POJA Act of 2021

Age Discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 2062 and S. 880): Proposal to restore the standard of proof in age discrimination cases to the pre-2009 level, and treat age discrimination as unjust as other forms of employment discrimination; The Protecting Older Job Applicants Act (H.R. 3992): Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating or classifying job applicants based on an applicants age.

Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Encouraging Employment of Individuals with Disabilities - DOL Older worker discrimination - House Employment Opportunities for Veterans H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants Act (Age discrimination for job applicants)

Client expense: $366,591 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Age Discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 2062 and S. 880): Proposal to restore the standard of proof in age discrimination cases to the pre-2009 level, and treat age discrimination as unjust as other forms of employment discrimination; The Protecting Older Job Applicants Act (H.R. 3992): Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating or classifying job applicants based on an applicants age.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 880/H.R. 2062 - Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. H.R. 3992 -Protect Older Job Applicants Act (POJA). No bill number. Discussed age discrimination and forced arbitration. H.R. 8256 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Act, FY 2023.

Client expense: $3,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 7309, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2022. S. 880, Protect Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. H.R. 3992, Protect Older Job Applicants Act. H.R. 8295 Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations Act, FY 2023. No bill number. Discussed age discrimination and forced arbitration.

Client expense: $3,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Age Discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 2062 and S. 880): Proposal to restore the standard of proof in age discrimination cases to the pre-2009 level, and treat age discrimination as unjust as other forms of employment discrimination; The Protecting Older Job Applicants Act (H.R. 3992): Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating or classifying job applicants based on an applicants age.

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S. 880/H.R. 2062, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants Act (POJA). No bill number. Discussed age discrimination and forced arbitration.

Client expense: $3,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Age Discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 2062 and S. 880): Proposal to restore the standard of proof in age discrimination cases to the pre-2009 level, and treat age discrimination as unjust as other forms of employment discrimination. The Protecting Older Job Applicants Act (H.R. 3992): Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating or classifying job applicants based on an applicants age.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Age Discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 2062 and S. 880): Proposal to restore the standard of proof in age discrimination cases to the pre-2009 level, and treat age discrimination as unjust as other forms of employment discrimination. The Protecting Older Job Applicants Act (H.R. 3992): Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating or classifying job applicants based on an applicants age.

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Encouraging Employment of Individuals with Disabilities - DOL Older worker discrimination [H.R.2062 / S.880] H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants Act (Age discrimination for job applicants) Potential legislation regarding compensation equity issues (House)

Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)

Lobbied Federal Bureau of Prisons to provide additional safety measures for correctional officers during the COVID-19 pandemic. FY 2022 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (H.R. 4505) --Lobbied against proposals to compromise the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC) ability to protect employees from employment discrimination, including staffing cuts and contracting out. FY 2022 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (H.R. 4505)--Lobbied for higher funding levels for Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and continued prohibition of closure of minimum security camps; lobbied for funding to hire adequate numbers of correctional staff; end the use of augmentation to compensate for lack of hiring correctional officer positions; alleviating overcrowding at high-security institutions; need to increase unit officer staff at high security institutions; and reduce the use of BOP contract prisons. Lobbied in support of language to end augmentation of corrections workers, hire more correctional officers, and phase out the use of private prisons. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6427, the "PANDEMIC ACT," to prevent the transfer of prisoners between Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lobbied in support of H.R. 72, the "Thin Blue Line Act," which would make murdering a law enforcement officer an aggravated factor in sentencing for a capital crime. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3151 and S. 1721, Erics Law, which would allow the empaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial involving the murder of a law enforcement officer. Lobbied Department of Justice to maintain the statutory labor rights of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ) and to review and urge reversal of the Federal Labor Relations Authoritys (FLRA) November 2, 2020 decision that stripped the NAIJ of their unit certification by incorrectly classifying all of the 500 non-supervisory Immigration Judges as management officials. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1, the "For the People Act," in particular its provisions to expand the participation of eligible voters in elections and its support for statehood for the District of Columbia. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5, the "Equality Act," which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 1065, the "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants (POJA) Act to prohibit employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying job applicants based on an applicant's age. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act to expand workplace protections for employees with a need to express breast milk. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 2062, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021 Build Back Better: Lobbied for inclusion of federal employee priorities - including paid family and medical leave for federal employees, less restrictive student loan forgiveness, equalizing locality pay boundaries for wage-grade employees, and restoring the employee contribution to the Federal Employee Retirement System to 0.8% for all federal employees and supporting the bills provisions for universal pre-K, extension of the child tax credit, home health care and Medicare provision of hearing loss care.

No bill number. Discussed family caregiving and long-term care workforce shortages. No bill number. Discussed home and community-based services, long-term services and supports and employment for older adults and people with disabilities. H.R. 4502, Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations Act, FY 2022. H.R. 3992, Protect Older Job Applicants Act. H.R. 2062/ S. 880, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. No bill number. Discussed Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act. No bill number. Discussed parental leave and paid leave for family caregivers and individuals who need leave for self-care.

Client expense: $5,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 3992, Protect Older Job Applicants Act. H.R. 2062/ S. 880, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act.

Client expense: $5,140,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Age Discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 2062 and S. 880): Proposal to restore the standard of proof in age discrimination cases to the pre-2009 level, and treat age discrimination as unjust as other forms of employment discrimination; The Protecting Older Job Applicants Act (H.R. 3992): Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating or classifying job applicants based on an applicants age.

Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of

Age Discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 2062 and S. 880): Proposal to restore the standard of proof in age discrimination cases to the pre-2009 level, and treat age discrimination as unjust as other forms of employment discrimination; The Protecting Older Job Applicants Act (H.R. 3992): Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating or classifying job applicants based on an applicants age.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,000

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of

Age Discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 2062 and S. 880): Proposal to restore the standard of proof in age discrimination cases to the pre-2009 level, and treat age discrimination as unjust as other forms of employment discrimination; The Protecting Older Job Applicants Act (H.R. 3992): Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating or classifying job applicants based on an applicants age.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $23,000

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of

Age Discrimination. The Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act (H.R. 2062 and S. 880): Proposal to restore the standard of proof in age discrimination cases to the pre-2009 level, and treat age discrimination as unjust as other forms of employment discrimination; The Protecting Older Job Applicants Act (H.R. 3992): Prohibits employers from limiting, segregating or classifying job applicants based on an applicants age.

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

Government targets: Administration on Aging, Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of

Encouraging Employment of Individuals with Disabilities - DOL Older worker discrimination [H.R.2062 / S.880] H.R. 5/S. 393, the Equality Act of 2021 (Workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity) H.R. 7/S. 205, the Paycheck Fairness Act (Compensation equity) H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants Act (Age discrimination for job applicants)

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of

Lobbied Federal Bureau of Prisons to provide additional safety measures for correctional officers during the COVID-19 pandemic. FY 2022 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (H.R. 4505) --Lobbied against proposals to compromise the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC) ability to protect employees from employment discrimination, including staffing cuts and contracting out. FY 2022 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations (H.R. 4505)--Lobbied for higher funding levels for Bureau of Prisons (BOP) and continued prohibition of closure of minimum security camps; lobbied for funding to hire adequate numbers of correctional staff; end the use of augmentation to compensate for lack of hiring correctional officer positions; alleviating overcrowding at high-security institutions; need to increase unit officer staff at high security institutions; and reduce the use of BOP contract prisons. Lobbied in support of language to end augmentation of corrections workers, hire more correctional officers, and phase out the use of private prisons. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6427, the "PANDEMIC ACT," to prevent the transfer of prisoners between Bureau of Prisons (BOP) facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lobbied in support of H.R. 72, the "Thin Blue Line Act," which would make murdering a law enforcement officer an aggravated factor in sentencing for a capital crime. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3151 and S. 1721, Erics Law, which would allow the empaneling of a new jury if a jury fails to reach a unanimous verdict in a trial involving the murder of a law enforcement officer. Lobbied Department of Justice to maintain the statutory labor rights of the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ) and to review and urge reversal of the Federal Labor Relations Authoritys (FLRA) November 2, 2020 decision that stripped the NAIJ of their unit certification by incorrectly classifying all of the 500 non-supervisory Immigration Judges as management officials. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1, the "For the People Act," in particular its provisions to expand the participation of eligible voters in elections and its support for statehood for the District of Columbia. Lobbied in support of H.R. 5, the "Equality Act," which prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 1065, the "Pregnant Workers Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants (POJA) Act to prohibit employers from limiting, segregating, or classifying job applicants based on an applicant's age. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3110, the PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act to expand workplace protections for employees with a need to express breast milk. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 2062, the Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021 Build Back Better: Lobbied for inclusion of federal employee priorities - title 5 rights for Transportation Security Officers, paid family and medical leave for federal employees, less restrictive student loan forgiveness, equalizing locality pay boundaries for wage-grade employees, and restoring the employee contribution to the Federal Employee Retirement System to 0.8% for all federal employees.

H.R. 3992, Protect Older Job Applicants Act. H.R. 2062/ S. 880, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. H.R.5/ S.393, the Equality Act.

Client expense: $2,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S. 2569, Domestic Worker Bill of Rights Act. S. 248, the FAMILY Act. No bill number. Discussed paid leave. H.R. 3992, Protect Older Job Applicants Act. H.R. 2062/ S. 880, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act. No bill number. Discussed pooled plans and other retirement issues. H.R. 4502, Labor, Health & Human Services Appropriations Act, FY 2022.

Client expense: $2,980,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2819/S. 1198 - Solid Start Act of 2021 H.R. 2441/S. 1468 - Sgt. Ketchum Rural Veterans Mental Health Act  H.R. 2587 - SERVE Act H.R. 3674 - Vet Center Support Act H.R. 3693 - Veterans Affairs Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Modernization Act H.R. 3992/S.2088 - Brandon Act H.R. 4575/S. 2386 - Veteran Peer Specialist Act of 2021 H.R. 4627 - Veterans Culturally Competent Care Act H.R. 4625 - VA Clinical TEAM Act H.R. 5073/S. 2283 - Revising and Expediting Actions for the Crisis Hotline for Veterans Act H.R. 5352/S. 2811 Military - Suicide and Prevention in the 21st Century Act No Legislation - national standards of practice for all VA health professions (Bill # TBD) - Veterans Pro Bono Corps Act

Client expense: $236,825 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Encouraging Employment of Individuals with Disabilities - DOL Older worker discrimination (House) Compensation practices (House) H.R. 5/S. 393, the Equality Act of 2021 (Workplace discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity) H.R. 7/S. 205, the Paycheck Fairness Act (Compensation equity) H.R. 3992, the Protect Older Job Applicants Act (Age discrimination for job applicants)

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of