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Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
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Received in the Senate.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 184 (Roll no. 477). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6159-6160)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 184 (Roll no. 477). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6159-6160)
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 9495.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1576. (consideration: CR H6159-6168)
Rule H. Res. 1576 passed House.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #477 | house | On Passage | Passed | November 21, 2024 |
| #458 | house | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Failed | November 12, 2024 |
2026 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (prior legislative session); executive actions targeting nonprofit organizations
Client expense: $5,196 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Health Issues
H.R. 869/S.343, Keep Our PACT Act, all provisions H.R. 1520/S. 1782, CharlotteWoodwardOrgan Transplant Discrimination Prevention Act, all provisions H.R. 2540/S.1234, SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act, all provisions H.R. 2598/S.1277, IDEA Full Funding Act, all provisions H.R. 3049, HEADs UP Act of 2025, all provisions H.R. 3939, RISE Act, all provisions H.R. 4086, Autism Family Caregivers Act, all provisions H.R. 4644/S.2459, ABLE Employment Flexibility Act, all provisions H.R. 6147/S. 3211, Recognizing the Role of Direct Support Professionals Act, all provisions H.R. 6602/S.4089, Supporting Blue Envelope Programs Act, all provisions H.R.8298, SSISavingsandEfficiencyAct of 2026, all provisions H.R. 8540/S. 5321, HCBS Access Act, all provisions H.R. 8620, CARES Hotline Act, all provisions H.R. 8845, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, provisions related to funding for the Kevin and Avonte's Law Program H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education H.R.9495, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027, provisions related to funding for the congressionally directed medical research autism research program H.R. 9809, Disabled Access Credit Modernization Act, all provisions H.R. 10049/S. 5285, Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act, all provisions H.R. 10446, Incentivizing Small Business Employee Retention Act of 2026, all provisions S. 4492, ABLE MATCH (Making Able a Tool to Combat Hardship) Act, all provisions S. 4493, A bill to clarify the use of direct deposit for contributions to ABLE programs, all provisions S. 4498, ABLE Tomorrow Act, all provisions S.4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, provisions related to the Exceptional Family Member Program and TRICARE Autism Care Demonstration S. 5006, Work Without Worry Act of 2026, all provisions Implementation of Public Law 118-80, Autism CARES Act of 2024, all provisions Implementation of Medicaid home and community-based services policies Implementation of Medicaid program integrity policies related to autism services A bill not yet introduced to permanently extend the Money Follows the Person program and protections against spousal impoverishment for recipients of Medicaid home and community based services A bill not introduced related to Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations by the Senate, provisions related to funding autism research and services at the National Institutes of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Health Resources and Services Administration; assistive technology programs and special education at the Department of Education; study of housing needs of autistic adults at the Department of Housing and Urban Development, funding for the Kevin and Avonte's Law Program; and the congressionally directed medical research autism research program A bill not yet introduced in the Senate to enhance skills related to family caregivers and developmental disabilities A bill not yet introduced to reauthorize the Kevin and Avonte's Law program
2026 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
- H.R. 10258, "Protecting the Rights of Organizations Fairly Act of 2026 (PROOF Act)," and other potential legislative proposals on tax administration to protect due process and enact safeguards for tax-exempt organizations - Future legislative efforts that resemble the policy initially outlined in Sec. 112209 of draft House budget reconciliation legislation (relating to tax-exempt status of nonprofits) - Future versions of H.R. 9495 from the 118th Congress, Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - IRS tax administration of tax-exempt organizations and congressional oversight thereof
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (prior legislative session); executive actions targeting nonprofit organizations
Client expense: $22,741 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Defense
Issues related to defense policy and appropriations; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, HR.8800; Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, H.R.9495
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1576 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 and H.R. 9495. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1449 under a structured rule and H.R. 9495 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 256 - 145 (Roll no. 458).
HouseFailed of passage/not agreed to in House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 256 - 145 (Roll no. 458).
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5948)
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Doggett objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 9495.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5931-5937; text: CR H5931-5933)
Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 616.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-729.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 38 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| September 9, 2024 |
| Republican |
| NY |
| HR 7791 |
118th |
| Related bill |
| HR 6408 | 118th | Related bill |
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Defense
Issues related to defense policy and appropriations; National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, HR.8800; Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, H.R. 9495
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
- Future legislative efforts that resemble the policy initially outlined in Sec. 112209 of draft House budget reconciliation legislation (relating to tax-exempt status of nonprofits) - Future versions of H.R. 9495 from the 118th Congress, Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - IRS tax administration of tax-exempt organizations and congressional oversight thereof
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (prior legislative session); executive actions targeting nonprofit organizations
Client expense: $9,623 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
- Future legislative efforts that resemble the policy initially outlined in Sec. 112209 of draft House budget reconciliation legislation (relating to tax-exempt status of nonprofits) - Future versions of H.R. 9495 from the 118th Congress, Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - IRS tax administration of tax-exempt organizations and congressional oversight thereof
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Stop Terror Financing and Tax Penalities on American Hostages Act(HR 9495) - Expanding Treasury's ability to classify nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations Forthcoming Nonprofit Tax Bill - To clarify IRS definitions surrounding nonprofit political activity
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2025 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (prior legislative session); executive actions targeting nonprofit organizations
Client expense: $8,686 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
- Future legislative efforts that resemble the policy initially outlined in Sec. 112209 of draft House budget reconciliation legislation (relating to tax-exempt status of nonprofits) - Future versions of H.R. 9495 from the 118th Congress, Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - IRS tax administration of tax-exempt organizations and congressional oversight thereof
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Opposed a bill known in the 118th Congress as H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, which includes the text of H.R. 6408 and thus would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an easily abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Opposed a bill known in the 118th Congress as H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, which would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Opposed H.R. 8314, the No Foreign Election Interference Act, an overbroad bill that would create chilling effects on First Amendment activities without effectively preventing foreign interference in elections. Opposed efforts by the Treasury Department to undermine clean energy tax incentives implementation. Opposed regulatory action to exempt houses of worship and religious organizations from the Johnson Amendments restrictions on 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2025 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (prior legislative session); executive actions targeting nonprofit organizations
Client expense: $9,718 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act H.R.1196 - Protect U.S. National Security Act Future Rep Jacobs localization bill Upcoming Connolly/Kaine GBV in western hem bill Rep. Kiggans/Rep. Bera bipartisan health workers bill Sudan Accountability Act (not yet introduced)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2025 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
- Future legislative efforts that resemble the policy initially outlined in Sec. 112209 of draft House budget reconciliation legislation (relating to tax-exempt status of nonprofits) - Future versions of H.R. 9495 from the 118th Congress, Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - IRS tax administration of tax-exempt organizations and congressional oversight thereof
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (prior legislative session)
Client expense: $10,508 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Urged Congress to oppose a bill known in the 118th Congress as H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, which includes the text of H.R. 6408 and thus would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an easily abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Urged Congress to oppose a bill known in the 118th Congress as H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, which would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Oppose the Ways & Means markup of H.R. 1 cuts to clean energy tax incentives. Urged Congress to oppose H.R. 8314, the No Foreign Election Interference Act, an overbroad bill that would create chilling effects on First Amendment activities without effectively preventing foreign interference in elections.
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
- Section 112209 of H.R. 1, the One Big, Beautiful Bill Act (budget reconciliation bill, P.L. 119-21) relating to tax-exempt status of nonprofits - Future versions of H.R. 9495 from the 118th Congress, "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act" - IRS tax administration of exempt organizations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice, Kimberly Richey to be Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights in the Department of Education, and Jonathan Berry to be Solicitor for the Department of Labor. Opposing the renomination of Andrea Lucas to be a Commissioner on the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, and data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act, the Eliminating BIAS Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation. Advocacy against a 10 year moratorium on states regulating artificial intelligence, the Cooper Davis Act, and the STOP CSAM Act. Advocacy against online censorship and jawboning. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Support for the Mental Health Justice Act, the Breaking the Cycle of Violence Act, the EQUAL Act, and the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy against the Antisemitism Awareness Act for attempting to codify the controversial and widely criticized IHRA definition of antisemitism and for raising First Amendment concerns, among other issues. Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, supply constraints. Supporting the Homes Act of 2024 and the Tenant Right to Organize Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against the Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities). Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy in support of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and a joint resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental to the American Dream and to our national prosperity, safety, and democracy. Advocacy regarding the Department of Labor appropriations process. Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, and the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against issuance of final rule on "Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity in Federal Contracts. Advocacy against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) and against H.R. 1 (also known as House Continuing Resolution No. 14 or One Big Beautiful Bill Act), Senate Amendment to H.R. 1.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act H.R.1196 - Protect U.S. National Security Act Future Rep Jacobs localization bill Upcoming Connolly/Kaine GBV in western hem bill Graham/Coons Foundation for International Food Security bill. Rep. Kiggans/Rep. Bera bipartisan health workers bill Connolly Countering Violence in the Western Hemisphere Act (not yet introduced) Sudan Accountability Act (not yet introduced)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2025 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
LEGISLATION: S. 1748-Kids Online Safety Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 1080-Cooper Davis Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 1199-Strengthening Transparency and Obligations to Protect Children Suffering from Abuse and Mistreatment Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 1291-Protecting Kids on Social Media Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 1939-FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 1418-Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 4-John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 1-Freedom to Vote Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 4213-Kids Off Social Media Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Privacy. S. 4569-Take It Down Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. S. 3361-Traveler Privacy Protection Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S. 5152-Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. S. 9-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 894-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. S. 422-Right to Contraception Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. S. 128-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights, LGBTQ Rights. S. 1503-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 2164-Algorithmic Accountability Act-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. S. 331-HALT Fentanyl Act-Issues Lobbied: Federal Drug Policy Reform. S. 167-Protect and Serve Act-Issues Lobbied: Policing. S. 122-Qualified Immunity Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Policing. S. 1771-The Larry Henderson Act-Issues Lobbied: Policing. S. 1957-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 1829-STOP CSAM Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. S. 2070-Insurrection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Presidential Powers, Civil Liberties. S. 2150-Womens Health Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. S. 1231-IVF for Military Families Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. S. 558-Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. S. Res. 195-A resolution requesting information on El Salvador's human rights practices pursuant to section 502B(c) of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. H.R. 6943-No Artificial Intelligence Fake Replicas and Unauthorized Duplications Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Artificial Intelligence Use. H.R. 6881-AI Foundation Model Transparency Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. H.R. 6886-Transparent Automated Governance Act-Issues Lobbied: Algorithmic Justice. H.R. 7520-Protecting Americans Data from Foreign Adversaries Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 8818-American Privacy Rights Act of 2024-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 8038-21st Century Peace Through Strength Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 7890-Children and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 8152-Remote Access Security Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 8315-Enhancing National Frameworks for Overseas Restriction of Critical Exports Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 14-John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 12-Womens Health Protection Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 7891-Kids Online Safety Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, Civil Liberties. H.R. 9730-Detection at Range Technology for Screening of Passengers Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 6090-Antisemitism Awareness Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. H.R. 28-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 2487-Transgender Health Care Access Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 32-No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. H.R. 1954-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. H.R. 22-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 1526-No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Judiciary. H.R. 1041-Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability Rights. H.R. 1-One Big Beautiful Bill Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Algorithmic Justice (Reconciliation Package/AI moratorium) Immigration, Disability Rights, Reproductive Rights, Systemic Equity, Democracy, Data Privacy, Federal Funding, Medicaid, Higher Education. H.R. 15-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 3492-Protect Childrens Innocence Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 2616-Protect Kids Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 2617-Say No to Indoctrination Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 3218-Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. H.R. 2096-Protecting Our Nations Capital Emergency Act of 2023; Protect and Serve Act-Issues Lobbied: Policing Reform. H.R. 2240-Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act-Issues Lobbied: Policing. H.R. 4176-No Secret Police Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration, Law Enforcement. H.R. 3944-Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights, Reproductive Rights, Trans Justice. H.R. 3708-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 881-DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, National Security. H.R. 9495-Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech, National Security. H.R. 4121-Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 3916-My Body My Data Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 1742-Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 999-Right to Contraception Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 3480-Health Coverage for IVF Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 2557-IVF for Military Families Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 4099-Ensuring Womens Right to Reproductive Freedom Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 3969-MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 151-Equal Representation Act-Issues Lobbied: Census. LEGISLATION WITH NO BILL NUMBER AND APPOINTMENTS: Additional legislation not yet introduced - Patenting of genes and gene research legislation; Legislation relating to defining antisemitism in education programs - First Amendment protections; Draft legislation on artificial intelligence and implementation of EO on artificial intelligence - speech, privacy, nondiscrimination; Oversight over counterterrorism policy and practices - torture, detention, drones, war authority, Guantanamo Bay; Womens Health Protection Act reintroduction - abortion; Other legislation to protect abortion rights and access; ICE detentions of students - free speech, immigration; Section 702 reauthorization - civil liberties and national security; Car privacy; General age verification and privacy; Dismantling of federal civil rights offices and executive overreach; Mental Health Justice Act - community safety; Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act and Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act - federal drug policy reform; George Floyd Justice In Policing Act - policing reform; Driving for Opportunity Act - criminalization; ReEntry Act - reentry, prison reform; Cooper Davis Act - policing, Fourth Amendment; First Step Implementation Act - mass incarceration, sentencing; EQUAL Act - federal sentencing; Safer Supervision Act - federal sentencing; FY26 appropriations - criminal justice issues; Foster Care Placement Transparency Act - womens rights; Section 230 of Communications Decency Act proposals - free speech, internet integrity; Department of Governmental Efficiency Actions - privacy; Detention Conditions and Funding; Increased Funding for Supportive Services - appropriations; Amendments to the Privacy Act of 1974; TSA use of facial recognition technology; DHS data consolidation; Bivens Act - policing reform; Traveler Privacy Protection Act; FCC First Amendment violations - free speech; Censorship; ICE wearing masks; Protest Rights; Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act re-introduction; Fourth Amendment is Not For Sale Act - data privacy; Intelligence Authorization Act and ECSP fix in NDAA; USDOE FY26 Proposed Budget; USDOE withholding of funding under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act; EACH Act - reproductive rights; HEAL for Immigrant Families Act - reproductive rights, immigration; Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act; Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act; Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act; VISIBLE Act - ICE interior enforcement practices; Proposals for legislation on immigration enforcement; Insurrection Act reforms; Domestic deployment of the military; Humane Accountability Act; Renewed Hope Act; NDAA; Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions Memorandum; Housing Not Handcuffs; Support of funding for Department of Labor Womens Bureau; DOJ Civil Rights Division Dismantling; Continued funding for Affordable Connectivity Act; DC Statehood; War authority related to military strikes/Iran - presidential action and concurrent resolutions; Immigration; Civil liberties; Free speech AGENCIES: Agency - Homeland Security - Issues Lobbied: Federal artificial intelligence use case inventories, algorithmic justice, Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions Memorandum. Agency - Office of Science and Technology Policy - Issues Lobbied: Use of AI in hiring, healthcare, and other protected areas, algorithmic justice. Agency - Labor - Issues Lobbied: Use of AI in hiring, healthcare, and other protected areas, algorithmic justice. Agency - U.S. Trade Representative - Issues Lobbied: U.S. commitments at WTO, open internet. Agency - National Security Council - National Security memo on uses of AI, privacy. Agency - Education - Issues Lobbied: Legislation relating to defining antisemitism in education programs, First Amendment protections. Agency - NIST - Issues Lobbied: Use of AI in hiring, healthcare, and other protected areas, algorithmic justice, supply chains and digital trade. Agency - FDA - Issues Lobbied: Mifepristone regulations Agency - Office of the Director of National Intelligence - Issues Lobbied: Section 702 of Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, related legislation and hearings, civil liberties and national security issues. Agency - Department of Defense - Issues Lobbied: Department of Defense Security for the Protection of Department of Homeland Security Functions Memorandum. Agency - Department of Health and Human Services - Issues Lobbied: NIH data sharing platform, privacy, disability rights. Agency - Federal Communications Commission - Issues Lobbied: The Kids Online Safety Act. Agency - Department of Energy - Issues Lobbied: DFR rescinding disparate impact regulations. Agency - Department of Housing and Urban Development - Issues Lobbied: NPRIM withdrawing Affirmative Fair Housing Market regulations.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2025 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1) Section 112209 of H.R. 1, the "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act" (budget reconciliation bill), relating to tax-exempt status of nonprofits 2) Future versions of H.R. 9495 from the 118th Congress, "Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act"
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Oppose H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Oppose H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.
Client expense: $530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (prior legislative session)
Client expense: $38,775 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S.852 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 H.R.20 - Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 S.1006 - Federal Workforce Freedom Act Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) NLRB Board Member reinstatement S.844 Faster Labor Contracts Act Department of Labor Secretary nomination S.4363 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2024 H.R.2550 - Protect America's Workforce Act H.R.2736 - Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025 S.1352 - A bill to secure the rights of public employees to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively, which safeguard the public interest and promote the free and unobstructed flow of commerce, and for other purposes. H.R.2086 - Rights for the TSA Workforce Act S.997 - Rights for the TSA Workforce Act H.R.1835 - MERIT Act H.R.1002 - Caring for All Families Act S.437 Caring for All Families Act HR 77 Midnight Rules Relief Act Reinstatement of Gwynne Wilcox to NLRB Reversal of Executive Orders concerning Federal Workers Protecting Department of Labor data and programs from DOGE interference Reversing executive order stripping collective bargaining from 1 million federal workers H.R.750 - ACE Act H.R.2265 - No Foreign Election Interference Act H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2025 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Urged congressional leadership to end billions in handouts to the fossil fuel industry. Urged Congress to support S.25 - Polluters Pay Climate Fund Act of 2025. Urged Congress to Oppose a bill known in the 118th Congress as H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, which includes the text of H.R. 6408 and thus would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an easily abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Urged Congress to Oppose a bill known in the 118th Congress as H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, which would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Urged Congress to Oppose a bill known in the 118th Congress as H.R. 8314, the No Foreign Election Interference Act, an overbroad bill that would create chilling effects on First Amendment activities without effectively preventing foreign interference in elections.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Integrity of the federal judiciary, including Supreme Court reform. Opposing the nomination of Linda McMahon to be the Secretary of Education, the nomination of Pamela Bondi to be Attorney General, the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to be the Secretary of Health and Human Services, and the nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to be Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice. Advocacy in support of the Online Civil Rights Act, a model bill to regulate artificial intelligence. Issues impacting privacy, technology, and civil rights, including artificial intelligence, algorithmic auditing and data minimization, artificial intelligence labeling, artificial intelligence assessments and high-impact harms, internet regulation, CDA 230, commercial surveillance, biometric technology, facial recognition technology, data ownership and diversity, a digital justice bill of rights, data integrity attacks and responses (including data privacy and security framework). Advocacy in support of the Artificial Intelligence Civil Rights Act, the Eliminating BIAS Act, the Algorithmic Justice and Online Platform Transparency Act, the Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act. Advocacy in support of comprehensive privacy legislation, and regarding potential amendments to the Privacy Act. Voting rights and election modernization, including supporting the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act/restoring the Voting Rights Act, the Freedom to Vote Act, the Washington D.C. Admission Act, the Time Off to Vote Act, Fraudulent Artificial Intelligence Regulations (FAIR) Elections Act of 2024, the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems Act, and the Securing Elections from AI Deception Act. Artificial Intelligence and Voting Issues generally, including Deepfakes and electioneering. Legislative approaches for Mis- and Disinformation in voting, and to address voter suppression and election subversion. Opposing the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act. Criminal justice reform, including police reform, access to justice, and facial recognition/biometric/artificial intelligence (AI) technology in law enforcement. Hate crimes advocacy, including advocacy in support of full implementation and enforcement of hate crimes laws, resources for impacted communities, and improved data collection. Advocacy in support of pardons and commutations. Advocacy on the STOP CSAM Act and the Cooper Davis Act. Fair housing and civil rights enforcement, including renters rights, protecting tenant organizing, supply constraints, and the Eviction Protection Grant program. Supporting the Homes Act of 2024 and the Tenant Right to Organize Act. Educational equity issues, including affirmative action and racial equity post-Students for Fair Admissions, student loans/debt policies, increased access to integrated schools and an inclusive education for students. Advocacy against the Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education (Improving Education Outcomes by Empowering Parents, States, and Communities) and regarding the Office of Civil Rights guidance. Racial health equity issues, including Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, abortion and reproductive rights. Advocacy against attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility (DEIA) in employment, government contracting, and the private sector generally. Advocacy against the Dismantle DEI Act. Advocacy against Executive Order 14151 Ending Radical And Wasteful Government DEI Programs And Preferencing, Executive Order 14173 Ending Illegal Discrimination And Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, Executive Order 11246 repeal and codification. Advocacy against dismantling and cutting staff at the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP). Advocacy against the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495) and against the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (for, among other things, its cuts to the Washington, DC budget).
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
HR 9495 Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act H.R.1196 - Protect U.S. National Security Act Future Rep Jacobs localization bill Upcoming Connolly/Kaine GBV in western hem bill
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), President of the U.S., SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
HR 6408 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9027, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9026, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8997, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8998, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9028, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9029, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality H.R. 9495 - Opposed bill threatening tax exempt status Supported confirmation of judges Opposed recess appointments Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget
Client expense: $76,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Legislation and policies related to: Taxation of income and benefits affecting nursing practice S. 1446/H.R. 5080, Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2023 S. 1627, Providing Real-World Education and Clinical Experience by Precepting Tomorrows (PRECEPT) Nurses Act S. 2929/H.R. 5715, Tobacco Tax Equity Act of 2023 H.R. 1582/S. 786, Personal Health Investment Today (PHIT) Act of 2023 H.R. 7024, Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 H.R. 9495, Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Support for strengthening and expanding the charitable tax deduction. The Charitable Act, S. 566. H.R. 3435. Support for maintaining the Johnson Amendment protecting nonprofits from partisan politics Support for increasing the charitable mileage rate for volunteer drivers H.R. 3032, S. 3020 Support for facilitating post-graduation scholarships in high-need communities H.R. 3582, S.1757 Retirement fairness for charities. Access to tax credits for nonprofit employers. H.R. 4965 Donor and grant disclosure requirements, H.R. 8290, H.R. 8293 H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R.1705 - A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act S. 919 - A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act H.R. 7804 - Proprietary Education Interagency Oversight Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 7198 - Prove It Act H.R. 4821 - Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024 H.Res.987 - Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes H.R. 926 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 H.R. 300 - Settlement Agreement Information Database Act H.R. 8191 - CROWN Act H.R. 8830 - High Court Gift Ban Act H.R. 7109 - Equal Representation Act H.R. 5535 - The Insurance Data Protection Act S.359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 S.2228 - Building Chips in America Act of 2023 H.R. 8281 - SAVE Act H.R. 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 S.4638 - National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 H.R. 8774 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 8752 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025 H.R. 115 - Midnight Rules Relief Act of 2023 H.R. 358 - Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act H.R.8784 - FREE Act H.R. 9014 - Corner Post Reversal Act S.325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act S. 1290 - Supreme Court Code of Conduct H.R. 3973/S.1908 - Judicial Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act of 2023 H.R.4217 - Secure E-Waste Export and Recycling Act H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act H.R. 10310 - Free Speech Protection Act of 2024 S. 5438 - Free Speech Protection Act of 2024 PN1251 - Adeel Mangi, of New Jersey, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit PN1253 - Sarah Russell, of Connecticut, to be United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut PN1402 - Amir Ali, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia PN1652 - Danna Jackson, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana PN1749 - Embry Kidd, of Florida, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eleventh Circuit PN1461 - Nancy Maldonado, of Illinois, to be United States Circuity Judge for the Seventh Circuit PN1244 - Mustafa Kasubhai, of Oregon, to be United States District Judge for the district of Oregon PN1463 - Sparkle Sooknanan of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia (D.D.C.) PN1805 - Karla Campbell of Tennessee to be United States Circuit Judge for the Sixth Circuit PN1808 - Julia Lipez of Maine to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit PN 1649 - Michelle Williams Court of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central district of CA
Client expense: $93,772 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
General research and discussions surrounding the tax status of nonprofit organizations, including as it relates to tax cut expirations and H.R. 9495, Stop Terror Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
No limitation on tax exclusion for employment-based health benefits H.R. 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R.6408 and H.R.9495, Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, which would grant the Secretary of Treasury extraordinary power to investigate, harass, and effectively dismantle any nonprofit organization based on a unilateral accusation of wrongdoing.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act (H.R. 9495)
Client expense: $497,365 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2024 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
S. 4638: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 Issues related to human rights and arms transfers. H.R. 7175 Human Rights Defenders Protection Act of 2024 H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act Issues related to the promotion of human rights and gender justice. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Sudan. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Ethiopia. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Tajikistan. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Azerbaijan. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Belarus. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in China. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Israel and the Occupied Territories. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Afghanistan. Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Haiti Issues related to the promotion of human rights in Peru. H.R.9649 - UNRWA Funding Emergency Restoration Act of 2024 JRD Package: S.J.Res. 115: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export of certain defense articles, defense services, and technical data to Israel.; S.J.Res. 116: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed enhancement or upgrade of sensitivity of technology or capability of certain major defense equipment for the Government of Israel.; S.J.Res. 113: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.; S.J.Res. 114: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.; S.J.Res. 112: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services.; S.J.Res. 111: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services. S. 465: BADGES for Native Communities Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
HR 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 9747 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 - Support inclusion of additional Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) for Afghan Allies. S. 4361 Securing the Border Act of 2024 - The bill expands Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authority to address the processing of non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) and provides supplemental appropriations for related purposes. Among other provisions, the bill provides DHS emergency authority to summarily remove or prohibit the entry of certain non-U.S. nationals within 100 miles of the southwest land border. DHS may exercise this authority if DHS encounters an average of 4,000 non-U.S. nationals within a seven-day period. If the number of encounters reach certain higher thresholds, DHS must exercise the emergency authority. This emergency border authority expires after three years and may be modified by the President under specified circumstances. Next, the bill establishes an expedited process that authorizes asylum officers to adjudicate certain asylum claims. Among other provisions, these provisional noncustodial removal proceedings impose certain target timelines for determining asylum claims and limit review of denied claims. The bill also establishes a stricter threshold for individuals to remain in the United States pending adjudication of an asylum petition. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror- Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act - The bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. H.R. 9217 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. S. 4861 Destination Reception Act - Establish the Destination Reception Services Program New Arrival Services Board in the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and to authorize a grant program to provide funding for medium-term services to asylum seekers and parolees in destination States and localities. The grant program would promote self-sufficiency; reduce costs of extended emergency shelter; maximize benefit to new arrivals and host communities; provide diversion from homelessness; and promote the effective navigation and compliance of the immigration process. H.R.1325 - Asylum Seeker Work Authorization Act of 2023: This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to provide employment authorization for eligible asylum applicants. Currently, such individuals are not entitled to employment authorization but may be granted such by the Department of Justice. H.R. 9649 UNRWA Restoration of Emergency Funding Act - To restore funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). HR 8070 America First Act - To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2025 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. Sec. Would strip asylum recipients of all federal public assistance. HR 6455 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. S. 3340 Climate Displaced Persons Act - To establish the Global Climate Change Resilience Strategy, to authorize the admission of climate-displaced persons into the United States, and for other purposes. H.R.9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act: This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. Reconciliation funding bills in House and Senate (not yet introduced) - bills provisions that touch on immigration funding priorities. Just Border Initiative - (not yet introduced) new legislative proposal looking to advance an affirmative vision for our asylum and border system. Bipartisan immigration bill (yet to be introduced) - Reps. Suozzi and Luttrell bipartisan bill negotiations to enact comprehensive immigration reform. Executive Branch TPS re and initial designations: urged the administration to redesignate TPS for El Salvador, Nicaragua, Haiti, Afghanistan, Sudan, South Sudan, Cameroon, Lebanon, and other nations. Port of entry processing: encouraged the admin to increase number of people processed into the country via CBP1 including those who missed appointments. Securing the Border Final Rule: submitted organizational comments and encouraged the administration to rescind the rule. Circumvention of Lawful Pathways Rule: Encouraged the administration to terminate the rule, increase processing of asylum seekers at ports of entry. Affirmative Asylum Processing: urged a number of recommendations to improve processing of affirmative asylum claims before USCIS. Work permit processing: urged administration to clear asylum work permit backlog Funding for UNRWA: urged the US to restore funding to the UNRWA. Protections for Haitians: urged the administration to halt deportations to Haiti and implement other protections for Haitians seeking humanitarian protection. Presumption of Release of Vulnerable Populations in Immigration Detention Directive: urging ICE and DHS to issue a memo directing release and review of custody for certain vulnerable groups Closure of Guantanamo Migrant Processing Center Separation of migrant families at border: urged DHS to not rely on national security arguments to separate families in CBP custody May 2023 Asylum Ban: urged the administration not to expand or extend the the May 2023 which barred people from asylum protection if they crossed through another country Asylum processing in CBP Custody: urged the administration to halt this policy AI Technologies Used by DHS: Urged the administration not to utilize technologies that facilitate mass deportations and detention Medical Ceasefire for Polio Vaccinations in Gaza : Urged the administration to secure a medical truce for Polio Vaccination
Client expense: $87,796 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, which includes the text of H.R. 6408 and thus would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an easily abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 6408, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, which would allow political appointees to baselessly accuse civil society organizations of supporting terrorism and revoke tax-exempt status without due process, an abusable power that chills First Amendment activities. Urged Congress to Oppose H.R. 8314, the No Foreign Election Interference Act, an overbroad bill that would create chilling effects on First Amendment activities without effectively preventing foreign interference in elections. Urged the Department of Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to finalize guidance for the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) Section 30C Alternative Fuel Vehicle Refueling Property Credit by the end of 2024 and to provide a simple address look-up tool so people and businesses can determine if they are eligible for this vital tax credit. Urged Treasury and the White House to finalize the rules on IRA Section 45V Clean Hydrogen tax credits, and Sections 45Y and 48E Technology Neutral Clean Energy Tax credits.
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · fourth_quarter · Intelligence
4th Amendment is not for Sale Act Neighbors, Not Enemies Act House Intelligence Authorization HR 8512 Republic Act ARTICLE ONE Act HR 9495
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
HR 3266, S 3707 - Peace and Tolerance in Palestinian Education Act All provisions To require the Secretary of State to submit annual reports reviewing the curriculum used by the Palestinian Authority, and for other purposes. HR 2454, S 1143 - United States-Israel PTSD Collaborative Research Act All provisions This bill establishes a grant program for collaborative efforts between the United States and Israel to advance research on post-traumatic stress disorders. HR 3792 - U.S.-Israel Partnership and Abraham Accords Enhancement Act of 2023 All provisions To modify and extend certain authorities relating to cooperation between the United States and Israel, expand and strengthen the Abraham Accords, and for other purposes. H.Res. 1147, S.Res. 620 - A resolution demanding that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023. All provisions This bill demands that the international community hold accountable those who perpetrated acts of sexual violence and sexual torture during and after the attack on the State of Israel on October 7, 2023. HR 8299 - Maximizing Israel-U.S. Research Advancement and Collaborative Leadership in Emerging Medical Technology Act of 2024 All provisions This bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Commerce, the Council for Technology and Innovation of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to carry out a program to facilitate and coordinate efforts between the United States and Israel to expand and enhance collaboration on the development and delivery of health care products and services. H.Res. 1537: Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans. All provisions This bill condemns the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calls for Hamas and its leaders to unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans. S.Res. 890: A resolution condemning the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and supporting an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of the ability of Hamas to reconstitute in the region, and the safe release of United States hostages from the Gaza Strip. All provisions This bill condemns the brutal Hamas-led terrorist attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, and supports an outcome that ensures the forever survival of Israel, the complete denial of the ability of Hamas to reconstitute in the region, and the safe release of United States hostages from the Gaza Strip. H.R. 9495: Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act All provisions This bill postpones certain tax filing deadlines for U.S. nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad or held hostage abroad and their spouses. It also allows for a refund and abatement of tax penalties and fines paid by hostages, detained individuals, and their spouses or dependents. The bill also terminates the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. S.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 113 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to the Government of Israel of certain defense articles and services. S.J.Res.115 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export of certain defense articles, defense services, and technical data to Israel. All provisions These bills provide for congressional disapproval of the proposed license amendment for the export of certain defense articles, defense services, and technical data to Israel.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Lobbied in support of prohibitions on congressional stock trading in S1171/HR2678 - Ending Trading and Holdings In Congressional Stocks (ETHICS) Act. Lobbied in support of abolishing the filibuster. Lobbied in support of legislation to address issues related to judicial ethics: S359/HR926 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency(SCERT) Act; S1616/H.R.3422 - Judiciary Act of 2023; S.4706/HR8500 - Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of S. 4057 - Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act of 2024. Lobbied against H.R. 9495 - Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Revenues from fair taxes HR 9495- Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act S 738, HR 4963- Tax Fairness for Workers Act, Individual tax deduction for union dues S 737, HR 5456- No Tax Breaks for Union Busting Act S 393, HR 1046- Social Security Expansion Act HR 7024- Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 HR 680 and other bills- SALT, Tax Relief for Middle Class Families Act S 357, HR 884- International tax incentives for outsourcing and rates, No Tax Breaks for Outsourcing Act S 1178, HR 2676- Estate Tax, For the 99.5% Act S 3367- Billionaires Income Tax HR 6498- Billionaire Minimum Income Tax S 4017, HR 7749- Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act (Wealth Surtax) Millionaires Surtax Act S 1990, HR 4119- Tax on Wall Street Speculation Act S 2491, HR 4870- Wall Street Tax Act S 1174, HR 4535- Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Tax S 3176, HR 6191- Curtailing Executive Overcompensation (CEO) Act Tax Extenders, R & D Tax Credit, EITC, CTC Opportunity Zone Reform Act HR 339, HR 7160- SALT, SALT Marriage Penalty Elimination Act HR 1326- SALT, Supporting Americans with Lower Taxes Act HR 2555- SALT- Securing Access to Lower Taxes by Ensuring Deductibility Act Employer Sponsored Insurance Health Tax Exclusion Estate Tax and Child Care Trust Fund
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Advocating on issues related to HR 9495, theStop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
1.Oppose H.R.9495 and S.4136 which would allow suspension of tax-exempt status of organizations deemed terrorist supporting without providing meaningful due process
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Banking
H.R. 3033, Solidify Iran Sanctions Act, all provisions. H.R. 6408, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations, all provisions. H.R. 9495, Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act, all provisions. H.R. 9843, Patriotic Investment Act, all provisions. H.R. 10445, Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025, (issues related to the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2024 and implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act). H.R. 10515, American Relief Act, 2025, (issues related to Outbound Investment Transparency). H.R. 10545, American Relief Act, 2025, (issues related to Outbound Investment Transparency). S. 2678, Outbound Investment Transparency Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 3197, Iranian Sanctions Enforcement Act of 2023, all provisions. S. 5188, Patriotic Investment Act, all provisions. Issues related to Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism; Chinese Involvement with Fentanyl Trafficking; Cryptocurrency in Latin America; Evaluating Sanctions, Export Controls, and AML Regulations, Regulatory Authorities, and Legislative Authorities; Hamas Smuggling Tunnels, Financial Assets, and Funding Streams; Hezbollahs International Financing Network; Implementation of Beneficial Ownership Requirements; International Narcotics Production and Trafficking; Iran Funding Streams; Iranian Oil Sanctions Enforcement; Outbound Investment Transparency; Tax-Exempt Status of Terrorist Supporting Organizations; U.S. Adversaries Sanctions Evasions Schemes; U.S. Anti-Corruption Sanctions and Strategy; U.S. China Sanctions Policy; U.S. Economic Warfare Capabilities; U.S. Exports Control Policy; U.S. Hamas Sanctions Policy; U.S. Hezbollah Sanctions Policy; U.S. Iran Sanctions Policy; U.S. Narcotics Sanctions Policy; U.S. North Korea Sanctions Policy; U.S. Russia Sanctions Policy; U.S. Sanctions Authorities, Implementation, Enforcement, Resourcing, and Policy; U.S. Syria Sanctions Policy; U.S. Terror Finance Policy; U.S. Terrorism Sanctions Policy; U.S. Venezuela Sanctions Policy; and U.S. West Bank Sanctions Policy (no bill).
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of