Voter Empowerment Act of 2013

Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Reform Senate rules to give extremists less power and make it easier to pass confirmations and enact legislation via a simple majority. Support H.R. 268Support full funding for the Census Bureau (at the Presidents' request of $985.2 million) and for the American Community Survey and for preparations for the 2020 Census. Encourage the President to nominate a Director of the Census without delay. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders Support John Thompson to be Director of the US Census Bureau. Support H.R. 360 / S. 186. Regarding proposed changes to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Support the proposed change in the dates of the campaign solicitation period; the better use of technology, as long as that technology not a replacement for the basic fundamentals of employee engagement and fundraising; streamlining the application process to reduce the burden on charities; and implementing Universal Giving, whereby any donor can give to any charity no matter where the donor is based. Oppose: eliminating paper pledges in favor of online and electronic giving; a wholesale reorganization without concern for engagement at the local market level; and the proposal to require charities to pay a non-refundable up-front fee of an unknown amount that could change annually, as opposed to the current system which deducts the cost of managing the campaign from the dollars raised before those dollars are distributed. Oppose H.R. 367. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Oppose H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013. Support a robust public financing measure. Support $982.5 million for the US Census Bureau in FY 2014. Support the change in the rules of thd US Senate requiring only a simple majority for cloture on a presidential nominee to the executive branch or the judiciary, with the exception of Supreme Court Justices. Support the Government By the People Act and the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 20 / S 2023. Support H Res 504. Support S. 1945 / H.R. 3899 with strengthening amendmentSupport full staffing of the Election Assistance Commission. Support Tom Hicks and Myrna Perez for EAC Commissioners. Support a Constitutional amendment limiting campaign contributions by PACs, businesses, and individuals. Oppose Recommendation 5.44, entitled Transparency as to Real Party in Interest, in the FCC Process Reform Report. Support the American Community Survey; oppose efforts to make it voluntary. Oppose HR 1078. Support efforts to count prisoners, for purposes of the US Census, at the place of their last residence. Oppose "prison-based gerrymandering" Support bringing the Affordable Care Act into compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). Support the proposed diversity standards included in the Agencies' Proposed Interagency Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies and Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies and Request for Comment. Oppose proposed rule requiring all groups with a c(4) tax status to provide infirmation n contributors under certain circmstances. Oppose proposed USDA rule to increase the line speed at poultry processing plants and to reduce the number of federal inspecters at poultry processing plants. Oppose language included in the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act of 2014, that would require the Secretary of Treasury to contract with private debt collection agencies to collect taxes. Support efforts to inspire the Redskins football team to change its name. Support full funding of the U.S. Census Bureaus Fiscal Year 2015 budget request in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill. Oppose cuts included in the House bill (H.R. 4660). Support S. J. Res. 19 / H.J. Res. 20 Support HR 1217/ S568 Oppose any amendments that would reduce funding for the Census Bureau during Senate consideration of S. 2437. Oppose Poe amendment to H.R. 4660 making the American Community Survey voluntary. Support S. 2235 / H.R. 4459. Support the nomination of Shaun Donovan to serve as Director of the Office of Budget and Management.

Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Oppose any amendment to H.Res. 8, the Budget resolution, creating a private school voucher or tuition tax credit program. Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act. Support HR 285, Support HR 40 , Suport HR 337, Support S. 84Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders. Oppose S. 624. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, S. 1038. Support President Obamas Executive Order 13559. Support an end to federally funded employment discrimination. Review and Withdraw the June 29, 2007, Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum re: RFRA. Restore Executive Order 11246. Support the critical work of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education (ED) to enforce civil rights laws, including Title IXs protections against sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds. Support HR 360 / S 186. Support H.R. 1755 / S. 815. Support restoring and expanding Sections 4 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 post-Shelby v. Holder. Support Moore amendment to HR 2217, increasing the amount provided to the Office of the Secretary of DHS by $3.3 million in FY 2014, with the intention of restoring the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties to Fiscal year 2013 levels. Support laws and regulations to re-enfranchise ex-felony offenders. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support a robust public financing measure. Support S. 1150 / H.R. 3097, legislation to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Judge Constance Baker Motley. Support S. 815, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)Support Robert Wilkins' nomination to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circut. Support the Democracy Restoration Act (H.R. 4459 / S. 2235). Support full staffing of the Election Assistance Commission. Support Tom Hicks and Myrna Perez for EAC Commissioners. Support H.R. 4123. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion. In the era of "big data", support the basic concepts including: Stop High-Tech Profiling; Ensure Fairness in Automated Decisions; Preserve Constitutional Principles; Enhance Individual Control of Personal Information; and protect people from inaccurate data. Support S. 1945 / H.R. 3899 with strengthening amendments Support efforts to inspire the Redskins football team to change its name. Support HR 3530. Support the Conyers (MI) Civil Rights amendment to HR 4138

Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Reform Senate rules to give extremists less power and make it easier to pass confirmations and enact legislation via a simple majority. Support H.R. 268Support full funding for the Census Bureau (at the Presidents' request of $985.2 million) and for the American Community Survey and for preparations for the 2020 Census. Encourage the President to nominate a Director of the Census without delay. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders Support John Thompson to be Director of the US Census Bureau. Support H.R. 360 / S. 186. Regarding proposed changes to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Support the proposed change in the dates of the campaign solicitation period; the better use of technology, as long as that technology not a replacement for the basic fundamentals of employee engagement and fundraising; streamlining the application process to reduce the burden on charities; and implementing Universal Giving, whereby any donor can give to any charity no matter where the donor is based. Oppose: eliminating paper pledges in favor of online and electronic giving; a wholesale reorganization without concern for engagement at the local market level; and the proposal to require charities to pay a non-refundable up-front fee of an unknown amount that could change annually, as opposed to the current system which deducts the cost of managing the campaign from the dollars raised before those dollars are distributed. Oppose H.R. 367. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Oppose H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013. Support a robust public financing measure. Support $982.5 million for the US Census Bureau in FY 2014. Support the change in the rules of thd US Senate requiring only a simple majority for cloture on a presidential nominee to the executive branch or the judiciary, with the exception of Supreme Court Justices. Support the Government By the People Act and the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 20 / S 2023. Support H Res 504. Support S. 1945 / H.R. 3899 with strengthening amendmentSupport full staffing of the Election Assistance Commission. Support Tom Hicks and Myrna Perez for EAC Commissioners. Support a Constitutional amendment limiting campaign contributions by PACs, businesses, and individuals. Oppose Recommendation 5.44, entitled Transparency as to Real Party in Interest, in the FCC Process Reform Report. Support the American Community Survey; oppose efforts to make it voluntary. Oppose HR 1078. Support efforts to count prisoners, for purposes of the US Census, at the place of their last residence. Oppose "prison-based gerrymandering" Support bringing the Affordable Care Act into compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). Support the proposed diversity standards included in the Agencies' Proposed Interagency Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies and Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies and Request for Comment. Oppose proposed rule requiring all groups with a c(4) tax status to provide infirmation n contributors under certain circmstances. Oppose proposed USDA rule to increase the line speed at poultry processing plants and to reduce the number of federal inspecters at poultry processing plants. Oppose language included in the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act of 2014, that would require the Secretary of Treasury to contract with private debt collection agencies to collect taxes. Support efforts to inspire the Redskins football team to change its name. Support full funding of the U.S. Census Bureaus Fiscal Year 2015 budget request in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill. Oppose cuts included in the House bill (H.R. 4660). Support S. J. Res. 19 / H.J. Res. 20 Support HR 1217/ S568 Oppose any amendments that would reduce funding for the Census Bureau during Senate consideration of S. 2437. Oppose Poe amendment to H.R. 4660 making the American Community Survey voluntary. Support S. 2235 / H.R. 4459. Support the nomination of Shaun Donovan to serve as Director of the Office of Budget and Management.

Oppose any amendment to H.Res. 8, the Budget resolution, creating a private school voucher or tuition tax credit program. Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act. Support HR 285, Support HR 40 , Suport HR 337, Support S. 84Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders. Oppose S. 624. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, S. 1038. Support President Obamas Executive Order 13559. Support an end to federally funded employment discrimination. Review and Withdraw the June 29, 2007, Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum re: RFRA. Restore Executive Order 11246. Support the critical work of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education (ED) to enforce civil rights laws, including Title IXs protections against sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds. Support HR 360 / S 186. Support H.R. 1755 / S. 815. Support restoring and expanding Sections 4 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 post-Shelby v. Holder. Support Moore amendment to HR 2217, increasing the amount provided to the Office of the Secretary of DHS by $3.3 million in FY 2014, with the intention of restoring the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties to Fiscal year 2013 levels. Support laws and regulations to re-enfranchise ex-felony offenders. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support a robust public financing measure. Support S. 1150 / H.R. 3097, legislation to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Judge Constance Baker Motley. Support S. 815, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)Support Robert Wilkins' nomination to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circut. Support the Democracy Restoration Act (H.R. 4459 / S. 2235). Support full staffing of the Election Assistance Commission. Support Tom Hicks and Myrna Perez for EAC Commissioners. Support H.R. 4123. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion. In the era of "big data", support the basic concepts including: Stop High-Tech Profiling; Ensure Fairness in Automated Decisions; Preserve Constitutional Principles; Enhance Individual Control of Personal Information; and protect people from inaccurate data. Support S. 1945 / H.R. 3899 with strengthening amendments Support efforts to inspire the Redskins football team to change its name. Support HR 3530. Support the Conyers (MI) Civil Rights amendment to HR 4138

Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Reform Senate rules to give extremists less power and make it easier to pass confirmations and enact legislation via a simple majority. Support H.R. 268Support full funding for the Census Bureau (at the Presidents' request of $985.2 million) and for the American Community Survey and for preparations for the 2020 Census. Encourage the President to nominate a Director of the Census without delay. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders Support John Thompson to be Director of the US Census Bureau. Support H.R. 360 / S. 186. Regarding proposed changes to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Support the proposed change in the dates of the campaign solicitation period; the better use of technology, as long as that technology not a replacement for the basic fundamentals of employee engagement and fundraising; streamlining the application process to reduce the burden on charities; and implementing Universal Giving, whereby any donor can give to any charity no matter where the donor is based. Oppose: eliminating paper pledges in favor of online and electronic giving; a wholesale reorganization without concern for engagement at the local market level; and the proposal to require charities to pay a non-refundable up-front fee of an unknown amount that could change annually, as opposed to the current system which deducts the cost of managing the campaign from the dollars raised before those dollars are distributed. Oppose H.R. 367. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Oppose H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013. Support a robust public financing measure. Support $982.5 million for the US Census Bureau in FY 2014. Support the change in the rules of thd US Senate requiring only a simple majority for cloture on a presidential nominee to the executive branch or the judiciary, with the exception of Supreme Court Justices. Support the Government By the People Act and the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 20 / S 2023. Support H Res 504. Support S. 1945 / H.R. 3899 with strengthening amendmentsenate Support full staffing of the Election Assistance Commission. Support Tom Hicks and Myrna Perez for EAC Commissioners. Support a Constitutional amendment limiting campaign contributions by PACs, businesses, and individuals. Oppose Recommendation 5.44, entitled Transparency as to Real Party in Interest, in the FCC Process Reform Report. Support the American Community Survey; oppose efforts to make it voluntary. Oppose HR 1078. Support efforts to count prisoners, for purposes of the US Census, at the place of their last residence. Oppose "prison-based gerrymandering" Support bringing the Affordable Care Act into compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). Support the proposed diversity standards included in the Agencies' Proposed Interagency Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies and Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies and Request for Comment. Oppose proposed rule requiring all groups with a c(4) tax status to provide infirmation n contributors under certain circmstances. Oppose proposed USDA rule to increase the line speed at poultry processing plants and to reduce the number of federal inspecters at poultry processing plants. Oppose language included in the Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act of 2014, that would require the Secretary of Treasury to contract with private debt collection agencies to collect taxes. Support efforts to inspire the Redskins football team to change its name. Support full funding of the U.S. Census Bureaus Fiscal Year 2015 budget request in the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) appropriations bill. Oppose cuts included in the House bill (H.R. 4660). Support S. J. Res. 19. Support HR 1217/ S568 Oppose any amendments that would reduce funding for the Census Bureau during Senate consideration of S. 2437

Oppose any amendment to H.Res. 8, the Budget resolution, creating a private school voucher or tuition tax credit program. Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act. Support HR 285, Support HR 40 , Suport HR 337, Support S. 84Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders. Oppose S. 624. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, S. 1038. Support President Obamas Executive Order 13559. Support an end to federally funded employment discrimination. Review and Withdraw the June 29, 2007, Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum re: RFRA. Restore Executive Order 11246. Support the critical work of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education (ED) to enforce civil rights laws, including Title IXs protections against sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds. Support HR 360 / S 186. Support H.R. 1755 / S. 815. Support restoring and expanding Sections 4 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 post-Shelby v. Holder. Support Moore amendment to HR 2217, increasing the amount provided to the Office of the Secretary of DHS by $3.3 million in FY 2014, with the intention of restoring the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties to Fiscal year 2013 levels. Support laws and regulations to re-enfranchise ex-felony offenders. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support a robust public financing measure. Support S. 1150 / H.R. 3097, legislation to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Judge Constance Baker Motley. Support S. 815, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)Support Robert Wilkins' nomination to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circut. Support the Democracy Restoration Act (H.R. 4459 / S. 2235). Support full staffing of the Election Assistance Commission. Support Tom Hicks and Myrna Perez for EAC Commissioners. Support H.R. 4123. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion. In the era of "big data", support the basic concepts including: Stop High-Tech Profiling; Ensure Fairness in Automated Decisions; Preserve Constitutional Principles; Enhance Individual Control of Personal Information; and protect people from inaccurate data. Support S. 1945 / H.R. 3899 with strengthening amendments Support efforts to inspire the Redskins football team to change its name

Higher Education Act (repeal of Section 484) H.R. 3510 Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 S.1410 The Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014 S. 1946, H.R. 3899 GAO job 44173 The Democracy Restoration Act of 2014 S.2235, H.R. 4459 Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act S. 2550 USA Freedom Act S. 1599, H.R. 3361 Voter Empowerment Act S. 123

Client expense: $9,197 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Election Commission (FEC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office

Oppose any amendment to H.Res. 8, the Budget resolution, creating a private school voucher or tuition tax credit program. Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act. Support HR 285, Support HR 40 , Suport HR 337, Support S. 84Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders. Oppose S. 624. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, S. 1038. Support President Obamas Executive Order 13559. Support an end to federally funded employment discrimination. Review and Withdraw the June 29, 2007, Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum re: RFRA. Restore Executive Order 11246. Support the critical work of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education (ED) to enforce civil rights laws, including Title IXs protections against sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds. Support HR 360 / S 186. Support H.R. 1755 / S. 815. Support restoring and expanding Sections 4 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 post-Shelby v. Holder. Support Moore amendment to HR 2217, increasing the amount provided to the Office of the Secretary of DHS by $3.3 million in FY 2014, with the intention of restoring the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties to Fiscal year 2013 levels. Support laws and regulations to re-enfranchise ex-felony offenders. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support a robust public financing measure. Support S. 1150 / H.R. 3097, legislation to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Judge Constance Baker Motley. Support S. 815, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)Support Robert Wilkins' nomination to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circut. Support the Democracy Restoration Act (H.R. 4459 / S. 2235). Support full staffing of the Election Assistance Commission. Support Tom Hicks and Myrna Perez for EAC Commissioners. Support H.R. 4123. Support ensuring that upcoming legislation to reform our nations housing finance system will create a system that serves all qualified borrowers in a fair, non-discriminatory fashion. In the era of "big data", support the basic concepts including: Stop High-Tech Profiling; Ensure Fairness in Automated Decisions; Preserve Constitutional Principles; Enhance Individual Control of Personal Information; and protect people from inaccurate data. Support S. 1945 / H.R. 3899 with strengthening amendments

Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Reform Senate rules to give extremists less power and make it easier to pass confirmations and enact legislation via a simple majority. Support H.R. 268Support full funding for the Census Bureau (at the Presidents' request of $985.2 million) and for the American Community Survey and for preparations for the 2020 Census. Encourage the President to nominate a Director of the Census without delay. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders Support John Thompson to be Director of the US Census Bureau. Support H.R. 360 / S. 186. Regarding proposed changes to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Support the proposed change in the dates of the campaign solicitation period; the better use of technology, as long as that technology not a replacement for the basic fundamentals of employee engagement and fundraising; streamlining the application process to reduce the burden on charities; and implementing Universal Giving, whereby any donor can give to any charity no matter where the donor is based. Oppose: eliminating paper pledges in favor of online and electronic giving; a wholesale reorganization without concern for engagement at the local market level; and the proposal to require charities to pay a non-refundable up-front fee of an unknown amount that could change annually, as opposed to the current system which deducts the cost of managing the campaign from the dollars raised before those dollars are distributed. Oppose H.R. 367. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Oppose H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013. Support a robust public financing measure. Support $982.5 million for the US Census Bureau in FY 2014. Support the change in the rules of thd US Senate requiring only a simple majority for cloture on a presidential nominee to the executive branch or the judiciary, with the exception of Supreme Court Justices. Support the Government By the People Act and the Fair Elections Now Act, HR 20 / S 2023 Support H Res 504. Support S. 1945 / H.R. 3899 with strengthening amendmentSupport full staffing of the Election Assistance Commission. Support Tom Hicks and Myrna Perez for EAC Commissioners. Support a Constitutional amendment limiting campaign contributions by PACs, businesses, and individuals. Oppose Recommendation 5.44, entitled Transparency as to Real Party in Interest, in the FCC Process Reform Report. Support the American Community Survey; oppose efforts to make it voluntary. Oppose HR 1078. Support efforts to count prisoners, for purposes of the US Census, at the place of their last residence. Oppose "prison-based gerrymandering" Support bringing the Affordable Care Act into compliance with the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 (NVRA). Support the proposed diversity standards included in the Agencies' Proposed Interagency Policy Statement Establishing Joint Standards for Assessing the Diversity Policies and Practices of Entities Regulated by the Agencies and Request for Comment. Oppose proposed rule requiring all groups with a c(4) tax status to provide infirmation n contributors under certain circmstances.

Democracy Restoration Act S 2235 HR 4459 National Center for the Right to Counsel Act HR 3407 Uniting and Strengthening America by Fulfilling Rights and Ending Eavesdropping, Dragnet-collection, and Online Monitoring Act HR 3361 S 1599FISA Transparency and Modernization Act HR. 4291 Geolocational Privacy and Surveillance Act HR 1312 Surveillance Order Reporting Act of 2013 HR 3035 FISA Court Accountability Act HR 2586 LIBERT-E Act HR 2399 Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act HR 3908 Presidential Policy Directive 19 Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act S 1675 Second Chance Reauthorization Act S1690 Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 S1410 The Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014 S1946 HR 3899 Voter Empowerment Act S123 Veterans Voting Support Act S2145

Client expense: $10,286 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office

113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 - Arbitration Fairness Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th H.R. 3712 and S. 1810, Drafts Prior Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice to commence a prompt investigation under 42 U.S.C. 14141 into the New York City Police Departments (NYPD) discriminatory surveillance of American Muslim communities Restoring strength to the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Runaway and Homeless Youth Inclusion Act (113th H.R. 2955 and Sen Blumenthal draft) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the Runaway Youth Act (Public Law No: 93-415, Title III) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities 113th S. 815 S.Amdt. 2013 - To strike the appropriate balance between protecting workers and protecting religious freedom Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, especially full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies

Oppose any amendment to H.Res. 8, the Budget resolution, creating a private school voucher or tuition tax credit program. Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act. Support HR 285, Support HR 40 , Suport HR 337, Support S. 84Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders. Oppose S. 624. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, S. 1038. Support President Obamas Executive Order 13559. Support an end to federally funded employment discrimination. Review and Withdraw the June 29, 2007, Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum re: RFRA. Restore Executive Order 11246. Support the critical work of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education (ED) to enforce civil rights laws, including Title IXs protections against sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds. Support HR 360 / S 186. Support H.R. 1755 / S. 815. Support restoring and expanding Sections 4 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 post-Shelby v. Holder. Support Moore amendment to HR 2217, increasing the amount provided to the Office of the Secretary of DHS by $3.3 million in FY 2014, with the intention of restoring the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties to Fiscal year 2013 levels. Support laws and regulations to re-enfranchise ex-felony offenders. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support a robust public financing measure. Support S. 1150 / H.R. 3097, legislation to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Judge Constance Baker Motley. Support S. 815, The Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA)

Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Reform Senate rules to give extremists less power and make it easier to pass confirmations and enact legislation via a simple majority. Support H.R. 268Support full funding for the Census Bureau (at the Presidents' request of $985.2 million) and for the American Community Survey and for preparations for the 2020 Census. Encourage the President to nominate a Director of the Census without delay. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders Support John Thompson to be Director of the US Census Bureau. Support H.R. 360 / S. 186. Regarding proposed changes to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Support the proposed change in the dates of the campaign solicitation period; the better use of technology, as long as that technology not a replacement for the basic fundamentals of employee engagement and fundraising; streamlining the application process to reduce the burden on charities; and implementing Universal Giving, whereby any donor can give to any charity no matter where the donor is based. Oppose: eliminating paper pledges in favor of online and electronic giving; a wholesale reorganization without concern for engagement at the local market level; and the proposal to require charities to pay a non-refundable up-front fee of an unknown amount that could change annually, as opposed to the current system which deducts the cost of managing the campaign from the dollars raised before those dollars are distributed. Oppose H.R. 367. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Oppose H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013. Support a robust public financing measure. Support $982.5 million for the US Census Bureau in FY 2014. Support the change in the rules of thd US Senate requiring only a simple majority for cloture on a presidential nominee to the executive branch or the judiciary, with the exception of Supreme Court Justices. Support the Government By the People Act

Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 (H.R. 12) Universal Right to Vote Mail Act of 2013 (H.R. 376) Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 (H.R. 630) United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013 (H.R. 961)Postal Executive Accountability Act (H.R. 1006) Community Post Office Relocation Act (H.R. 1016) Concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 (H.Con.Res 25) Concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 (S.Con.Res 8) House Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service shoudl take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 60day mail delivery service (H.Res. 30) Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2013 (H.R. 933) Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 (S. 123) Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 (S. 316) Postal Reform Act of 2013 (S. 1486) Postal Reform Act of 2013 (H.R. 2748) Postal Regulatory Commission Dockets Nos. R2012-1 to 9, R2013-1 to 8; MC2013-1 to 51; RM2012-1 to 8; RM2013-1 to 4; C2013-1 & 2; N2012-1 & 2; MT2013-1; and ACR2012 Any legislation pertaining to nonprofit postal rates Appropriations legislation pertaining to USPS funding and services

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 (H.R. 12) Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act of 2013 (H.R. 376) Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 (H.R. 630) United States Postal Service Stablilization Act of 2013 (H.R. 961)Postal Executive Accountability Act (H.R. 1006) Community Post Office Relocation Act (H.R. 1016) Concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 (H.Con.Res.25) Concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 (S.Con.Res.8) House Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service (H.Res.30) Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropropriations Act, 2013 (H.R. 933) Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 (S. 123) Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 (S. 316) Postal Reform Act of 2013 (S. 1486) Postal Reform Act of 2013 (H.R. 2748) Postal Regulatory Commission Dockets Nos. R2012-1 to 9; R2013-1 to 8; MC2013-1 to 51; RM 2012-1 to 8; RM2013-1 to 4; C2013-1 & 2; N2012- 1 & 2; MT2013-1; and ACR 2012. Any legislation pertaining to nonprofit postal rates Appropriations legislation pertaining to USPS funding and services

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 S. 47/H.R. 11, The Violence Against Women Act H.R. 2851/S. 1083, End Racial Profiling Act Respect for Marriage ActProtecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act S. 123/H.R.12, Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act The Jury ACCESS (ACCESS for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection) Act Derek Anthony West to be Associate Attorney General Voting Rights Act Amendments Amendments to Liability Standards for Federal Antidiscrimination Claims

Client expense: $242,023 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2028 and S. 1069 Every Child Deserves a Family Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 113th H.R. 2667 Authority for Mandate Delay Act 113th H.R. 2668 Fairness for American Families Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 37529 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act (113th S. 717) and its inclusion via Amdt 1856 in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (113th S. 1392) , specifically the provision of grants therein to houses of worship Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act restoration and reform in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder

Oppose any amendment to H.Res. 8, the Budget resolution, creating a private school voucher or tuition tax credit program. Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act. Support HR 285, Support HR 40 , Suport HR 337, Support S. 84Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders. Oppose S. 624. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, S. 1038. Support President Obamas Executive Order 13559. Support an end to federally funded employment discrimination. Review and Withdraw the June 29, 2007, Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum re: RFRA. Restore Executive Order 11246. Support the critical work of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education (ED) to enforce civil rights laws, including Title IXs protections against sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds. Support HR 360 / S 186. Support H.R. 1755 / S. 815. Support restoring and expanding Sections 4 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 post-Shelby v. Holder. Support Moore amendment to HR 2217, increasing the amount provided to the Office of the Secretary of DHS by $3.3 million in FY 2014, with the intention of restoring the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties to Fiscal year 2013 levels. Support laws and regulations to re-enfranchise ex-felony offenders. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Support H.R. 2479, the Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME) Act. Support a robust public financing measure. Support S. 1150 / H.R. 3097, legislation to posthumously award a congressional gold medal to Judge Constance Baker Motley.

Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Reform Senate rules to give extremists less power and make it easier to pass confirmations and enact legislation via a simple majority. Support H.R. 268Support full funding for the Census Bureau (at the Presidents' request of $985.2 million) and for the American Community Survey and for preparations for the 2020 Census. Encourage the President to nominate a Director of the Census without delay. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders Support John Thompson to be Director of the US Census Bureau. Support H.R. 360 / S. 186. Regarding proposed changes to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Support the proposed change in the dates of the campaign solicitation period; the better use of technology, as long as that technology not a replacement for the basic fundamentals of employee engagement and fundraising; streamlining the application process to reduce the burden on charities; and implementing Universal Giving, whereby any donor can give to any charity no matter where the donor is based. Oppose: eliminating paper pledges in favor of online and electronic giving; a wholesale reorganization without concern for engagement at the local market level; and the proposal to require charities to pay a non-refundable up-front fee of an unknown amount that could change annually, as opposed to the current system which deducts the cost of managing the campaign from the dollars raised before those dollars are distributed. Oppose H.R. 367. Ask Members of Congress not to suport the politics of hatred and bigotry as espoused by the Voters Values Summit by speaking at their annual conference. Oppose H.R. 1493, the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2013. Support a robust public financing measure.

Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 (H.R. 12) Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act of 2013 (H.R. 376) Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 (H.R. 630) United States Postal Service Stablilization Act of 2013 (H.R. 961)Postal Executive Accountability Act (H.R. 1006) Community Post Office Relocation Act (H.R. 1016) Concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 (H.Con.Res.25) Concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 (S.Con.Res.8) House Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service (H.Res.30) Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropropriations Act, 2013 (H.R. 933) Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 (S. 123) Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 (S. 316) Postal Regulatory Commission Dockets Nos. R2012-1 to 9; R2013-1 to 8; MC2013-1 to 51; RM 2012-1 to 8; RM2013-1 to 4; C2013-1 & 2; N2012- 1 & 2; MT2013-1; and ACR 2012. Any legislation pertaining to nonprofit postal rates Appropriations legislaton pertaining to USPS funding and services

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Supported amending the Senate filibuster rules requiring supermajorities to end debate (specifically, Rule XXII and Rule V). Supported efforts to introduce campaign finance disclosure legislation to bring transparency to democratic processes by disclosing the identity of individuals, corporations, unions and other entities making political expenditures in support of or opposition to candidates, including the DISCLOSE Act (H.R. 148).Supported elements of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R 269), providing for a voluntary system of financing Congressional elections using a mix of small private donations and federal funds. Supported elements of the Empower Citizens Act (H.R. 270), providing for a voluntary system of financing Congressional and presidential elections by matching small dollar donations with federal funds. Supported elements of the Grassroots Democracy Act (H.R. 268), providing for a voluntary system of financing Congressional elections using a mix of small private donations and federal funds and establishing a refundable tax credit to encourage grassroots campaign donations. Supported the Voter Empowerment Act (H.R. 12 and S. 123), which would advance reforms to ensure that eligible voters can register and cast ballots without undue burden, regardless of race, age, economic class or disability. In particular, Common Cause supports provisions which would install necessary protections to ensure that all ballots are counted as cast, and provide needed administrative responses to misleading deceptive election practiceds about the time, place or manner of voting. Urged the President of the United States to exercise executive authority to nominate to the Federal Election Commission and other agencies that deal with campaign activities individuals who are committeed to properly enforcing the nation's campaign finance laws. Supported the Foreign Travel Cost Disclosure Act (H.R. 1359) to require that the Secretary of Defense provide an estimate of the cost of the use of military aircraft to those involved in official travel and the House and Senate Committee on Armed Services. Supported the Corporate Politics Transparency Act, which would require publicly-traded corporations to disclose their political spending to shareholders. Urged the Members of the House of Representatives and the Senate to enact new rules to govern eligiblity for section 501(c)(4) tax status that eliminate, or minimize through a bright line test, the ability of such groups to engage in campaign activity. Opposed legislation to prohibit the use of public funds for political party conventions (H.R. 94) and to terminate public financing of presidential election campaigns (H.R. 95) absent other reforms. Opposed the Election Assistance Commission Termination Act (H.R. 1994). Supported the Senate Campaign Disclosure Parity Act, S. 375, to require electronic filing of campaign finance disclosure reports by Senate candidates under federal campaign finance laws. Supported the significance of the Lifeline Program and bringing next-generation connectivity to schools and libraries via the ConnectED initiative, but not at the expense of defunding Lifeline.

S. 123, HR 1755, ENDA, Voting Rights, Election Reform

Client expense: $651,220 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013 S. 47/H.R. 11, The Violence Against Women Act End Racial Profiling Act Respect for Marriage ActProtecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act S. 123/H.R.12, Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act The Jury ACCESS (ACCESS for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection) Act Derek Anthony West to be Associate Attorney General

Client expense: $243,925 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Oppose any amendment to H.Res. 8, the Budget resolution, creating a private school voucher or tuition tax credit program. Support the Student Non-Discrimination Act. Support HR 285, Support HR 40 , Suport HR 337, Support S. 84Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders. Oppose S. 624. Support the End Racial Profiling Act, S. 1038. Support President Obamas Executive Order 13559. Support an end to federally funded employment discrimination. Review and Withdraw the June 29, 2007, Office of Legal Counsel Memorandum re: RFRA. Restore Executive Order 11246. Support the critical work of the Civil Rights Division at the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at the Department of Education (ED) to enforce civil rights laws, including Title IXs protections against sex discrimination in educational programs receiving federal funds. Support HR 360 / S 186. Support H.R. 1755 / S. 815. Support restoring and expanding Sections 4 and 5 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 post-Shelby v. Holder. Support Moore amendment to HR 2217, increasing the amount provided to the Office of the Secretary of DHS by $3.3 million in FY 2014, with the intention of restoring the Office of Civil Rights and Liberties to Fiscal year 2013 levels. Support laws and regulations to re-enfranchise ex-felony offenders.

Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported

Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Reform Senate rules to give extremists less power and make it easier to pass confirmations and enact legislation via a simple majority. Support H.R. 268Support full funding for the Census Bureau (at the Presidents' request of $985.2 million) and for the American Community Survey and for preparations for the 2020 Census. Encourage the President to nominate a Director of the Census without delay. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders Support John Thompson to be Director of the US Census Bureau. Support H.R. 360 / S. 186. Regarding proposed changes to the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Support the proposed change in the dates of the campaign solicitation period; the better use of technology, as long as that technology not a replacement for the basic fundamentals of employee engagement and fundraising; streamlining the application process to reduce the burden on charities; and implementing Universal Giving, whereby any donor can give to any charity no matter where the donor is based. Oppose: eliminating paper pledges in favor of online and electronic giving; a wholesale reorganization without concern for engagement at the local market level; and the proposal to require charities to pay a non-refundable up-front fee of an unknown amount that could change annually, as opposed to the current system which deducts the cost of managing the campaign from the dollars raised before those dollars are distributed.

Client expense: $68,750 · Firm income: Not reported

Grassroots Democracy Act HR 268 Fair elections Now Act HR 269 Empowering citizens Act HR 270 Confirmation of James Comey, FBI DirectorRestore Our Privacy Act S1168 Limiting Internet and Blanket Electronic Review of Telecommunications and Email Act HR 2399 Beginning Farmer and Rancher Opportunity Ac of 2013 Justice Safety Valve Act S619 General voting and election issues inthe wake of Shelby county SCOTUS decision Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013 HR 2656 FAA proposed regulations on privacy protections for domestic unmanned aerial vehicle test sites 14 CFR Part 91 National Criminal Justice Commission Act HR 446 Voter Empowerment Act S123, HR 12 Presidential Commission on Election Administration

Client expense: $10,065 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE, White House Office

HR 12, S 123 - Voter Empowerment Act Judicial Nominations

Client expense: $710,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Urge the Census Bureau to end prison-based gerrymandering. Reform Senate rules to give extremists less power and make it easier to pass confirmations and enact legislation via a simple majority. Support H.R. 268Support full funding for the Census Bureau (at the Presidents' request of $985.2 million) and for the American Community Survey and for preparations for the 2020 Census. Encourage the President to nominate a Director of the Census without delay. Oppose Vitter amendment to S Con Res 8 regarding photo identification requirements for voters. Support HR 12, Support S. 123 Support HR 281 Oppose HR 140 Support HR 280 Support re-enfranchiement of ex-felony offenders

Client expense: $62,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2011 S. 47/H.R. 11, The Violence Against Women Act End Racial Profiling Act Respect for Marriage ActProtecting Students from Sexual and Violent Predators Act S. 123/H.R.12, Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act The Jury ACCESS (ACCESS for Capable Citizens and Equality in Service Selection) Act

Client expense: $183,952 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office

Supported amending the Senate rules requiring supermajorities to end debate (specifically, Rule XXII and Rule V), particularly the provision that allows filibusters to motions to amend the rules.Supported efforts to introduce campaign finance disclosure legislation to bring transparency to democratic processes by disclosing the identity of individuals, corporations, unions and other entities making political expenditures in support of or opposition to candidates, including the DISCLOSE Act (H.R. 148). Supported elements of the Fair Elections Now Act (H.R. 269), providing for a voluntary system of financing Congressional elections using a mix of small private donations and federal funds. Supported elements of the Empowering Citizens Act (H.R. 270), providing for a voluntary system of financing Congressional and presidential elections by matching small dollar donations with federal funds. Supported elements of the Grassroots Democracy Act (H.R. 268), providing for a voluntary system of financing Congressional elections using a mix of small private donations and federal funds and establishing a refundable tax credit to encourage grassroots campaign donations. Supported the Restoring Confidence in Our Democracy Act (H.R. 1338), to restrict spending by corporations and labor organizations on campaigns for elections for Federal office, and treat independent expenditure-only committees ("Super PACs") as political committees, with applicable contribution and source limits. Supported the Voter Empowerment Act (H.R. 12 and S. 123), which would advance reforms to ensure that eligible voters can register and cast ballots without undue burden, regardless of race, age, economic class or disability. In particular, Common Cause supports provisions which would install necessary protections to ensure that all ballots are counted as cast, and provide needed administrative responses to misleading deceptive election practices about the time, place or manner of voting. Supported House Congressional leadership's reauthorization of the Office of Congressional Ethics at the beginning of the 113th Congress, and appointing new board members in a timely fashion. Supported efforts to respond to Citizens United v. FEC with a constitutional amendment that restores the voices of the American people in elections by addressing the constitutional rights of corporate entites and unlimited spending in politics. Urged the Federal Communications Commission to update its rules to ensure that television broadcast viewers are able to know the true identity of the sponsors of political advertisements by disclosing the entity that is actually paying for the message. Urged the President of the United States to nominate a new Federal Communications Commission Chair and Commissioner who will be deeply committed to protecting the public interest by increasing competittion, improving political transparency, promoting media diversity and accessibility, and ensuring an open internet. Urged the Office of Congressional Ethics to reject rulemaking procedures that would impose inappropriately burdensome procedural rules allowing private attorneys to challenge each step of the Office's process in evaluating complaints. Supported efforts to ensure the integrity of voting machines and voting systems in the wake of proposals to enable voting over the internet. Supported efforts of the President of the United States to establish a nonpartisan commission that will evaluate systemic election administration problems that result in long lines at the polls and advised of Common Cause's own findings in its nonpartisan election administration protection work. Opposed efforts to increase the party and aggregate campaign contribution limits because of the risk of government corruption. Urged Congress to hold hearings examining potential legislative solutions to campaign spending, including undisclosed spending, shell corporations used to hide political donors, and Super PAC spending.Urged the Census Bureau to make developing a methodology to tabulate incarcerated people at their home addresses a near term priority in its research and planning fo the 2020 census.

HR 12, S 123 - Voter Empowerment Act Judicial Nominations

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office

Senate Rules Reform - S.Res.4 Voter Empowerment Act S 123 HR 12 National Criminial Justice Commission Act HR 446 Fair Elections Now Act HR 269America Votes Act of 2013 Proposal to establish a commission on war powers and civil liberties HR 624 Confirmation of John Brennan

Client expense: $10,794 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA), SENATE, White House Office

Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 (H.R. 12) Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act of 2013 (H.R. 376) Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 (H.R. 630) United States Postal Service Stabilization Act of 2013 (H.R. 961)Postal Executive Accountability Act (H.R. 1006) Community Post Office Relocation Act (H.R. 1016) Concurrent resolution establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 (H.Con.Res.25) Concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2014 (S.Con.Res.8) House Resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service. (H.Res.30) Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (H.R.933) Voter Empowerment Act of 2013 (S. 123) Postal Service Protection Act of 2013 (S. 316) Postal Regulatory Commission Dockets Nos. R2012-1 to 9; R2013-1 to 5; MC2013-1 to 4; RM 2012- 1 to 8; RM2013-1 &2; C2013-1 & 2; N2012-1 & 2; MT2013-1; and, ACR 2012. Any legislation pertaining to nonprofit postal rates Appropriations legislation pertaining to USPS funding and services

Client expense: $250,000 · Firm income: Not reported