District Court Judgeships Act of 2021
Legislative Progress
Introduced
July 30, 2021
Latest Action
November 1, 2022
Primary Sponsor
Henry C. "Hank" Johnson, Jr.Democratic(GA)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
96pct
459d open
vs 9,698 other HR bills in the 117th — cohort avg 63d
District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 This bill requires the appointment of additional U.S. district court judges and converts certain temporary district court judgeships into permanent judgeships. Specifically, the bill requires the appointment of 203 district court judges in specified judicial districts in Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Additionally, the bill converts certain temporary district court judgeships to permanent judgeships in specified judicial districts in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas.
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Filing registrants (3)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Constitution
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS. H.R.7647 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022 - develops a binding code of ethics for Justices of the Supreme Court and rules on judicial recusal and financial transparency
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Religion
H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS. H.R.6720 - To authorize the Thomas Paine Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes H.R.7647 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022 - develops a binding code of ethics for Justices of the Supreme Court and rules on judicial recusal and financial transparency H.R.8324 - Health Share Transparency Act of 2022 - develops reporting requirements for health share organizations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2679 (Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021), all provisions Support for prompt action on filling judicial vacancies and on judicial nominations Support for improved security for federal courthouses and federal judges and judiciary personnel H.R. 4885 and S. 2535 (JUDGES Act), all provisions H.R. 4886 (District Court Judgeships Act of 2021), all provisions Issues pertaining generally to the federal legal system H.R. 4436 and S. 2340 (Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 7776 (James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023), Sections 5931-5939, regarding the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2022
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2679 (Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021), all provisions Support for prompt action on filling judicial vacancies and on judicial nominations Support for improved security for federal courthouses and federal judges and judiciary personnel H.R. 4885 and S. 2535 (JUDGES Act), all provisions H.R. 4886 (District Court Judgeships Act of 2021), all provisions Issues pertaining generally to the federal legal system H.R. 4436 and S. 2340 (Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 5720 and S. 3059 (Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act), all provisions H.R. 5844 and S. 2614 (Open Courts Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 4827 and S. 2553 (Judiciary Accountability Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 7900 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023), regarding judicial security
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Religion
H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS. H.R.6720 - To authorize the Thomas Paine Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes H.R.7647 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022 - develops a binding code of ethics for Justices of the Supreme Court and rules on judicial recusal and financial transparency H.R.8324 - Health Share Transparency Act of 2022 - develops reporting requirements for health share organizations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Constitution
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS. H.R.7647 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022 - develops a binding code of ethics for Justices of the Supreme Court and rules on judicial recusal and financial transparency
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Constitution
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS. H.R.7647 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022 - develops a binding code of ethics for Justices of the Supreme Court and rules on judicial recusal and financial transparency
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Religion
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS. H.R.6720 - To authorize the Thomas Paine Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes H.R.7647 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2022 - develops a binding code of ethics for Justices of the Supreme Court and rules on judicial recusal and financial transparency H.R.8324 - Health Share Transparency Act of 2022 - develops reporting requirements for health share organizations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · second_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2679 (Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021), all provisions Support for prompt action on filling judicial vacancies and on judicial nominations Support for improved security for federal courthouses and federal judges and judiciary personnel H.R. 4885 and S. 2535 (JUDGES Act), all provisions H.R. 4886 (District Court Judgeships Act of 2021), all provisions Issues pertaining generally to the federal legal system H.R. 4436 and S. 2340 (Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 5720 and S. 3059 (Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act), all provisions H.R. 5844 and S. 2614 (Open Courts Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 4827 and S. 2553 (Judiciary Accountability Act of 2021), all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Religion
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act HR 5 - Equality Act - LGBTQ Americans have full civil rights protections H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS. H.R.6720 - To authorize the Thomas Paine Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Religion
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act HR 5 - Equality Act - LGBTQ Americans have full civil rights protections H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS. H.R.6720 - To authorize the Thomas Paine Memorial Association to establish a commemorative work in the District of Columbia and its environs, and for other purposes
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · first_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. No House Companion / S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill, including the Elijah Cummings Ship American Act, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 2471 / No Direct Senate Companion (multiple Senate bills combined) - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding maritime provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation H.R. 4886 / S. 3580 - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation. H.R. 5706 / No Senate Companion - Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5964 / S. 3196 - Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 6728 / S. 3705 - American Offshore Worker Fairness Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding issues with the offshore fleet and potential impacts on the offshore wind industry. H.R. 6864 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts to U.S.-flag fleet. H.R. 6865 / Senate Draft - Don Young Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding a variety of provisions, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 6866 / No Senate Companion - Safer Seas Act - Discussions with staff over issues relating to the merchant marine and handling of sexual assault and sexual harassment issues aboard U.S.-flag vessels. H.R. 7131 / No Senate Companion - Great Lakes Authority Act - Discussions with members and staff regarding the legislation. H.R. 7171 / N Senate Companion - American LNG First Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 7344 / No Senate Companion - Ports Not Windmills Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 7456 / S. 3807 - SHIP IT Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation's Jones Act waivers. S. 3816 / No House Companion - Marine Highway Promotion Act - Advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 4040 / No House Companion - Ship Agent Licensure Act of 2022 - Discussion with staff regarding potential impacts on U.S.-flag fleet. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act. Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Nominations - Discussions with staff regarding timing and questions for nominees for maritime related posts within the Federal government requiring Senate confirmation. Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations. Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it. Supply Chain Issues - Discussions with staff and members about the on-going national issues with supply chains, the lack of relationship between those supply chain issues and the Jones Act and the U.S.-flag fleet in general, and potential legislative fixes to address it. Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. United States Virgin Islands Second Registry - Discussions with staff and members, advocacy in opposition to the creation of a second US-Flag registry via the Virgin Islands.
2022 · first_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2679 (Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021), all provisions Support for prompt action on filling judicial vacancies and on judicial nominations Support for improved security for federal courthouses and federal judges and judiciary personnel H.R. 4885 and S. 2535 (JUDGES Act), all provisions H.R. 4886 (District Court Judgeships Act of 2021), all provisions Issues pertaining generally to the federal legal system H.R. 4436 and S. 2340 (Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 5720 and S. 3059 (Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act), all provisions H.R. 5844 and S. 2614 (Open Courts Act of 2021), all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Religion
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act HR 5 - Equality Act - LGBTQ Americans have full civil rights protections H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Religion
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act HR 5 - Equality Act - LGBTQ Americans have full civil rights protections H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 2818 / No House Companion - Cruising for Alaskas Workforce Act - Discussion with staff regarding issues in Alaska that led to the introduction of the legislation. Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. No House Companion / S. 3262 - FREIGHT Act - Discussion with staff on potential impacts with the U.S.-flag fleet. No House Companion / S.3270 - Maritime Administration Reauthorization Act - Discussions with staff regarding provisions within the bill, including the Elijah Cummings Ship American Act, advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 3684 / S. 1931, et. al - INVEST in America Act / Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime provisions relating to cargo preference be included with the legislation. H.R. 3873 / S. 1992 - Open America's Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4350 / S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4886 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation. H.R. 5059 / S. 363 - Make It in America Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5886 / No Senate Companion - Safeguarding the Supply Chain Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 5573 / No Senate Companion - Bill to prohibit vessels from idling or anchoring in Southern California Coastal Waters - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 5376 / No Senate Companion - Build Back Better Act - Discussion with staff regarding potential maritime related programs included in the legislation, and advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5706 / No Senate Companion - Stop Sexual Assault and Harassment in Transportation Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5964 / S. 3196 - Improving Protections for Midshipmen Act - Discussions with staff regarding issues with sexual harassment and sexual assault within the U.S.-flag fleet. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 6028 / No Senate Companion - STOP the GRINCH Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act. COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues. Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Nominations - Discussions with staff regarding timing and questions for nominees for maritime related posts within the Federal government requiring Senate confirmation. Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations. Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Sexual Harassment and Sexual Assault Issues in the Fleet - Discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding sexual harassment and sexual assault on ships in the U.S.-flag fleet, and potential legislative steps to address it. Supply Chain Issues - Discussions with staff and members about the on-going national issues with supply chains, the lack of relationship between those supply chain issues and the Jones Act and the U.S.-flag fleet in general, and potential legislative fixes to address it. Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 22/23 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure the TSP is provided its first funding since authorization so the program can be fully implemented.
2021 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2679 (Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021), all provisions Support for prompt action on filling judicial vacancies and on judicial nominations Support for improved security for federal courthouses and federal judges and judiciary personnel H.R. 4885 and S. 2535 (JUDGES Act), all provisions H.R. 4886 (District Court Judgeships Act of 2021), all provisions Issues pertaining generally to the federal legal system H.R. 4436 and S. 2340 (Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021), all provisions H.R. 5720 and S. 3059 (Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act), all provisions H.R. 5844 and S. 2614 (Open Courts Act of 2021), all provisions
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
2021 · fourth_quarter · Religion
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act HR 5 - Equality Act - LGBTQ Americans have full civil rights protections H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 2679 (Foundation of the Federal Bar Association Charter Amendments Act of 2021), all provisions Support for prompt action on filling judicial vacancies and on judicial nominations Support for improved security for federal courthouses and federal judges and judiciary personnel H.R. 4885 and S. 2535 (JUDGES Act), all provisions H.R. 4886 (District Court Judgeships Act of 2021), all provisions Issues pertaining generally to the federal legal system
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries
H.R. 628 / No Senate Companion - Shellfish Aquaculture Improvement Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential impacts on mariners from the legislation. S. 707 / H.R. 1819 - Energizing American Shipbuilding Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff over the legislative language, and advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 1561 / S. 575 - Great Lakes Winter Commerce Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff and members regarding the issues in the Great Lakes and advocacy in support of the legislation. S. 1994 / No House Companion - Protecting Jobs in American Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. S. 1998 / No House Companion - Safeguarding American Tourism Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 2696 / S.356 - Transportation Workforce Centers of Excellence Act / TOPS Act - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools. S. 2784 / No House Companion - Bill to establish grant program for the maritime workforce - Discussions with staff over potential impacts on union training schools. S. 2818 / No House Companion - Cruising for Alaskas Workforce Act - Discussion with staff regarding issues in Alaska that led to the introduction of the legislation. Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 3684 / S. 1931, et. al - INVEST in America Act / Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding potential maritime provisions relating to cargo preference be included with the legislation. H.R. 3873 / S. 1992 - Open America's Ports Act - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 4373 / SENATE DRAFT - Department of State, Foreign Ops and Related Programs - Advocacy in support of funding for the Title II Food for Peace program. H.R. 4350 / S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022 - Discussions with staff regarding potential changes to the Tanker Security Program within the NDAA. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4550 / SENATE DRAFT - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act for FY 2022 - Discussions and advocacy with staff in support of full funding for the Maritime Security Program and Tanker Security Program, as well as other maritime funding priorities. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 4886 / No Senate Companion - Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 - Discussions with staff regarding issues related to U.S.-flag companies that could be impacted by the legislation. H.R. 5059 / S. 363 - Make It in America Act - Discussions with staff regarding maritime related provisions. Advocacy in support of the legislation. H.R. 5573 / No Senate Companion - Bill to prohibit vessels from idling or anchoring in Southern California Coastal Waters - Advocacy in opposition to the legislation. H.R. 5376 / No Senate Companion - Build Back Better Act - Discussion with staff regarding potential maritime related programs included in the legislation, and advocacy in support of the legislation. Legislative Initiatives and General Issue Areas: Cargo Preference - On-going discussions in regards to increasing the percentages of cargo reserved under cargo preference programs to the U.S.-Flag fleet, and creating a new preference program for cargoes that may become available under the Jobs Act. COVID-19 Issues Relating to the Maritime Industry - On-going discussions with multiple members, staff and committee staff regarding the impact of the current pandemic on the maritime industry and mariners. This includes issues with crew relief, credential expiration, potential MSP program waivers and emergency appropriations, cargo preference expansion, and regulatory issues. Coast Guard Credentialing Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficulties in obtaining initial and renewed credentials for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Training Certification Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff regarding difficult in obtaining timely certification of training courses for Merchant Mariners through the Coast Guards National Maritime Center. Coast Guard Able-Bodied Seamen Training Program Issues - On-going discussions with members and staff over potential legislative changes to help bring existing, decades-long training programs into compliance with new Coast Guard interpretations of existing statutes and regulations regarding the sea service training time requirements for Able -Bodied Seamen serving in the deck department on vessels in the United States Merchant Marine. Jones Act - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues relating to the Jones Act, including wind-farm development and concerns with the effects of COVID. Ligado Order Recession - On-going discussions with staff regarding the potential impact of the Ligado Order on the maritime industry, in particular GPS and other maritime positioning systems. Maritime Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure MSP is funded at levels sufficient to maintain the fleet. Maritime tax issues - Preliminary discussions with staff around potential tax reforms to help promote the U.S.-flag merchant fleet. Offshore Wind OCSLA Issues - On-going discussions with members regarding issues around Customs and Border Protection guidance concerning use of US-Flag ships for movements of cargo to the pristine seabed in the Outer Continental Shelf for wind farm development, including issues regarding Customs and Border Protection guidance on OCSLA and the Jones Act in regards to off-shore wind installations. Passenger Vessel Services Act Waivers - On-going discussions with staff regarding issues surrounding the PVSA and its impact on certain cruise related voyages to Alaska and the Pacific Northwest. Tanker Security Program Authorization - Discussions with staff regarding potential legislative changes to the Tanker Security Program to make it more viable. Tanker Security Program full funding for FY 22 - Discussions and advocacy to ensure the TSP is provided its first funding since authorization so the program can be fully implemented.
2021 · third_quarter · Religion
HR 1378 - Do No Harm Act - Reforms the Religious Freedom Restoration Act HR 5 - Equality Act - LGBTQ Americans have full civil rights protections H.R.2584 / S.1141 - The Judiciary Act of 2021 - expands the Supreme Court from 9 to 13 members. H.R.4886 - District Court Judgeships Act of 2021 - immediately creates 203 new district court seats. H.R.4766 - Supreme Court Ethics Act - enforces an ethics code for the entire judiciary, including SCOTUS.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
| Democratic |
| NC |
| Emanuel Cleaver | Democratic | MO |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| G. K. Butterfield | Democratic | NC |
| Greg Stanton | Democratic | AZ |
| J. Luis Correa | Democratic | CA |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| Karen Bass | Democratic | CA |
| Lucy McBath | Democratic | GA |
| Madeleine Dean | Democratic | PA |
| Mary Gay Scanlon | Democratic | PA |
| Matt Cartwright | Democratic | PA |
| Mondaire Jones | Democratic | NY |
| Pete Aguilar | Democratic | CA |
| Pramila Jayapal | Democratic | WA |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Ted Lieu | Democratic | CA |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Val Butler Demings | Democratic | FL |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE