Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021
Legislative Progress
Introduced
April 19, 2021
Latest Action
December 5, 2022
Primary Sponsor
Carolyn B. MaloneyDemocratic(NY)
Momentum (last 30 days)
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0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
99pct
595d open
vs 9,698 other HR bills in the 117th — cohort avg 63d
Inspector General Independence and Empowerment Act of 2021 This bill addresses issues regarding inspectors general (IGs). For example, if the President fails to make a formal nomination for a vacant IG position within a certain timeline, the bill requires the President to communicate to Congress the reasons for such a failure and a target date for the nomination.
Yes
622
No
586
Present
0
Not Voting
82
Party Breakdown
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- Supported the Political Accountability and Transparency Act to (1) make it clear that personal use restrictions apply to leadership PACs and other political committees, (2) strengthen coordination rules between federal candidates and outside spending entities, and (3) require disclosure of the names of top donors to organizations paying for advertising that constitutes independent expenditures or electioneering communications, on the advertisement itself. - Supported H.R. 1414, the Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act, to reduce the number of members of the Federal Election Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method of selection and terms of service of members of the Commission, and to distribute the powers of the Commission between the Chair and the remaining members. - Supported the Honest Ads Act, S.5054, to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public. - Supported limiting fundraising by members of Congress while the House is in session. - Supported the TRUST in Congress Act, H.R. 336, a bill to require members of Congress to place their holdings in a qualified blind trust or divest. -Supported creating a way for members of Congress to vote electronically in periods of emergency, like a pandemic. -Supported Congress appropriating more funding to states through the Election Assistance Commission so they would have enough funds to hold safe and secure elections. -Supported the Stop Scam PACs Act, H.R. 8696, to prohibit political committees from misrepresenting their purpose. -Supported the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act of 2020, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act and make lobbying more transparent and reporting more accurate. -Supported the Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act, H.R. 2388, legislation requiring former lawmakers and others no longer seeking office to close their campaign accounts within two years, instead of living on as zombie campaigns. -Supported the Foreign Agent Disclaimer Enhancement Act, H.R. 337, legislation that would require that when an agent posts information in support of a foreign principal on an online platform, the agent must ensure that the information includes the required disclaimer. -Supported the bipartisan investigation by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. -Called on Senate leadership to provide necessary resources to increase Senate capacity and make the body more effective, efficient, and representative. -Supported the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021, H.R. 2988, to clarify that no federal official may interfere with a federal employees ability to share information with Congress. -Supported increasing training and continuing education opportunities for Members, staff, and interns on Capitol Hill. -Requested that House of Representatives support offices be required to publish their current annual, semiannual, or quarterly reports on docs.house.gov within 180 days of their release. -Supported the Securing Inspector General Independence Act, S. 587, that would require any administration to provide a substantive rationale, including detailed and case-specific reasons to Congress before they could remove the inspector general. -Supported Senate modernization efforts to increase staff pay, create a Senate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, give committee interns pay, and other initiatives to help Congress attract and retain staff. -Supported H.R.3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, which would eliminate unfair burdens on the United States Postal Service and reduce financial pressures that are contributing to service cuts and price hikes. -Called for greater accessibility and transparency of Senate bills and amendments -Supported the The Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (S. 2838) to strengthen congressional oversight of the Executive Branch and provide much needed government transparency and accountability -Supported IG Independence and Empowerment Act (H.R. 2662) to insulate IGs from political interference and enhance the current presidential notification requirement for removing an inspector general, grant inspectors general temporary testimonial subpoena authority, and place reasonable limits on who can serve as an acting inspector general in the event of a vacancy -Called for improving public access to Congressional Research Service reports. -Supported Uncheck the Box Act (H.R. 3832) To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of a recurring contribution or donation in a campaign for election for Federal office by any method which does not require the contributor or donor to give affirmative consent to making the contribution or donation on a recurring basis, and for other purposes. -Supported the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 5841) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported Stop Foreign Interference with Ballot Measures Act (S.3136) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported the Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act (S. 2626) to expand protections for election administrators, strengthen protections for Federal election records and election infrastructure and provide judicial review for election records by allowing the Department of Justice and candidates to bring lawsuits to ensure compliance with election record requirements. -Supported expanded federal protections for election workers and election officials from increasing threats and intimidation. -Supported the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act (S. 3494) to ban the trading of individual stock by Members of Congress and their immediate family members while serving in office. -Called on the Committee on House Administration to direct the Office of the Clerk to examine how to make all public documents available online in a user-friendly format and provide a plan of action for review and implementation. -Called for greater protection of Congress oversight powers and objected to assertions that the Executive Branch does not have to comply fully with the reporting required by Congress in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act. -Called for implementation of domestic democratic policies that strengthen democracy, fight corruption, and promote human rights. -Called on the Committee on House Appropriations to provide compensation to Legislative branch staff at an equivalent rate to that provided to employees of the Executive Branch as well as an annual cost-of-living adjustment. -Supported the Building Civic Bridges Act, H.R.6843, to establish a new, non-partisan office and grant program within AmeriCorps focused on building relationships across lines of difference (political ideology, race, religion, etc.). -Supported the Improving Government for America's Taxpayer Act, H.R. 7331, to support transparency around and implementation of Government Accountability Office recommendations on how to improve Congress. -Supported Fighting Foreign Influence Act, H.R.8106, to crack down on foreign influence seeking to corrupt U.S. elections, government officials, and think tanks. -Supported a variety of policy recommendations to prevent another attack on the U.S. Capitol and ensure peaceful transfers of power after presidential elections, including; updating the Electoral Count Act of 1887, improving presidential record preservation policies and enforcement of the Presidential Records Act, strengthening Congresss ability to enforce subpoenas, bolstering the independence of agency inspectors general, strengthening protections for Executive Branch whistleblowers, expanding protections for election records and election infrastructure, creating new safeguards to protect local election administrators from external pressure, and directing the Department of Justice to establish policies that would help combat improper interference in elections and the process of certifying elections. -Called for new funding streams that election administrators and their staffs can utilize specifically for threat monitoring, safety and doxxing training, privacy services and home security. -Called for enhanced information sharing and coordination about threats against election officials between federal, state and local law enforcement entities. -Supported clarifying and expanding existing federal protections against threats and intimidation to include authorized election agents, contractors, vendors, and volunteers. -Called for increased privacy protections for election workers and their families to protect against doxxing and harassment. -Supported S. 4920, Election Worker Protection Act of 2022, to provide grant funding and expand protections for election workers and officials. -Supported S. 4573, Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022, to revise the process of casting and counting electoral votes for presidential elections to prevent future constitutional crises. The bill also revises provisions related to the presidential transition process. -Supported the Kids Online Safety Act, S.3663, to set out requirements for covered social media platforms (i.e., applications or services that connect to the internet and are likely to be used by minors) to protect minors from online harms -Supported the Platform Accountability and Transparency Act, S. 5339, to require social media companies to provide vetted, independent researchers and the public with access to certain platform data. -Supported the Children and Teens' Online Privacy Protection Act, S. 1628, to extend to minors (ages 12-16) the privacy protections previously applicable only to children (ages 0-12) and to establish greater online privacy protections for children and minors. -Called for equal overtime protections for House staff to achieve parity with Executive Branch under the Fair Labor Standards Act. -Supported several reforms within the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act to address dangerous gaps in the laws that govern domestic deployment of the military and other active duty personnel. -Supported consideration and implementation of the January 6th Committee recommendations -Called on Congress to reauthorize and strengthen the Office of Congressional Ethics
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 585.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Peters with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 117-226.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 182 (Roll no. 195).
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 221 - 182 (Roll no. 195).
HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table. Agreed to without objection.
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| #193 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Agreed to | June 29, 2021 |
| #194 | house | On Agreeing to the Amendment | Failed | June 29, 2021 |
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Supported improved access to cost or pricing data Supported FAPIIS improvements Supported FOIA improvement to improve congressional oversight supported the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act (H.R. 2988) Supported stronger beneficial ownership disclosures Opposed certain sections of the AGILE Act (S. 4623) Supported FBI Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act (S. 4655) Supported IG Access Act (S. 426, H.R. 3064) Supported the Preventing Political Patronage Act (H.R. 302) Supported IG Independence and Empowerment Act (H.R. 2662) Supported the Congress at Work Act (H.Res. 1395) Supported the Easy to READ Act (H.R. 8927) Supported the Preventing Organizational Conflicts of Interest in Federal Acquisition Act (S. 3905) Opposed Combatting Financial Conflicts of Interest in Government Act (H.R. 8990) Supported improvements to the Electoral Count Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
- Supported the Political Accountability and Transparency Act to (1) make it clear that personal use restrictions apply to leadership PACs and other political committees, (2) strengthen coordination rules between federal candidates and outside spending entities, and (3) require disclosure of the names of top donors to organizations paying for advertising that constitutes independent expenditures or electioneering communications, on the advertisement itself. - Supported H.R. 1414, the Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act, to reduce the number of members of the Federal Election Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method of selection and terms of service of members of the Commission, and to distribute the powers of the Commission between the Chair and the remaining members. - Supported the Honest Ads Act, to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public. - Supported limiting fundraising by members of Congress while the House is in session. - Supported the TRUST in Congress Act, H.R. 336, a bill to require members of Congress to place their holdings in a qualified blind trust or divest. -Supported creating a way for members of Congress to vote electronically in periods of emergency, like a pandemic. -Supported Congress appropriating more funding to states through the Election Assistance Commission so they would have enough funds to hold safe and secure elections. -Supported the Stop Scam PACs Act, H.R. 8696, to prohibit political committees from misrepresenting their purpose. -Supported the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act of 2020, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act and make lobbying more transparent and reporting more accurate. -Supported the Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act, H.R. 2388, legislation requiring former lawmakers and others no longer seeking office to close their campaign accounts within two years, instead of living on as zombie campaigns. -Supported the Foreign Agent Disclaimer Enhancement Act, H.R. 337, legislation that would require that when an agent posts information in support of a foreign principal on an online platform, the agent must ensure that the information includes the required disclaimer. -Supported the bipartisan investigation by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. -Called on Senate leadership to provide necessary resources to increase Senate capacity and make the body more effective, efficient, and representative. -Supported the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021, H.R. 2988, to clarify that no federal official may interfere with a federal employees ability to share information with Congress. -Supported increasing training and continuing education opportunities for Members, staff, and interns on Capitol Hill. -Requested that House of Representatives support offices be required to publish their current annual, semiannual, or quarterly reports on docs.house.gov within 180 days of their release. -Supported the Securing Inspector General Independence Act, S. 587, that would require any administration to provide a substantive rationale, including detailed and case-specific reasons to Congress before they could remove the inspector general. -Supported amending the Electoral Count Act to clarify that Congress's role in counting electors that the states choose after a presidential election is purely administrative, clarify the process for objections to electoral slates, and to protect the will of the voters. -Supported Senate modernization efforts to increase staff pay, create a Senate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, give committee interns pay, and other initiatives to help Congress attract and retain staff. -Supported H.R.3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, which would eliminate unfair burdens on the United States Postal Service and reduce financial pressures that are contributing to service cuts and price hikes. -Called for greater accessibility and transparency of Senate bills and amendments -Supported the The Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (S. 2838) to strengthen congressional oversight of the Executive Branch and provide much needed government transparency and accountability -Supported IG Independence and Empowerment Act (H.R. 2662) to insulate IGs from political interference and enhance the current presidential notification requirement for removing an inspector general, grant inspectors general temporary testimonial subpoena authority, and place reasonable limits on who can serve as an acting inspector general in the event of a vacancy -Called for improving public access to Congressional Research Service reports. -Supported Uncheck the Box Act (H.R. 3832) To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of a recurring contribution or donation in a campaign for election for Federal office by any method which does not require the contributor or donor to give affirmative consent to making the contribution or donation on a recurring basis, and for other purposes. -Supported the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 5841) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported Stop Foreign Interference with Ballot Measures Act (S.3136) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported the Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act (S. 2626) to expand protections for election administrators, strengthen protections for Federal election records and election infrastructure and provide judicial review for election records by allowing the Department of Justice and candidates to bring lawsuits to ensure compliance with election record requirements. -Supported expanded federal protections for election workers and election officials from increasing threats and intimidation. -Supported the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act (S. 3494) to ban the trading of individual stock by Members of Congress and their immediate family members while serving in office. -Called on the Committee on House Administration to direct the Office of the Clerk to examine how to make all public documents available online in a user-friendly format and provide a plan of action for review and implementation. -Called for greater protection of Congress oversight powers and objected to assertions that the Executive Branch does not have to comply fully with the reporting required by Congress in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act. -Called for implementation of domestic democratic policies that strengthen democracy, fight corruption, and promote human rights. -Called on the Committee on House Appropriations to provide compensation to Legislative branch staff at an equivalent rate to that provided to employees of the Executive Branch as well as an annual cost-of-living adjustment. -Supported the Building Civic Bridges Act, H.R.6843, to establish a new, non-partisan office and grant program within AmeriCorps focused on building relationships across lines of difference (political ideology, race, religion, etc.). -Supported the Improving Government for America's Taxpayer Act, H.R. 7331, to support transparency around and implementation of Government Accountability Office recommendations on how to improve Congress. -Supported Fighting Foreign Influence Act, H.R.8106, to crack down on foreign influence seeking to corrupt U.S. elections, government officials, and think tanks. -Supported a variety of policy recommendations to prevent another attack on the U.S. Capitol and ensure peaceful transfers of power after presidential elections, including; updating the Electoral Count Act of 1887, improving presidential record preservation policies and enforcement of the Presidential Records Act, strengthening Congresss ability to enforce subpoenas, bolstering the independence of agency inspectors general, strengthening protections for Executive Branch whistleblowers, expanding protections for election records and election infrastructure, creating new safeguards to protect local election administrators from external pressure, and directing the Department of Justice to establish policies that would help combat improper interference in elections and the process of certifying elections. -Called for new funding streams that election administrators and their staffs can utilize specifically for threat monitoring, safety and doxxing training, privacy services and home security. -Called for enhanced information sharing and coordination about threats against election officials between federal, state and local law enforcement entities. -Supported clarifying and expanding existing federal protections against threats and intimidation to include authorized election agents, contractors, vendors, and volunteers. -Called for increased privacy protections for election workers and their families to protect against doxxing and harassment. -Supported S. 4920, Election Worker Protection Act of 2022, to provide grant funding and expand protections for election workers and officials. -Supported S. 4573, Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022, to revise the process of casting and counting electoral votes for presidential elections to prevent future constitutional crises. The bill also revises provisions related to the presidential transition process.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Supported IG reforms (H.R. 2662) Supported the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act (H.R. 2988) Supported stronger FBI whistleblower protections Supported stronger beneficial ownership disclosures (H. Amdt. 183 to H.R. 7900) Supported contractor whistleblower protection improvements Supported the See UNdisclosed Legal Interpretations and Get Honest Transparency Act of 2022 (H.R. 7619) Support improvements to the Electoral Count Act Supported improved FAPIIS transparency Supported OLC transparency Supported stronger executive, congressional, and judicial ethics reforms Supported stronger rules governing domestic politically exposed persons
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
- Supported the Political Accountability and Transparency Act to (1) make it clear that personal use restrictions apply to leadership PACs and other political committees, (2) strengthening coordination rules between federal candidates and outside spending entities, and (3) disclosure of the names of top donors to organizations paying for advertising that constitutes independent expenditures or electioneering communications, on the advertisement itself. - Supported H.R. 1414, the Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act, to reduce the number of members of the Federal Election Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method of selection and terms of service of members of the Commission, and to distribute the powers of the Commission between the Chair and the remaining members. - Supported the Honest Ads Act, to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public. - Supported limiting fundraising by members of Congress while the House is in session. - Supported the TRUST in Congress Act, H.R. 336, a bill to require members of Congress to place their holdings in a qualified blind trust or divest. -Supported creating a way for members of Congress to vote electronically in periods of emergency, like a pandemic. -Supported Congress appropriating more funding to states through the Election Assistance Commission so they would have enough funds to hold safe and secure elections. -Supported the Stop Scam PACs Act, to prohibit political committees from misrepresenting their purpose. -Supported the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act of 2020, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act and make lobbying more transparent and reporting more accurate. -Supported the Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act, H.R. 2388, legislation requiring former lawmakers and others no longer seeking office to close their campaign accounts within two years, instead of living on as zombie campaigns. -Supported the Foreign Agent Disclaimer Enhancement Act, H.R. 337, legislation that would require that when an agent posts information in support of a foreign principal on an online platform, the agent must ensure that the information includes the required disclaimer. -Supported the bipartisan investigation by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. -Called on Senate leadership to provide necessary resources to increase Senate capacity and make the body more effective, efficient, and representative. -Supported the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021, H.R. 2988, to clarify that no federal official may interfere with a federal employees ability to share information with Congress. -Supported increasing training and continuing education opportunities for Members, staff, and interns on Capitol Hill. -Requested that House of Representatives support offices be required to publish their current annual, semiannual, or quarterly reports on docs.house.gov within 180 days of their release. -Supported the Securing Inspector General Independence Act, S. 587, that would require any administration to provide a substantive rationale, including detailed and case-specific reasons to Congress before they could remove the inspector general. -Supported amending the Electoral Count Act to clarify that Congress's role in counting electors that the states choose after a presidential election is purely administrative, clarify the process for objections to electoral slates, and to protect the will of the voters. -Supported Senate modernization efforts to increase staff pay, create a Senate Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office, give committee interns pay, and other initiatives to help Congress attract and retain staff. -Supported H.R.3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, which would eliminate unfair burdens on the United States Postal Service and reduce financial pressures that are contributing to service cuts and price hikes. -Called for greater accessibility and transparency of Senate bills and amendments -Supported the The Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (S. 2838) to strengthen congressional oversight of the Executive branch and provide much needed government transparency and accountability -Supported IG Independence and Empowerment Act (H.R. 2662) to insulate IGs from political interference and enhance the current presidential notification requirement for removing an inspector general, grant inspectors general temporary testimonial subpoena authority, and place reasonable limits on who can serve as an acting inspector general in the event of a vacancy -Called for improving public access to Congressional Research Service reports. -Supported Uncheck the Box Act (H.R. 3832) To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of a recurring contribution or donation in a campaign for election for Federal office by any method which does not require the contributor or donor to give affirmative consent to making the contribution or donation on a recurring basis, and for other purposes. -Supported the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 5841) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported Stop Foreign Interference with Ballot Measures Act (S.3136) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported the Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act (S. 2626) to expand protections for election administrators, strengthen protections for Federal election records and election infrastructure and provide judicial review for election records by allowing the Department of Justice and candidates to bring lawsuits to ensure compliance with election record requirements. -Supported expanded federal protections for election workers and election officials from increasing threats and intimidation. -Supported the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act (S. 3494) to ban the trading of individual stock by Members of Congress and their immediate family members while serving in office. -Called on the Committee on House Administration to direct the Office of the Clerk to examine how to make all public documents available online in a user-friendly format and provide a plan of action for review and implementation. -Called for greater protection of Congress oversight powers and objected to assertions that the executive branch does not have to comply fully with the reporting required by Congress in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act. -Called for implementation of domestic democratic policies that strengthen democracy, fight corruption, and promote human rights. -Called on the Committee on House Appropriations to provide compensation to Legislative branch staff at an equivalent rate to that provided to employees of the Executive branch as well as an annual cost-of-living adjustment. -Supported The Building Civic Bridges Act, H.R.6843, to establish a new, non-partisan office and grant program within AmeriCorps focused on building relationships across lines of difference (political ideology, race, religion, etc.). -Supported the Improving Government for America's Taxpayer Act, H.R. 7331, to support transparency around and implementation of Government Accountability Office recommendations on how to improve Congress. -Supported Fighting Foreign Influence Act, H.R.8106, to crack down on foreign influence seeking to corrupt U.S. elections, government officials, and think tanks. -Supported the Building Civic Bridges Act, H.R. 6843, to establish a new, non-partisan office and grant program within AmeriCorps focused on building relationships across lines of difference. The bill seeks to empower communities to assist local civic and community organizations with ongoing efforts to address contentious civic issues and reduce polarization at the local level. -Supported a variety of policy recommendations to prevent another attack on the U.S. Capitol and ensure peaceful transfers of power after presidential elections, including; updating the Electoral Count Act of 1887, improving presidential record preservation policies and enforcement of the Presidential Records Act, strengthening Congresss ability to enforce subpoenas, bolstering the independence of agency inspectors general, strengthening protections for executive branch whistleblowers, expanding protections for election records and election infrastructure, creating new safeguards to protect local election administrators from external pressure, and directing the Department of Justice to establish policies that would help combat improper interference in elections and the process of certifying elections. -Called for new funding streams that election administrators and their staffs can utilize specifically for threat monitoring, safety and doxxing training, privacy services and home security -Called for enhanced information sharing and coordination about threats against election officials between federal, state and local law enforcement entities -Supported clarifying and expanding existing federal protections against threats and intimidation to include authorized election agents, contractors, vendors, and volunteers -Called for increased privacy protections for election workers and their families to protect against doxxing and harassment
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
- Supported the Political Accountability and Transparency Act to (1) make it clear that personal use restrictions apply to leadership PACs and other political committees, (2) strengthening coordination rules between federal candidates and outside spending entities, and (3) disclosure of the names of top donors to organizations paying for advertising that constitutes independent expenditures or electioneering communications, on the advertisement itself. - Supported H.R. 1414, the Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act, to reduce the number of members of the Federal Election Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method of selection and terms of service of members of the Commission, and to distribute the powers of the Commission between the Chair and the remaining members. - Supported the Honest Ads Act, to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public. - Supported limiting fundraising by members of Congress while the House is in session. - Supported the TRUST in Congress Act, H.R. 336, a bill to require members of Congress to place their holdings in a qualified blind trust or divest. -Supported creating a way for members of Congress to vote electronically in periods of emergency, like a pandemic. -Supported Congress appropriating more funding to states through the Election Assistance Commission so they would have enough funds to hold safe and secure elections. -Supported the Stop Scam PACs Act, to prohibit political committees from misrepresenting their purpose. -Supported the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act of 2020, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act and make lobbying more transparent and reporting more accurate. -Supported the Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act, H.R. 2388, legislation requiring former lawmakers and others no longer seeking office to close their campaign accounts within two years, instead of living on as zombie campaigns. -Supported the Foreign Agent Disclaimer Enhancement Act, H.R. 337, legislation that would require that when an agent posts information in support of a foreign principal on an online platform, the agent must ensure that the information includes the required disclaimer. -Supported the bipartisan investigation by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol. -Called on Senate leadership to provide necessary resources to increase Senate capacity and make the body more effective, efficient, and representative. -Supported the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, H.R. 4/S.4, to restore the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act and stop minority voter suppression. -Supported S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act, which would protect our elections from interference, dark money, partisan gerrymandering, and voter suppression. -Supported the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, H.R. 5746, to address voter registration and voting access, election integrity and security, redistricting, campaign finance, and voting rights. -Supported the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021, H.R. 2988, to clarify that no federal official may interfere with a federal employees ability to share information with Congress. -Supported increasing training and continuing education opportunities for Members, staff, and interns on Capitol Hill. -Requested that House of Representatives support offices be required to publish their current annual, semiannual, or quarterly reports on docs.house.gov within 180 days of their release. -Supported the Securing Inspector General Independence Act, S. 587, that would require any administration to provide a substantive rationale, including detailed and case-specific reasons to Congress before they could remove the inspector general. -Supported amending the Electoral Count Act to clarify that Congress's role in counting electors that the states choose after a presidential election is purely administrative, clarify the process for objections to electoral slates, and to protect the will of the voters. -Supported the House Appropriation fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill, H.R 567, and the resources it allocates for the legislative branch to function effectively, including a 21% increase to the Members Representational Allowance -Supported Senate modernization efforts to increase staff pay, create a Senate DEI office, give committee interns pay, and other initiatives to help Congress attract and retain staff. -Supported changing filibuster rules to provide a carve-out for democracy and voting rights issues. -Supported H.R.3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, which would eliminate unfair burdens on the United States Postal Service and reduce financial pressures that are contributing to service cuts and price hikes. -Called for greater accessibility and transparency of Senate bills and amendments -Supported the The Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (S. 2838) to strengthen congressional oversight of the Executive branch and provide much needed government transparency and accountability -Supported IG Independence and Empowerment Act (H.R. 2662) to insulate IGs from political interference and enhance the current presidential notification requirement for removing an inspector general, grant inspectors general temporary testimonial subpoena authority, and place reasonable limits on who can serve as an acting inspector general in the event of a vacancy -Called for improving public access to CRS reports. -Supported Uncheck the Box Act (H.R. 3832) To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of a recurring contribution or donation in a campaign for election for Federal office by any method which does not require the contributor or donor to give affirmative consent to making the contribution or donation on a recurring basis, and for other purposes. -Supported the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 5841) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported Stop Foreign Interference with Ballot Measures Act (S.3136) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported the Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act (S. 2626) to expand protections for election administrators, strengthen protections for Federal election records and election infrastructure and provide judicial review for election records by allowing the Justice Department and candidates to bring lawsuits to ensure compliance with election record requirements. -Supported expanded federal protections for election workers and election officials from increasing threats and intimidation. -Supported the Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act (S. 3494) to ban the trading of individual stock by Members of Congress and their immediate family members while serving in office. -Called on the House Administration Committee to direct the Office of the Clerk to examine how to make all public documents available online in a user-friendly format and provide a plan of action for review and implementation. -Called for greater protection of Congress oversight powers and objected to assertions that the executive branch does not have to comply fully with the reporting required by Congress in the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act. -Called for implementation of domestic democratic policies that strengthen democracy, fight corruption, and promote human rights. -Called on the House Committee on House Appropriations to provide compensation to Legislative branch staff at an equivalent rate to that provided to employees of the Executive branch as well as an annual cost-of-living adjustment. -Supported The Building Civic Bridges Act, H.R.6843, to establish a new, non-partisan office and grant program within AmeriCorps focused on building relationships across lines of difference (political ideology, race, religion, etc.). -Supported the Improving Government for America's Taxpayer Act, H.R. 7331, to support transparency around and implementation of GAO recommendations on how to improve Congress. -Supported a variety of policy recommendations to prevent another attack on the U.S. Capitol and ensure peaceful transfers of power after presidential elections, including; updating the Electoral Count Act of 1887, improving presidential record preservation policies and enforcement of the Presidential Records Act, strengthening Congresss ability to enforce subpoenas, bolstering the independence of agency inspectors general, strengthening protections for executive branch whistleblowers, expanding protections for election records and election infrastructure, creating new safeguards to protect local election administrators from external pressure, and directing the Department of Justice to establish policies that would help combat improper interference in elections and the process of certifying elections.
2021 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Freedom to Vote Act (S. 2747): To expand ballot access, regulate money in politics, and stregthen ethics rules, among other pro-democracy proposals Urging Senate Appropriations Committee to ensure that language is not included in the FY2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill that would limit the Securities and Exchange Commissions ability to finalize, issue, or implement a rule requiring public companies to disclose their political spending to investors: Sign-on letter circulated by Public Citizen The Securing Inspector General Independence Act (S. 587), IG Testimonial Subpoena Act (S. 1794), IG Independence and Empowerment Act (H.R. 2662, Senate bill number TBD): Sign-on letter circulated by Project on Government Oversight. Prevent unnecessary removal of inspectors general, provide inspectors general with testimonial subpoena authority, reform and strengthen the Integrity Committee within the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency The Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (S. 2838): Sign-on letter circulated by Demand Progress Encouring improved public access to bills and amendments considered on the Senate floor (no bill): Sign-on letter circulated by Demand Progress and the Lincoln Project. Requesting greater accessibility and transparency of Senate bills and amendments Bill to prevent foreign corruptive influence (bill not yet introduced): Working with multiple offices' staff on draft bill H.R. 3389, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act: Spoke about foreign corruptive influence H.R. 1127, Stop Foreign Donations Affecting Our Elections Act: Spoke about foreign corruptive influence
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Draft Senate "Build Back Better Act" H. Con. Res. 46, Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women H. Con. Res. 55, Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men S. Con. Res. 12, A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women H.J. Res. 19, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States H.J. Res. 62, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the interim final rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard" H.J. Res. 65, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard" S.J. Res. 29, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard" H. Res. 370, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce H. Res. 544, Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service S. Res. 275, A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service H. Res. 620, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding legislative provisions in the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and American Jobs Act to void the State right-to-work laws that protect workers from being required to join and pay forced dues to a union to get or keep a job H. Res. 644, Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents relating to the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection H.Res. 766, Recognizing law enforcement officers who have tragically passed away from COVID-19 pandemic H.Res. 774, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5376) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S.Con.Res. 14; and for other purposes H.Res. 779, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Vaccine Mandate H.Res. 787, Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial 0f voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and s. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war. H.Res. 803, Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 5376) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S.Con.Res. 14. H.Res. 838, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5314) to protect our democracy by preventing abuses of power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1605) to designate the National Pulse Memorial located at 1912 South Orange Avenue in Orlando, Florida, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 610) to address behavioral health and well-being among health care professionals. H.Res. 859, Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 65), Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J.Res. 65), Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard". H.J.Res. 62, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code of the interim final rule of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard". H.J.Res. 65, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard". S.J.Res. 29, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard". H.R. 5, Equality Act S. 393, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2021 H.R. 27, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2021 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 75, No Pay Raise for Congress Act H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act of 2021 S. 1302, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 101, CLEAN Public Service Act H.R. 103, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2021 H.R. 111, Federal Sunset Act of 2021 H.R. 150, Workers' Memorial Day H.R. 178, No Budget, No Pay Act H.R. 179, No Congressional First Class Flights Act H.R. 180, Inaction Has Consequences Act H.R. 212, COVID PREPARE Act of 2021 H.R. 221, To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and for other purposes. H.R. 222, Election Day Holiday Act of 2021 H.R. 230, Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2021 H.R. 231, Public Service Spending Integrity Act H.R. 236, To nullify the effect of Executive Order 13950 relating to combating race and sex stereotyping. H.R. 244, Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act H.R. 269, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 302, PPSA Act H.R. 304, Equal COLA Act H.R. 326, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 348, Wear Your Mask Act H.R. 353, Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 356, Federal HIRE Act H.R. 375, No Mask Mandates Act H.R. 392, FAIR Act S. 561, FAIR Act H.R. 393, Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act H.R. 408, Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protege Program Act of 2021 H.R. 490, DHS MORALE Act H.R. 521, First Responder Fair RETIRE Act S. 129, First Responder Fair RETIRE Act H.R. 531, ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act H.R. 564, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act H.R. 916, REDUCE Act H.R. 938, Wildland Firefighter Recognition Act S. 1221, Wildland Firefighters Recognition Act H.R. 962, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act S. 1888, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act H.R. 967, Federal Skills Act H.R. 978, Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2021 S. 2343, Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2021 H.R. 1136, Federal Jobs Act H.R. 1200, Stop CHEATERS Act S. 1857, Stop CHEATERS Act H.R. 1224, Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021 H.R. 1272, COST of Relocations Act S. 392, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 1459, Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 S. 510, Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 H.R. 1468, Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act H.R. 1481, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021 S. 540, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021 H.R. 1690, Defending our Defenders Act H.R. 1922, Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2021 H.R. 2042, Federal Employee Access to Information Act S. 845, Federal Employee Access to Information Act H.R. 2043, PLUM Act S. 857, PLUM Act H.R. 2104, RECAL Act H.R. 2137, Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act S. 921, Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act H.R. 2199, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2021 H.R. 2231, Shielding All Federal Employees and Consumers from Actionable Recall Situations Act of 2021 H.R. 2337, Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2021 H.R. 2345, Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act H.R. 2351, 911 SAVES Act H.R. 2414, Keep Vaccines Voluntary Act H.R. 2499, Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2021 S. 1116, Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2021 H.R. 2566, No TikTok on Government Devices Act S. 1143, No Tiktok on Government Devices Act H.R. 2589, Family Medical Leave Modernization Act S. 1185, Family Medical leave Modernization Act H.R. 2617, Performance Enhancement Reform Act H.R. 2662, IG Independence and Empowerment Act H.R. 2681, Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021 H.R. 2708, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2021 S. 1247, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2021 H.R. 2731, Endless Frontier Act H.R. 2744, Hazardous Duty Pay for Frontline Federal Workers Act H.R. 2776, Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendments Act of 2021 H.R. 2988, Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 2994, Accountability for Acting Officials Act H.R. 3000, Inspire to Serve Act of 2021 H.R. 3028, LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act H.R. 3040, Pandemic Leave Extension Act H.R. 3045, No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2021 H.R. 3050, Kenneth Meisel Public Servants' Claimant Fairness Act H.R. 3070, COPS Counseling Act H.R. 3076, Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 S. 1720, Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 H.R. 3079, Protect and Serve Act of 2021 S. 774, Protect and Serve Act of 2021 H.R. 3080, Back the Blue Act of 2021 S. 1599, Back the Blue Act of 2021 H.R. 3086, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021 S. 1561, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021 H.R. 3096, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 3172, HELPER Act of 2021 S. 2981, HELPER Act of 2021 H.R. 3179, Stop CRT Act H.R. 3235, To restrict executive agencies from acting in contravention of Executive Order 13950 H.R. 3249, Contents of Our Character Act of 2021 H.R. 3295, Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act S. 1665, Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act H.R. 3338, Enhanced Whistleblower Engagement Act H.R. 3351, To amend title 5, United States Code, to correct a legislative drafting error in such title, to eliminate the reduction in pay of a Federal employee or D.C. employee as a result of such employee serving as a member of the National Guard of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes H.R. 3367, Gold Star Children Act H.R. 3499, MERIT Act H.R. 3533, To establish occupational series for Federal positions in software development, software engineering, data science, and data management, and for other purposes. H.R. 3553, TSP Act S. 1742, TSP Act H.R. 3557, Homeland Security Improvement Act H.R. 3599, Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 S. 1097, Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 H.R. 3609, Trust in Public Service Act S. 1934, Trust in Public Service Act H.R. 3610, Flexibility for Working Families Act H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 3768, Federal Employee Disclosure (FED) Transparency Act H.R. 3924, U.S. Park Police Modernization Act H.R. 4031, Retain Skilled Veterans Act S. 2161, Retain Skilled Veterans Act H.R. 4094, One-Stop Pilot Program Act of 2021 H.R. 4105, Restoring Northern Border Travel Act H.R. 4138, CBP Workload Staffing Model Act H.R. 4268, Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 4274, Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act H.R. 4315, Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2021 H.R. 4349, Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S. 1605, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 4357, DHS Reform Act of 2021 H.R. 4389, New Collar Jobs Act of 2021 H.R. 4396, Holding SSA Employees Accountable Act H.R. 4448, Administrative Law Judges Competitive Service Restoration Act H.R. 4576, Support Through Loss Act S. 2390, Support Through Loss Act H.R. 4594, Restoring Brand USA Act S. 2424, Restoring Brand USA Act H.R. 4604, To allow certain individuals with prior service under the District of Columbia retirement system to make deposits towards annuities under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System, and for other purposes H.R. 4666, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Modernization Act H.R. 4688, Federal Agency Customer Experience Act of 2021 S. 671, Federal Agency Customer Experience Act of 2021 H.R. 4724, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act S. 2478, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act H.R. 4725, No Student Loan Interest Act H.R. 4728, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act H.R. 4773, Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 4788, Wellbeing for Every Public Servant Act of 2021 H.R. 4818, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 4840, End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act H.R. 4884, Employee Rights and Freedoms Act H.R. 4934, Equal Pay for Equal Work Act S. 2591, Equal Pay for Equal Work Enforcement Act H.R. 5031, Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act H.R. 5057, Return Act S. 2681, Return Act H.R. 5092, To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring any citizen to be vaccinated, including Federal agencies from requiring its employees to take any vaccination, without the citizen being fully advised in writing of all known potential risks from the vaccine and consultation with a physician followed by the voluntary informed consent of the citizen, and for other purposes H.R. 5106, To prohibit an entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes H.R. 5111, To amend section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, to establish Rosa Parks Day as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes H.R. 5113, REMEDI Act H.R. 5138, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2274, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act H.R. 5206, To require the Internal Revenue Service to issue a report on the tax gap, to establish a fellowship program within the Internal Revenue Service to recruit mid-career tax professionals to create and participate in an audit task force, and for other purposes S. 2721 To require the Internal Revenue Service to issue a report on the tax gap, to establish a fellowship program within the Internal Revenue Service to recruit mid-career tax professionals to create and participate in an audit task force, and for other purposes H.R. 5238, Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act H.R. 5274, PREVENT ACT of 2021 H.R. 5282, Care for our Firefighters Act H.R. 5283, Housing for our Firefighters Act H.R. 5287, COVID-19 Vaccine Developers Gold Medal Act H.R. 5303, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act S. 2735, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act H.R. 5314, Protecting Our Democracy Act H.R. 5360, Freedom from Mandates Act H.R. 5362, Stop Foreign Payoffs Act H.R. 5364, Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act H.R. 5408, For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino H.R. 5418, To prohibit the Department of Transportation and other agencies from promulgating rules requiring a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce, and for other purposes H.R. 5450, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement or enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and for other purposes H.R. 5456, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 2900, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 5464, No Taxation Without Congressional Consent Act H.R. 5471, Health Freedom for All Act H.R. 5477, Federal Agency Climate PREP Act S. 3156, Federal Agency Climate PREP Act of 2021 H.R. 5494, Protect Peaceful Protests Act H.R. 5513, No Clearance for Terrorists Act H.R. 5585, Advanced Research Project Agency-Health Act H.R. 5590, Natural Immunity is Real Act H.R. 5592, FREEDOM Act H.R. 5613, Let Me Travel America Act H.R. 5616, DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 5631, Tim Hart Wildland Firefighter Classification and Pay Parity Act H.R. 5637, Meeting our Seniors' Social Security Needs Act H.R. 5642, Follow Accepted Science Together Act of 2021 H.R. 5647, SCRAP Act H.R. 5662, SWAMP Act H.R. 5682, CBP Donations Acceptance Program Reauthorization Act H.R. 5683, Department of Homeland Security Border Support Services Contracts Review Act H.R. 5686, Don't Jab Me Act H.R. 5687, Backing the Independent Decisions of Employees against Nefarious Mandates Act of 2021 H.R. 5702, Preventing the Loss of American Jobs due to Unjust Mandates Act H.R. 5712, Drain the Swamp Act of 2021 H.R. 5717, Stop the SURGE Act H.R. 5723, Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust S. 3071, Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust H.R. 5728, Justice for All Businesses Act H.R. 5737, Social Security for Future Generations Act of 2021 H.R. 5741, Options Over Terminations Act H.R. 5744, Customer Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 5761, Pay Our Correctional Officers Fairly Act H.R. 5811, No Vaccine Mandate Act H.R. 5813, NOSHA Act H.R. 5816, National Informed Consent Exemption (NICE) Act H.R. 5820, To prohibit the use of certain Federal funds to facilitate mandatory vaccination programs, and for other purposes H.R. 5824, Mandating Responsibility Act H.R. 5829, COVID-19 Individual Liberty Act of 2021 H.R. 5834, Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2021 H.R. 5835, Defund Federal Vaccine Mandates Act H.R. 5842, Ending the Monopoly of Power Over Workplace Harassment through Education and Reporting Act H.R. 5860, Keeping Our COVID-19 Heroes Employed Act S. 3079, Keeping Our COVID-19 Heroes Employed Act H.R. 5866, Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act S. 3177, Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act H.R. 5903, HERD Act S. 3095, HERD Act of 2021 H.R. 5904, Deepavali Day Act H.R. 5908, Stop Vaccine Mandates Act S. 2879, Stop Vaccine Mandates Act H.R. 5927, Veterans' Preference Parity Act H.R. 5961, To make revisions in title 5, United States Code, as necessary to keep the title current, and to make technical amendments to improve the United States code H.R. 5978, Exemptions for Critical Workers Act H.R. 5994, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act S. 3219, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 6009, Pandemic Cessation Act H.R. 6016, Fairness for Federal Contractors Act of 2021 H.R. 6031, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act S. 3253, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act H.R. 6062, Hatch Act Accountability Act H.R. 6066, Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act H.R. 6085, Fair Pay for All Act of 2021 H.R. 6087, Improving Access to Workers' Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 6104, Building the Next Generation of Federal Employees Act H.R. 6105, To terminate the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19 on December 25, 2021 H.R. 6107, Stop Corporate Capture Act H.R. 6113, Employee Privacy Act H.R. 6116, Our Lawn Act H.R. 6170, No COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Act of 2021 H.R. 6178, To prohibit the Department of Defense from Discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID-19 vaccination status S. 3299, A bill to prohibit the Department of Defense from discharging or withholding pay or benefits from members of the National Guard based on COVID-19 vaccination status H.R. 6185, Bivens Act of 2021 S. 3343, Bivens Act of 2021 H.R. 6212, Taiwan Preclearance Act S. 3312, Taiwan Preclearance Act H.R. 6223, BASE Act H.R. 6257, SAFER Travel Act H.R. 6264, POLICE Act of 2021 H.R. 6275, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to administer a COVID-19 vaccine to officers and employees of the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or certain Department of the Interior officers and employees or require that such officers and employees receive a vaccine as a condition of employment H.R. 6285, Accelerating Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act H.R. 6288, To establish certain protections for members of the Armed Forces who refuse to receive vaccinations against COVID-J19 H.R. 6304, Stop Federal Vaccine Mandates for Employees Act H.R. 6321, Answer COVID FOIAs Now Act H.R. 6327, Constitutional Accountability Act S. 3415, Constitutional Accountability Act H.R. 6333, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish, maintain, or support any national database identifying individuals as having received or not received any vaccine S. Res. 334, A resolution memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 virus S.J. Res. 18, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States S. 55, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress S. 191, FALSE Act S. 489, Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act S. 610, Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act S. 1090, Repeal CFPB Act S. 1158, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act S. 1227, CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2021 S. 1257, AI Scholarship-for-Service Act S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 S. 1324, Civilian Cyber Security Reserve Act S. 1330, Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling Act S. 1528, Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act S. 1650, Protect Our Heroes Act of 2021 S. 1745, GENE Act S. 1934, Trust in Public Service Act S. 1993, TSP Fiduciary Security Act S. 2160, RECAL Act of 2021 S. 2196, Restoring Northern Border Travel Act S. 2221, END CRT Act S. 2222, Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act S. 2225, Federal Skills Act S. 2247, A bill to protect Federal judges, Federal prosecutors, and Federal law enforcement officers from violence and doxing. S. 2248, A bill to increase the penalties for making personal information about a Federal law enforcement officer or other Federal officer available to the public. S. 2252, A bill to increase the penalties for ambushing a law enforcement officer. S. 2253, A bill to establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer. S. 2260, A bill to increase the maximum penalties for assaulting Federal officers by 50 percent. S. 2282, Unity through Service Act of 2021 S. 2346, Stop CRT Act S. 2424, Restoring Brand USA Act S. 2527, Disclose Government Censorship Act S. 2532, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2021 S. 2551, AI Training Act S. 2681, Restrict Telework S. 2773, Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021 S. 2782, Acting on the Annual Duplication Report Act of 2021 S. 2838, Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act S. 2840, Don't Jab Me Act S. 2847, Let Me Travel America Act S. 2848, Your Health Comes First Act S. 2849, Prohibiting Forced Vaccination for COVID-19 Act S. 2850, Biden Can't Force Me Act S. 2888, U.S. Air Travel Public Safety Act S. 2895, Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act S. 2935, Parental Bereavement Act of 2021 S. 2955, Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act S. 2987, Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2021 S. 3070, Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act of 2021 S. 3076, Ban Conflicted Trading at the Fed Act S. 3081, Tax Free Education Act of 2021 S. 3148, Inspector General Report Modernization Act of 2021 S. 3160, Border Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act S. 3190, Judgment Fund Accountability Act of 2021 S. 3243, Protecting Our Federal Workforce from Forced COVID-19 Vaccination Act S. 3378, Congressional Review of Agency Legal Settlements Act of 2021 S. 3423, Chance to Compete Act of 2021
- Supported the Political Accountability and Transparency Act to (1) make it clear that personal use restrictions apply to leadership PACs and other political committees, (2) strengthening coordination rules between federal candidates and outside spending entities, and (3) disclosed the names of top donors to organizations paying for advertising that constitutes independent expenditures or electioneering communications, on the advertisement itself. - Supported H.R. 1414, the Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act, to reduce the number of members of the Federal Election Commission from 6 to 5, to revise the method of selection and terms of service of members of the Commission, to distribute the powers of the Commission between the Chair and the remaining members. - Supported the Honest Ads Act, to enhance transparency and accountability for online political advertisements by requiring those who purchase and publish such ads to disclose information about the advertisements to the public. - Supported limiting fundraising by members of Congress while the House is in session. - Supported the TRUST in Congress Act, H.R. 336, a bill to require members of Congress to place their holdings in a qualified blind trust or divest. -Supported creating a way for members of Congress to vote electronically in periods of emergency, like a pandemic. -Supported Congress appropriating more funding to states through the Election Assistance Commission so they would have enough funds to hold a safe and secure elections. -Called for the House to add the following amendments to H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (NDAA): An amendment to implement the Government Accountability Offices recommendation to require the Department of Defense to codify current post-government employment restrictions in its acquisition law, to extend the duration of post-employment restrictions on lobbying and representational activities from one year to two, to extend the recusal period from one to four years for industry officials entering public service at the Department of Defense, to make the database of ethics opinions maintained by the Department of Defense available to the public, to require contractors to report their hiring of former senior Pentagon officials and officers. -Supported the Stop Scam PACs Act, to prohibit political committees from misrepresenting their purpose. -Supported the Lobbying Disclosure Reform Act of 2020, to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act and make lobbying more transparent and reporting more accurate. -Supported the Honest Elections and Campaign, No Gain Act, H.R. 1363, legislation requiring former lawmakers and others no longer seeking office to close their campaign accounts within two years, instead of living on as zombie campaigns. -Supported the Foreign Agent Disclaimer Enhancement Act, H.R. 337, legislation that would require that when an agent posts information in support of a foreign principal on an online platform, the agent must ensure that the information includes the required disclaimer. -Supported the creation of a bipartisan commission to investigate the events of January 6, 2021. -Called on Senate leadership to provide necessary resources to increase Senate capacity and make the body more effective, efficient, and representative. -Supported the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, H.R. 4/S.4, to restore the preclearance section of the Voting Rights Act and stop minority voter suppression. -Supported the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2020 to clarify that no federal official may interfere with a federal employees ability to share information with Congress. -Supported increasing training and continuing education opportunities for Members, staff, and interns on Capitol Hill. -Requested that House of Representatives support offices be required to publish their current annual, semiannual, or quarterly reports on docs.house.gov within 180 days of their release. -Recommended that the Office of the Clerk work in concert with other House agencies to finish the development and rollout of the Comparative Print Project, which supports transparency around the legislative process. -Supported the Securing Inspector General Independence Act, S. 587, that would require any administration to provide a substantive rationale, including detailed and case-specific reasons to Congress before they could remove the inspector general. -Supported amending the Electoral Count Act to clarify Congress's role in counting electors that the states choose after a presidential election is purely administrative. -Supported the bill to create the January 6th Commission, H.R. 3233, to investigate the insurrection on January 6 and identify how it could occur and how to prevent it from happening again. -Supported the House Appropriation fiscal year 2022 appropriations bill and the resources it allocates for the legislative branch to function effectively, including a 21% increase to the Members Representational Allowance -Called for the House of Representatives to allow for remote voting in cases of national emergency -Called for Congress to create a system that would allow members to designate certain bills to automatically get a markup as long as they meet certain thresholds for overall cosponsorship and cosponsors from the opposing party. -Called for Congress to create a fund for committees and subcommittees to access to conduct bipartisan planning sessions and retreats. -Supported Senate modernization efforts to increase staff pay, create a Senate DEI office, give committee interns pay, and other initiatives to help Congress attract and retain staff. -Supported changing filibuster rules to provide a carve-out for democracy issues. -Supported S. 2747, the Freedom to Vote Act, which would protect our elections from interference, dark money, partisan gerrymandering, and voter suppression. -Supported H.R.3076 - Postal Service Reform Act of 2021, which would eliminate unfair burdens on the United States Postal Service and reduce financial pressures that are contributing to service cuts and price hikes. -Called for greater accessibility and transparency of Senate bills and amendments -Supported the The Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act (S. 2838) to strengthen congressional oversight of the Executive branch and provide much needed government transparency and accountability -Supported IG Independence and Empowerment Act (H.R. 2662) to insulate IGs from political interference and enhance the current presidential notification requirement for removing an inspector general, grant inspectors general temporary testimonial subpoena authority, and place reasonable limits on who can serve as an acting inspector general in the event of a vacancy -Called for improving public access to CRS reports -Supported Uncheck the Box Act (H.R. 3832) To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit the solicitation and acceptance of a recurring contribution or donation in a campaign for election for Federal office by any method which does not require the contributor or donor to give affirmative consent to making the contribution or donation on a recurring basis, and for other purposes. -Supported the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 5841) to prohibits contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported Stop Foreign Interference with Ballot Measures Act (S.. 3136) to prohibit contributions or donations by foreign nationals in connection with state or local ballot initiatives or referenda. -Supported the Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act (S. 2626) to expand protections for election administrators, strengthen protections for Federal election records and election infrastructure and provide judicial review for election records by allowing the Justice Department and candidates to bring lawsuits to ensure compliance with election record requirements.
2021 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Draft Senate "Build Back Better Act" H. Con Res. 46, Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women S. Con. Res. 12, A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women H.J. Res. 19, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States H. Res. 370, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce H. Res. 544, Acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service S. Res. 275, A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service H. Res. 578, Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2021, as National Whistleblower Appreciation Day S. Res. 324, A resolution designating July 30, 2021, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day" H. Res. 620, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding legislative provisions in the Protecting the Right to Organize Act and American Jobs Act to void the State right-to-work laws that protect workers from being required to join and pay forced dues to a union to get or keep a job H. Res. 644, Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents relating to the operations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection H.R. 5, Equality Act S. 393, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2021 H.R. 27, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2021 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 75, No Pay Raise for Congress Act H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act of 2021 S. 1302, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 101, CLEAN Public Service Act H.R. 103, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2021 H.R. 111, Federal Sunset Act of 2021 H.R. 150, Workers' Memorial Day H.R. 178, No Budget, No Pay Act H.R. 179, No Congressional First Class Flights Act H.R. 180, Inaction Has Consequences Act H.R. 212, COVID PREPARE Act of 2021 H.R. 221, To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and for other purposes. H.R. 222, Election Day Holiday Act of 2021 H.R. 230, Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2021 H.R. 231, Public Service Spending Integrity Act H.R. 236, To nullify the effect of Executive Order 13950 relating to combating race and sex stereotyping. H.R. 244, Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act H.R. 269, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 302, PPSA Act H.R. 304, Equal COLA Act H.R. 326, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 348, Wear Your Mask Act H.R. 353, Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 356, Federal HIRE Act H.R. 375, No Mask Mandates Act H.R. 392, FAIR Act S. 561, FAIR Act H.R. 393, Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act H.R. 408, Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protege Program Act of 2021 H.R. 490, DHS MORALE Act H.R. 521, First Responder Fair RETIRE Act S. 129, First Responder Fair RETIRE Act H.R. 531, ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act H.R. 564, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act H.R. 916, REDUCE Act H.R. 938, Wildland Firefighter Recognition Act S. 1221, Wildland Firefighters Recognition Act H.R. 962, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act S. 1888, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act H.R. 967, Federal Skills Act H.R. 978, Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2021 S. 2343, Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2021 H.R. 1136, Federal Jobs Act H.R. 1200, Stop CHEATERS Act S. 1857, Stop CHEATERS Act H.R. 1224, Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021 H.R. 1272, COST of Relocations Act S. 392, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 1459, Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 S. 510, Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 H.R. 1468, Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act H.R. 1481, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021 S. 540, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021 H.R. 1690, Defending our Defenders Act H.R. 1922, Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2021 H.R. 2042, Federal Employee Access to Information Act S. 845, Federal Employee Access to Information Act H.R. 2043, PLUM Act S. 857, PLUM Act H.R. 2104, RECAL Act H.R. 2137, Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act H.R. 2199, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2021 H.R. 2231, Shielding All Federal Employees and Consumers from Actionable Recall Situations Act of 2021 H.R. 2337, Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2021 H.R. 2345, Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act H.R. 2351, 911 SAVES Act H.R. 2414, Keep Vaccines Voluntary Act H.R. 2499, Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2021 S. 1116, Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2021 H.R. 2566, No TikTok on Government Devices Act S. 1143, No Tiktok on Government Devices Act H.R. 2589, Family Medical Leave Modernization Act S. 1185, Family Medical leave Modernization Act H.R. 2617, Performance Enhancement Reform Act H.R. 2662, IG Independence and Empowerment Act H.R. 2681, Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021 H.R. 2708, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2021 S. 1247, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2021 H.R. 2731, Endless Frontier Act H.R. 2744, Hazardous Duty Pay for Frontline Federal Workers Act H.R. 2776, Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendments Act of 2021 H.R. 2988, Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 2994, Accountability for Acting Officials Act H.R. 3000, Inspire to Serve Act of 2021 H.R. 3028, LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act H.R. 3040, Pandemic Leave Extension Act H.R. 3045, No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2021 H.R. 3050, Kenneth Meisel Public Servants' Claimant Fairness Act H.R. 3070, COPS Counseling Act H.R. 3076, Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 S. 1720, Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 H.R. 3079, Protect and Serve Act of 2021 S. 774, Protect and Serve Act of 2021 H.R. 3080, Back the Blue Act of 2021 S. 1599, Back the Blue Act of 2021 H.R. 3086, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021 S. 1561, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021 H.R. 3096, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 3179, Stop CRT Act H.R. 3235, To restrict executive agencies from acting in contravention of Executive Order 13950 H.R. 3249, Contents of Our Character Act of 2021 H.R. 3295, Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act S. 1665, Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act H.R. 3338, Enhanced Whistleblower Engagement Act H.R. 3351, To amend title 5, United States Code, to correct a legislative drafting error in such title, to eliminate the reduction in pay of a Federal employee or D.C. employee as a result of such employee serving as a member of the National Guard of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes H.R. 3367, Gold Star Children Act H.R. 3499, MERIT Act H.R. 3533, To establish occupational series for Federal positions in software development, software engineering, data science, and data management, and for other purposes. H.R. 3553, TSP Act S. 1742, TSP Act H.R. 3557, Homeland Security Improvement Act H.R. 3599, Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 S. 1097, Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 H.R. 3609, Trust in Public Service Act S. 1934, Trust in Public Service Act H.R. 3610, Flexibility for Working Families Act H.R. 3684, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act H.R. 3768, Federal Employee Disclosure (FED) Transparency Act H.R. 3924, U.S. Park Police Modernization Act H.R. 4031, Retain Skilled Veterans Act S. 2161, Retain Skilled Veterans Act H.R. 4094, One-Stop Pilot Program Act of 2021 H.R. 4105, Restoring Northern Border Travel Act H.R. 4138, CBP Workload Staffing Model Act H.R. 4268, Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 4274, Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act H.R. 4315, Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2021 H.R. 4349, Department of Homeland Security Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Authorization Act H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 S. 2792, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 4357, DHS Reform Act of 2021 H.R. 4389, New Collar Jobs Act of 2021 H.R. 4396, Holding SSA Employees Accountable Act H.R. 4448, Administrative Law Judges Competitive Service Restoration Act H.R. 4576, Support Through Loss Act S. 2390, Support Through Loss Act H.R. 4604, To allow certain individuals with prior service under the District of Columbia retirement system to make deposits towards annuities under the Civil Service Retirement System and the Federal Employees Retirement System, and for other purposes H.R. 4666, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Modernization Act H.R. 4688, Federal Agency Customer Experience Act of 2021 S. 671, Federal Agency Customer Experience Act of 2021 H.R. 4724, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act S. 2478, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act H.R. 4725, No Student Loan Interest Act H.R. 4728, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act H.R. 4773, Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 4788, Wellbeing for Every Public Servant Act of 2021 H.R. 4818, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 4840, End Misleading Cultural Exchanges Act H.R. 4884, Employee Rights and Freedoms Act H.R. 4934, Equal Pay for Equal Work Act S. 2591, Equal Pay for Equal Work Enforcement Act H.R. 5031, Sarah Grace-Farley-Kluger Act H.R. 5057, Return Act S. 2681, Return Act H.R. 5092, To prohibit the Federal Government from requiring any citizen to be vaccinated, including Federal agencies from requiring its employees to take any vaccination, without the citizen being fully advised in writing of all known potential risks from the vaccine and consultation with a physician followed by the voluntary informed consent of the citizen, and for other purposes H.R. 5106, To prohibit an entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes H.R. 5111, To amend section 6103 of title 5, United States Code, to establish Rosa Parks Day as a Federal holiday, and for other purposes H.R. 5113, REMEDI Act H.R. 5138, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2274, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act H.R. 5206, To require the Internal Revenue Service to issue a report on the tax gap, to establish a fellowship program within the Internal Revenue Service to recruit mid-career tax professionals to create and participate in an audit task force, and for other purposes S. 2721 To require the Internal Revenue Service to issue a report on the tax gap, to establish a fellowship program within the Internal Revenue Service to recruit mid-career tax professionals to create and participate in an audit task force, and for other purposes H.R. 5238, Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act H.R. 5274, PREVENT ACT of 2021 H.R. 5282, Care for our Firefighters Act H.R. 5283, Housing for our Firefighters Act H.R. 5287, COVID-19 Vaccine Developers Gold Medal Act H.R. 5303, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act S. 2735, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act H.R. 5360, Freedom from Mandates Act H.R. 5362, Stop Foreign Payoffs Act H.R. 5364, Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act H.R. 5408, For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino H.R. 5418, To prohibit the Department of Transportation and other agencies from promulgating rules requiring a person to provide proof of a COVID-19 vaccination in order to engage in interstate commerce, and for other purposes H.R. 5450, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to implement or enforce a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, and for other purposes H.R. 5456, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 2900, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 5464, To prohibit the imposition of a fine, fee, or taxation on any person for violation of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration or any other executive agency, and for other purposes H.R. 5471, To amend the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a temporary standard with respect to COVID-19 vaccination or testing, and for other purposes. S. Res. 334, A resolution memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 virus S.J. Res. 18, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States S. 55, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress S. 191, FALSE Act S. 489, Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act S. 1090, Repeal CFPB Act S. 1158, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act S. 1227, CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2021 S. 1257, AI Scholarship-for-Service Act S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 S. 1324, Civilian Cyber Security Reserve Act S. 1330, Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling Act S. 1528, Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act S. 1650, Protect Our Heroes Act of 2021 S. 1745, GENE Act S. 1934, Trust in Public Service Act S. 1993, TSP Fiduciary Security Act S. 2160, RECAL Act of 2021 S. 2196, Restoring Northern Border Travel Act S. 2221, END CRT Act S. 2222, Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act S. 2225, Federal Skills Act S. 2247, A bill to protect Federal judges, Federal prosecutors, and Federal law enforcement officers from violence and doxing. S. 2248, A bill to increase the penalties for making personal information about a Federal law enforcement officer or other Federal officer available to the public. S. 2252, A bill to increase the penalties for ambushing a law enforcement officer. S. 2253, A bill to establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer. S. 2260, A bill to increase the maximum penalties for assaulting Federal officers by 50 percent. S. 2282, Unity through Service Act of 2021 S. 2346, Stop CRT Act S. 2424, Restoring Brand USA Act S. 2527, Disclose Government Censorship Act S. 2532, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2021 S. 2551, AI Training Act S. 2681, Restrict Telework S. 2773, Unleashing American Innovators Act of 2021 S. 2782, Acting on the Annual Duplication Report Act of 2021 S. 2838, Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act S. 2840, Don't Jab Me Act S. 2847, Let Me Travel America Act S. 2848, Your Health Comes First Act S. 2849, Prohibiting Forced Vaccination for COVID-19 Act S. 2850, Biden Can't Force Me Act S. 2879, Stop Vaccine Mandates Act S. 2888, U.S. Air Travel Public Safety Act S. 2895, Prevent Unconstitutional Vaccine Mandates for Interstate Commerce Act
2021 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Draft FY 2022 House National Defense Authorization Act Draft FY 2022 Senate National Defense Authorization Act H.J. Res. 19, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States H. Res. 360, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during "Public Service Recognition Week", the week of May 2 through 8, 2021 S. Res. 211, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that, during Public Service Recognition Week, public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States H. Res. 370, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce H. Res. 480, Recognizing June 19, 2021, as this year's observance of the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day H.R. 5, Equality Act S. 393, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2021 H.R. 27, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2021 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 75, No Pay Raise for Congress Act H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act of 2021 S. 1302, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 101, CLEAN Public Service Act H.R. 103, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2021 H.R. 111, Federal Sunset Act of 2021 H.R. 150, Workers' Memorial Day H.R. 178, No Budget, No Pay Act H.R. 179, No Congressional First Class Flights Act H.R. 180, Inaction Has Consequences Act H.R. 212, COVID PREPARE Act of 2021 H.R. 221, To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the oath of office taken by individuals in the civil service or uniformed services, and for other purposes. H.R. 222, Election Day Holiday Act of 2021 H.R. 230, Coach-Only Airfare for Capitol Hill Act of 2021 H.R. 231, Public Service Spending Integrity Act H.R. 236, To nullify the effect of Executive Order 13950 relating to combating race and sex stereotyping. H.R. 244, Executive Branch Conflict of Interest Act H.R. 269, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 302, PPSA Act H.R. 304, Equal COLA Act H.R. 326, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 348, Wear Your Mask Act H.R. 353, Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 356, Federal HIRE Act H.R. 375, No Mask Mandates Act H.R. 392, FAIR Act S. 561, FAIR Act H.R. 393, Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act H.R. 408, Department of Homeland Security Mentor-Protege Program Act of 2021 H.R. 490, DHS MORALE Act H.R. 521, First Responder Fair RETIRE Act S. 129, First Responder Fair RETIRE Act H.R. 531, ICE and CBP Body Camera Accountability Act H.R. 564, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act H.R. 916, REDUCE Act H.R. 938, Wildland Firefighter Recognition Act S. 1221, Wildland Firefighters Recognition Act H.R. 962, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act S. 1888, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act H.R. 967, Federal Skills Act H.R. 978, Chai Suthammanont Remembrance Act of 2021 H.R. 1136, Federal Jobs Act H.R. 1200, Stop CHEATERS Act H.R. 1224, Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act of 2021 H.R. 1272, COST of Relocations Act S. 392, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 1320, Juneteenth National Independence Day Act S. 475, Juneteenth National Independence Day Act H.R. 1459, Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 S. 510, Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2021 H.R. 1468, Securities and Exchange Commission Real Estate Leasing Authority Revocation Act H.R. 1481, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021 S. 540, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2021 H.R. 1690, Defending our Defenders Act H.R. 1922, Merit Systems Protection Board Reauthorization Act of 2021 H.R. 2042, Federal Employee Access to Information Act S. 845, Federal Employee Access to Information Act H.R. 2043, PLUM Act S. 857, PLUM Act H.R. 2104, RECAL Act H.R. 2137, Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act H.R. 2199, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2021 H.R. 2231, Shielding All Federal Employees and Consumers from Actionable Recall Situations Act of 2021 H.R. 2337, Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2021 H.R. 2345, Federal Government Decentralization Commission Act H.R. 2351, 911 SAVES Act H.R. 2414, Keep Vaccines Voluntary Act H.R. 2499, Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2021 S. 1116, Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2021 H.R. 2566, No TikTok on Government Devices Act S. 1143, No Tiktok on Government Devices Act H.R. 2589, Family Medical Leave Modernization Act S. 1185, Family Medical leave Modernization Act H.R. 2617, Performance Enhancement Reform Act H.R. 2662, IG Independence and Empowerment Act H.R. 2681, Integrity Committee Transparency Act of 2021 H.R. 2708, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2021 S. 1247, Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2021 H.R. 2731, Endless Frontier Act H.R. 2744, Hazardous Duty Pay for Frontline Federal Workers Act H.R. 2776, Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Amendments Act of 2021 H.R. 2988, Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act of 2021 H.R. 2994, Accountability for Acting Officials Act H.R. 3000, Inspire to Serve Act of 2021 H.R. 3028, LPOE Modernization Trust Fund Act H.R. 3040, Pandemic Leave Extension Act H.R. 3045, No Regulation Through Litigation Act of 2021 H.R. 3050, Kenneth Meisel Public Servants' Claimant Fairness Act H.R. 3070, COPS Counseling Act H.R. 3076, Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 S. 1720, Postal Service Reform Act of 2021 H.R. 3079, Protect and Serve Act of 2021 S. 774, Protect and Serve Act of 2021 H.R. 3080, Back the Blue Act of 2021 S. 1599, Back the Blue Act of 2021 H.R. 3086, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021 S. 1561, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2021 H.R. 3096, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 3179, Stop CRT Act H.R. 3235, To restrict executive agencies from acting in contravention of Executive Order 13950 H.R. 3249, Contents of Our Character Act of 2021 H.R. 3295, Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act S. 1665, Prohibiting TSP Investment in China Act H.R. 3338, Enhanced Whistleblower Engagement Act H.R. 3351, To amend title 5, United States Code, to correct a legislative drafting error in such title, to eliminate the reduction in pay of a Federal employee or D.C. employee as a result of such employee serving as a member of the National Guard of the District of Columbia, and for other purposes H.R. 3367, Gold Star Children Act H.R. 3499, MERIT Act H.R. 3533, To establish occupational series for Federal positions in software development, software engineering, data science, and data management, and for other purposes. H.R. 3553, TSP Act S. 1742, TSP Act H.R. 3557, Homeland Security Improvement Act H.R. 3599, Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 S. 1097, Federal Rotational Cyber Workforce Program Act of 2021 H.R. 3609, Trust in Public Service Act S. 1934, Trust in Public Service Act H.R. 3610, Flexibility for Working Families Act H.R. 3768, Federal Employee Disclosure (FED) Transparency Act H.R. 3924, To reduce the number of, and shorten the time between, pay grade steps for officers and members of the United States Park Police, and for other purposes H.R. 4031, To modify the restriction in section 3326 of title 5 relating to the appointment of retired member of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense to apply to positions at or above the GS-14 level S. 2161, To modify the restriction in section 3326 of title 5 relating to the appointment of retired member of the Armed Forces to positions in the Department of Defense to apply to positions at or above the GS-14 level H.R. 4105, To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to expand the list of categories of essential travel into the United States at land ports of entry along the United States-Canada border, and for other purposes. H.R. 4138, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to improve U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) identification of staffing needs, and for other purposes H.R. 4268, To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that civilian service in a temporary position after December 31, 1988, may be creditable service under the Federal Employment Retirement System, and for other purposes H.R. 4274, To waive limitations on overtime and premium pay for wildland firefighters, and for other purposes S. Res. 269, A resolution designating June 19, 2021, as "Juneteenth Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States S. Res. 275, A resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the Armed Forces, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service S.J. Res. 18, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal the twenty-third article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States S. 55, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress S. 191, FALSE Act S. 489, Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act S. 671, Federal Agency Customer Experience Act of 2021 S. 1090, Repeal CFPB Act S. 1158, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act S. 1227, CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2021 S. 1257, Al Scholarship-for-Service Act S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021 S. 1324, Civilian Cyber Security Reserve Act S. 1330, Facilitating Federal Employee Reskilling Act S. 1528, Fair Access for Individuals to Receive Leave Act S. 1650, Protect Our Heroes Act of 2021 S. 1745, GENE Act S. 1934, Trust in Public Service Act S. 1993, TSP Fiduciary Security Act S. 2160, RECAL Act of 2021 S. 2196, Restoring Northern Border Travel Act S. 2221, A bill to restrict executive agencies from acting in contravention of Executive Order 13950, and for other purposes S. 2222, A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to lower the standard for removing employees who disclose tax return information without authorization, and for other purposes. S. 2225, A bill to require the Director of the Office of Personnel Management to revise job classification and qualification standards for positions in the competitive service regarding educational requirements for those positions, and for other purposes S. 2247, A bill to protect Federal judges, Federal prosecutors, and Federal law enforcement officers from violence and doxing. S. 2248, A bill to increase the penalties for making personal information about a Federal law enforcement officer or other Federal officer available to the public. S. 2252, A bill to increase the penalties for ambushing a law enforcement officer. S. 2253, A bill to establish a separate criminal offense for targeting an individual based on their status as law enforcement officer. S. 2260, A bill to increase the maximum penalties for assaulting Federal officers by 50 percent. S. 2274, A bill to authorize the Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to establish an apprenticeship program and to establish a pilot program on cybersecurity training for veterans and members of the Armed Forces transitioning to civilian life, and for other purposes S. 2282, A bill to establish in the Executive Office of the President a Council on Military, National and Public Service to promote and expand opportunities for military service, national service, and public service for all people of the United States and for other purposes
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Comer amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Comer amendment No. 4.
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) amendment en bloc No. 1, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Comer demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 504, the House proceeded with 20 minutes of debate on the Carolyn B. Maloney (NY) amendment en bloc No. 1.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 2662.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 504. (consideration: CR H3276-3290; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3276-3279)
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 504 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2662, H.R. 3005, H.R. 3684 and H. Res. 503. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on H.R. 2662, under a structured rule; one hour of general debate on H.R. 3005, under a closed rule; 90 minutes of general debate on H.R. 3684; and one hour of general debate on H. Res. 503, under a closed rule. Resolution provides en bloc suspension authority.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 47.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Committee on the Budget discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-66, Part I.
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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 22 - 18.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
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| Senate |
| Referred to |
| July 12, 2021 |
| Budget Committee | House | Discharged from | June 17, 2021 |
| Oversight and Accountability Committee | House | Reported by | June 17, 2021 |
| Oversight and Accountability Committee | House | Markup by | May 25, 2021 |
| Oversight and Accountability Committee | House | Referred to | April 19, 2021 |
| Budget Committee | House | Referred to | April 19, 2021 |
| June 17, 2021 |
| Introduced in House | April 19, 2021 |
| Democratic |
| CA |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Kweisi Mfume | Democratic | MD |
| Steny H. Hoyer | Democratic | MD |
| Stephen F. Lynch | Democratic | MA |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| HRES 504 |
117th |
| Related bill |
| HR 3338 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 3064 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 23 | 117th | Related bill |
| HR 2089 | 117th | Related bill |
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), White House Office
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office