.159 - Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2017 - To terminate Operation Choke Point. H.R.810 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.1045 - Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2017 - This bill prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Corps of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.1047 - Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. H.R.1079 - Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms, and for other purposes. S.446 - Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - To allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. H.R.1278 - Ghost Guns Are Guns Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require firearm assembly kits to be considered to be firearms. S.533 - Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act of 2017 - To modernize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988. H.R.1475 - Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2017 - To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.1478 - Gun Violence Research Act - To repeal the provision that in practice prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sponsoring research on gun violence in fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. S.618 - Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.1612 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2017 - To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows. H.R.1692 - Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act - To address the problem of illegal firearm trafficking to Mexico. H.R.1708 - Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2017 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. H.R.1746 - Airport Security Act of 2017 - To prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport, and for other purposes. H.R.1832 - To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. S.834 - A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. H.R.1976 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.1982 - Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 - To authorize funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence. H.R.2097 - ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act - To prevent the reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition. S.1185 - Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.2561 - POLICE Act of 2017 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.2598 - Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others new tools to prevent gun violence. S.1212 - Gun Violence Prevention Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others, and law enforcement, with new tools to prevent gun violence. H.R.2620 - Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act - To revise various laws that interfere with the right of the people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes. H.Res.367 - Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention. H.R.2670 - Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.2784 - Good Neighbor Gun Dealer Act - To require the Attorney General to establish a Good Neighbor code of conduct for federally licensed firearms dealers, and for other purposes. H.R.2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1324 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2841 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2940 - Congressional Self-Defense Act - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the United States, with certain exceptions. H.R.2945 - Congressional Personal Safety Act - To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol. H.R.2951 - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions. S.1397 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.2980 - Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 - To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. S.1435 - A bill to provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. H.R.3054 - To provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. S.1505 - A bill to provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. H.R.3139 - To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. S.1557 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1592 - Firearm Act of 2017 - To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring race or ethnicity to be disclosed in connection with the transfer of a firearm. H.R.3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3355 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3361 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. H.R.3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3464 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017 - To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. H.R.3613 - Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2017 - To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs, and for other purposes. S.1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3790 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees, and to criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club. S.1854 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee. S.1923 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017- To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. S.1939 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. H.R.3984 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings. H.R.3987 - Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2017- To reduce gun violence, fund gun violence research and victim assistance, and enhance the tracking of lost and stolen firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4018 - To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.- To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions. H.R.4025 - Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days. S.1992 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. S.2009 - Background Check Expansion Act- To require a background check for every firearm sale. S.2044 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. S.2045 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4183 - Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act of 2017- To condition a States eligibility for grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program on compliance with certain requirements relating to increasing reporting of domestic violence records, and for other purposes. H.R.4186 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4192 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4268 - Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for a 7-day waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred. H.R.4290 - To require the Attorney General to study whether an individual's history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting.- To require the Attorney General to study whether an individuals history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting. S.2094 - Domestic Violence Loophole Closure Act- To require the prompt reporting for national instant criminal background check system purposes of members of the Armed Forces convicted of domestic violence offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. H.R.4343 - Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act- To amend the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies in the event that a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm, and for other purposes. S.2129 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. S.2135 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. H.R.4434 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. S.2161 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2017- To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.4471 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. (Introduced 11/28/2017) H.Res.645 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. H.R.4573 - Gun Violence Research Act of 2017- To clarify that the Dickey Amendment does not prevent the use of funds for research on mental health, gun violence, and how they intersect, and to provide for reporting on the effects of gun violence. H.R.4639 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10 United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. H.R.4909 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5107 - To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools.- To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools. S.2486 - Safe Students Act- To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act. H.R.5134 - STOP Straw Purchases Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms. H.R.5135 - Securing Children in Schools Act of 2018- To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for additional grants for school security, and for other purposes. H.R.5139 - Hire Our Heroes to Protect Our Schools Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. S.2492 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2018- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. S.2495 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5161 - To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.- To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. H.R.5164 - Urban Progress Act of 2018- To expand economic opportunities, improve community policing, and promote common-sense gun violence prevention in underserved communities, and for other purposes. S.2502 - Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018- To address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and trafficking of illegal firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.5185 - Protect America's Schools Act of 2018- To make supplemental appropriations for the Cops in Schools program for fiscal year 2018. H.R.5186 - Veterans Securing Schools Act of 2018- To amend the definition of a school resource officer to include certain veterans. S.2513 - School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018- To improve school safety and mental health services. H.R.5225 - Strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act of 2018- To reinstate the final rule issued by the Social Security Administration entitled Implementation of the NICS Improvement A
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.34 - Safe Students Act - This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone. H.R.38 - Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. H.R.57 - Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2017 - This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to submit a biannual report to Congress on the number of proposed firearm transfers where: (1) a licensed gun dealer submitted a background check through the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System (NICS), (2) NICS failed to respond to the licensed gun dealer within three business days, and (3) the licensed gun dealer completed the transfer. H.R.62 - Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2017 - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to hire 200 additional agents and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. H.R.84 - Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017 - To protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding a patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and to repeal Federal provisions related to switchblade knives which burden citizens. H.R.163 - Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act - This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party. H.R.358 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.367 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after October 22, 2015, may receive a refund of such tax. S.59 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after January 9, 2017, may receive a refund of such tax. S.80 - A bill to protect the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects. - This bill prohibits the Department of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm in any area open to the public (other than a federal facility) at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers, if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.445 - Buyback Our Safety Act - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to establish a gun buyback grant program for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. H.R.509 - ATF Elimination Act - To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, transfer its functions relating to the Federal firearms, explosives, and arson laws, violent crime, and domestic terrorism to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and transfer its functions relating to the Federal alcohol and tobacco smuggling laws to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and for other purposes. S.159 - Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2017 - To terminate Operation Choke Point. H.R.810 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.1045 - Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2017 - This bill prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Corps of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.1047 - Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. H.R.1079 - Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms, and for other purposes. S.446 - Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - To allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. H.R.1278 - Ghost Guns Are Guns Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require firearm assembly kits to be considered to be firearms. S.533 - Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act of 2017 - To modernize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988. H.R.1475 - Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2017 - To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.1478 - Gun Violence Research Act - To repeal the provision that in practice prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sponsoring research on gun violence in fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. S.618 - Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.1612 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2017 - To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows. H.R.1692 - Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act - To address the problem of illegal firearm trafficking to Mexico. H.R.1708 - Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2017 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. H.R.1746 - Airport Security Act of 2017 - To prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport, and for other purposes. H.R.1832 - To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. S.834 - A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. H.R.1976 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.1982 - Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 - To authorize funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence. H.R.2097 - ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act - To prevent the reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition. S.1185 - Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.2561 - POLICE Act of 2017 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.2598 - Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others new tools to prevent gun violence. S.1212 - Gun Violence Prevention Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others, and law enforcement, with new tools to prevent gun violence. H.R.2620 - Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act - To revise various laws that interfere with the right of the people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes. H.Res.367 - Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention. - Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention. H.R.2670 - Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.2784 - Good Neighbor Gun Dealer Act - To require the Attorney General to establish a Good Neighbor code of conduct for federally licensed firearms dealers, and for other purposes. H.R.2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1324 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2841 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2940 - Congressional Self-Defense Act - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the United States, with certain exceptions. H.R.2945 - Congressional Personal Safety Act - To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol. H.R.2951 - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions. S.1397 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.2980 - Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 - To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. S.1435 - A bill to provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. H.R.3054 - Veterans' Heritage Firearms Act of 2017 - To provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. S.1505 - SHUSH Act- A bill to provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. H.R.3139 - To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. S.1557 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1592 - Firearm Act of 2017 - To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring race or ethnicity to be disclosed in connection with the transfer of a firearm. H.R.3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3355 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3361 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. H.R.3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3464 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017 - To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. H.R.3613 - Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2017 - To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs, and for other purposes. S.1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3790 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees, and to criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club. S.1854 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee. S.1923 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017- To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. S.1939 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. H.R.3984 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings. H.R.3987 - Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2017- To reduce gun violence, fund gun violence research and victim assistance, and enhance the tracking of lost and stolen firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4018 - To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.- To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions. H.R.4025 - Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days. S.1992 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. S.2009 - Background Check Expansion Act- To require a background check for every firearm sale. S.2044 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. S.2045 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4183 - Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act of 2017- To condition a States eligibility for grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program on compliance with certain requirements relating to increasing reporting of domestic violence records, and for other purposes. H.R.4186 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4192 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4268 - Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for a 7-day waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred. H.R.4290 - To require the Attorney General to study whether an individual's history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting.- To require the Attorney General to study whether an individuals history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting. S.2094 - Domestic Violence Loophole Closure Act- To require the prompt reporting for national instant criminal background check system purposes of members of the Armed Forces convicted of domestic violence offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. H.R.4343 - Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act- To amend the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies in the event that a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm, and for other purposes. S.2129 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. S.2135 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. H.R.4434 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. S.2161 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2017- To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.4471 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. (Introduced 11/28/2017) H.Res.645 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. H.R.4573 - Gun Violence Research Act of 2017- To clarify that the Dickey Amendment does not prevent the use of funds for research on mental health, gun violence, and how they intersect, and to provide for reporting on the effects of gun violence. H.R.4639 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10 United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. H.R.4909 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5107 - To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools.- To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools. S.2486 - Safe Students Act- To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act. H.R.5134 - STOP Straw Purchases Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms. H.R.5135 - Securing Children in Schools Act of 2018- To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for additional grants for school security, and for other purposes. H.R.5139 - Hire Our Heroes to Protect Our Schools Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. S.2492 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2018- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. S.2495 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5161 - To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.- To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. H.R.5164 - Urban Progress Act of 2018- To expand economic opportunities, improve community policing, and promote common-sense gun violence prevention in underserved communities, and for other purposes. S.2502 - Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018- To address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and trafficking of illegal firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.5185 - Protect America's Schools Act of 2018- To make supplemental appropriations for the Cops in Schools program for fiscal year 2018. H.R.5186 - Veterans Securing Schools Act of 2018- To amend the definition of a school resource officer to include certain veterans. S.2513 - School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018- To improve school safety and mental health services. H.R.5225 - Strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act of 2018- To reinstate the final rule issued by the Social Security Administration entitled Implementation of the NICS Improvement A
Client expense: $955,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service
2018 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3358, S. 1771, FY 2018 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NIH, CDC, Title VII and VIII health professions, education research, federal student aid, and full support for facilities and administrative (F&A) costs. H.R. 3266, S. 1609, FY 2018 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. H.R. 3267, S. 1662, FY 2018 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NASA, and EDA. H.R. 695, FY 2018 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. H.R. 3362 , S. 1780, FY 2018 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Issues pertaining to the Fulbright Program. H.R. 3354, FY 2018 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for EPA, NEH, and NEA. H.R. 3353, S. 1655, FY 2018 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Transportation including unmanned aerial systems. FY 2019 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for NIH, CDC, Title VII and VIII health professions, education research, and federal student aid. FY 2019 Energy/Water Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research, development, and education at DOE. FY 2019 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Issues pertaining to NSF, NASA, and EDA. FY 2019 Defense Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research and development at the Department of Defense. FY 2019 State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, Issues pertaining to the Fulbright Program. FY 2019 Interior, Environment and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to funding for EPA, NEH, and NEA. FY 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, Issues pertaining to research funding for the Department of Transportation including unmanned aerial systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
FY18 Department of State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Act (H.R.3362 & S.1780)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
- HR1625, HR195 - "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018"-work against proposed cuts to the International Affairs Budget. - HR3362,S1780 "FY18 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Act" regarding proposed budget cuts. - Advocate for NAFTA modernization, Trade in Services Agreement, WTO Trade facilitation implementation and general trade policy. - Cross-border process improvement focused on minimizing cost and processing time.
Client expense: $2,134,670 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2018 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 3158-Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Prevent abortion subsides, provide conscience protections, sexual risk avoidance funding, Title X. H.R.-Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Prevent abortion subsides, provide conscience protections, sexual risk avoidance funding, Title X. S. 3108-Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019. International family planning and prevent funding of abortion providers. H.R. 3362-Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019. International family planning and prevent funding of abortion providers. S. 184-No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017. Prevent taxpayer funding for abortion. S.811-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act. Providing religious freedom protections for child services providers. S. 220-Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Providers protections for born-alive babies.
Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 3158-Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Prevent abortion subsides, provide conscience protections, sexual risk avoidance funding, Title X. H.R.-Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Prevent abortion subsides, provide conscience protections, sexual risk avoidance funding, Title X. S. 3108-Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019. International family planning and prevent funding of abortion providers. H.R. 3362-Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019. International family planning and prevent funding of abortion providers. S. 184-No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017. Prevent taxpayer funding for abortion. S.811-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act. Providing religious freedom protections for child services providers. S. 220-Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Providers protections for born-alive babies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R.3362 and S.1780, FY2018 House and Senate Appropriations Acts (foreign affairs sections); The President's federal budget proposal for FY2019, continuing resolution for FY18 budget, H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018; H.R.5442, A Fast-Tracked Executive Rescission Review (AFTERR) of Appropriations Act of 2018
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2018 · first_quarter · Agriculture
H.R. 3268/S.1603 - enacted as P.L.115-141: FY2018 Appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, Titles I and VI--all provisions related to research, extension, education and food safety. Continuation of the joint USDA/NIH "Dual Use with Dual Benefit" research program H.R. 3362/S.1780 - enacted as P.L.115-141: FY2018 Appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs, title II -- provisions related to international agricultural research and food security. H.R.TBD/S.TBD: prospective FY '19 Farm Bill, provisions related to research, extension and education (Title VII)
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; Issues related asthma; COPD; influenza; lung cancer; pneumonia; tuberculosis and other lung diseases; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the Childrens Health Insurance Program; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to FY 2019 Appropriations;H.J.RES.123, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes; H.R.878, Right to Try Act of 2017; H.R.1121, Pre-existing Conditions Protection Act of 2017; H.R.1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.2368, Right to Try Act; H.R.2550, Medicare Telehealth Parity Act of 2017; H.R.2810, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; H.R.3258, Marketplace Certainty Act; H.R.3267, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3358, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3362, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.4667, Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.; H.R.4695, Bipartisan Market Stabilization and Innovation Act of 2017; H.R.4897, Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2018; H.RES.827, Expressing support for the designation of April 2018 as "National Donate Life Month".; S.204, Trickett Wendler, Frank Mongiello, Jordan McLinn, and Matthew Bellina Right to Try Act of 2017; S.974, CREATES Act of 2017; S.1462, Marketplace Certainty Act; S.1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S.1557, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1662, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1771, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1780, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; S. 1835, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017; S.2494, Fair Care Act; S.2507, Improving Choices in Health Care Coverage Act; S.RES.152, A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2017 as "National Donate Life Month".;  
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Tobacco
Issues related to lung disease treatment and prevention, and public health; Issues related to tobacco cessation; Issues related to smokefree air; Issues related to Tobacco 21; Issues related to the Tobacco Control Act: Issues related to tobacco smuggling; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to FY 2019 Appropriations; H.R.5, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; H.R.21, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017; H.R.26, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; H.R.76, Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017; H.R.469, Congressional Article I Powers Strengthening Act; H.R.564, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017; H.R.729, Tobacco Excise Tax and Parity Act of 2017; H.R.998, SCRUB Act; H.R.1004, Regulatory Integrity Act of 2017; H.R.1009, OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act; H.R.1136, FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017; H.R.1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.1662, To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.; H.R.1848, Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017; H.R.2194, Cigarette Smoking Reduction and Electronic Vapor Alternatives Act of 2017; H.R.2430, FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017; H.R.3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3268, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3358, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3362, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.4273, Tobacco to 21 Act; H.Res.796, Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.; S.21, Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act of 2017; S.34, Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2017; S.56, RED Tape Act of 2017; S.294, Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act of 2017; S.934, FDA Reauthorization Act of 2017; S.951, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017; S.1519, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018; S.1557, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1603, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1771, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1780, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1837, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2017; S.2100, Tobacco to 21 Act; S.2119, A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit smoking in any facility of the Veterans Health Administration, and for other purposes.; 
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2018 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Issues related to lung disease treatment, prevention and research; public health; tobacco control and air pollution; Issues related to the Affordable Care Act; Issues related to the President's Budget; Issues related to FY 2019 Appropriations; H.J.RES.123, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.195, Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes.; H.R.1370, An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to issue Department of Homeland Security-wide guidance and develop training programs as part of the Department of Homeland Security Blue Campaign, and for other purposes.; H.R.1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; H.R.2998, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3219, Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3267, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3268, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3354, Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3358, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R.3362, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; H.Res.796, Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1625) to amend the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 to include severe forms of trafficking in persons within the definition of transnational organized crime for purposes of the rewards program of the Department of State, and for other purposes; and providing for proceedings during the period from March 23, 2018, through April 9, 2018.; S.1557, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1603, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1662, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1771, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; S.1780, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018;
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
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 · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 195/P.L.115-120; Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes; All provisions. H.R. 1625/P.L.115-141; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018; All provisions. H.R. 1892/P.L.115-123; Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; All provisions. H.R. 2998/S. 1557; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to iEHR/VISTA, T4, VA benefits, IT, mental health and wellness, care in the community, medical exams. H.R. 3219; Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to military health, IT, iEHR, DHMSM, procurement, operations, sustainment and RDT&E, base and supplemental (OCO) budgets. H.R. 3266/S. 1609; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to renewable energy and clean energy, smart grid, environmental remediation, environmental management, nuclear waste, and physical security. H.R.3267/S. 1662; Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; All provisions related to NASA and NSF appropriations. H.R. 3268/S. 1603; Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to the Food and Drug Administration. H.R. 3354; Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to FEMA, TSA, border control, CBP, DNDO, NPPD, S&T and Cyber Security. H.R. 3358/S. 1771; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to the National Institutes for Health and IT systems. H.R. 3362/S.1780; Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018; Provisions related to USAID, Malaria vaccines and research, and state and foreign operations. No bill number; Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2019; All provisions. No bill number; State and Foreign Operations Appropriations, 2019; All provisions. No bill number; Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; All provisions. No bill number; Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; All provisions. No bill number; Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019; All provisions.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 4311 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 S. 2098 - Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernization Act, 2017 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Foreign Investment
Client expense: $857,072 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. TBD - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, 2018 S. 1405 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act, 2017 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Pilot In-processing Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems and online travel sites International Fair Competition Issues Airline Alliance Competition Issues Issues related to airline employee benefits/leave
Client expense: $857,072 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 3353 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3354 - Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 1301 - Continuing Appropriations Amendments Act, 2018 H.R. 1892 - Bipartisan Budget Act, 2018 H.R. 195 - Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018 and for other purposes S. 1655 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. 1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 S. TBD - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3355 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 H.R. 3280 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 S. TBD - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: FY2017 DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, CBP customs, and immigration fees
Client expense: $857,072 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2018 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY18: HR. 3268/S. 1603/HR 1625/(PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Agriculture Appropriations) Division A, Title I Agriculture Programs: USDA-National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA)- Hatch Act Funds, Smith Lever Funds, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI), Veterinary Medicine Loan repayment Program, Veterinary Services Grant Program FY18: HR 3267/S. 1662/HR 1625 (PL 115-141) - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division B, Title I Department of Commerce: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA); Title III Science: National Science Foundation (NSF), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)- Science Mission Directorate, Aeronautics Research Directorate FY17: HR 5293/S. 3000; HR 244 (PL 115-31); FY18: HR 3219/Senate Draft/HR 1625 (LS 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2017, Division C Title IV; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Defense Appropriations/Make America Secure Appropriations Act Department of Defense) Division C Title IV Research, Development, Test and Evaluation (Defense-wide): 6.1 Basic Research; Title VI Other Department of Defense Programs: Defense Health Program; Oncology Research Information Exchange Network (ORIEN) FY18: HR 3266/S. 1609/HR 1625 (LS 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Energy and Water Appropriations) Division D, Title III DOE Energy Programs: Office of Science, Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E); Continuing Resolution funding 21st Century Cures Act FY18: HR 3354/Senate Draft/HR 1625 (LS 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division G, Title I: United States Geological Survey (USGS)- Water Resources Research Institutes (WRRI); Title III: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) FY18: HR 3358/S. 1771/HR 1625 (PL 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations) Division H, Title III Department of Education (ED): Pell Grants, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG), Federal Work Study Program, Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), The Federal TRIO Programs (TRIO), Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN), International Education Programs, Institute of Education Sciences; Title II Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): National Institutes of Health (NIH), Health Professions Funding FY18: HR 3362/S. 1780/HR 1625 (PL 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (State-Foreign Operations) Division K, Title II Agency for International Development (USAID): Feed the Future Food Security Innovation Labs FY18: HR 3353/S. 1655/HR 1625 (PL 115-141): Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (Transportation-Housing and Urban Development Appropriations) Division L, Title I Department of Transportation: Office of the Secretary, University Transportation Centers; National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); Operations and Research Highway Safety Research & Development; Autonomous Vehicle Development and Report Language re Designated AV Research Site H.J. Res. 99: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes; all provisions HR 1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018; all provisions
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
H.R.34 - Safe Students Act - This bill amends the federal criminal code to repeal provisions that prohibit the possession or discharge of a firearm in a school zone. H.R.38 - Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - This bill amends the federal criminal code to allow a qualified individual to carry a concealed handgun into or possess a concealed handgun in another state that allows individuals to carry concealed firearms. H.R.57 - Accidental Firearms Transfers Reporting Act of 2017 - This bill requires the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to submit a biannual report to Congress on the number of proposed firearm transfers where: (1) a licensed gun dealer submitted a background check through the National Instant Criminal History Background Check System (NICS), (2) NICS failed to respond to the licensed gun dealer within three business days, and (3) the licensed gun dealer completed the transfer. H.R.62 - Gun Violence Reduction Resources Act of 2017 - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice to hire 200 additional agents and investigators for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. H.R.84 - Knife Owners' Protection Act of 2017 - To protect the right of law-abiding citizens to transport knives interstate, notwithstanding a patchwork of local and State prohibitions, and to repeal Federal provisions related to switchblade knives which burden citizens. H.R.163 - Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act - This bill amends the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act to repeal provisions that prohibit state or federal civil actions or administrative proceedings from being brought against firearm or ammunition manufacturers, sellers, importers, dealers, or trade associations for criminal or unlawful misuse of a firearm by the person bringing the action or a third party. H.R.358 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.367 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after October 22, 2015, may receive a refund of such tax. S.59 - Hearing Protection Act of 2017 - This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) eliminate the $200 transfer tax on firearm silencers, and (2) treat any person who acquires or possesses a firearm silencer as meeting any registration or licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act with respect to such silencer. Any person who pays a transfer tax on a silencer after January 9, 2017, may receive a refund of such tax. S.80 - A bill to protect the right of individuals to bear arms at water resources development projects. - This bill prohibits the Department of the Army from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm in any area open to the public (other than a federal facility) at a water resources development project administered by the Chief of Engineers, if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.445 - Buyback Our Safety Act - This bill authorizes the Department of Justice's Office of Justice Programs (OJP) to establish a gun buyback grant program for state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies. H.R.509 - ATF Elimination Act - To abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, transfer its functions relating to the Federal firearms, explosives, and arson laws, violent crime, and domestic terrorism to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and transfer its functions relating to the Federal alcohol and tobacco smuggling laws to the Drug Enforcement Administration, and for other purposes. S.159 - Firearms Manufacturers and Dealers Protection Act of 2017 - To terminate Operation Choke Point. H.R.810 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.1045 - Recreational Lands Self-Defense Act of 2017 - This bill prohibits the Army Corps of Engineers from promulgating or enforcing any regulation that prohibits an individual from possessing a firearm at a water resources development project administered by the Corps of Engineers if: (1) the individual is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing the firearm, and (2) the possession of the firearm is in compliance with the law of the state in which the project is located. H.R.1047 - Fairness in Firearm Testing Act - This bill amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to make a video recording of its entire process of examining and testing an item to determine whether it is a firearm (and if so, the type of firearm) or ammunition. The bill bars the ATF from editing or erasing any such recording. H.R.1079 - Campus Gun Policy Transparency Act - To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to disclose their concealed carry or open carry policies with respect to firearms, and for other purposes. S.446 - Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - To allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms. H.R.1278 - Ghost Guns Are Guns Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require firearm assembly kits to be considered to be firearms. S.533 - Undetectable Firearms Modernization Act of 2017 - To modernize the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988. H.R.1475 - Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2017 - To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.1478 - Gun Violence Research Act - To repeal the provision that in practice prohibits the Department of Health and Human Services from sponsoring research on gun violence in fiscal year 2017, and for other purposes. S.618 - Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to more comprehensively address the interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition. H.R.1612 - Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2017 - To require criminal background checks on all firearms transactions occurring at gun shows. H.R.1692 - Countering Illegal Firearms Trafficking to Mexico Act - To address the problem of illegal firearm trafficking to Mexico. H.R.1708 - Firearm Risk Protection Act of 2017 - To prohibit the sale of a firearm to, and the purchase of a firearm by, a person who is not covered by appropriate liability insurance coverage. H.R.1746 - Airport Security Act of 2017 - To prohibit certain individuals from possessing a firearm in an airport, and for other purposes. H.R.1832 - To authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. S.834 - A bill to authorize the appropriation of funds to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for conducting or supporting research on firearms safety or gun violence prevention. H.R.1976 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.1982 - Mental Health Access and Gun Violence Prevention Act of 2017 - To authorize funding to increase access to mental health care treatment to reduce gun violence. H.R.2097 - ATF Wrongful Reclassification Act - To prevent the reclassification of certain ammunition as armor piercing ammunition. S.1185 - Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2017 - To increase public safety by punishing and deterring firearms trafficking. H.R.2561 - POLICE Act of 2017 - To amend title 18, United States Code, to permit uniformed law enforcement officers to carry agency-issued firearms in certain Federal facilities, and for other purposes. H.R.2598 - Gun Violence Restraining Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others new tools to prevent gun violence. S.1212 - Gun Violence Prevention Order Act of 2017 - To provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to himself, herself, or others, and law enforcement, with new tools to prevent gun violence. H.R.2620 - Lawful Purpose and Self Defense Act - To revise various laws that interfere with the right of the people to obtain and use firearms for all lawful purposes. H.Res.367 - Establishing the Select Committee on Gun Violence Prevention. H.R.2670 - Protecting Domestic Violence and Stalking Victims Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.2784 - Good Neighbor Gun Dealer Act - To require the Attorney General to establish a Good Neighbor code of conduct for federally licensed firearms dealers, and for other purposes. H.R.2810 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S.1324 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2841 - Disarm Hate Act - To prevent a person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or received an enhanced sentence for a misdemeanor because of hate or bias in its commission, from obtaining a firearm. H.R.2940 - Congressional Self-Defense Act - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed firearm anywhere in the United States, with certain exceptions. H.R.2945 - Congressional Personal Safety Act - To grant Members of Congress the right to carry a firearm anywhere in the United States, except in the United States Capitol. H.R.2951 - To allow Members of Congress to carry a concealed handgun anywhere in the United States, with exceptions. S.1397 - Protecting the Second Amendment Act - To nullify any generalized, routine or ongoing reporting requirement imposed on a person licensed under section 923 of title 18, United States Code, that is based on the geographic location in which the licensee is located or on the sale of multiple rifles or shotguns, or any specific type of rifle or shotgun, to the same person. H.R.2980 - Protecting Gun Owners in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 - To amend title 11 of the United States Code to include firearms in the types of property allowable under the alternative provision for exempting property from the estate. S.1435 - A bill to provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearm Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. H.R.3054 - To provide an amnesty period during which veterans and their family members can register certain firearms in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record, and for other purposes. S.1505 - A bill to provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. H.R.3139 - To provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories. S.1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - This bill authorizes FY2018 appropriations and sets forth policies regarding the military activities of the Department of Defense (DOD), military construction, and the defense activities of the Department of Energy (DOE). The bill authorizes appropriations, but does not provide budget authority for discretionary programs, which is included in subsequent appropriations legislation. S.1557 - Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3219 - Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3267 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1592 - Firearm Act of 2017 - To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring race or ethnicity to be disclosed in connection with the transfer of a firearm. H.R.3354 - Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3355 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3361 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act - To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. H.R.3362 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. S.1662 - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3464 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017 - To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. H.R.3613 - Safer Neighborhoods Gun Buyback Act of 2017 - To authorize the Director of the Bureau of Justice Assistance to make grants to States, units of local government, and gun dealers to conduct gun buyback programs, and for other purposes. S.1780 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 - Making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, and for other purposes. H.R.3790 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for certain thefts of a firearm from certain Federal firearms licensees, and to criminalize the theft of a firearm from a gun range that rents firearms or a shooting club. S.1854 - Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2017 - To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to enhance penalties for theft of a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee. S.1923 - Background Check Completion Act of 2017- To prohibit firearms dealers from selling a firearm prior to the completion of a background check. S.1939 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act. H.R.3984 - Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act- To repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and provide for the discoverability and admissibility of gun trace information in civil proceedings. H.R.3987 - Protecting Americans from Gun Violence Act of 2017- To reduce gun violence, fund gun violence research and victim assistance, and enhance the tracking of lost and stolen firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4018 - To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions.- To provide for a 3-day waiting period before a person may receive a handgun, with exceptions. H.R.4025 - Multiple Firearm Sales Reporting Modernization Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to expand to all firearms the requirement that Federal firearms licensees report sales of 2 or more handguns to the same unlicensed person within 5 consecutive business days. S.1992 - SECURE Firearm Storage Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises. S.2009 - Background Check Expansion Act- To require a background check for every firearm sale. S.2044 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. S.2045 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4183 - Domestic Violence Records Reporting Improvement Act of 2017- To condition a States eligibility for grants under the National Criminal History Improvement Program on compliance with certain requirements relating to increasing reporting of domestic violence records, and for other purposes. H.R.4186 - Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect more victims of domestic violence by preventing their abusers from possessing or receiving firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.4192 - Domestic Violence Gun Homicide Prevention Act of 2017- To establish a grant program to encourage States to adopt certain policies and procedures relating to the transfer and possession of firearms. H.R.4268 - Gun Safety: Not Sorry Act of 2017- To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide for a 7-day waiting period before a semiautomatic firearm, a silencer, armor piercing ammunition, or a large capacity ammunition magazine may be transferred. H.R.4290 - To require the Attorney General to study whether an individual's history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting.- To require the Attorney General to study whether an individuals history of domestic violence can be used to determine the likelihood of such individual committing a mass shooting. S.2094 - Domestic Violence Loophole Closure Act- To require the prompt reporting for national instant criminal background check system purposes of members of the Armed Forces convicted of domestic violence offenses under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, and for other purposes. H.R.4343 - Unlawful Gun Buyer Alert Act- To amend the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007 to provide notification to relevant law enforcement agencies in the event that a background check conducted by the National Instant Criminal Background Check System determines that a person may not receive a firearm, and for other purposes. S.2129 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. S.2135 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. H.R.4434 - Fix NICS Act of 2017- To enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System. S.2161 - Hadiya Pendleton and Nyasia Pryear-Yard Gun Trafficking and Crime Prevention Act of 2017- To prevent gun trafficking. H.R.4471 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2017- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. (Introduced 11/28/2017) H.Res.645 - Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 38) to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide a means by which nonresidents of a State whose residents may carry concealed firearms may also do so in the State. H.R.4573 - Gun Violence Research Act of 2017- To clarify that the Dickey Amendment does not prevent the use of funds for research on mental health, gun violence, and how they intersect, and to provide for reporting on the effects of gun violence. H.R.4639 - Military Domestic Violence Reporting Enhancement Act- To amend title 10 United States Code, to establish a punitive article in the Uniform Code of Military Justice on domestic violence, and for other purposes. H.R.4909 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5107 - To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools.- To direct the Secretary of Education to carry out a grant program to secure elementary schools and secondary schools. S.2486 - Safe Students Act- To repeal the Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990 and amendments to that Act. H.R.5134 - STOP Straw Purchases Act- To amend title 18, United States Code, to combat straw purchases of firearms. H.R.5135 - Securing Children in Schools Act of 2018- To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to provide for additional grants for school security, and for other purposes. H.R.5139 - Hire Our Heroes to Protect Our Schools Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. S.2492 - NICS Denial Notification Act of 2018- To provide for the reporting to State and local law enforcement authorities of cases in which the national instant criminal background check system indicates that a firearm has been sought to be acquired by a prohibited person, so that authorities may pursue criminal charges under State law, and to ensure that the Department of Justice reports to Congress on prosecutions secured against prohibited persons who attempt to acquire a firearm. S.2495 - STOP School Violence Act of 2018- To reauthorize the grant program for school security in the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. H.R.5161 - To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health.- To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to Congress an annual report on the effects of gun violence on public health. H.R.5164 - Urban Progress Act of 2018- To expand economic opportunities, improve community policing, and promote common-sense gun violence prevention in underserved communities, and for other purposes. S.2502 - Protecting Communities and Preserving the Second Amendment Act of 2018- To address gun violence, improve the availability of records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, address mental illness in the criminal justice system, and end straw purchases and trafficking of illegal firearms, and for other purposes. H.R.5185 - Protect America's Schools Act of 2018- To make supplemental appropriations for the Cops in Schools program for fiscal year 2018. H.R.5186 - Veterans Securing Schools Act of 2018- To amend the definition of a school resource officer to include certain veterans. S.2513 - School Safety and Mental Health Services Improvement Act of 2018- To improve school safety and mental health services. H.R.5225 - Strengthening the National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act of 2018-To reinstate the final rule issued by the Social Security Administration entitled Implementation of the NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007. H.R.5268 - Safe Schools Act- To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to authorize the Se
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