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Summary
International Human Rights Defense Act of 2019 This bill establishes in the Department of State a permanent Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or intersex) Peoples who shall serve as the principal State Department advisor regarding human rights for LGBTI people and represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBTI people. The special envoy shall periodically provide Congress with a U.S. global strategy to prevent and respond to criminalization, discrimination, and violence against LGBTI people. The State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development may provide assistance to prevent and respond to such activities against LGBTI people. The bill also requires that annual country reports on human rights practices include information on criminalization, discrimination, and violence based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Lobbying filings that explicitly cite this bill (24)
These links require the bill number to appear in the filing's source-reported specific issue text. Client expenses and lobbying-firm income are separate disclosure fields.
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Bilateral relations with Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Uganda, others HIV/AIDS LGBTQ Human Rights Issues Nominations Commission on Unalienable Rights World Bank (Funding for LGBTQ-focused work and research) State, Foreign Operations FY20 Appropriations A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. (S.Res. 198) Brunei Human Rights Act (H.R. 2561) Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment. (H.Res. 289). GLOBE Act (H.R. 3874, S. 3004) Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (H.R. 1055; S. 368) Global Respect Act (H.R. 3252; S. 1825) International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857; S. 861) LOVE Act (S. 1252) Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. (H.Res. 388)
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe
Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel
Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks
Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343)
Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020, as well as appropriating funding for U.S. military aid to Israel under the 2016 bilateral memorandum of understanding.
Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) as well as the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act in relevant appropriations legislation
Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for increased steps against Hezbollah and Hamas by the U.S. government and U.S. allies
Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire.
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186)
The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190)
The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025)
Support for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (HR 6210/S 3471)
The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861)
The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825)
Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004)
Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement
Expressing concern regarding the State Departments Commission on Unalienable Rights
Support H Res 1131, a bipartisan House Resolution Condemning the murder of Sara Duker and renouncing Palestinian Authority martyr payments to terrorists
Support for H Res 1110, supporting the announcements of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for other purposes
Opposition to H.R.2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
Support for H.R. 6395, Section 1032: Annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations.
The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458)
H. Res. 823/S. Res. 578, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights
H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt
H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019
Support for H.Res.1173/S.Res.745 - Honoring the life, legacy, and example of former Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin on the 25th anniversary of his death.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Bilateral relations with Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Uganda, others
HIV/AIDS
LGBTQ Human Rights Issues
Nominations
Commission on Unalienable Rights
World Bank (Funding for LGBTQ-focused work and research)
State, Foreign Operations FY20 Appropriations
A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. (S.Res. 198)
Brunei Human Rights Act (H.R. 2561)
Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment. (H.Res. 289).
GLOBE Act (H.R. 3874, S. 3004)
Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (H.R. 1055; S. 368)
Global Respect Act (H.R. 3252; S. 1825)
International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857; S. 861)
LOVE Act (S. 1252)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. (H.Res. 388)
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 5173, To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes, Support
HR 7613, FY 2021 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Support funding for local energy efficiency and conservation programs
FY 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Support funding for local homeland security programs
HR 7616, FY 2021 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Support funding for local community development, housing, and transportation programs
HR 2088, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support
HR 530, Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019, Support
HR 2772, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support
S 4129, LOCAL Infrastructure Act, Support
S 3550, Municipal Bonds Emergency Relief Act, Support
HR 748, CARES Act, Fiscal assistance to local governments and funding for local government grant programs
HR 6800, HEROES Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 6467, Coronavirus Community Relief Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
Economic development
Support for local transportation grants
Community development and housing programs
Transportation programs
Telecommunications - oppose preemption of local authority
Support the Contract Tower Program
Support for local cultural institutions
Support for National Medal of Honor Museum locating in Arlington
Support for transportation grants
HR 2, INVEST in America Act, Local infrastructure programs
HR 1857, Great American Outdoors Act, Support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 7616, FY 2021 Transportation-HUD Appropriations, Funding for local transportation and community development programs
HR 748 CARES Act, Fiscal assistance to local governments and funding for local government grant programs
S 3752, SMART Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 6800, HEROES Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 6467, Coronavirus Community Relief Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 2088, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support
S 3055, Municipal Bonds Emergency Relief Act, Support
HR 2772, Invest in Our Communities Act, Support
S 4129, LOCAL Infrastructure Act, Support
FAST Act re-authorization, funding for local transportation programs
HR 2, INVEST in America Act, Local infrastructure programs
HR 1857, Great American Outdoors Act, Support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe
Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel
Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks
Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act
The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343)
Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020, as well as appropriating funding for U.S. military aid to Israel under the 2016 bilateral memorandum of understanding.
Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) as well as the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act in relevant appropriations legislation
Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for increased steps against Hezbollah and Hamas by the U.S. government and U.S. allies
Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire.
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186)
The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190)
The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025)
Support for the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (HR 6210/S 3471)
The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861)
The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825)
Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004)
Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement
Expressing concern regarding the State Departments Commission on Unalienable Rights
Support H Res 1131, a bipartisan House Resolution Condemning the murder of Sara Duker and renouncing Palestinian Authority martyr payments to terrorists
Support for H Res 1110, supporting the announcements of full diplomatic relations between the State of Israel and the United Arab Emirates and the State of Israel and the Kingdom of Bahrain, and for other purposes
Opposition to H.R.2407, Promoting Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Israeli Military Occupation Act
Support for H.R. 6395, Section 1032: Annual report on use of social media by foreign terrorist organizations.
The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458)
H. Res. 823/S. Res. 578, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights
H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt
H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Bilateral relations with Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Uganda, others
HIV/AIDS
LGBTQ Human Rights Issues
Nominations
Commission on Unalienable Rights
World Bank (Funding for LGBTQ-focused work and research)
State, Foreign Operations FY20 Appropriations
A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. (S.Res. 198)
Brunei Human Rights Act (H.R. 2561)
Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment. (H.Res. 289).
GLOBE Act (H.R. 3874, S. 3004)
Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (H.R. 1055; S. 368)
Global Respect Act (H.R. 3252; S. 1825)
International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857; S. 861)
LOVE Act (S. 1252)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. (H.Res. 388)
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 5173, To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes, Support
HR 7613, FY 2021 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Support funding for local energy efficiency and conservation programs
FY 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Support funding for local homeland security programs
HR 7616, FY 2021 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Support funding for local community development, housing, and transportation programs
HR 2088, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support
HR 530, Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019, Support
HR 2772, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support
S 4129, LOCAL Infrastructure Act, Support
S 3550, Municipal Bonds Emergency Relief Act, Support
HR 748, CARES Act, Fiscal assistance to local governments and funding for local government grant programs
HR 6800, HEROES Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 6467, Coronavirus Community Relief Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
Economic development
Support for local transportation grants
Community development and housing programs
Transportation programs
Telecommunications - oppose preemption of local authority
Support the Contract Tower Program
Support for local cultural institutions
Support for National Medal of Honor Museum locating in Arlington
Support for transportation grants
HR 2, INVEST in America Act, Local infrastructure programs
HR 1857, Great American Outdoors Act, Support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 7616, FY 2021 Transportation-HUD Appropriations, Funding for local transportation and community development programs
HR 748 CARES Act, Fiscal assistance to local governments and funding for local government grant programs
S 3752, SMART Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 6800, HEROES Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 6467, Coronavirus Community Relief Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 2088, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support
S 3055, Municipal Bonds Emergency Relief Act, Support
HR 2772, Invest in Our Communities Act, Support
S 4129, LOCAL Infrastructure Act, Support
FAST Act re-authorization, funding for local transportation programs
HR 2, INVEST in America Act, Local infrastructure programs
HR 1857, Great American Outdoors Act, Support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe
Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel
Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks
Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks
Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020
Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for increased steps against Hezbollah and Hamas by the U.S. government and U.S. allies
Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire.
Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178/S.3744, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
Support for S. 642/H.R. 1908, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727) as well as the Middle East Partnership for Peace Act in relevant appropriations legislation.
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186)
The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190)
The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861)
The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825)
The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343)
The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025)
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004)
The Resolution Reaffirming the Unique Collaboration among U.S. NGOs, including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (H. Res. 310 / S. Res. 153)
The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458)
H. Res. 823/S. Res. 578, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights
H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt
H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019
Opposition to H.Res.907, attributing blame to China related to the global pandemic.
Support H.Res.813, Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Support S.Res.481, A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland.
Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement
Support increased funding for the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) to explicitly address white supremacist extremism worldwide
Expressing concern regarding the State Departments Commission on Unalienable Rights
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Bilateral relations with Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Uganda, others
HIV/AIDS
LGBTQ Human Rights Issues
Nominations
Commission on Unalienable Rights
World Bank (Funding for LGBTQ-focused work and research)
State, Foreign Operations FY20 Appropriations
A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. (S.Res. 198)
Brunei Human Rights Act (H.R. 2561)
Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment. (H.Res. 289).
GLOBE Act (H.R. 3874, S. 3004)
Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (H.R. 1055; S. 368)
Global Respect Act (H.R. 3252; S. 1825)
International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857; S. 861)
LOVE Act (S. 1252)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. (H.Res. 388)
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 5173, To authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia or its environs, and for other purposes, Support
HR 7613, FY 2021 Energy & Water Appropriations Act, Support funding for local energy efficiency and conservation programs
FY 2021 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, Support funding for local homeland security programs
HR 7616, FY 2021 Transportation-HUD Appropriations Act, Support funding for local community development, housing, and transportation programs
HR 2088, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support
HR 530, Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019, Support
HR 2772, Investing in Our Communities Act, Support
S 4129, LOCAL Infrastructure Act, Support
S 3550, Municipal Bonds Emergency Relief Act, Support
HR 748, CARES Act, Fiscal assistance to local governments and funding for local government grant programs
HR 6800, HEROES Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 6467, Coronavirus Community Relief Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
Economic development
Support for local transportation grants
Community development and housing programs
Transportation programs
Telecommunications - oppose preemption of local authority
Support the Contract Tower Program
Support for local cultural institutions
Support for National Medal of Honor Museum locating in Arlington
Support for transportation grants
HR 2, INVEST in America Act, Local infrastructure programs
HR 1857, Great American Outdoors Act, Support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
HR 7616, FY 2021 Transportation-HUD Appropriations, Funding for local transportation and community development programs
HR 748 CARES Act, Fiscal assistance to local governments and funding for local government grant programs
S 3752, SMART Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 6800, HEROES Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 6467, Coronavirus Community Relief Act, Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
Fiscal assistance and pandemic assistance to local governments
HR 2088, To amend the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 to reauthorize the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program, Support
S 3055, Municipal Bonds Emergency Relief Act, Support
HR 2772, Invest in Our Communities Act, Support
S 4129, LOCAL Infrastructure Act, Support
FAST Act re-authorization, funding for local transportation programs
HR 2, INVEST in America Act, Local infrastructure programs
HR 1857, Great American Outdoors Act, Support
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Support for H. Res. 837, the resolution Reaffirming the need for transatlantic cooperation to combat anti-Semitism in Europe
Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel
Support for H. Res. 727, the resolution Affirming United States support for the State of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorist attacks
Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks
Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act and S. 3176, the United States-Israel Security Assistance Authorization Act of 2020
Support for H.R.1850/S. 2680, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for S. Res. 509, the resolution calling upon the United Nations Security Council to adopt a resolution on Iran that extends the dates by which Annex B restrictions under Resolution 2231 are currently set to expire.
Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
Support for S. 642/H.R. 1908, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Support for global LGBTQ human rights
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727)
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186)
The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190)
The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861)
The Global Respect Act (H.R.3252 / S. 1825)
The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343)
The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025)
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004)
The Resolution Reaffirming the Unique Collaboration among U.S. NGOs, including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (H. Res. 310 / S. Res. 153)
The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458)
H. Res. 823, the resolution Condemning the Government of Iran's state-sponsored persecution of its Baha'i minority and its continued violation of the International Covenants on Human Rights
H. Res. 49, the resolution Supporting Coptic Christians in Egypt
H. R. 2537, Deferred Removal for Iraqi Nationals Including Minorities Act of 2019
H.Res.907 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple, serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which include the Chinese Government's intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of the virus, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities.
Support H.Res.813, Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp.
Support S.Res.481, A resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland.
Support increased funding for the office of the U.S. Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism to address the global rise in antisemitic violence, harassment, vandalism, attitudes, and incitement
Support increased funding for the Global Engagement Center (GEC) and the Global Community Engagement and Resilience Fund (GCERF) to explicitly address white supremacist extremism worldwide
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Bilateral relations with Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Uganda, others
HIV/AIDS
LGBTQ Human Rights Issues
Nominations
Commission on Unalienable Rights
World Bank (Funding for LGBTQ-focused work and research)
State, Foreign Operations FY20 Appropriations
A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. (S.Res. 198)
Brunei Human Rights Act (H.R. 2561)
Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment. (H.Res. 289).
GLOBE Act (H.R. 3874, S. 3004)
Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (H.R. 1055; S. 368)
Global Respect Act (H.R. 3252; S. 1825)
International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857; S. 861)
LOVE Act (S. 1252)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. (H.Res. 388)
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
House Amdt.561 to H.R.2500 imposes one-year prohibition of sales of air-to-ground munitions that could be used in Yemen to Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E
Chamber: House
Refugee Protection Act of 2019 (S.2936) is a comprehensive blueprint for restoring and reinvigorating our refugee and asylum systems
Chamber: Senate
S.2565 - A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons.
Chamber: Senate
Keep Americans Safe Act (H.R. 1186), bill would ban high capacity magazines
Chamber: House
the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019 (H. R. 1236) bill would provide funds to support programs facilitate the ability of law enforcement (in all states), family members to petition courts to temporarily remove guns from someone who is behaving dangerously and at risk of suicide or harming others.
Chamber: House
the Disarm Hate Act 2019 (HR. 2708) bill would prohibit firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or the transport of a firearm by a person (1) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or (2) who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence.
Chamber: House
the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 (H. R.1296) bill makes it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).
Chamber: House
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H. R. 8) The bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties and prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.
Chamber: House
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 1112) The bill strengthens background check requirements applicable to proposed firearm transfers from a federal firearms licensed gun dealer to an unlicensed person.
Chamber: House
The BURMA Act (H.R.3190) the bill imposes sanctions, limits security assistance, authorizes assistance, and requires the establishment of various programs and strategies related to Burma (Myanmar), including the authorization of humanitarian aid for Burma, Bangladesh, and the surrounding region for various purposes, including aid for ethnic minorities targeted by Burma's military and support for voluntary resettlement of displaced persons.
Chamber: House
The Burma Political Prisoners Act (H.R.2327) the bill directs the Department of State to assist civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance shall include support for (1) documenting human rights violations against such prisoners, (2) raising awareness of prisoner issues, and (3) helping former prisoners resume a normal life.
Chamber: House
The Hong Kong Protect Act (H.R. 4270) the bill places restrictions on Teargas exports and Crowd Control Technology to Hong Kong
Chamber: House
Uyghur Human Rights Act (S. 178) - This bill directs the President to impose sanctions and export restrictions related to China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group.
Chamber: Senate
Senate J.Res.36/37/38: blocks arms sales to the U.A.E and Saudi Arabia
Chamber: Senate
The Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act/GRACE Act (H.R. 2146/S.1088 bill would prevent a U.S. President from setting a Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions at a level below 95,000 in a given fiscal year. Bill also ensures that each officer responsible for refugee admissions or resettlement treats the Presidential Determination as a goal, and mandates quarterly reports to Congress with specific oversight requirements.
Chambers: Senate and House
The No Ban Act (H. R. 2214) This bill limits the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States and terminates certain presidential actions implementing such restrictions. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or non-immigrant visa, with certain exceptions.
Chamber: House
The Secure and Protect Act of 2019 (S. 1494) the bill would return refugees to their countries of persecution by imposing an unduly high screening standard to block many from even applying for asylum, impose a process for Central Americans asylum seekers, requiring them to remain in countries where their lives are at risk to seek resettlement, bar refugees from asylum if they do not and are not able to request asylum at a port of entry, jail families and adult asylum seekers and subject asylum seekers to rocket docket hearings.
Chamber: Senate
The Venezuela TPS Act of 2019 (H.R. 549) the bill would permit Venezuelan nationals to qualify for temporary protected status, would prevent their removal from the United States and allow them to obtain employment and travel authorization.
Chamber: House
Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization (H.R. 3524) would support the people of Central America and strengthen United States national security by addressing the root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Chamber: House
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act (HR 2415/ S. 1243) would provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained, and for other purposes.
Chambers: House and Senate
Afghan WIN Act (H.R. 4097) calls on the State Department to submit a formal report accounting for what its doing to include women in the peace talks and for the Trump Administration to develop a plan to support Afghan womens rights in reconstruction.
Chamber: House
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2020 (H.R.2500) amendment calls Congress to strengthen, clarify, and supplement transparency and oversight requirements related to U.S. lethal strikes and resulting civilian casualties.
Chamber: House
The (H.R. 4359) Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2019, would change the use of force to be a last resort, rather than a first resort, and require officers to employ de-escalation techniques. The bill would also require states who wish to get federal funding for law enforcement to enact similar legislation.
Chamber: House
the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) (H. R. 7291)Act
Bill repeals the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Policy, expedites asylum claims for those fleeing violence on the basis of sexual orientation, supports foreign assistance tools that the U.S. government uses to support LGBTI human rights groups abroad and more.
Chamber: House
International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857) bill would codify the position of Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons at the U.S. State Department and enshrine U.S. policies into law to help protect the human rights of LGBTQ people around the globe.
Chamber: House
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Support for S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel
Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks
Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act
Support for H.R.1850, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for H.R. 31, The Caesar Syria Civilian Protect Act, as a standalone bill
Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
Support for S. 642/H.R. 1908, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Support for global LGBTQ human rights
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727)
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186)
The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190)
The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861)
The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343)
The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025)
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Support for S. Res. 277 to commemorate the terrorist bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874/S. 3004)
The Resolution Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide (H. Res. 296) and the Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that it is the policy of the United States to commemorate the Armenian Genocide through official recognition and remembrance (S. Res. 150)
The Resolution Reaffirming the Unique Collaboration among U.S. NGOs, including faith-based organizations, and the Israel Defense Forces to deliver humanitarian assistance to Syrians (H. Res. 310 / S. Res. 153)
The Resolution Calling for the Global Repeal of Blasphemy, Heresy, and Apostasy Laws (H. Res. 512 / S. Res. 458)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Bilateral relations with Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Uganda, others
HIV/AIDS
LGBTQ Human Rights Issues
Nominations
Commission on Unalienable Rights
World Bank (Funding for LGBTQ-focused work and research)
State, Foreign Operations FY20 Appropriations
A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. (S.Res. 198)
Brunei Human Rights Act (H.R. 2561)
Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment. (H.Res. 289).
GLOBE Act (H.R. 3874, S. 3004)
Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (H.R. 1055; S. 368)
Global Respect Act (H.R. 3252; S. 1825)
International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857; S. 861)
LOVE Act (S. 1252)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. (H.Res. 388)
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
House Amdt.561 to H.R.2500 imposes one-year prohibition of sales of air-to-ground munitions that could be used in Yemen to Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E
Chamber: House
Refugee Protection Act of 2019 (S.2936) is a comprehensive blueprint for restoring and reinvigorating our refugee and asylum systems
Chamber: Senate
S.2565 - A bill to establish a Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons.
Chamber: Senate
Keep Americans Safe Act (H.R. 1186), bill would ban high capacity magazines
Chamber: House
the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019 (H. R. 1236) bill would provide funds to support programs facilitate the ability of law enforcement (in all states), family members to petition courts to temporarily remove guns from someone who is behaving dangerously and at risk of suicide or harming others.
Chamber: House
the Disarm Hate Act 2019 (HR. 2708) bill would prohibit firearm sale or transfer to and receipt, possession, shipment, or the transport of a firearm by a person (1) who has been convicted of a misdemeanor hate crime, or (2) who has received an enhanced hate crime misdemeanor sentence.
Chamber: House
the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 (H. R.1296) bill makes it a crime to knowingly import, sell, manufacture, transfer, or possess a semiautomatic assault weapon (SAW) or large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).
Chamber: House
Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 (H. R. 8) The bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties and prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check.
Chamber: House
Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 (H.R. 1112) The bill strengthens background check requirements applicable to proposed firearm transfers from a federal firearms licensed gun dealer to an unlicensed person.
Chamber: House
The BURMA Act (H.R.3190) the bill imposes sanctions, limits security assistance, authorizes assistance, and requires the establishment of various programs and strategies related to Burma (Myanmar), including the authorization of humanitarian aid for Burma, Bangladesh, and the surrounding region for various purposes, including aid for ethnic minorities targeted by Burma's military and support for voluntary resettlement of displaced persons.
Chamber: House
The Burma Political Prisoners Act (H.R.2327) the bill directs the Department of State to assist civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience. Such assistance shall include support for (1) documenting human rights violations against such prisoners, (2) raising awareness of prisoner issues, and (3) helping former prisoners resume a normal life.
Chamber: House
The Hong Kong Protect Act (H.R. 4270) the bill places restrictions on Teargas exports and Crowd Control Technology to Hong Kong
Chamber: House
Uyghur Human Rights Act (S. 178) - This bill directs the President to impose sanctions and export restrictions related to China's treatment of the Uyghurs, a predominantly Muslim Turkic ethnic group.
Chamber: Senate
Senate J.Res.36/37/38: blocks arms sales to the U.A.E and Saudi Arabia
Chamber: Senate
The Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act/GRACE Act (H.R. 2146/S.1088 bill would prevent a U.S. President from setting a Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions at a level below 95,000 in a given fiscal year. Bill also ensures that each officer responsible for refugee admissions or resettlement treats the Presidential Determination as a goal, and mandates quarterly reports to Congress with specific oversight requirements.
Chambers: Senate and House
The No Ban Act (H. R. 2214) This bill limits the President's authority to suspend or restrict aliens from entering the United States and terminates certain presidential actions implementing such restrictions. It also prohibits religious discrimination in various immigration-related decisions, such as whether to issue an immigrant or non-immigrant visa, with certain exceptions.
Chamber: House
The Secure and Protect Act of 2019 (S. 1494) the bill would return refugees to their countries of persecution by imposing an unduly high screening standard to block many from even applying for asylum, impose a process for Central Americans asylum seekers, requiring them to remain in countries where their lives are at risk to seek resettlement, bar refugees from asylum if they do not and are not able to request asylum at a port of entry, jail families and adult asylum seekers and subject asylum seekers to rocket docket hearings.
Chamber: Senate
The Venezuela TPS Act of 2019 (H.R. 549) the bill would permit Venezuelan nationals to qualify for temporary protected status, would prevent their removal from the United States and allow them to obtain employment and travel authorization.
Chamber: House
Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization (H.R. 3524) would support the people of Central America and strengthen United States national security by addressing the root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Chamber: House
Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act (HR 2415/ S. 1243) would provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained, and for other purposes.
Chambers: House and Senate
Afghan WIN Act (H.R. 4097) calls on the State Department to submit a formal report accounting for what its doing to include women in the peace talks and for the Trump Administration to develop a plan to support Afghan womens rights in reconstruction.
Chamber: House
the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for FY 2020 (H.R.2500) amendment calls Congress to strengthen, clarify, and supplement transparency and oversight requirements related to U.S. lethal strikes and resulting civilian casualties.
Chamber: House
The (H.R. 4359) Police Exercising Absolute Care With Everyone Act of 2019, would change the use of force to be a last resort, rather than a first resort, and require officers to employ de-escalation techniques. The bill would also require states who wish to get federal funding for law enforcement to enact similar legislation.
Chamber: House
the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) (H. R. 7291)Act
Bill repeals the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Policy, expedites asylum claims for those fleeing violence on the basis of sexual orientation, supports foreign assistance tools that the U.S. government uses to support LGBTI human rights groups abroad and more.
Chamber: House
International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857) bill would codify the position of Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons at the U.S. State Department and enshrine U.S. policies into law to help protect the human rights of LGBTQ people around the globe.
Chamber: House
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Support for H. Res. 246 / S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel
Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks
Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act
Support for H.R.1850, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for H.R. 31, The Caesar Syria Civilian Protect Act, as a standalone bill
Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
Support for S. 642, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Support for global LGBTQ human rights
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727)
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186)
The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190)
The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861)
The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343)
The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025)
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Support for H. Res. 441 and S. Res. 277 to commemorate the terrorist bombing of the Argentine Israelite Mutual Association (AMIA) Jewish Community Center in Buenos Aires, Argentina
Support for the Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) Act (H.R. 3874)
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Bilateral relations with Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, others HIV/AIDS
LGBTQ Human Rights Issues
Nominations
World Bank (Funding for LGBTQ-focused work and research)
State, Foreign Operations FY20 Appropriations
A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. (S.Res. 198)
Brunei Human Rights Act (H.R. 2561)
Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment. (H.Res. 289).
GLOBE Act (H.R. 3874)
Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (H.R. 1055; S. 368)
Global Respect Act (H.R. 3252; S. 1825)
International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857; S. 861)
LOVE Act (S. 1252)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. (H.Res. 388)
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Issue: The BURMA Act (H.R.3190) ) the bill imposes sanctions, limits security assistance, authorizes assistance, and requires the establishment of various programs and strategies related to Burma (Myanmar), including the authorization of humanitarian aid for Burma, Bangladesh, and the surrounding region for various purposes, including aid for ethnic minorities targeted by Burma's military and support for voluntary resettlement of displaced persons.
Chamber: House
Issue: The Burma Political Prisoners Act (H.R.2327) the bill directs the Department of State to assist civil society organizations in Burma (Myanmar) working to release political prisoners and prisoners of conscience.
Chamber: House
Issue: Saudi Arabia Senate J.Res.36/37/38: blocks arms sales to the U.A.E and Saudi Arabia
Chamber: Senate
Issue: Saudi Arabia House Amdt.561 to H.R.2500 imposes one year prohibition of sales of air-to-ground munitions that could be used in Yemen to Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E
Chamber: House
Issue: Venezuela The Venezuela TPS Act of 2019 (H.R. 549) bill would permit Venezuelan nationals to qualify for temporary protected status, would prevent their removal from the United States and allow them to obtain employment and travel authorization.
Chamber: House
Issue: Refugees The Guaranteed Refugee Admission Ceiling Enhancement Act/GRACE Act (H.R. 2146/S.1088 bill would prevent a U.S. President from setting a Presidential Determination on Refugee Admissions at a level below 95,000 in a given fiscal year. Bill also ensures that each officer responsible for refugee admissions or resettlement treats the Presidential Determination as a goal, and mandates quarterly reports to Congress with specific oversight requirements.
Chamber: House and Senate
Issue: Refugees The No Ban Act (H. R. 2214)
Chamber: House
Issue: Refugees rights and asylum The Secure and Protect Act of 2019 (S. 1494) the bill would return refugees to their countries of persecution by imposing an unduly high screening standard to block many from even applying for asylum, impose a process for Central Americans asylum seekers, requiring them to remain in countries where their lives are at risk to seek resettlement, bar refugees from asylum if they do not and are not able to request asylum at a port of entry, jail families and adult asylum seekers and subject asylum seekers to rocket docket hearings.
Chamber: Senate
Issue: Refugees Northern Triangle and Border Stabilization (HR 3524) bill addresses the root causes of migration from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras.
Chamber: House
Issue: Refugees Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act (HR 2415/ S. 1243) the bill provide standards for facilities at which aliens in the custody of the Department of Homeland Security are detained.
Chamber: House and Senate
Issue: Gun Violence Keep Americans Safe Act (H.R. 1186) bill establishes a new criminal offense for the import, sale, manufacture, transfer, or possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device (LCAFD).
Chamber: House
Issue: Gun violence Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019 (H. R. 1236) bill supports State, Tribal, and local efforts to remove access to firearms from individuals who are a danger to themselves or others pursuant to court orders.
Chamber: House
Issue: Gun Violence Disarm Hate Act 2019 (HR. 2708) bill expands the categories of persons who are prohibited from receiving or possessing a firearm.
Chamber: office
Issue: Gun Violence Assault Weapons Ban of 2019 (H. R.1296)
Chamber: House
Issue: Afghanistan Afghan WIN Act (H.R. 4097) calls on the State Department to submit a formal report accounting for what its doing to include women in the peace talks and for the Trump Administration to develop a plan to support Afghan womens rights in reconstruction.
Chamber: House
Issue: Gun Violence The Background Check Expansion Act (S. 42) bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals).
Chamber: Senate
Issue: Saudi Arabia the Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 (S.398) bill supports the peaceful resolution of the civil war in Yemen, to address the resulting humanitarian crisis, and to hold the perpetrators responsible for murdering a Saudi dissident.
Chamber: Senate
Issue: Human Rights National Defense Authorization Act NDAA (S. 1790)
Chamber: Senate
Issue: Civilian casualties from US military strikes NDAA FY 2020 (H.R.2500) amendment calls Congress to strengthen, clarify, and supplement transparency and oversight requirements related to U.S. lethal strikes and resulting civilian casualties.
Issue: Hong Kong The Hong Kong Protect Act (H.R. 4270) the bill places restrictions on Teargas exports and Crowd Control Technology to Hong Kong
Chamber House
Issue: Israel Occupied Territories House Res.246: Condemns the BDS movement while not criminalizing or banning the use of boycott, divestment, and sanctions against the State of Israel
Chamber: House
Issue: Yemen Senate J.Res.36/37/38: blocks arms sales to the U.A.E and Saudi Arabia
Chamber: Senate
Issue: Yemen House Amdt.561 to H.R.2500 imposes one year prohibition of sales of air-to-ground munitions that could be used in Yemen to Saudi Arabia and the U.A.E
Chamber: House
Issue: Yemen the Saudi Arabia Accountability and Yemen Act of 2018 (S.398)
Chamber: Senate
Issue: Refugees The Secure and Protect Act of 2019 (S. 1494) the bill would return refugees to their countries of persecution by imposing an unduly high screening standard to block many from even applying for asylum, impose a process for Central Americans asylum seekers, requiring them to remain in countries where their lives are at risk to seek resettlement, bar refugees from asylum if they do not and are not able to request asylum at a port of entry, jail families and adult asylum seekers and subject asylum seekers to rocket docket hearings.
Chamber: Senate
Issue: Venezuela The Venezuela TPS Act of 2019 (H.R. 549) the bill would permit Venezuelan nationals to qualify for temporary protected status, would prevent their removal from the United States and allow them to obtain employment and travel authorization.
Issue: Refugees (S.J.Res.54) joint resolution relating to a national emergency declared by the President on February 15, 2019.
Refugee Protection Act (not yet introduced)
Climate Change & displacement bills (not yet introduced)
Issue: Criminal Justice Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act (H.R. 4488), bill would establish a commission to study solitary confinement in its currently practice, with the hope of collecting more data on people most likely to be referred to solitary confinement and the implementation of more humane national standards informed by best practices, ultimately seeking to reduce the use of solitary confinement .
Chamber: House
Issue: Criminal Justice the Police Exercising Absolute Care with Everyone, PEACE Act, (HR 4359) bill would restrict the use of deadly force by federal law enforcement officers to be a last resort, rather than a first resort, and require officers to employ de-escalation techniques. At the discretion of the Attorney General, the bill would also require states who wish to get federal funding for law enforcement to enact a substantially similar standard.
Chamber: House
Issue: Sexual orientation rights Greater Leadership Overseas for the Benefit of Equality (GLOBE) (H. R. 7291) Act bill repeals the Protecting Life in Global Health Assistance Policy, expedites asylum claims for those fleeing violence on the basis of sexual orientation, supports foreign assistance tools that the U.S. government uses to support LGBTI human rights groups abroad and more.
Chamber: House
Issue: LGBTI rights International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857) bill would codify the position of Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBTI Persons at the U.S. State Department and enshrine U.S. policies into law to help protect the human rights of LGBTQ people around the globe.
Chamber: House
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Support for H.R. 221 / S. 238, the Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Act
Support for H. Res. 246 / S. Res. 120, the resolution Opposing efforts to delegitimize the State of Israel and the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions Movement targeting Israel
Support for H.R. 554 / S. 357, the Saudi Educational Transparency and Reform Act, as well as similar efforts to address anti-Semitism and intolerance in other national governments official textbooks
Support for H.R.1837, the United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act
Support for H.R.1850, the Palestinian International Terrorism Support Prevention Act
Support for legislation encouraging US allies to designate Hamas and Hezbollah as terrorist organizations
Support for S. 925, the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps Economic Exclusion Act
Support for H.R. 31, The Caesar Syria Civilian Protect Act, as a standalone bill
Support for H.R. 649 / S. 178, the Uyghur Human Rights Policy Act
Support for S. 642, the Master Sergeant Roddie Edmonds Congressional Gold Medal Act
Support for global LGBTQ human rights
Oppose the nomination of Ronald Mortensen to be Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees, and Migration
Partnership Fund for Peace Act of 2019 (H.R. 3104/S. 1727)
Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2019 (S. 1186)
The BURMA Act (The Burma United through Rigorous Military Accountability Act) (HR 3190)
The International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857 / S. 861)
The Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act (H.R. 2343)
The Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response (UIGHUR) Act of 2019 (H.R. 1025)
Oppose cuts to the foreign affairs budget
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Cited source text, amounts, lobbyists, and targets
Bilateral relations with Russia, Egypt, Indonesia, Azerbaijan, others
HIV/AIDS
LGBTQ Human Rights Issues
Nominations
World Bank (Funding for LGBTQ-focused work and research)
State, Foreign Operations FY20 Appropriations
A resolution condemning Brunei's dramatic human rights backsliding. (S.Res. 198)
Brunei Human Rights Act (H.R. 2561)
Condemning the Nation of Brunei's criminalization of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals and imposition of cruel and disproportionate forms of punishment. (H.Res. 289).
GLOBE Act (H.R. 3874)
Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights Act (H.R. 1055; S. 368)
Global Respect Act (H.R. 3252; S. 1825)
International Human Rights Defense Act (H.R. 1857; S. 861)
LOVE Act (S. 1252)
Supporting the goals and ideals of the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia. (H.Res. 388)
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office