SIMPLE Act

S.856/H.R.1949, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, in support of ending campus sexual assault; H.R. 1387, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act (SOAR), in opposition to school vouchers and diverting public funds to private or religious elementary and secondary schools; H.R.2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, in support of increasing opportunities for women and underrepresented populations in nontraditional careers and apprenticeship programs; S.1421/H.R.3828, Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017, in support of Title IX and federal protections against the gender discrimination of women in education; S. 3110/H.R. 6184, Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2018, in support of Title IX and protections against gender discrimination in education; S.1270/H.R.2653, STEM Opportunities Act of 2017, in support of reducing barriers that deter women and underrepresented minorities from pursuing academic and career goals in STEM fields; S.1246/H.R.2709, Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2017, in support of broadening participation by women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields; S.954/H.R.2151, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017, in support of preventing and responding to bullying and harassment at institutions of higher education; S.1690/H.R.3463, Child Care Access Means Parents In School Reauthorization Act, in support of increasing access to higher education to students through campus-based child care services; S.2695/H.R.5277, SOS Campus Act, in support of independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response; H.R.3554, SIMPLE Act, in support of income-driven student debt repayment options; H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, in opposition to changes to federal student loan borrowing, income-based repayment, and loan forgiveness as well as changes efforts to combat campus sexual violence; H.R. 4030, Title IX Protection Act, in support of codifying the 2011 Dear Colleague letter and 2014 Question and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence issues by the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education; H.R. 3397, Building Blocks of STEM Act, in support of early childhood STEM education; H.R. 3316, Code Like A Girl Act, in support of increasing access to STEM and computer science education for young girls; H.R. 4269, Public Funds for Public Schools Act, in support of closing a tax loophole that diverts public dollars away from public schools; S. 2517/H.R. 5199, Military Education Savings Account Act of 2018, in opposition to directing funds away from public education; S. 2572/H.R. 1957, Safe Schools Improvement Act, in support of ending bullying and harassment in schools; S. 2584/H.R. 5374, Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2018, in opposition to denying access to education and all forms of discrimination based upon gender or gender identity; H.R. 3581, Pell Grant Flexibility Act of 2017, in support of federal financial aid including Pell grants and student loans; S. 3205/H.R. 6352, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act of 2018, in support of increasing awareness of student loan options; H.R. 6537, Education Department Civil Rights Transparency Act, in support of increasing transparency of the number of civil rights complaints to the U.S. Department of Education; Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency (HALT) on Campus Sexual Violence Act, in support of strengthening prevention and enforcement efforts at colleges and universities to help end sexual harassment and violence; In opposition to allowing states and school districts to move funds meant for disadvantaged students into other programs and eliminating maintenance-of-effort requirements, in opposition to federally funded school vouchers; In opposition to the repeal of gainful employment and borrower defense regulations; In support of protecting Title IX, its regulations, and guidance; In opposition to the rescission of the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence as well as the 2014 Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence; In support of improving accountability, including policies to reduce bullying and harassment, ensuring civil rights protections for students at charter schools; In opposition to a tuition tax credit programs; In support of additional disaggregation and crosstabulation of student achievement data, including gender, race/ethnicity, disability status, English learner status, and other categories; Expressing concerns about Department of Education changes to the student loan servicing guidance and procurement requirements, debt collection contracting, and the delay of critical regulations effects on black and latino borrowers; In support of awarding Billie Jean King the Congressional Gold Medal award for her advocacy and work to support Title IX and womens' access to athletic opportunities; In support of preserving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; In opposition to denying access to contraception specifically by employers or schools; In support of the 2014 joint school discipline guidance package including the Joint Dear Colleague on the nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice; In support of equal access to high-skilled, high-wage jobs; In support of the U.S. Department of Education's enforcement of the Supreme Court's case of Plyler v. Doe; In opposition to U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Department of Justice rolling back the diversity and affirmative action guidance.

Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

H.R. 3554: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 (generally).

Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity through Education Reform Act S. 405 / H.R. 1659, Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act H.R. 159, Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act (Wildlife VET Act) H.R. 1429, Letter of Estimated Annual Debt for Students (LEADS) Act H.R. 1614, Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2718, Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2482, Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 3051, Educating Student Loan Borrowers Act H.R. 3346, Student Opportunity Act H.R. 3390 / S. 1521, Student Loan Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 795, Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act / S. 796, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 3630, Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights Act H.R. 3554 / S. 1712, The SIMPLE Act H.R. 4399/S. 2136, PSLF Technical Corrections Act H.R. 6156/S. 3065, the Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act H.R.6543, The Aim Higher Act

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

S.856/H.R.1949, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, in support of ending campus sexual assault; H.R. 1387, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act (SOAR), in opposition to school vouchers and diverting public funds to private or religious elementary and secondary schools; H.R.2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, in support of increasing opportunities for women and underrepresented populations in nontraditional careers and apprenticeship programs; S.1421/H.R.3828, Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017, in support of Title IX and federal protections against the gender discrimination of women in education; S. 3110/H.R. 6184, Patsy T. Mink and Louise M. Slaughter Gender Equity in Education Act of 2018, in support of Title IX and protections against gender discrimination in education; S.1270/H.R.2653, STEM Opportunities Act of 2017, in support of reducing barriers that deter women and underrepresented minorities from pursuing academic and career goals in STEM fields; S.1246/H.R.2709, Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2017, in support of broadening participation by women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields; S.954/H.R.2151, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017, in support of preventing and responding to bullying and harassment at institutions of higher education; S.1690/H.R.3463, Child Care Access Means Parents In School Reauthorization Act, in support of increasing access to higher education to students through campus-based child care services; S.2695/H.R.5277, SOS Campus Act, in support of independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response; H.R.3554, SIMPLE Act, in support of income-driven student debt repayment options; H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, in opposition to changes to federal student loan borrowing, income-based repayment, and loan forgiveness as well as changes efforts to combat campus sexual violence; H.R. 4030, Title IX Protection Act, in support of codifying the 2011 Dear Colleague letter and 2014 Question and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence issues by the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education; H.R. 3397, Building Blocks of STEM Act, in support of early childhood STEM education; H.R. 3316, Code Like A Girl Act, in support of increasing access to STEM and computer science education for young girls; H.R. 4269, Public Funds for Public Schools Act, in support of closing a tax loophole that diverst public dollars away from public schools; S. 2517/H.R. 5199, Military Education Savings Account Act of 2018, in opposition to directing funds away from public education; S. 2572/H.R. 1957, Safe Schools Improvement Act, in support of ending bullying and harassment in schools; S. 2584/H.R. 5374, Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2018, in opposition to denying access to education and all forms of discrimination based upon gender or gender identity; H.R. 3581, Pell Grant Flexibility Act of 2017, in support of federal financial aid including Pell grants and student loans; S. 3205/H.R. 6352, Know Before You Owe Private Education Loan Act of 2018, in support of increasing awareness of student loan options; Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency (HALT) on Campus Sexual Violence Act, in support of strengthening prevention and enforcement efforts at colleges and universities to help end sexual harassment and violence; In opposition to allowing states and school districts to move funds meant for disadvantaged students into other programs and eliminating maintenance-of-effort requirements, in opposition to federally funded school vouchers; In opposition to the repeal of gainful employment and borrower defense regulations; In support of protecting Title IX, its regulations, and guidance; In opposition to the rescission of the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence as well as the 2014 Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence; In support of improving accountability, including policies to reduce bullying and harassment, ensuring civil rights protections for students at charter schools; In opposition to a tuition tax credit programs; In support of additional disaggregation and crosstabulation of student achievement data, including gender, race/ethnicity, disability status, English learner status, and other categories; Expressing concerns about Department of Education changes to the student loan servicing guidance and procurement requirements, debt collection contracting, and the delay of critical regulations effects on black and latino borrowers; In opposition to the confirmation of Ken Marcus as the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education; In support of awarding Billie Jean King the Congressional Gold Medal award for her advocacy and work to support Title IX and womens' access to athletic opportunities; In support of preserving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; In opposition to denying access to contraception specifically by employers or schools; In support of the 2014 joint school discipline guidance package including the Joint Dear Colleague on the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice; In support of protecting and expanding the campus voter registration provision in the Higher Education Act; In support of equal access to high-skilled, high-wage jobs; In opposition to the proposed consolidation of the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Career, Technical and Adult Education (OCTAE) into a new office of Postsecondary and Lifelong Learning; In support of the U.S. Department of Education's enforcement of the Supreme Court's case of Plyler v. Doe; In opposition to the recision of the 2011- 2016 guidance documents on affirmative action and school diversity.

H.R. 3554: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 (generally).

Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 3554: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 (generally).

Client expense: $870,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl Drug Control Policy (NDCP), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R. 4508, Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity through Education Reform Act S. 405 / H.R. 1659, Stop Taxing Death and Disability Act H.R. 159, Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act (Wildlife VET Act) H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act H.R. 1429, Letter of Estimated Annual Debt for Students (LEADS) Act H.R. 1614, Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2718, Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2482, Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 3051, Educating Student Loan Borrowers Act H.R. 3346, Student Opportunity Act H.R. 3390 / S. 1521, Student Loan Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 795, Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act / S. 796, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 3630, Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights Act H.R. 3554 / S. 1712, The SIMPLE Act H.R. 4399/S. 2136, PSLF Technical Corrections Act Draft legislation, the Protecting Job Opportunities for Borrowers Act

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3554: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 (provisions related to appropriations).

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

S.856/H.R.1949, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, in support of ending campus sexual assault; H.R. 1387, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act (SOAR), in opposition to school vouchers and diverting public funds to private or religious elementary and secondary schools; H.R.2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, in support of increasing opportunities for women and underrepresented populations in nontraditional careers and apprenticeship programs; S.1421/H.R.3828, Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017, in support of Title IX and federal protections against the gender discrimination of women in education; S.1270/H.R.2653, STEM Opportunities Act of 2017, in support of reducing barriers that deter women and underrepresented minorities from pursuing academic and career goals in STEM fields; S.1246/H.R.2709, Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2017, in support of broadening participation by women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields; S.954/H.R.2151, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017, in support of preventing and responding to bullying and harassment at institutions of higher education; S.1690/H.R.3463, Child Care Access Means Parents In School Reauthorization Act, in support of increasing access to higher education to students through campus-based child care services; S.2695/H.R.5277, SOS Campus Act, in support of independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response; H.R.3554, SIMPLE Act, in support of income-driven student debt repayment options; H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, in opposition to changes to federal student loan borrowing, income-based repayment, and loan forgiveness as well as changes efforts to combat campus sexual violence; H.R. 4030, Title IX Protection Act, in support of codifying the 2011 Dear Colleague letter and 2014 Question and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence issues by the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education; H.R. 3397, Building Blocks of STEM Act, in support of early childhood STEM education; H.R. 3316, Code Like A Girl Act, in support of increasing access to STEM and computer science education for young girls; H.R. 4269, Public Funds for Public Schools Act, in support of closing a tax loophole that diverst public dollars away from public schools; H.R. 5199, Military Education Savings Account Act of 2018, in opposition to directing funds away from public education; S. 2572/H.R. 1957, Safe Schools Improvement Act, in support of ending bullying and harassment in schools; S. 2584/H.R. 5374, Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2018, in opposition to denying access to education and all forms of discrimination based upon gender or gender identity; H.R. 3581, Pell Grant Flexibility Act of 2017, in support of federal financial aid including Pell grants and student loans; Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency (HALT) on Campus Sexual Violence Act, in support of strengthening prevention and enforcement efforts at colleges and universities to help end sexual harassment and violence; In opposition to allowing states and school districts to move funds meant for disadvantaged students into other programs and eliminating maintenance-of-effort requirements, in opposition to federally funded school vouchers; In opposition to the repeal of gainful employment and borrower defense regulations; In support of protecting Title IX, its regulations, and guidance; In opposition to the rescission of the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence as well as the 2014 Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence; In support of improving accountability, including policies to reduce bullying and harassment, ensuring civil rights protections for students at charter schools; In opposition to a tuition tax credit programs; In support of additional disaggregation and crosstabulation of student achievement data, including gender, race/ethnicity, disability status, English learner status, and other categories; Expresses concerns about Department of Education changes to the student loan servicing guidance and procurement requirements, debt collection contracting, and the delay of critical regulations effects on black and latino borrowers; In opposition to the confirmation of Ken Marcus as the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education; In support of awarding Billie Jean King the Congressional Gold Medal award for her advocacy and work to support Title IX and womens' access to athletic opportunities; In support of preserving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; In opposition to denying access to contraception specifically by employers or schools; In support of the 2014 joint school discipline guidance package including the Joint Dear Colleague on the Nondiscriminatory Administration of School Discipline from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Justice; In support of protecting and expanding the campus voter registration provision in the Higher Education Act.

H.R. 4909, the STOP School Violence Act of 2018 (guns, school safety) Discussions surrounding reauthorization of the Higher Education Act H.R. 4508, the Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, including: H.R. 4399/S. 2136, PSLF Technical Corrections Act H.R. 4859, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act H.R. 3554/S. 1712, SIMPLE Act H.R. 2753/S. 1247, Teacher Loan Repayment Act H.R. 5384/S. 2598, Debt-Free College Act S. 3380 in 114th congress, Accreditation Reform and Enhanced Accountability Act S. 546 from 113th congress, Smarter Borrowing Act H.Con.Res.114, Recognizing the contributions of the public elementary & secondary schools H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act S. 2517, Military Education Savings Account Act DC voucher program data collection (comments to ED) S. 705, Child Protection Improvements Act S. 2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act H.J. Res. 1 and H. J. Res. 2, Balanced budget amendment H.R. 711, Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act H.R. 4838, Reaching English Learners Act Draft legislation on Expanding Access to the Workforce Through Dual Enrollment Act Draft legislation on Children's Regulatory Transparency Act H.R.5374, Student Non-Discrimination Act S.2572, Safe Schools Improvement Act H.R. 5318, Investing in Tomorrows Schools Act Discussions surrounding Teacher shortages

Client expense: $708,687 · Firm income: Not reported

1 and 2.) Federal Legislation and Issues (H.R. designates work with House of Representatives; S. designates work with Senate) S 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018. Oppose provisions that would limit the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (Lobbyist used: Contract Lobbyists) BUD H.R. 601/H.R. 3358/H.R. 3554/S.1771FY 2018 House/Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. (Lobbyists used: Meghan Riley, Gwen Rathbun) BUD H.R. 1892, Continuing Resolution through March 23/Spending Caps Deal. Support parts of bill, including reauthorization of the Special Diabetes Program through September 2019. (Lobbyist used: Meghan Riley, Gwen Rathbun, Rob Goldsmith) BUD H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018. Support parts of the bill which increased funding for diabetes research and programs at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, CDCs Division of Diabetes Translation, and through the National Diabetes Prevention Program. (Lobbyists used: Meghan Riley, Gwen Rathbun, and Rob Goldsmith) BUD Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2018. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. (Lobbyist used: Contract Lobbyists) BUD 4.) Federal Agencies/ Branches Contacted HCR and BUD U.S. House of Representatives U.S. Senate Department Health and Human Services: -Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Diabetes Translation -National Institutes of Health (NIDDK) -Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services -Federal and Drug Administration

H.R. 4508, Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity through Education Reform Act H.R. 159, Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act (Wildlife VET Act) H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act H.R. 1429, Letter of Estimated Annual Debt for Students (LEADS) Act H.R. 1614, Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2718, Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2482, Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 3051, Educating Student Loan Borrowers Act H.R. 3346, Student Opportunity Act H.R. 3390 / S. 1521, Student Loan Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 795, Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act / S. 796, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 3630, Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights Act H.R. 3554 / S. 1712, The SIMPLE Act H.R. 4399/S. 2136, PSLF Technical Corrections Act

Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of

HR 3276/S 1662, FY 2018 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Funding for local law enforcement and economic development programs HR 3554, FY 2018 Interior-Environment Appropriations, Funding for local water infrastructure programs HR 3353/S 1655, FY 2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations, Funding for local community development, housing, and transportation programs S 19, Mobile Now Act, Oppose amendments that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way S 293/HR 828, Investing in Opportunity Act, Support Oppose federal proposals that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way and to collect compensation for their use and management Support current law re: the tax exemption for municipal bonds Support current law re: the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Support extension of the New Markets Tax Credit S 976, Marketplace Fairness Act, Support HR 2193, Remote Transactions Parity Act, Support Oppose proposals to withhold grants from local governments Local transportation, economic development, and community development projects and programs Shaw AFB issues Disaster Assistance 2020 Census

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3267/S 1662,FY 2018 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Funding for local law enforcement and economic development programs HR 3554, FY 2018 Interior-Environment Appropriations, Funding for local water infrastructure programs HR 3353/S 1665, FY 2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations, Funding for local community development, housing, and transportation programs S 19, Mobile Now Act, Oppose amendments that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way S 293/HR 828, Investing in Opportunity Act, Support Oppose federal proposals that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way and collect compensation for their use and management Support current law re: the tax exemption for municipal bonds Support current law re: the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Support extension of the New Markets Tax Credit Support passenger rail in general, including high-speed rail in the southeast and new service between Columbia and other regional cities HR 2193, Remote Transactions Parity Act, Support S 976, Marketplace Fairness Act, Support Oppose proposals to withhold grants from local governments Disaster Assistance 2020 Census

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

H.R.4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity through Education Reform Act H,R. 4399/S. 2136, PSLF Technical Corrections Act H.R. 159, Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act (Wildlife VET Act) H.R. 1127, Student Loan Fairness Act H.R. 1429, Letter of Estimated Annual Debt for Students (LEADS) Act H.R. 1614, Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act H.R. 2718, Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2482, Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 3051, Educating Student Loan Borrowers Act H.R. 3346, Student Opportunity Act H.R. 3390/S.1521, Student Loan Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 795, Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act/S. 796, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 3630, Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights Act H.R. 3554/S.1712, The SIMPLE Act

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3554: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 (provisions related to appropriations).

Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

H.R.4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity through Education Reform Act H,R. 4399/S. 2136, PSLF Technical Corrections Act H.R. 159, Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act (Wildlife VET Act) H.R. 1127, Student Loan Fairness Act H.R. 1429, Letter of Estimated Annual Debt for Students (LEADS) Act H.R. 1614, Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act H.R. 2718, Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2482, Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 3051, Educating Student Loan Borrowers Act H.R. 3346, Student Opportunity Act H.R. 3390/S.1521, Student Loan Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 795, Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act/S. 796, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 3630, Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights Act H.R. 3554/S.1712, The SIMPLE Act

Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.856/H.R.1949, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, in support of ending campus sexual assault; H.R. 1387, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act (SOAR), in opposition to school vouchers and diverting public funds to private or religious elementary and secondary schools; H.R.2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, in support of increasing opportunities for women and underrepresented populations in nontraditional careers and apprenticeship programs; S.1421/H.R.3828, Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017, in support of Title IX and federal protections against the gender discrimination of women in education; S.1270/H.R.2653, STEM Opportunities Act of 2017, in support of reducing barriers that deter women and underrepresented minorities from pursuing academic and career goals in STEM fields; S.1246/H.R.2709, Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2017, in support of broadening participation by women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields; S.954/H.R.2151, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017, in support of preventing and responding to bullying and harassment at institutions of higher education; S.1690/H.R.3463, Child Care Access Means Parents In School Reauthorization Act, in support of increasing access to higher education to students through campus-based child care services; S.2695/H.R.5277, SOS Campus Act, independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response; H.R.3554, SIMPLE Act, in support of income-driven student debt repayment options; H.R. 4508, PROSPER Act, in opposition to changes to federal student loan borrowing, income-based repayment, and loan forgiveness as well as changes efforts to combat campus sexual violence; H.R. 4030, Title IX Protection Act, in support of codifying the 2011 Dear Colleague letter and 2014 Question and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence issued by the Office for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education; H.R. 3397, Building Blocks of STEM Act, in support of early childhood STEM education; H.R. 3316, Code Like A Girl Act, in support of increasing access to STEM and computer science education for young girls; H.R. 4269, Public Funds for Public Schools Act, in support of closing a tax loophole that divers public dollars away from public schools; Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency (HALT) on Campus Sexual Violence Act, in support of strengthening prevention and enforcement efforts at colleges and universities to help end sexual harassment and violence; in opposition to allowing states and school districts to move funds meant for disadvantaged students into other programs and eliminating maintenance-of-effort requirements, in opposition to federally funded school vouchers; in opposition to the repeal of gainful employment and borrower defense regulations; in support of protecting Title IX, its regulations, and guidance; in opposition to the rescission of the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence as well as the 2014 Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence; in opposition to denying access to education based upon gender or gender identity; in support of improving accountability, including policies to reduce bullying and harassment, ensuring civil rights protections for students at charter schools; in opposition to tuition tax credit programs; in support of additional disaggregation and crosstabulation of student achievement data, including gender, race/ethnicity, disability status, English learner status, and other categories; in support of scientific research and advancement in the United States; expressing concerns about Department of Education changes to the student loan servicing guidance and procurement requirements, debt collection contracting, and the delay of critical regulations effects on black and latino borrowers; in opposition to the nomination of Ken Marcus as the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Education; in support of awarding Billie Jean King the Congressional Gold Medal award for her advocacy and work to support Title IX and womens' access to athletic opportunities; in support of preserving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program; in opposition to denying access to contraception specifically by employers or schools.

HR 3554: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 (provisions related to appropriations).

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

1 and 2.) Federal Legislation and Issues (H.R. designates work with House of Representatives; S. designates work with Senate) S 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018. Oppose provisions that would limit the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program H.R. 601/H.R. 3358/H.R. 3554/S.1771FY 2018 House/Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2018. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office

H.R.4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity through Education Reform Act H,R. 4399/S. 2136, PSLF Technical Corrections Act H.R. 159, Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act (Wildlife VET Act) H.R. 1127, Student Loan Fairness Act H.R. 1429, Letter of Estimated Annual Debt for Students (LEADS) Act H.R. 1614, Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act H.R. 2718, Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2482, Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 3051, Educating Student Loan Borrowers Act H.R. 3346, Student Opportunity Act H.R. 3390/S.1521, Student Loan Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 795, Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act/S. 796, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 3630, Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights Act H.R. 3554/S.1712, The SIMPLE Act

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success and Prosperity through Education Reform Act H,R. 4399/S. 2136, PSLF Technical Corrections Act H.R. 159, Wildlife Veterinarians Employment and Training Act (Wildlife VET Act) H.R. 1127, Student Loan Fairness Act H.R. 1429, Letter of Estimated Annual Debt for Students (LEADS) Act H.R. 1614, Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 1635, Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act H.R. 2718, Federal Student Loan Refinancing Act H.R. 2482, Federal Perkins Loan Program Extension Act of 2017 H.R. 3051, Educating Student Loan Borrowers Act H.R. 3346, Student Opportunity Act H.R. 3390/S.1521, Student Loan Relief Act of 2017 H.R. 795, Employer Participation in Student Loan Assistance Act/S. 796, Employer Participation in Repayment Act H.R. 3630, Student Loan Borrower Bill of Rights Act H.R. 3554/S.1712, The SIMPLE Act

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3276/S 1662, FY 2018 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Funding for local law enforcement and economic development programs HR 3554, FY 2018 Interior-Environment Appropriations, Funding for local water infrastructure programs HR 3353/S 1655, FY 2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations, Funding for local community development, housing, and transportation programs S 19, Mobile Now Act, Oppose amendments that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way S 293/HR 828, Investing in Opportunity Act, Support Oppose federal proposals that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way and to collect compensation for their use and management Support current law re: the tax exemption for municipal bonds Support current law re: the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Support current law re: the New Markets Tax Credit S 976, Marketplace Fairness Act, Support HR 2193, Remote Transactions Parity Act, Support Oppose proposals to withhold grants from local governments Local transportation, economic development, and community development projects and programs Shaw AFB issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3267/S 1662,FY 2018 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Funding for local law enforcement and economic development programs HR 3554, FY 2018 Interior-Environment Appropriations, Funding for local water infrastructure programs HR 3353/S 1665, FY 2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations, Funding for local community development, housing, and transportation programs S 19, Mobile Now Act, Oppose amendments that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way S 293/HR 828, Investing in Opportunity Act, Support Oppose federal proposals that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way and collect compensation for their use and management Support current law re: the tax exemption for municipal bonds Support current law re: the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Support current law re: the New Markets Tax Credit Support passenger rail in general, including high-speed rail in the southeast and new service between Columbia and other regional cities HR 2193, Remote Transactions Parity Act, Support S 976, Marketplace Fairness Act, Support Oppose proposals to withhold grants from local governments Disaster Assistance

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.856/H.R.1949, Campus Accountability and Safety Act, in support of ending campus sexual assault; H.R. 1387, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act (SOAR), in opposition to school vouchers and diverting public funds to private or religious elementary and secondary schools; H.R.2353, Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, in support of increasing opportunities for women and underrepresented populations in nontraditional careers and apprenticeship programs; S.1421/H.R.3828, Patsy T. Mink Gender Equity in Education Act of 2017, in support of Title IX and federal protections against the gender discrimination of women in education; S.1270/H.R.2653, STEM Opportunities Act of 2017, in support of reducing barriers that deter women and underrepresented minorities from pursuing academic and career goals in STEM fields; S.1246/H.R.2709, Women and Minorities in STEM Booster Act of 2017, in support of broadening participation by women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields; S.954/H.R.2151, Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2017, in support of preventing and responding to bullying and harassment at institutions of higher education; S.1690/H.R.3463, Child Care Access Means Parents In School Reauthorization Act, in support of increasing access to higher education to students through campus-based child care services; S.2695/H.R.5277, SOS Campus Act, independent advocate for campus sexual assault prevention and response; H.R.3554, SIMPLE Act, in support of income-driven student debt repayment options; Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency (HALT) on Campus Sexual Violence Act, in support of strengthening prevention and enforcement efforts at colleges and universities to help end sexual harassment and violence; in opposition to allowing states and school districts to move funds meant for disadvantaged students into other programs and eliminating maintenance-of-effort requirements, in opposition to federally funded school vouchers; in opposition to the repeal of gainful employment and borrower defense regulations; in support of protecting Title IX, its regulations and guidance; in opposition to the rescission of the 2011 Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence as well as the 2014 Questions and Answers on Title IX and Sexual Violence; in opposition to denying access to education based upon gender or gender identity; in support of improving accountability, including policies to reduce bullying and harassment, ensuring civil rights protections for students at charter schools; in opposition to a tuition tax credit programs; in support of additional disaggregation and crosstabulation of student achievement data, including gender, race/ethnicity, disability status, English learner status, and other categories; in support of scientific research and advancement in the United States; expressing concerns about Department of Education changes to the student loan servicing guidance and procurement requirements, debt collection contracting, and the delay of critical regulations effects on black and latino borrowers.

H.R.1624; H.R.1667; S.828; H.R.10; H.R.3179; H.R.3280; H.R.3439; H.R.3554; H.R.3268; H.R.3089 - Discussed implementation of the Basel capital accord and issues related to capital and liquidity. Discussed margin issues; CFTC reauthorization; and SEC and equity market structure reform. Discussed proposals related to bank structure, capital requirements, capital formation, market structure, and market liquidity. Discussed issues related to financial institution bankruptcy reform, including issues related to resolution and recovery under the Bankruptcy Code. Discussed access to capital for emerging growth companies. Discussed budget and revenue measures involving the financial services sector. Discussed the Financial CHOICE Act. Discussed treatment of municipal securities.

Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.1806/H.R.3773, the Child Care for Working Families Act HR 895/S 148, the Educational Opportunities Act S 1294, the Native American Education Opportunity Act HR 2475/S1674, the Rebuild Americas Schools Act Discussions surrounding Title IX and sexual assault regulations Comments submitted to ED re student loan debt forbearances for Puerto Rico hurricane victims Comments submitted to ED re req for info re fiduciary rule & prohibited tax exemptions Nomination of Michael Rosen to Neg Reg committee Comments to ED on borrower defense and gainful employment regulations Comments to ED on regulations to repeal/replace/modify The Stand Up for Students Act HR 3554/S 1712, the Streamlining Income-driven, Manageable Payments on Loans for Education Act HR 3199, the Improving Access to Higher Education Act of 2017 HR 8340/S 1864, the Affordable College Textbook Act HR 3742/ S 1792, the Fostering Success in Higher Education Act of 2017 S 1619, A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend the interest rate limitation on debt entered into during military service to debt incurred during military service to consolidate or refinance student loans incurred before military service

Client expense: $388,438 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 3554: Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act of 2018 (provisions related to appropriations).

Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

S 1519, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018. Oppose provisions that would limit the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program. H.R. 601/H.R. 3358/H.R. 3554/S.1771FY 2018 House/Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) Appropriations. Association is interested in funding for the Division of Diabetes Translation and the National Diabetes Prevention Program at the CDC as well as funding for the NIDDK at the NIH. Our efforts are focused on increased funding for both of these agencies. Issues worked on not yet reflected in legislation: Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act for FY2018. Support inclusion of diabetes as a disease eligible for the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, White House Office

HR 3276/S 1662, FY 2018 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Funding for local law enforcement and economic development programs HR 3554, FY 2018 Interior-Environment Appropriations, Funding for local water infrastructure programs HR 3353/S 1655, FY 2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations, Funding for local community development, housing, and transportation programs S 19, Mobile Now Act, Oppose amendments that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way Oppose federal proposals that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way and to collect compensation for their use and management Support current law re: the tax exemption for municipal bonds Support current law re: the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Support current law re: the New Markets Tax Credit S 976, Marketplace Fairness Act, Support HR 2193, Remote Transactions Parity Act, Support Oppose proposals to withhold grants from local governments Local transportation, economic development, and community development projects and programs Shaw AFB issues

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 3267/S 1662,FY 2018 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, Funding for local law enforcement and economic development programs HR 3554, FY 2018 Interior-Environment Appropriations, Funding for local water infrastructure programs HR 3353/S 1665, FY 2018 Transportation-HUD Appropriations, Funding for local community development, housing, and transportation programs S 19, Mobile Now Act, Oppose amendments that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way Oppose federal proposals that would preempt local government authority to manage public rights-of-way and collect compensation for their use and management Support current law re: the tax exemption for municipal bonds Support current law re: the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Support current law re: the New Markets Tax Credit Support passenger rail in general, including high-speed rail in the southeast and new service between Columbia and other regional cities HR 2193, Remote Transactions Parity Act, Support S 976, Marketplace Fairness Act, Support Oppose proposals to withhold grants from local governments

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HEA Reauthorization: H.R. 2482, Federal Perkins Loan Program extension, support; H.R. 1286, Dual Enrollment/College Options, support grants and aid funding; Competency-based Education and Direct Assessment, Amend Title IV to accommodate CBE programs, modify definition of distance education, modify definition of "regular and substantive," amend Title IV requirements to enable student to engage in simultaneous academic modalities; H.R. 2859, Advancing CBE Act, neutral; H.R. 3554, SIMPLE Act, support.

Client expense: $39,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

FY 2018 budget resolution Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Income-driven repayment plans H.R. 3554 and S. 1712, the Streamlining Income-driven Manageable Payments on Loans for Education (SIMPLE) Act Loan counseling

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE