Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019

Lobbied for support of provisions in H.R. 6395/S. 4049 the "National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2021." Lobbied Personal Protective Equipment issues related to Defense Product Act in H.R. 6390, the "Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act." Lobbied Armed Services Committees against TRANSCOM household goods management privatization. Lobbied HASC and SASC regarding Commissary and Child Care Personal Protective Equipment shortages. Lobbied HASC and SASC related to GAO review of DoD Plans to merge DeCA with Exchanges. Lobbied HASC and SASC related to NDAA 2020 GAO and FFRDC directed studies on borrowed military manpower, total force management, term and temporary abuses and hiring process. Lobbied in favor of H.R. 2581 and S. 1357, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2019" being included in markup of National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA 2021). Lobbied HASC, SASC, HAC-D, SAC-D, HAC-FSGG and SAC-FSGG to defund implementation of national security exception under chapter 71 of title 5 related to collective bargaining agreements. Lobbied for Congressional letters to Secretary of Defense Esper and President Trump regarding his delegation of authority to the Secretary of Defense to exclude collective bargaining from DoD or components of DoD. Lobbied HASC and SASC with language to condition implementation of Trump delegation of authority on Pentagon report to Congress subject to GAO review. Lobbied HAC-FSGG and SAC-FSGG for continuation of public-private competition moratorium. Lobbied HAC-D, HAC-FSGG and SAC-D, and SAC-FSGG for aligning Wage Grade and General Schedule localities related to pay. Lobbied HAC-D and SAC-D to conform section 8012 to Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA section 1103 regarding the repeal of personnel caps in DoD. Lobbied to prohibit misusing term or temporary hiring authorities for enduring functions. Lobbied to create fiscal constraints against reducing DoD civilian workforce absent report to Congress on workload and readiness impacts. Lobbied HAC-D and SAC-D to turn FY2020 HAC-D directive report language prohibiting use of appropriated funds for services contracts unless section 2329 of title 10 related to planning, programming and budgeting of contracted services and establishing compliance mechanisms for enforcing statutory outsourcing restrictions related to total force management. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include in markup of NDAA 2021 language aligning Wage Grade with General Schedule pay localities. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include within NDAA 2021 markup total force management amendment limiting prohibiting any reduction of DoD civilian workforce conditioned on reporting workload and readiness impacts to Congress; provision also prohibited misuse of term or temporary hiring authorities for enduring functions. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include within NDAA 2021 amendment that improved compliance wit contract services planning, programming and budgeting requirements and statutory limitations on outsourcing government jobs. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include within NDAA 2021 an amendment chaining the definition of "commercial items" to pre-1994 definition in order to improve governmental access to cost and pricing data and access to technical data rights. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include within NDAA 2021 an amendment that would change the order of retention in reductions in force giving priority to seniority and veterans preference over performance evaluations. Lobbied HASC and SASC against proposed changes to compensation and hiring as recommended by the National Commission on Public Service currently being considered for inclusion in NDAA 2021. Lobbied HASC and SASC against proposed changes to hiring and expansion of Cyber excepted service recommended by National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence currently being considered for inclusion in NDADA 2021. Lobbied against Thornberry Acquisition Reform proposal that would institutionalize they SecDef Night Court process. Lobbied for restorer of job cuts to Defense Agencies resulting from SecDef Defense Wide Review reprogramming $5 Billion Lobbied in favor of Pentagon proposal to provide greater governmental access to technical data and cost and pricing data for commercial items. Lobbied against GAO recommended civilian under- execution cuts to Army, Air Force, DCMA. Lobbied for the Houlahan amendment to 10 USC 129a that prohibits the Secretary of Defense from making arbitrary cuts to the civilian workforce and requires consideration of impacts of any cuts on workload, fully burdened costs, lethality, stress of the force, military force structure and readiness. Lobbied in favor of the Larsen amendment for directive report language on services contract compliance checklists to preclude inappropriate privatization and to ensure contract services are competed and scrubbed in the programming and budgeting processes of DOD. Lobbied in favor of the Norcross amendment striking Chairmans mark language and replacing it with appropriated fund limitations against excluding an component of DOD from collective bargaining. Lobbied in favor of the Brown amendment changing framework for contractor and civilian employee accountability in public private talent exchanges. Lobbied against expansion of Acquisition Demo to Space Force. Lobbied to revise Bishop amendment that would repeal 180 day waiting period for hiring retired military by excluding direct hire features of amendment. Lobbied for inclusion of H.R.5885/S.3104 the Federal Employee Parental Leave Technical Correction Act that would ensure certain federal employees who were excluded due to a technical error would receive the benefit in the FY2021 NDAA Lobbied for inclusion of H.R.1174/S.1942 the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act that would provide federal worker's compensation to firefighters who contract certain illnesses because of their service. of 2019 to be included in the FY2021 NDAA Lobbied in support of H.R. 6373, the "To increase the amount available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the coronavirus epidemic." Lobbied in support of S. 3570, the "A bill to provide for the expedited procurement of equipment needed to combat COVID-19 under the Defense Production Act of 1950." Lobbied in support of H.R. 6410, the "To direct the President to use authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure an adequate supply of equipment necessary for limiting the spread of COVID-19." FY 2020 Emergency Supplemental Coronavirus Pandemic Response Appropriations - Lobbied for passage of and inclusion of federal workforce provisions in H.R. 6379, the "Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act;" H.R. 266 the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; H.R. 6800 the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act.

Client expense: $430,722 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied for full funding for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and to prohibit any funds from being spent to merge OPM with the General Services Administration (GSA) or Office of Management and Budget (OMB). FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of protecting federal employee collective bargaining rights. FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of a 3.5% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5690/S. 3231, the "FAIR Act" in support of a 3.5% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5399/S. 3015, the "Locality Pay Equity Act" to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality. Lobbied in support of S. 944, the "Strengthening American Transportation Security Act," which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and H.R. 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1534, the "Federal Employee Paid Leave Act" that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 372, the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1174/S. 1942, the "Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019," to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1255, the "Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act," to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of S. 858, the "Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act," requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1195/S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act," to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program Lobbied on appointees to the Merit Systems Protection Board and Federal Labor Relations Authority. Lobbied in support of S. 2525, guaranteeing the "Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 582, the "Raise the Wage Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 2474, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019." Lobbied against H.R. 4090, the "Do Your Job Act of 2019." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3607, the "Fossil Energy Research and Development Act." FY 2020 Emergency Supplemental Coronavirus Pandemic Response Appropriations - Lobbied for passage of and inclusion of federal workforce provisions in H.R. 6074, the "Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Act," 2020; H.R. 6201, the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act;" H.R. 6379, the "Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act;" and H.R. 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act."

FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied for full funding for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and to prohibit any funds from being spent to merge OPM with the General Services Administration (GSA) or Office of Management and Budget (OMB). FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of protecting federal employee collective bargaining rights. FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of a 3.5% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5690/S. 3231, the "FAIR Act" in support of a 3.5% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of a technical fix to the paid parental leave provision in the FY 2020 NDAA that would ensure all federal employees have access to federal paid parental leave. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5399/S. 3015, the "Locality Pay Equity Act" to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality. Lobbied in support of S. 944, the "Strengthening American Transportation Security Act," which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and for inclusion of H.R. 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act in H.R. 2 and lobbied for passage of H.R. 2, the INVEST Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 372, the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1174/S. 1942, the "Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019," to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1255, the "Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act," to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of S. 858, the "Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act," requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1195/S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act," to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increase various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program. Lobbied on effects on workforce of proposed Sustainability Awareness Act. Lobbied on appointees to the Merit Systems Protection Board and Federal Labor Relations Authority. Lobbied in support of S. 2525, guaranteeing the "Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 582, the "Raise the Wage Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 2474, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019." Lobbied against H.R. 4090, the "Do Your Job Act of 2019." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3607, the "Fossil Energy Research and Development Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1534/S. 1174, the "Federal Employee Paid Leave Act" that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6906 the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act to provide compensation for injuries to any individual, or their families, who are deemed an essential worker and required to leave their home to perform services and who have become ill or died as a result of COVID-19. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6139 the COVID-19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020 that would direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an emergency temporary standard that requires certain employers to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect employees in the health care sectors and other employees at elevated risk from exposure to SARS- CoV-2. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6955 the Essential Worker Pandemic Compensation Act of 2020 that would amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a program of death and hospitalization benefits for essential workers who die as a result of COVID-19 or related complications. Lobbied in support of development of a labor management taskforce to address COVID-19. Lobbied in support of a presumption of worksite illness for employees who apply for workers comp who get COVID-19. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6246, the "Protecting Collective Bargaining and Official Time for Federal Workers Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 6909, the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3677/H.R. 6559, the "COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act." Lobbied in support of introduction of the Fair and Accurate Information Reporting (FAIR) Act to assist consumers with their credit reports during pandemic job loss. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6733, the "Federal Frontline Worker Leave Protection Act." Lobbied in support of S. 3561, the "Emergency Telework Act of 2020." Lobbied in support of H.R. 2694, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 8457/S. 4777, the Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act to restore leave lost by Federal employees during certain public health emergencies, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7340, the Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act to ensure that personal protective equipment and other equipment and supplies needed to fight coronavirus are provided to employees required to return to Federal offices, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7496, the COVID PREPARE Act to require Federal agencies to submit plans for responding to any resurgence of COVID-19. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7524/S. 4610, the Wear Your Mask Act to require face masks in Federal facilities to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Lobbied in support of S. 4347, the Federal Labor-Management COVID Partnership Act to establish a Coronavirus Rapid Response Federal Labor-Management Task Force, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of H.R. 7076/S. 3855, the Coronavirus Oversight and Recovery Ethics (CORE) Act to ensure ethical and accountable use of COVID-19 relief funds, to prevent corruption and bias in the disbursement and supervision of those funds. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6373 to increase the amount available under the "Defense Production Act of 1950" to respond to the coronavirus epidemic. Lobbied in support of S. 3570 to provide for the expedited procurement of equipment needed to combat COVID-19 under the "Defense Production Act of 1950." Lobbied in support of H.R. 6398 the Frontline Health Care Workers Assistance Act to direct certain actions to procure equipment necessary to prevent, identify, and mitigate cases of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Lobbied in support of S. 3763 the Pandemic Responder Service Award Act to provide a flexible award for front line health care workers who have responded to the COVID-19 pandemic that can be used to pay off existing student loans, to obtain further education or to establish a savings account to help workers purchase housing, save for retirement or establish a childrens savings account for their dependents. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6390/S. 3568, the Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act of 2020 directing the President to use existing authorities under the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to the production of ventilators, N-95 respirator masks, and specified personal protective equipment to address COVID-19. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6410 directing the President to use authority under the "Defense Production Act of 1950" to ensure an adequate supply of equipment necessary for limiting the spread of COVID-19. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6746, the Emergency Benefits for Independent Workers Program Act to require the Secretary of Labor to establish a program for providing portable benefits to eligible workers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6442/S. 3513, the Providing Americans Insured Days of Leave Act of 2020 to provide Americans with paid sick time and paid leave so that they can address their own health needs and the health needs of their families. Lobbied in support of H.R. 933 a congressional resolution recognizing COVID-19 frontline workers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 8349 to provide hazard pay to frontline essential workers employed during the COVID-19 pandemic. FY 2020 Emergency Supplemental Coronavirus Pandemic Response Appropriations - Lobbied for passage of and inclusion of federal workforce provisions in H.R. 925, the Heroes Act; H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act; and H.R. 8319 ,the FY2020 Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act. FY 2020 Supplemental Appropriations - Lobbied for passage of H.R. 8337 making continuing appropriations for FY 2020 the December 12, 2020 [for Homeland only - including the Emergency Stopgap USCIS Stabilization Act]. Lobbied in support of S. 4136 the "COST of Relocations Act." Lobbied in support of making the payroll tax deferral optional for federal employees. Lobbied in support of S. 4518, the "Pandemic Federal Telework Act of 2020." Lobbied in opposition to forced suspension of withholding FICA taxes from federal employees payroll Sept. - Dec. 2020 to be repaid Jan. - Apr. 2021 and in support of passage of H.R. 8171, the "Save Our Social Security Now Act." Lobbied against forced retirement or termination of federal employees who have been injured on the job and have had their medical treatment delayed because of COVID-19. Lobbied for lawmakers to support efforts to restart collective bargaining with Department of Education employees and provide adequate funding and oversight of the Departments mission, including protecting students civil rights and fairly and equitably provide student loans. Lobbied for emergency funding for the aviation industry to protect jobs of airline and airport workers. Lobbied in support of continuation of the A-76 public-private competition moratorium. FY 2020 Emergency Supplemental Coronavirus Pandemic Response Appropriations - Lobbied for passage of and inclusion of federal workforce provisions in H.R. 925, the Heroes Act; H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act; and H.R. 8319 , the FY 2020 Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act. FY 2020 Supplemental Appropriations - Lobbied for passage of H.R. 8337 making continuing appropriations for FY 2020 through December 11, 2020.

-H.R.1309/S.851 - Workplace Violence Worker Safety -H.R.2474/S.1306 - Pro Act-Organizing -H.R.266 - Covid relief-Jobs, Safety, Funds -Unemployment Insurance provisions in HR 6800, HEROES Acgt -Forthcoming Department of Labor Fiduciary Rule -National Defense Reauthorization Act-Vargas Amendment -H.R.3463 - Freedom to Negotiate Act -H.R.1174 - Public Safety Employer/ Employees Cooperation Act

Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied for full funding for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and to prohibit any funds from being spent to merge OPM with the General Services Administration (GSA) or Office of Management and Budget (OMB). FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of protecting federal employee collective bargaining rights. FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of a 3.5% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5690/S. 3231, the "FAIR Act" in support of a 3.5% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5399/S. 3015, the "Locality Pay Equity Act" to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality. Lobbied in support of S. 944, the "Strengthening American Transportation Security Act," which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and for inclusion of H.R. 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act in H.R. 2 and lobbied for passage of H.R. 2, the INVEST Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1534, the "Federal Employee Paid Leave Act" that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 372, the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1174/S. 1942, the "Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019," to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1255, the "Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act," to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of S. 858, the "Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act," requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1195/S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act," to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increase various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program. Lobbied on effects on workforce of proposed Sustainability Awareness Act. Lobbied on appointees to the Merit Systems Protection Board and Federal Labor Relations Authority. Lobbied in support of S. 2525, guaranteeing the "Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 582, the "Raise the Wage Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 2474, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019." Lobbied against H.R. 4090, the "Do Your Job Act of 2019." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3607, the "Fossil Energy Research and Development Act." Lobbied in support of COVID-19 related legislation including H.R.6139 the COVID-19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020. AFGE testified at the Frontline Feds: Serving the Public During a Pandemic hearing in the Government Operations Subcommittee of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Thursday, June 25, 2020. AFGE testified at the Business as Usual? Assessing How DHS Can Resume Operations Safely hearing in the Oversight, Management, & Accountability Subcommittee of the House Committee on Homeland Security on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. AFGE provided a statement for the record for the hearing on No Worker Left Behind: Supporting Essential Workers hearing in the House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday, June 10, 2020. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1534/S. 1174, the "Federal Employee Paid Leave Act" that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6906 the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act that would provide compensation for injuries to any individual, or their families, who are deemed an essential worker and required to leave their home to perform services and who have become ill or died as a result of COVID-19. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6139 the COVID-19 Health Care Worker Protection Act of 2020 that would direct the Secretary of Labor to issue an emergency temporary standard that requires certain employers to develop and implement a comprehensive infectious disease exposure control plan to protect employees in the health care sectors and other employees at elevated risk from exposure to SARS-CoV-2. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6955 the Essential Worker Pandemic Compensation Act of 2020 that would amend the Public Health Service Act to authorize a program of death and hospitalization benefits for essential workers who die as a result of COVID-19 or related complications. Lobbied in support of development of a labor management taskforce to address COVID-19. Lobbied in support of a presumption of worksite illness for employees who apply for workers comp who get COVID-19. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6246, the "Protecting Collective Bargaining and Official Time for Federal Workers Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 6909, the Pandemic Heroes Compensation Act. Lobbied in support of S. 3677/H.R. 6559, the "COVID-19 Every Worker Protection Act." Lobbied in support of introduction of the Fair and Accurate Information Reporting (FAIR) Act to assist consumers with their credit reports during pandemic job loss. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6733, the "Federal Frontline Worker Leave Protection Act." Lobbied in support of S. 3561, the "Emergency Telework Act of 2020." FY 2020 Emergency Supplemental Coronavirus Pandemic Response Appropriations - Lobbied for passage of and inclusion of federal workforce provisions in H.R. 6379, the "Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act;" H.R. 266 the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; H.R. 6800 the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act.

Lobbied for support of provisions in H.R. 6395/S. 4049 the "National Defense Authorization for Fiscal Year 2021." Lobbied Personal Protective Equipment issues related to Defense Product Act in H.R. 6390, the "Medical Supply Chain Emergency Act." Lobbied Armed Services Committees against TRANSCOM household goods management privatization. Lobbied HASC and SASC regarding Commissary and Child Care Personal Protective Equipment shortages. Lobbied HASC and SASC related to GAO review of DoD Plans to merge DeCA with Exchanges. Lobbied HASC and SASC related to NDAA 2020 GAO and FFRDC directed studies on borrowed military manpower, total force management, term and temporary abuses and hiring process. Lobbied in favor of H.R. 2581 and S. 1357, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2019" being included in markup of National Defense Authorization act for Fiscal Year 2021 (NDAA 2021). Lobbied HASC, SASC, HAC-D, SAC-D, HAC-FSGG and SAC-FSGG to defund implementation of national security exception under chapter 71 of title 5 related to collective bargaining agreements. Lobbied for Congressional letters to Secretary of Defense Esper and President Trump regarding his delegation of authority to the Secretary of Defense to exclude collective bargaining from DoD or components of DoD. Lobbied HASC and SASC with language to condition implementation of Trump delegation of authority on Pentagon report to Congress subject to GAO review. Lobbied HAC-FSGG and SAC-FSGG for continuation of public-private competition moratorium. Lobbied HAC-D, HAC-FSGG and SAC-D, and SAC-FSGG for aligning Wage Grade and General Schedule localities related to pay. Lobbied HAC-D and SAC-D to conform section 8012 to Fiscal Year 2020 NDAA section 1103 regarding the repeal of personnel caps in DoD. Lobbied to prohibit misusing term or temporary hiring authorities for enduring functions. Lobbied to create fiscal constraints against reducing DoD civilian workforce absent report to Congress on workload and readiness impacts. Lobbied HAC-D and SAC-D to turn FY2020 HAC-D directive report language prohibiting use of appropriated funds for services contracts unless section 2329 of title 10 related to planning, programming and budgeting of contracted services and establishing compliance mechanisms for enforcing statutory outsourcing restrictions related to total force management. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include in markup of NDAA 2021 language aligning Wage Grade with General Schedule pay localities. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include within NDAA 2021 markup total force management amendment limiting prohibiting any reduction of DoD civilian workforce conditioned on reporting workload and readiness impacts to Congress; provision also prohibited misuse of term or temporary hiring authorities for enduring functions. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include within NDAA 2021 amendment that improved compliance wit contract services planning, programming and budgeting requirements and statutory limitations on outsourcing government jobs. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include within NDAA 2021 an amendment chaining the definition of "commercial items" to pre-1994 definition in order to improve governmental access to cost and pricing data and access to technical data rights. Lobbied HASC and SASC to include within NDAA 2021 an amendment that would change the order of retention in reductions in force giving priority to seniority and veterans preference over performance evaluations. Lobbied HASC and SASC against proposed changes to compensation and hiring as recommended by the National Commission on Public Service currently being considered for inclusion in NDAA 2021. Lobbied HASC and SASC against proposed changes to hiring and expansion of Cyber excepted service recommended by National Security Commission on Artificial Intelligence currently being considered for inclusion in NDADA 2021. Lobbied against Thornberry Acquisition Reform proposal that would institutionalize they SecDef Night Court process. Lobbied for restorer of job cuts to Defense Agencies resulting from SecDef Defense Wide Review reprogramming $5 Billion Lobbied in favor of Pentagon proposal to provide greater governmental access to technical data and cost and pricing data for commercial items. Lobbied against GAO recommended civilian under- execution cuts to Army, Air Force, DCMA. Lobbied for the Houlahan amendment to 10 USC 129a that prohibits the Secretary of Defense from making arbitrary cuts to the civilian workforce and requires consideration of impacts of any cuts on workload, fully burdened costs, lethality, stress of the force, military force structure and readiness. Lobbied in favor of the Larsen amendment for directive report language on services contract compliance checklists to preclude inappropriate privatization and to ensure contract services are competed and scrubbed in the programming and budgeting processes of DOD. Lobbied in favor of the Norcross amendment striking Chairmans mark language and replacing it with appropriated fund limitations against excluding an component of DOD from collective bargaining. Lobbied in favor of the Brown amendment changing framework for contractor and civilian employee accountability in public private talent exchanges. Lobbied against expansion of Acquisition Demo to Space Force. Lobbied to revise Bishop amendment that would repeal 180 day waiting period for hiring retired military by excluding direct hire features of amendment. Lobbied for inclusion of H.R.5885/S.3104 the Federal Employee Parental Leave Technical Correction Act that would ensure certain federal employees who were excluded due to a technical error would receive the benefit in the FY2021 NDAA Lobbied for inclusion of H.R.1174/S.1942 the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act that would provide federal worker's compensation to firefighters who contract certain illnesses because of their service. of 2019 to be included in the FY2021 NDAA Lobbied in support of H.R. 6373, the "To increase the amount available under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to respond to the coronavirus epidemic." Lobbied in support of S. 3570, the "A bill to provide for the expedited procurement of equipment needed to combat COVID-19 under the Defense Production Act of 1950." Lobbied in support of H.R. 6410, the "To direct the President to use authority under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to ensure an adequate supply of equipment necessary for limiting the spread of COVID-19." FY 2020 Emergency Supplemental Coronavirus Pandemic Response Appropriations - Lobbied for passage of and inclusion of federal workforce provisions in H.R. 6379, the "Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act;" H.R. 266 the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act; H.R. 6800 the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act.

-H.R. 1174 - Public Safety Employer/ Employees Cooperation Act (all aspects) -H.R. 1309/S.851 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Healthcare and Social Service Workers Act (Worker Safety) -H.R. 1603 - Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 -H.R. 2474/S.1306 - Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 (Organizing)(entire bill) -H.R. 3463 - Public Safety Freedom to Negotiate Act (all aspects) -H.R. 748 Safety & Funding (Workplace) (COVID legislation) -H.R. 6074 Safety & Funding (Workplace) (COVID legislation) -H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act (COVID legislation) -S. 3548 CARES Act -Nominations (Judicial) -DOL OLMS (oversight) -DOD Collective Bargaining efforts (No Bill number) -Unemployment insurance (COVID legislation)

Client expense: $1,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied for full funding for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and to prohibit any funds from being spent to merge OPM with the General Services Administration (GSA) or Office of Management and Budget (OMB). FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of protecting federal employee collective bargaining rights. FY 2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of a 3.5% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5690/S. 3231, the "FAIR Act" in support of a 3.5% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5399/S. 3015, the "Locality Pay Equity Act" to limit the number of local wage areas allowable within a General Schedule pay locality. Lobbied in support of S. 944, the "Strengthening American Transportation Security Act," which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and H.R. 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1534, the "Federal Employee Paid Leave Act" that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 372, the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1174/S. 1942, the "Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019," to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1255, the "Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act," to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of S. 858, the "Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act," requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1195/S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act," to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program Lobbied on appointees to the Merit Systems Protection Board and Federal Labor Relations Authority. Lobbied in support of S. 2525, guaranteeing the "Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 582, the "Raise the Wage Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 2474, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019." Lobbied against H.R. 4090, the "Do Your Job Act of 2019." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3607, the "Fossil Energy Research and Development Act." FY 2020 Emergency Supplemental Coronavirus Pandemic Response Appropriations - Lobbied for passage of and inclusion of federal workforce provisions in H.R. 6074, the "Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Act," 2020; H.R. 6201, the "Families First Coronavirus Response Act;" H.R. 6379, the "Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act;" and H.R. 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act."

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied in support of S 944, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act, which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and HR 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of HR 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of HR 372, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1174, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019,to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1255, the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of HR 1327 and S 546, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. Lobbied in support of S 858, Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of HR 1195, the Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support, S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program Lobbied against executive appointees at the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Social Security Administration. Lobbied in support S. 2525, guaranteeing The Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 482, The Raise the Wage Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019.

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied in support of S 944, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act, which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and HR 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of HR 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of HR 372, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1174, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019,to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1255, the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of HR 1327 and S 546, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. Lobbied in support of S 858, Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of HR 1195, the Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes.

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied in support of S 944, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act, which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and HR 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of HR 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of HR 372, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1174, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019,to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1255, the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of HR 1327 and S 546, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. Lobbied in support of S 858, Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of HR 1195, the Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support, S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program Lobbied against executive appointees at the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Social Security Administration. Lobbied in support S. 2525, guaranteeing The Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 482, The Raise the Wage Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019.

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. H.R. 3055--FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of protecting federal employee collective bargaining rights. H.R. 3055--FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of a 3.1% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of S. 944, the "Strengthening American Transportation Security Act," which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and H.R. 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1534, the "Federal Employee Paid Leave Act" that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 372, the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1174/S. 1942, the "Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019," to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1255, the "Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act," to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of S. 858, the "Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act," requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1195/S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act," to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program Lobbied against executive appointees at the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Social Security Administration. Lobbied in support of S. 2525, guaranteeing the "Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 482, the "Raise the Wage Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 2474, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019." Lobbied against H.R. 4090, the "Do Your Job Act of 2019." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3607, the "Fossil Energy Research and Development Act."

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied in support of S 944, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act, which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and HR 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of HR 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of HR 372, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1174, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019,to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1255, the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of HR 1327 and S 546, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. Lobbied in support of S 858, Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of HR 1195, the Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes.

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. H.R. 3055--FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of protecting federal employee collective bargaining rights. H.R. 3055--FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--Lobbied in support of a 3.1% pay increase for federal workers. Lobbied in support of S. 944, the "Strengthening American Transportation Security Act," which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and H.R. 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1534, the "Federal Employee Paid Leave Act" that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 372, the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1174/S. 1942, the "Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019," to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1255, the "Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act," to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of S. 858, the "Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act," requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1195/S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act," to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program Lobbied against executive appointees at the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Social Security Administration. Lobbied in support of S. 2525, guaranteeing the "Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 482, the "Raise the Wage Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 2474, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019." Lobbied against H.R. 4090, the "Do Your Job Act of 2019." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3607, the "Fossil Energy Research and Development Act."

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied in support of S 944, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act, which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and HR 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of HR 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of HR 372, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1174, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019,to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1255, the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of HR 1327 and S 546, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. Lobbied in support of S 858, Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of HR 1195, the Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support, S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied in support of S 944, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act, which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and HR 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of HR 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of HR 372, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1174, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019,to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1255, the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of HR 1327 and S 546, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. Lobbied in support of S 858, Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of HR 1195, the Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support, S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program Lobbied against executive appointees at the Office of Personnel Management, Federal Labor Relations Authority, and Social Security Administration. Lobbied in support S. 2525, guaranteeing The Equipment Safety for Firefighters Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 482, The Raise the Wage Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019.

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied in support of S 944, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act, which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and HR 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of HR 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of HR 372, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1174, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019,to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1255, the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of HR 1327 and S 546, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. Lobbied in support of S 858, Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of HR 1195, the Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes. Lobbied for H.R. 748, Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, to the excise tax on employer-sponsored health care coverage for which there is an excess benefit (high-cost plans). Lobbied for H.R. 860, Social Security 2100 Act, to increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. Lobbied to support, S. 478 and H.R. 1170, Social Security Expansion Act, to enhance Social Security benefits and ensure the long-term solvency of the Social Security program

FY 2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations--lobbied against implementation of pro-contractor revision of OMB Circular A-76, contracting out, and contractor compensation. Lobbied for protection of blue collar pay, white collar pay, minimum wage, federal retirement systems, and union representation. Lobbied in support of S 944, the Strengthening American Transportation Security Act, which would grant Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) rights under Title 5 of the U.S. code and HR 1140, the Rights for TSA Officers Act. Lobbied in support of HR 1534, the Federal Employee Paid Leave Act that would grant federal workers 12 weeks of paid FMLA. Lobbied in support of HR 372, Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1174, the Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2019,to amend chapter 81 of title 5, creating a presumption that a disability or death of a federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employee's duty. Lobbied in support of HR 1255, the Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act, to provide for more accurate computation of retirement benefits for federal firefighters. Lobbied in support of HR 1327 and S 546, the Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. Lobbied in support of S 858, Protecting Military Firefighters from PFAS Act, requiring the Secretary of Defense to provide blood testing for firefighters in the Department of Defense to determine potential exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. Lobbied in support of HR 1195, the Law Enforcement Officer Equity Act, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes.