Federal Working Animal Protection Act
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Bill to Outlaw Wounding of Official Working Animals Act or the BOWOW Act This bill establishes that a non-U.S. national ( alien under federal law) convicted of, or who admits to having committed, an offense related to harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable.
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2026 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 228 - 190 (Roll no. 96). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H2600)
HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 4638.
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 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. 1115. (consideration: CR H2600-2606)
Rule H. Res. 1115 passed House.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #96 | house | On Passage | Passed | March 19, 2026 |
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Immigration
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2026 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2026 · third_quarter · Accounting
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
Client expense: $1,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
Path to Legal Status - S. 2468, H.R. 4698, H.R. 1589 Temporary Protected Status - H.R. 1689, S. 4814 Temporary and work visas - bills in formation Appropriations and reconciliation - S.2 Immigration Reform - H.R. 4638 and H.R. 1958
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
2026 · second_quarter · Immigration
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
2026 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
2026 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
2026 · second_quarter · Accounting
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: Endorse H.R. 8503 - Save SNAP Act of 2026 H.R. 8504 - Rural Health Resilience Act of 2026 H.R. 9581 - Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act S. 2556 - Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act H.R. 6088 / S. 3281 - Restoring Food Security for American Families and Farmers Act of 2025 Oppose S. 1 - Budget Reconciliation (Secure America Act) H.R. 8464 - Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act H.R. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act S. 4632 - Prevent Government Shutdowns Act Support H.R. 8555 - Living Wage for All Act S. 3956 - Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act Oppose H.R. 9330 - Earned Wage Access Consumer Protection Act H.R. 8000 - National Defense Authorization Act (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives and programs) Fiscal Year 2027 Appropriations (opposing provisions/riders restricting equal-opportunity initiatives) General Services Administration Proposed Rule (opposing proposed new conditions on federal assistance) Department of Housing and Urban Development Disparate Impact Proposed Rule (opposing elimination of disparate impact regulations at HUD) Department of Labor Independent Contractor Rule (opposing revised standard for classifying workers as independent contractors) Other Advocacy Section 1977 of the Revised Statutes (clarifying that Section 1977 does not prohibit remedial charitable donations) Budget Reconciliation Bill H.R. 800 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) H.R. 2853 - CORCA H.R. 1958 - Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638 - BOWOW Act H.R. 2853 - Monitor Accountability Act H.R. 6260 - Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act H.R. 5625 - Cashless Bail Reporting Act Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (IRPHA) - House and Senate versions H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act H.R.7296 / S.3752 - SAVE America Act H.R. 9368 - Voter ID Act USPS - Comments related to proposed voting by mail changes SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
2026 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. Affordable Care Act / Health Policy and DHS funding and appropriations Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts that harm individuals and families (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Education / Tax Policy Private school vouchers (oppose) Advocacy opposing HUD work reporting requirements Nutrition Assistance / SNAP Opposition to HB 1166 and SB 17 Nonprofit legislation (designations re terrorist organizations) opposition DHS funding bill (opposition) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (support) Markwayne Mullin nomination (opposition) Voting Rights H.R. 22 - SAVE Act (opposition) H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act (opposition) H.R. 7300 - Make Elections Great Again Act (opposition) H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Financial Services and General Government FY27 Appropriations Note: bill not released in Q1, but lobbied on the issue Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Deporting Fraudsters Act: HR 1958 BOWWOW Act: HR 4638 SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
2026 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. Affordable Care Act / Health Policy and DHS funding and appropriations Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts that harm individuals and families (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Education / Tax Policy Private school vouchers (oppose) Advocacy opposing HUD work reporting requirements Nutrition Assistance / SNAP Opposition to HB 1166 and SB 17 Nonprofit legislation (designations re terrorist organizations) opposition DHS funding bill (opposition) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (support) Markwayne Mullin nomination (opposition) Voting Rights H.R. 22 - SAVE Act (opposition) H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act (opposition) H.R. 7300 - Make Elections Great Again Act (opposition) H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Financial Services and General Government FY27 Appropriations Note: bill not released in Q1, but lobbied on the issue Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Deporting Fraudsters Act: HR 1958 BOWWOW Act: HR 4638 SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
2026 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. Affordable Care Act / Health Policy and DHS funding and appropriations Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts that harm individuals and families (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Education / Tax Policy Private school vouchers (oppose) Advocacy opposing HUD work reporting requirements Nutrition Assistance / SNAP Opposition to HB 1166 and SB 17 Nonprofit legislation (designations re terrorist organizations) opposition DHS funding bill (opposition) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (support) Markwayne Mullin nomination (opposition) Voting Rights H.R. 22 - SAVE Act (opposition) H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act (opposition) H.R. 7300 - Make Elections Great Again Act (opposition) H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Financial Services and General Government FY27 Appropriations Note: bill not released in Q1, but lobbied on the issue Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Deporting Fraudsters Act: HR 1958 BOWWOW Act: HR 4638 SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/
2026 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 2 / S. 2824,Secure the Border Act H.R. 7296 / S. 3752 / S. 1383 Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act H.R. 22 / S. 128, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act H.R. 151 / S. 2205, Equal Representation Act H.R. 4371, Kayla Hamilton Act H.R. 7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 1958, Deporting Fraudsters Act H.R. 4638, Federal Working Animal Protection Act S. 3857 / H.R. 7780, One Nation, One Visa Policy Act S. 3955, Migrant Crime Reporting Act S. 3909, Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act S. 3674 / H.R. 7156, Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act Department of Homeland Security Reconciliation Package
Client expense: $44,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Issues related to the following: - H.Res. 754, recognizing the impact of immigration enforcement overreach on immigrant communities mental health; - H.Res. 909, recognizing that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are inseparable and must be pursued together; - the BOWOW Act, H.R. 4638, providing new grounds of removability that could be discriminatorily applied; - the REMOVE Act, H.R. 4711, requiring immigration court proceedings be completed within 15 days; - the No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act, H.R. 176, imposing entry bans leading to discriminatory targeting of Palestinians; - H.R. 2641, requiring expansion of mandatory E-Verify for government contractors; - the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) and the negative impacts of provisions affecting immigration, specifically: oProvisions in the Finance Title that exclude immigrants from tax benefits and federal benefits programs, including Sections 70104, 71109, 71110, 71301, 71302. 71201, 70604, and 70606 oProvisions in the HELP Title providing funding to the Office of Refugee Resettlement oProvisions in the Homeland Security Title funding immigration and border enforcement and border wall construction oProvisions in the Judiciary Title funding immigration and border enforcement oProvisions in the Armed Services Title funding border operations at Sec. 20011 oProvisions in the Senate Agriculture Title ending eligibility for SNAP for certain immigrants at Sec. 10108 - the National Defense Authorization Act (S. 1071), specifically: oSec. 1044, expanding Department of Defense authority to contract when supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection oSec. 8319, imposing visa revocation and grounds of inadmissibility for certain Haitian nationals
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2025 · first_quarter · Medicare/Medicaid
Issues regarding social worker reimbursement and scope of practice Issues surrounding extension of CMS waivers beyond the public health emergency Issues surrounding facilitating care across state lines H.R. 1096 HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025 S. 683 More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025 S. 838/H.R. 1638 Improving Access to Mental Health Act S. 3651/H.R. 3432 Telemental Healthcare Access Act H.R. 4638 Integrating Social Workers Across Healthcare Settings Act Issues surrounding 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule S. 3430 Better Mental Health Care, Lower-Cost Drugs and Extenders Act Gaps in substance use disorder services H.R.10515 American Relief Act, 2025
Client expense: $17,037 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1115 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958 and H.R. 4638. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 556, H.R. 1958, and H.R. 4638 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 355.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-407.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 12.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| Markup By |
| November 18, 2025 |
| Judiciary Committee | House | Referred To | July 23, 2025 |
| July 23, 2025 |
| Republican |
| NY |
| Dan Newhouse | Republican | WA |
| Daniel Webster | Republican | FL |
| Darrell Issa | Republican | CA |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Elijah Crane | Republican | AZ |
| Michael A. Rulli | Republican | OH |
| Nancy Mace | Republican | SC |
| Nick LaLota | Republican | NY |
| Pat Harrigan | Republican | NC |
| Pete Stauber | Republican | MN |
| Roger Williams | Republican | TX |
| Thomas P. Tiffany | Republican | WI |
| Tom McClintock | Republican | CA |
| Vern Buchanan | Republican | FL |
| W. Gregory Steube | Republican | FL |
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE