Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act

Budget reconciliation, incl. tax cuts (H.R. 4297 & S. 2020) and spending cuts (H.R. 4241 & S. 1932) legislation Domestic surveillance by executive branch agencies, incl. S.Res. 398, S. 2453, S. 2455 & S. 3001, as well as the NSA funding amendment to H.R. 5672 H.Con.Res. 376 & S.Con.Res. 83 - FY07 budget resolution, as well as the spending cap included in H.R. 4939 H.Con.Res. 376 & S.Con.Res. 83 - FY07 budget resolution (Title X funding) H.Con.Res. 376 & S.Con.Res. 83 - FY07 budget resolution (student loans and asset transfer regulations) President's budget proposal National debt limit, incl. H.J.Res. 47 and H.Con.Res. 95 Federal minimum wage, incl. applicable provisions in H.R. 366, H.R. 5647, H.R. 5672, S. 2766 & S. 3708 NEA/NEH/CPB funding District of Columbias voucher program, incl. H.R. 5576/S. 3660 (FY07 DC appropriations) School vouchers, incl. appropriations (H.R. 4939) and spending reconciliation (H.R. 4241 & S. 1932) proposals Medicaid funding (incl. spending reconciliation, H.R. 4241 & S. 1932) and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals Title X and abstinence-only education funding in the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (H.R. 5647 & S. 3708) Federal Refusal Clause in the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (H.R. 5647 & S. 3708), as well as related conscience protections 9th Circuit split proposals, incl. applicable spending reconciliation (H.R. 4241 & S. 1932) provisions & S. 1845 Section 203/Voting Rights Act amendment to H.R. 5672 Line-item veto legislation, incl. H.R. 4890 & S. 2381, as well as applicable provisions in S. 3521 Sunset commission legislation, incl. H.R. 3277, H.R. 3282 & H.R. 5766, as well as applicable provisions in S. 3521

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

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, UNDETERMINED

NEA/NEH/CPB funding District of Columbia’s voucher program, incl. H.R. 5576/S. 3660 (FY07 DC appropriations) School vouchers, incl. H.R. 5822 & S. 3682, as well as applicable provisions in H.R. 6111, H.R. 6408 & H.R. 3010/5647/S. 3708 Title X and abstinence-only education funding in the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3010/5647 & S. 3708) Federal Refusal Clause in the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3010/5647 & S. 3708), as well as related conscience protections 9th Circuit split proposals, incl. S. 1845 Line-item veto legislation, incl. H.R. 4890 & S. 2381, as well as applicable provisions in S. 3521 Sunset commission legislation, incl. H.R. 3277, H.R. 3282 & H.R. 5766, as well as applicable provisions in S. 3521 Federal funding and procedures for stem cell research, incl. H.R. 810/S. 471, H.R. 5526/S. 2754 & H.R. 5719/S. 3504 Immigration reform proposals, incl. H.R. 2330, H.R. 4830, H.R. 6061, S. 1033, S. 3564, S. 2611 & S. 2612, as well as applicable provisions in H.R. 5441 & H.R. 5631 Continuing resolutions for Fiscal Year 2007 appropriations, incl. H.R. 5631, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 102 Section 203/Voting Rights Act amendment to H.R. 5672 Federal minimum wage, incl. applicable provisions in H.R. 366, H.R. 3010/5647, H.R. 5672, H.R. 5970, S. 2766 & S. 3708 Medicaid funding and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals

Client expense: $109,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Medicaid funding and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals

Client expense: $109,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

Federal funding and procedures for stem cell research, incl. H.R. 810/S. 471, H.R. 5526/S. 2754 & H.R. 5719/S. 3504 Medicaid funding and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals

Client expense: $109,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

H.R. 418, the REAL I.D. Act H.R. 420 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 1268, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief S. 1296, Ninth Circuit Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005 S. 1301, Ninth Circuit Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005 S. 1845, The Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2005 H.R.4093, Federal Judgeship and Administrative Efficiency Act of 2005 S. 489, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act H.R. 1229, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act H.R. 2470, Commission on the Accountability & Review of Federal Agencies Act H.R. 3277, Federal Agency Performance Review and Sunset Act H.R. 4772, Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2005 H.RES.1047, Rule related to H.R.4772 in House H.RES.1054 Title: Waiving points of order against consideration of the bill (H.R. 4772) to simplify and expedite access to the Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges under the United States Constitution have been deprived by final actions of Federal agencies or other governments officials or entities acting under color of State law, and for other purposes. NOMINATIONS: Nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the United States Supreme Court Re-nomination of William G. Myers III to U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit OTHER: Changes in Senate filibuster rule LEGISLATION: H.R. 211, Ninth Circuit Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005 H.R. 212, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005 H.R. 3125, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005

Client expense: $115,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Americans with Disabilities Act Implementation issues ADA Restoration Act (H.R. 6258) Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act (H.R. 1229/S.489) Various voting bills

Client expense: $10,191 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

Federal funding and procedures for stem cell research, incl. H.R. 810/S. 471, H.R. 5526/S. 2754 & H.R. 5719/S. 3504 Medicaid funding and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals

Client expense: $109,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

Medicaid funding and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals

Client expense: $109,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

NEA/NEH/CPB funding District of Columbia’s voucher program, incl. H.R. 5576/S. 3660 (FY07 DC appropriations) School vouchers, incl. H.R. 5822 & S. 3682, as well as applicable provisions in H.R. 6111, H.R. 6408 & H.R. 3010/5647/S. 3708 Title X and abstinence-only education funding in the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3010/5647 & S. 3708) Federal Refusal Clause in the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3010/5647 & S. 3708), as well as related conscience protections 9th Circuit split proposals, incl. S. 1845 Line-item veto legislation, incl. H.R. 4890 & S. 2381, as well as applicable provisions in S. 3521 Sunset commission legislation, incl. H.R. 3277, H.R. 3282 & H.R. 5766, as well as applicable provisions in S. 3521 Federal funding and procedures for stem cell research, incl. H.R. 810/S. 471, H.R. 5526/S. 2754 & H.R. 5719/S. 3504 Immigration reform proposals, incl. H.R. 2330, H.R. 4830, H.R. 6061, S. 1033, S. 3564, S. 2611 & S. 2612, as well as applicable provisions in H.R. 5441 & H.R. 5631 Continuing resolutions for Fiscal Year 2007 appropriations, incl. H.R. 5631, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 102 Section 203/Voting Rights Act amendment to H.R. 5672 Federal minimum wage, incl. applicable provisions in H.R. 366, H.R. 3010/5647, H.R. 5672, H.R. 5970, S. 2766 & S. 3708 Medicaid funding and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals

Client expense: $109,012 · Firm income: Not reported

NEA/NEH/CPB funding District of Columbia’s voucher program, incl. H.R. 5576/S. 3660 (FY07 DC appropriations) School vouchers, incl. H.R. 5822 & S. 3682, as well as applicable provisions in H.R. 6111, H.R. 6408 & H.R. 3010/5647/S. 3708 Title X and abstinence-only education funding in the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3010/5647 & S. 3708) Federal Refusal Clause in the Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bill (H.R. 3010/5647 & S. 3708), as well as related conscience protections 9th Circuit split proposals, incl. S. 1845 Line-item veto legislation, incl. H.R. 4890 & S. 2381, as well as applicable provisions in S. 3521 Sunset commission legislation, incl. H.R. 3277, H.R. 3282 & H.R. 5766, as well as applicable provisions in S. 3521 Federal funding and procedures for stem cell research, incl. H.R. 810/S. 471, H.R. 5526/S. 2754 & H.R. 5719/S. 3504 Immigration reform proposals, incl. H.R. 2330, H.R. 4830, H.R. 6061, S. 1033, S. 3564, S. 2611 & S. 2612, as well as applicable provisions in H.R. 5441 & H.R. 5631 Continuing resolutions for Fiscal Year 2007 appropriations, incl. H.R. 5631, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 102 Section 203/Voting Rights Act amendment to H.R. 5672 Federal minimum wage, incl. applicable provisions in H.R. 366, H.R. 3010/5647, H.R. 5672, H.R. 5970, S. 2766 & S. 3708 Medicaid funding and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals

Client expense: $109,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Federal funding and procedures for stem cell research, incl. H.R. 810/S. 471, H.R. 5526/S. 2754 & H.R. 5719/S. 3504 Medicaid funding and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals

Client expense: $109,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

Medicaid funding and reform (incl. consent decrees, H.R. 1229 & S. 489) proposals

Client expense: $109,012 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

S. 489, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act, all provisions Help America Vote Act Restoration of Americans with Disabilities Act, H.R. 6258

Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)

S.155, Gang Prevention and Effective Deterrence Act of 2005, provision related to transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. S.1088, H.R.3035, Streamlined Procedures Act of 2005. H.R.1279, Gang Deterrence and Community Protection Act of 2005, provisions related to mandatory minimum penalties. H.R.1528, Defending America’s Most Vulnerable: Safe Access to Drug Treatment and Child Protection Act of 2005. H.R.1704, S.1934, Second Chance Act of 2005 H.R.2965, Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2005 H.R.4466, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2005, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.4472, S.1086, Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act, provisions relating to juvenile offenses, the national child abuse registry, mandatory minimum sentencing, habeas corpus restrictions, and transfer of juveniles to adult criminal system. H.R.5040, Death Penalty Reform Act of 2006. H.R.5673, Criminal Restitution Improvement Act of 2006. H.R.6254, Sentencing Fairness and Equity Restoration Act of 2006. S. 2831, Free Flow of Information Act of 2006 S. 1419, S 340, H.R. 3323 -- Free Flow of Information Act of 2005 S. 147, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), HR 3, Section 1906 (P.L. 109-53) S. 2453, National Security Surveillance Act of 2006. S. 3876, National Security Surveillance Act of 2006. S. 2455, Terrorist Surveillance Act of 2006. S. 3001, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2006. S. 3877, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Improvement and Enhancement Act of 2006. H.R. 5371, Lawful Intelligence and Surveillance of Terrorists in an Emergency by NSA Act. H.R. 5825, Electronic Surveillance Modernization Act. S. 3861, Bringing Terrorists to Justice Act. S. 3901, Military Commissions Act of 2006. S. 3930, Military Commissions Act of 2006. H.R. 6054, Military Commissions Act of 2006. S. 489, H.R. 1229, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act

S. 489 - Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act (provisions relating to impact on Medicaid) H.R. 6164 - National Institutes of Health Reform Act of 2006 (provisions related to SCHIP financing) S. 3972 - FAIR-SCHIP Act of 2006 S. 3913 – Keep Children Covered Act of 2006 H.R. 6098 – Keep Kids Covered Act of 2006 CMS SMDL# 06-012. (Guidance Regarding Implementation of DRA Citizenship Documentation Requirements) CMS-6026-IFC2. (Medicaid Program and State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) Payment Error Rate Measurement Interim Final Rule) CMS-2257-IFC Medicaid Citizenship Documentation Interim Final Rule and Collection of Information Requirements H.R. 6111 - Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 (provisions relating to Transitional Medical Assistance and other Medicaid provisions

Client expense: $260,306 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

H.R. 418, the REAL I.D. Act H.R. 420 Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 1268, Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief S. 1296, Ninth Circuit Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005 S. 1301, Ninth Circuit Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005 S. 1845, The Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2005 H.R.4093, Federal Judgeship and Administrative Efficiency Act of 2005 S. 489, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act H.R. 1229, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act H.R. 2470, Commission on the Accountability & Review of Federal Agencies Act H.R. 3277, Federal Agency Performance Review and Sunset Act H.R. 4772, Private Property Rights Implementation Act of 2005 H.RES.1047, Rule related to H.R.4772 in House H.RES.1054 Title: Waiving points of order against consideration of the bill (H.R. 4772) to simplify and expedite access to the Federal courts for injured parties whose rights and privileges under the United States Constitution have been deprived by final actions of Federal agencies or other governments officials or entities acting under color of State law, and for other purposes. NOMINATIONS: Nomination of Judge Samuel A. Alito, Jr. to the United States Supreme Court Re-nomination of William G. Myers III to U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit OTHER: Changes in Senate filibuster rule LEGISLATION: H.R. 211, Ninth Circuit Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005 H.R. 212, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005 H.R. 3125, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2005

Client expense: $115,500 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 4424 A bill to make family members of public safety officers killed in the line of duty eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program. S 489 / HR 1229 "Federal Consent Decree Act of 2005" S 968 "Federal Public Safety Officer Surviving Spouse Protection Act of 2005" HR 2107 "National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Maintenance Fund Act of 2005"

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE

reducing subsidies to private Medicare Part D plans; 4) S. 3647 pertaining to Medicare Part D's coverage gap; 5) H.R. 5969 pertaining to Part D’s low-income subsidy and asset test; 6) S. 334, H.R. 700, H.R. 328, S. 109, S. 184, H.R. 753, H.R. 5441 pertaining to restrictions placed on the commercial and private importation of prescription drugs; 7) H.R. 376, S. 445 authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to negotiate lower prescription drug prices with manufacturers; 8) H.R. 916, S. 438, H.R. 6111 pertaining to the Medicare Part B outpatient rehabilitation services therapy caps; 9) H.R. 2072, S. 3747: provisions pertaining to access to Medicare for individuals ages 55 to 65 and authorizing a refundable and “advanceable” credit against income tax for premium payments; 10) S. 1152, H.R. 1125 amending Medicare’s coinsurance for outpatient mental health care; 11) S. 1335 to preserve Medicare beneficiaries’ appeal rights; 12) S. 347, H.R. 2058, S. 570 providing Medicare beneficiaries with a free physician office visit to discuss end-of-life care in conjunction with preparing advance directives; 13) H.R. 5147 eliminating Medicare Part B premium means-testing; 14) S. 1889, H.R. 4122, H.R. 5552, S. 3491, H.R. 3282, H.R. 2470, S. 1155, S. 3521: provisions pertaining to the creation of sunset and/or entitlement commissions affecting Medicare and the 45% Medicare funding cap; 15) encouraging the Secretary of Health and Human Services to use his demonstration authority to waive Medicare Part D’s late enrollment penalty for beneficiaries affected by Hurricane Rita (no resolution or bill was pending). Medicaid. 1) H.R. 1229, S. 489 limiting the duration of federal consent decrees to which states and local governments are parties; 2) P.L. 109-171: provisions affecting proof of citizenship requirements for continued Medicaid eligibility; 3) S. 1889, H.R. 4122, H.R. 5552, S. 3491, H.R. 3282, H.R. 5766, H.R. 2470, S. 1155, S. 3521: provisions pertaining to the creation of sunset and/or entitlement commissions affecting Medicaid. 1) S. 345, S. 873, H.R. 752, S. 2342 creating a Medicare-operated Part D benefit with negotiated prescription drug prices; 2) H.R. 3861, H.R. 5969, S. 1841, S. 3654 extending/waiving the late enrollment penalty for Part D; 3) S. 1589, H.R. 6111 eliminating/

H.R.238, To repeal a prohibition on the use of certain funds for tunneling in certain areas with respect to the Los Angeles to San Fernando Valley Metro Rail project, California, Transit infrastructure issues. Implementation of surface transportation reauthorization. H.R.1229/S.489, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act, Monitor legislation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 94 "Fallen Law Enforcement and Firefighters Flag Memorial Act" S 489 / HR 1229 "Federal Consent Decree Act of 2005" S 968 "Federal Public Safety Officer Surviving Spouse Protection Act of 2005" HR 2107 "National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Maintenance Fund Act of 2005" HR 104 "Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act" HR 2970 "Disabled Public Safety Officers Fairness Act" HR 1147 "Public Safety Officer Protection Act of 2005" HR 4424 A bill to make family members of public safety officers killed in the line of duty eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefit program.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

HR 94 "Fallen Law Enforcement and Firefighters Flag Memorial Act" S 489 / HR 1229 "Federal Consent Decree Act of 2005" S 968 "Federal Public Safety Officer Surviving Spouse Protection Act of 2005" HR 2107 "National Law Enforcement Officer Memorial Maintenance Fund Act of 2005" HR 104 "Law Enforcement Officers Flag Memorial Act" HR 2970 "Disabled Public Safety Officers Fairness Act" HR 1147 "Public Safety Officer Protection Act of 2005" HR 4424 A bill to make family members of public safety officers killed in the line of duty eligible for coverage under the Federal Employees Health Benefit program.

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE

Reauthorization of surface transportation, Highway reauthorization. H.R.3, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (TEA-LU bill), Transportation issues. H.R.1229/S.489, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act, Monitor legislation.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Help America Vote Act implementation Americans with Disabilities Act implementation Fair Housing Amendments Act implementation ADA Notification Act (H.R. 2804) Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act (S. 489/H.R. 1229)

Client expense: $21,204 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)