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Stop Pot Act of 2023
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vs 10,564 other HR bills in the 118th — cohort avg 68d
Stop Pot Act of 2023 This bill directs the Department of Transportation to withhold 10% of apportioned federal highway funds from states that allow for the lawful purchase or public possession of marijuana for recreational purposes. The bill specifically applies to the withholding of federal funds under the National Highway Performance Program, the Highway Safety Improvement Program, and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program.
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Specific Lobbying Issues: Advocated for increased appropriations for the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) in the FY2025 budget, including testimony and correspondence supporting arts workforce recovery and access. Promoted use of Title I, Title IV-A, and IDEA funds to support dance education, based on recent Department of Education guidance confirming eligibility of these funds for arts programming. Engaged with USCIS and congressional staff regarding significant delays in processing O and P artist visas, particularly at the California and Vermont service centers; supported continued access to premium processing and urged increased adjudication capacity. Supported legislative efforts to restore and expand the non-itemizer charitable deduction and preserve the value of itemized deductions for contributions to nonprofit performing arts organizations. Participated in coalitions advocating for access to remaining American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds at the state and local levels for distribution to arts organizations and individual artists. Submitted feedback to FEMA on proposed changes to federal disaster recovery policies, highlighting the need for equitable inclusion of arts and cultural organizations in emergency planning frameworks. Monitored congressional tax reform proposals related to the potential extension of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) provisions, focusing on implications for charitable giving and nonprofit financial stability. House and Senate Bills Referenced (where applicable): H.R. 5323: Arts Education for All Act FY2025 Interior Appropriations Bill (NEA funding) H.R. 3435 / S. 2192: Charitable Act (universal charitable deduction) Draft proposals impacting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 Covered Government Officials Contacted: Members and staff of the U.S. House and Senate Appropriations Committees, House Education and the Workforce Committee, Senate HELP Committee, Judiciary Committees, and relevant federal agency staff at USCIS, FEMA, and the U.S. Department of Education.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2023 · third_quarter · Roads/Highway
Lobbied to assist in the drafting and garnering support for the STOP Pot Act (H.R. 5323).
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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