FAIR Act

Support of S. 2699, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016, as it provides a 5.3 percent pay increase for federal employees in 2017; and, opposition to S. 2921, the Veterans First Act of 2016, as it limits due process rights of employees within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

Support of managerial training reform across the federal government; support of the extension of the probationary period so that it begins after a federal agency or department's training period is complete, and lasts a period of twelve months; support for a repeal of reductions to temporary duty assignment per diem allowances within the Department of Defense; support of reforms to federal administrative leave; support for the FAIR Act (H.R. 4585 / S. 2699); support for the RECOVER Act (H.R. 3029 / S. 1746); support for FECA Reform (in iPOST postal reform bill); support for the Federal Aviation Administration Veteran Transition Improvement Act of 2016 (S. 2683 / H.R. 5957)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4585/S. 2699 Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act. H.R. 4392 To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit and annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees. H.R. 4461 Federal Employees Rights Act. S. 1714 Miners Protection Act. H.R. 2403 Coal Healthcare and Pensions Protection Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act (HR 340), (REDUCE Act) - calls for cutting nearly 115,000 civilian jobs from the Department of Defense (DoD) - 15 percent of the overall civilian workforce. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (H.R. 304) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (S. 164) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (S 303) - would provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for federal employment. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS. NFFE Opposes Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a federal employee. NFFE Opposes Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (HR 1531) - Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act -m Makes an employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency if the original appointment was competitive, totaled a period of at least 24 months, and the employee's performance was at an acceptable level. Requires such an employee's appointment to a full-time position, if such a position is offered and the employee agrees to such employment, if the original position stated that there was the potential for the position to become permanent. Introduced by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] NFFE Supports. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (HR 532) - To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NFFE Supports Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act (HR 785) - to repeal recent increases to pension contributions. Change current 4.4% back to 0.8%. Introduced by Donna Edwards. NFFE Supports TDY/Per Diem Reimbursement Fix (HR. 1193) - To nullify Nov.1 DoD change to reimbursement rates for civilian and military personnel on long-term TDY. Introduced by Rep. Kilmer. NFFE Supports Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1230) - would revise the definition of average pay for the purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System from averaging base pay over any three years to the average over five years. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). NFFE opposes. PAID for Progress Act (HR 1137) - would reduce the rate of basic pay for any federal employee with a salary exceeding $100,000 by 8.7 percent. Introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7). NFFE opposes. Just Google It Act (S 1636) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL). VA Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1994) - would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct, reducing the time for repeals and responses, and extending the VA employee probationary period. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-1). NFFE opposes. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act of 2015 (S. 1591) - would provide a pathway for temporary seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to compete for vacant permanent positions under internal merit promotion procedures. Introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). NFFE supports. Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 (S. 742) - would prohibit federal agencies from awarding bonuses for five years to any employee to which the Inspector General makes an adverse finding. Introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). NFFE opposes. Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 1035) - would create the presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any certain related disease is the result of the performance of such employees duty. Introduce by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA-24). NFFE supports. Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (HR 2146) - allows Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental pension plans after age 50. Used as a vehicle for passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Introduced by Rep. David Reichert (D-WA-8) and signed into law by the President on June 29, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1257) - would repeal the exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Veterans Health Administrations employees addressing any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence, peer review, or the establishment, determinations, or adjustment of employee compensation. Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). NFFE supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (HR. 1563) - would provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment. Introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). NFFE opposes. Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would repeal provisions authorizing a federal employee from collecting official time in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement when that employee would otherwise be on duty. Introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA-10). NFFE opposes. NTIS Elimination Act (S 787) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Intoduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information (HR 443) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1). Locality Pay Equity Act (HR 3492) - (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States;" and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee. Introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17) Veterans First Act (S. 2921) - intended to bring accountability to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in reality outlines punitive measures that would harm rank-and-file VA employees and medical professionals and decrease quality of care given to our veterans. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (H.R. 4585), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (S. 2699), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 3230) - created an expedited firing process for VA Senior Executives, which Congress attempted to extend to rank-and-file VA Employees. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) questioned its constitutionality, and Department of Justice (DoJ) declared it would not defend the constitutionality of this provision. NFFE opposed. VA Accountability Act of 2016 (S. 2554) - Senate counterpart to H.R. 1994, calls for expedited firing process and outlines reasons for termination based on performance. NFFE opposes. Government Reform and Improvement Act of 2016 (H.R.4361) - aims to extend the punitive and arbitrary provisions found in the 2014 Veterans Choice Act to the federal workforce at large, violating the due process rights of federal employees. Congressman Cummings and White House have voiced opposition to this bill. NFFE opposes. Promote Accountability and Government Efficiency Act (H.R. 6278) - bill would universally make federal civil servants at-will employees, eliminating federal employee due process rights as we know them. NFFE Opposes.

Sequestration, impact of FAA furloughs. Budget Control Act. Impact of government shutdown. Official time & dues reduction. S 1746 - OPM Data Breach. HR 813 - Wounded Warriors. S 2699 - FAIR Act pay raise. HR 4392 - official time. HR 4361 - Government Reform. HR 5957 - FAA Veteran Transition Improvement Act. S 2683 - FAA Veteran Transition Improvement Act. HRes 5 - House Rules package.

Client expense: $257,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

possible reintroduction of Federal Supervisor Training Act - entire bill H.R. 3023, H. Rept. 114-472 -- to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes -- entire bill H.R. 304, S. 164, S. 2699 -- the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act (FAIR Act) - entire bill Data Breach of federal workforce personnel information at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) S. 2921 -- Veterans First Act - Sections 112, 113, and 121 Communications regarding projected increases in Medicare Part B premiums and the Part B deductible in 2017 -- no specific legislation at this time Communications in support of legislative proposal submitted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to Congress on Civilian Death Gratuity Benefits

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $25,000

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

Support H.R. 4585, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.98 percent pay raise for federal employees, along with a 1.4 percent average locality pay increase. Support S. 2699, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 5.3 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support S. 2033, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants. Support H.R. 3029, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 1746, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 2035, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, which would require federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015. Oppose including a provision to reduce the rate of return on the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund in unrelated legislation, notably surface transportation spending authorization legislation. Support an extension to 10 years of identity restoration services and theft insurance provided to federal employees, retirees, spouses, and applicants effected by OPM security breaches. Support inclusion in appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3850, the Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, which requires appropriate disclosures regarding "pension advance" schemes and caps the interest rates on these advances. Also creates a private right of action to allow individuals to enforce these laws in court. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description). Oppose H.R. 4461, the Federal Employee Rights Act, which would limit the rights of federal employee unions by barring them from automatically deducting dues from workers' paychecks, alter the way union elections are conducted and prohibit unions from using dues to conduct political activity. Express views with regard to H.R. 4359, the Administrative Leave Reform Act and S. 2450, the Administrative Leave Act, supporting the Senate version solutions more than the House. Oppose S. 2921, the "Veterans First Act, due to provisions that would undermine merit-based service principles in the federal workforce. Support reforms of the Federal Long-Term Care Insurance Program, and support investigation into the reasons for recent premium increases.

Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act (HR 340), (REDUCE Act) - calls for cutting nearly 115,000 civilian jobs from the Department of Defense (DoD) - 15 percent of the overall civilian workforce. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (H.R. 304) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (S. 164) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (S 303) - would provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for federal employment. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS. NFFE Opposes Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a federal employee. NFFE Opposes Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (HR 1531) - Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act - Makes an employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency if the original appointment was competitive, totaled a period of at least 24 months, and the employee's performance was at an acceptable level. Requires such an employee's appointment to a full-time position, if such a position is offered and the employee agrees to such employment, if the original position stated that there was the potential for the position to become permanent. Introduced by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] NFFE Supports. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (HR 532) - To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NFFE Supports Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act (HR 785) - to repeal recent increases to pension contributions. Change current 4.4% back to 0.8%. Introduced by Donna Edwards. NFFE Supports TDY/Per Diem Reimbursement Fix (HR. 1193) - To nullify Nov.1 DoD change to reimbursement rates for civilian and military personnel on long-term TDY. Introduced by Rep. Kilmer. NFFE Supports Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1230) - would revise the definition of average pay for the purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System from averaging base pay over any three years to the average over five years. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). NFFE opposes. PAID for Progress Act (HR 1137) - would reduce the rate of basic pay for any federal employee with a salary exceeding $100,000 by 8.7 percent. Introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7). NFFE opposes. Just Google It Act (S 1636) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL). VA Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1994) - would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct, reducing the time for repeals and responses, and extending the VA employee probationary period. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-1). NFFE opposes. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act of 2015 (S. 1591) - would provide a pathway for temporary seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to compete for vacant permanent positions under internal merit promotion procedures. Introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). NFFE supports. Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 (S. 742) - would prohibit federal agencies from awarding bonuses for five years to any employee to which the Inspector General makes an adverse finding. Introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). NFFE opposes. Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 1035) - would create the presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any certain related disease is the result of the performance of such employees duty. Introduce by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA-24). NFFE supports. Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (HR 2146) - allows Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental pension plans after age 50. Used as a vehicle for passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Introduced by Rep. David Reichert (D-WA-8) and signed into law by the President on June 29, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1257) - would repeal the exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Veterans Health Administrations employees addressing any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence, peer review, or the establishment, determinations, or adjustment of employee compensation. Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). NFFE supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (HR. 1563) - would provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment. Introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). NFFE opposes. Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would repeal provisions authorizing a federal employee from collecting official time in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement when that employee would otherwise be on duty. Introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA-10). NFFE opposes. NTIS Elimination Act (S 787) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Intoduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information (HR 443) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1). Locality Pay Equity Act (HR 3492) - (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States;" and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee. Introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17) Veterans First Act (S. 2921) - intended to bring accountability to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in reality outlines punitive measures that would harm rank-and-file VA employees and medical professionals and decrease quality of care given to our veterans. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (H.R. 4585), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (S. 2699), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 3230) - created an expedited firing process for VA Senior Executives, which Congress attempted to extend to rank-and-file VA Employees. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) questioned its constitutionality, and Department of Justice (DoJ) declared it would not defend the constitutionality of this provision. NFFE opposed. VA Accountability Act of 2016 (S. 2554) - Senate counterpart to H.R. 1994, calls for expedited firing process and outlines reasons for termination based on performance. NFFE opposes. Government Reform and Improvement Act of 2016 (H.R.4361) - aims to extend the punitive and arbitrary provisions found in the 2014 Veterans Choice Act to the federal workforce at large, violating the due process rights of federal employees. Congressman Cummings and White House have voiced opposition to this bill. NFFE opposes. Promote Accountability and Government Efficiency Act (H.R. 6278) - bill would universally make federal civil servants at-will employees, eliminating federal employee due process rights as we know them. NFFE Opposes.

Support of managerial training reform across the federal government; support of the extension of the probationary period so that it begins after a federal agency or department's training period is complete, and lasts a period of twelve months; support for a repeal of reductions to temporary duty assignment per diem allowances within the Department of Defense; support of reforms to federal administrative leave; support for the FAIR Act (H.R. 4585 / S. 2699); support for the RECOVER Act (H.R. 3029 / S. 1746); support for FECA Reform (in iPOST postal reform bill); support for the Federal Aviation Administration Veteran Transition Improvement Act of 2016 (S. 2683 / H.R. 5957)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4585/S. 2699 Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act. H.R. 4392 To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit and annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees. H.R. 4461 Federal Employees Rights Act. H.R. 4639 Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act. H.R. 3023 To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes. H.R. 3514 Wage Act and S.2042. S. 1714 Miners Protection Act. H.R. 2403 Coal Healthcare and Pensions Protection Act. H.R. 2592 EASY Saving Act. H.R. 3779 Social Security fraud protection Act of 2016. H.R. 5790 Federal Bureau of Investigation Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act. H.R. 4361 Government Reform and Improvement Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support of S. 2699, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016, as it provides a 5.3 percent pay increase for federal employees in 2017; and, opposition to S. 2921, the Veterans First Act of 2016, as it limits due process rights of employees within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

possible reintroduction of Federal Supervisor Training Act - entire bill H.R. 3023, H. Rept. 114-472 -- to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes -- entire bill H.R. 304, S. 164, S. 2699 -- the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act (FAIR Act) - entire bill Data Breach of federal workforce personnel information at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) S. 2921 -- Veterans First Act - Sections 112, 113, and 121 Communications regarding projected increases in Medicare Part B premiums and the Part B deductible in 2017 -- no specific legislation at this time

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000

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

Improving training for direct care workforce S 3371- Medicare Affordability and Enrollment Act of 2016 HR 2646- Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act HR 6117- Opening Doors for Youth Act of 2016, anti-displacement provisions Interpretation of WIOA regulations re: use of Wagner-Peyser 7(b) funds HR 3514, S 2042- WAGE Act HR 1090, S 2497- DOL Fiduciary Rule HR 5813, HR 6094, S 3462- DOL Overtime Rules, Regulatory Relief for Small Businesses, Schools and Nonprofits Act, Overtime Reform and Enhancement Act HR 532, S 2033- Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act Union Dues Collection Union Official Time Federal Employee health, retirement, and other benefits S 2699- Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act

Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures S. 2968, Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2975, Federal Information Systems Safeguard Act of 2016 S. 3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2395, IG Empowerment Act of 2016 H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 5620, VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 H.R. 5709, Federal Records Modernization Act of 2016 S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4418, Clarifying certain Due Process Rights for Federal Employees H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 H.R. 4639, Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act H.R. 4680, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 3556, National Park Service Centennial Act S. 2257, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to impose a ban on bonuses at the IRS H.R. 4906, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency S. 2918, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency H.R. 4909, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4912, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 Senate Draft, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act H.R. 5496, Family and Medical Leave Act protections for part-time workers act of 2016 H.R. 5518, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5519, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 5535, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5625, to Provide for Reimbursement for the use of Modern Travel Services by Federal Employees H.R. 6004, to Modernize Government Information Technology Senate Draft, to Prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud H.R. 6008, Transit Benefits Modernization Act H.R. 6186, Extending certain Protections against Prohibited Personnel Practices H.R. 6222, Requiring the names of Personnel Participating in a Rulemaking, and other Purposes H.R. 6230, Ensuring that certain Groups of People receive a $250 Payment in the Event of no Cost-of-Living Adjustment H.R. 6278, to Provide certain Reforms to Promote Accountability and Efficiency in the Civil Service S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 S. 2715, National Security Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 S. 2723, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act S. 2814, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2921, Veterans First Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act of 2016 S. 2976, DHS Accountability Act of 2016 S. 3156, Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 S. 3157, to prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud S. 3394, Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at DOE and NRC

Sequestration, impact of FAA furloughs. Budget Control Act. Impact of government shutdown. Official time & dues reduction. S 1746 - OPM Data Breach. HR 813 - Wounded Warriors. S 2699 - FAIR Act pay raise. HR 4392 - official time. HR 4361 - Government Reform. HR 5957 - FAA Veteran Transition Improvement Act. S 2683 - FAA Veteran Transition Improvement Act.

Client expense: $262,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings OSHA Silica Standard OSHA Recordkeeping and Anti-Retaliation Standard HR 2446- Electronic visit verification for personal care services Improving Access to Long-Term Care Services S 2921- Veterans' First Act of 2016 S 3040- UI/ES funding levels and anti-labor riders HR 4773- Protecting Workplace Advancements and Opportunity Act S 2945- Effective Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills Act (EARNS) HR 532, S 2033- Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act HR 2250- Dues Collection Official Time Federal Employee health, retirement, other benefits S 2699- Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act HR 3514, S 2042- WAGE Act HR 1090, HJ Res 88- DOL Fiduciary Rule DOL Overtime Rules DOL Final Rule on Overtime SJ Res 34, HJ Res 95- DOL Rule defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees

Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 5278- Puerto Rico Fiscal Crisis S 2699- FAIR Act HR 711- Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act Supreme Court Nomination S 2921- Veterans First Act HR 4361- Federal Information Management Security Act (FIMSA)

Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Support H.R. 4585, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.98 percent pay raise for federal employees, along with a 1.4 percent average locality pay increase. Support S. 2699, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 5.3 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support S. 2033, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants. Support H.R. 3029, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 1746, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 2035, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, which would require federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015. Oppose including a provision to reduce the rate of return on the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund in unrelated legislation, notably surface transportation spending authorization legislation. Support an extension to 10 years of identity restoration services and theft insurance provided to federal employees, retirees, spouses, and applicants effected by OPM security breaches. Support inclusion in appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3850, the Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, which requires appropriate disclosures regarding "pension advance" schemes and caps the interest rates on these advances. Also creates a private right of action to allow individuals to enforce these laws in court. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description). Oppose H.R. 4461, the Federal Employee Rights Act, which would limit the rights of federal employee unions by barring them from automatically deducting dues from workers' paychecks, alter the way union elections are conducted and prohibit unions from using dues to conduct political activity. Express views with regard to H.R. 4359, the Administrative Leave Reform Act and S. 2450, the Administrative Leave Act, supporting the Senate version solutions more than the House. Oppose S. 2921, the "Veterans First Act, due to provisions that would undermine merit-based service principles in the federal workforce.

H.R. 4585/S. 2699 Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act. H.R. 4392 To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit and annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees. H.R. 4360 The Official Personnel File Enhancement Act. H.R. 4461 Federal Employees Rights Act. H.R. 677, H.R. 2691/S. 1451 American Heroes Cost of Living Adjustment. H.R. 4359 Administrative Leave Reform Act. H.R. 4639 Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act. H.R. 3023 To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes. H.R. 3514 Wage Act and S.2042. H.R. 4359 Administrative Leave Reform Act. H.R. 4360 Office Personnel File Enhancement Act.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures S. 2968, Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2975, Federal Information Systems Safeguard Act of 2016 S. 3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2395, IG Empowerment Act of 2016 H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 H.R. 4639, Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act H.R. 4680, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 3556, National Park Service Centennial Act S. 2257, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to impose a ban on bonuses at the IRS H.R. 4906, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency S. 2918, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency H.R. 4909, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4912, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 Senate Draft, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act H.R. 5496, Family and Medical Leave Act protections for part-time workers act of 2016 H.R. 5518, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5519, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 5535, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act of 2016 Senate Draft, to Prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 S. 2715, National Security Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 S. 2723, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act S. 2814, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2921, Veterans First Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act of 2016 S. 2976, DHS Accountability Act of 2016

Workplace Violence in Health Care Settings OSHA Silica Standard OSHA Recordkeeping and Anti-Retaliation Standard HR 2446- Electronic visit verification for personal care services Improving Access to Long-Term Care Services S 2921- Veterans' First Act of 2016 S 3040- UI/ES funding levels and anti-labor riders HR 4773- Protecting Workplace Advancements and Opportunity Act S 2945- Effective Apprenticeships to Rebuild National Skills Act (EARNS) HR 532, S 2033- Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act HR 2250- Dues Collection Official Time Federal Employee health, retirement, other benefits S 2699- Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act HR 3514, S 2042- WAGE Act HR 1090, HJ Res 88- DOL Fiduciary Rule DOL Overtime Rules DOL Final Rule on Overtime SJ Res 34, HJ Res 95- DOL Rule defining and delimiting the exemptions for executive, administrative, professional, outside sales, and computer employees

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 5278- Puerto Rico Fiscal Crisis S 2699- FAIR Act HR 711- Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act Supreme Court Nomination S 2921- Veterans First Act HR 4361- Federal Information Management Security Act (FIMSA)

Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office

Sequestration, impact of FAA furloughs. Budget Control Act. Impact of government shutdown. Official time & dues reduction. S 1746-OPM Data Breach. HR 813 - Wounded Warriors. S.2699 - FAIR Act pay raise. HR4392 - official time.

Client expense: $261,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Sequestration, impact of FAA furloughs. Budget Control Act. Impact of government shutdown. Official time & dues reduction. S 1746-OPM Data Breach. HR 813 - Wounded Warriors. S.2699 - FAIR Act pay raise. HR4392 - official time.

Client expense: $263,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Support of managerial training reform across the federal government; support of the extension of the probationary period so that it begins after a federal agency or department's training period is complete, and lasts a period of twelve months; support for a repeal of reductions to temporary duty assignment per diem allowances within the Department of Defense; support of reforms to federal administrative leave; support for the FAIR Act (H.R. 4585 / S. 2699).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support of S. 2699, the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016, as it provides a 5.3 percent pay increase for federal employees in 2017; and, opposition to S. 2921, the Veterans First Act of 2016, as it limits due process rights of employees within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

possible reintroduction of Federal Supervisor Training Act - entire bill H.R. 3023, H. Rept. 114-472 -- to amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes -- entire bill H.R. 304, S. 164, S. 2699 -- the Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act (FAIR Act) - entire bill Data Breach of federal workforce personnel information at the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) S. 2921 -- Veterans First Act - Sections 112, 113, and 121

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $26,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE

Rebalance for an Effective Defense Uniform and Civilian Employees Act (HR 340), (REDUCE Act) - calls for cutting nearly 115,000 civilian jobs from the Department of Defense (DoD) - 15 percent of the overall civilian workforce. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (H.R. 304) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, (S. 164) - legislation to provide federal workers with a 3.8 percent pay adjustment in 2015. Connolly introduced. NFFE Supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (S 303) - would provide that persons having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for federal employment. Introduced by Sen. Pat Roberts, R-KS. NFFE Opposes Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would limit the circumstances in which official time may be used by a federal employee. NFFE Opposes Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (HR 1531) - Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act - Makes an employee of a land management agency who served under a time-limited appointment in the competitive service eligible to compete for a permanent appointment in the agency if the original appointment was competitive, totaled a period of at least 24 months, and the employee's performance was at an acceptable level. Requires such an employee's appointment to a full-time position, if such a position is offered and the employee agrees to such employment, if the original position stated that there was the potential for the position to become permanent. Introduced by Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11] NFFE Supports. Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act (HR 532) - To provide that 4 of the 12 weeks of parental leave made available to a Federal employee shall be paid leave, and for other purposes. Introduced by Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12] NFFE Supports Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act (HR 785) - to repeal recent increases to pension contributions. Change current 4.4% back to 0.8%. Introduced by Donna Edwards. NFFE Supports TDY/Per Diem Reimbursement Fix (HR. 1193) - To nullify Nov.1 DoD change to reimbursement rates for civilian and military personnel on long-term TDY. Introduced by Rep. Kilmer. NFFE Supports Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 (HR 1230) - would revise the definition of average pay for the purposes of federal employee pensions under the Civil Service Retirement System and Federal Employees Retirement System from averaging base pay over any three years to the average over five years. Introduced by Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4). NFFE opposes. PAID for Progress Act (HR 1137) - would reduce the rate of basic pay for any federal employee with a salary exceeding $100,000 by 8.7 percent. Introduced by Rep. Tom Rice (R-SC-7). NFFE opposes. Just Google It Act (S 1636) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL). VA Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1994) - would authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to remove or demote a VA employee based on performance or misconduct, reducing the time for repeals and responses, and extending the VA employee probationary period. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Miller (R-FL-1). NFFE opposes. Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act of 2015 (S. 1591) - would provide a pathway for temporary seasonal employees in Federal land management agencies to compete for vacant permanent positions under internal merit promotion procedures. Introduced by Sen. Jon Tester (D-MT). NFFE supports. Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 (S. 742) - would prohibit federal agencies from awarding bonuses for five years to any employee to which the Inspector General makes an adverse finding. Introduced by Sen. Kelly Ayotte (R-NH). NFFE opposes. Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2015 (HR 1035) - would create the presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any certain related disease is the result of the performance of such employees duty. Introduce by Rep. Lois Capps (D-CA-24). NFFE supports. Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act (HR 2146) - allows Federal law enforcement officers, firefighters, and air traffic controllers to make penalty-free withdrawals from governmental pension plans after age 50. Used as a vehicle for passage of Trade Promotion Authority. Introduced by Rep. David Reichert (D-WA-8) and signed into law by the President on June 29, 2015. Department of Veterans Affairs Employee Fairness Act of 2015 (S 1257) - would repeal the exclusion from the collective bargaining rights of Veterans Health Administrations employees addressing any matter or question concerning professional conduct or competence, peer review, or the establishment, determinations, or adjustment of employee compensation. Introduced by Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH). NFFE supports. Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 (HR. 1563) - would provide that individuals having seriously delinquent tax debts shall be ineligible for Federal employment. Introduced by Rep. Jason Chaffetz (R-UT-3). NFFE opposes. Federal Employee Accountability Act of 2015 (HR 1658) - would repeal provisions authorizing a federal employee from collecting official time in negotiating a collective bargaining agreement when that employee would otherwise be on duty. Introduced by Rep. Jody Hice (R-GA-10). NFFE opposes. NTIS Elimination Act (S 787) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Intoduced by Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-MO). To Streamline the Collection and Distribution of Government Information (HR 443) - would repeal the National Technical Information Act of 1988 in an effort to streamline the collection and distribution of Government information. Introduced by Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-OK-1). Locality Pay Equity Act (HR 3492) - (1) prohibits the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) from defining more than one local wage area for prevailing rate employees within a pay locality, except with respect to the pay locality designated as "Rest of United States;" and (2) requires the OPM to ensure that this Act shall not have the effect of reducing any rate of basic pay for any individual who is serving as a prevailing rate employee. Introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-17) Veterans First Act (S. 2921) - intended to bring accountability to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in reality outlines punitive measures that would harm rank-and-file VA employees and medical professionals and decrease quality of care given to our veterans. NFFE opposes. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (H.R. 4585), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (S. 2699), (FAIR Act) - calls for a modest but much-needed 5.3% pay adjustment for federal employees in FY2017 (4.9% pay adjustment, with a locality pay adjustment of 1.4%). NFFE supports. Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act of 2014 (H.R. 3230) - created an expedited firing process for VA Senior Executives, which Congress attempted to extend to rank-and-file VA Employees. The Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) questioned its constitutionality, and Department of Justice (DoJ) declared it would not defend the constitutionality of this provision. NFFE opposed. VA Accountability Act of 2016 (S. 2554) - Senate counterpart to H.R. 1994, calls for expedited firing process and outlines reasons for termination based on performance. NFFE opposes. Government Reform and Improvement Act of 2016 (H.R.4361) - aims to extend the punitive and arbitrary provisions found in the 2014 Veterans Choice Act to the federal workforce at large, violating the due process rights of federal employees. Congressman Cummings and White House have voiced opposition to this bill. NFFE opposes.

Support H.R. 4585, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 3.98 percent pay raise for federal employees, along with a 1.4 percent average locality pay increase. Support S. 2699, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act, which provides for a 5.3 percent pay raise for federal employees. Support H.R. 485, the Wage Grade Employee Parity Act, which provides the President with the authority to provide a pay raise for wage grade (or hourly) employees, whose raises must be authorized by Congress currently. The President currently has the authority with regard to pay raises for federal employees on the General Schedule. Support H.R. 785, the Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act, which would repeal laws passed in 2012 and 2013 that increased the Federal Employees Retirement System contributions for newly-hired federal employees. Support H.R. 313, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. Support S. 164, the Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act which entitles any federal employee who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rated at 30 percent or more, during the 12-month period beginning on the first day of employment, up to 104 hours of leave, without loss or reduction in pay, for purposes of undergoing medical treatment for the disability for which sick leave could regularly be used. H.R. 138, the Access to Insurance for All Americans Act, which repeals the Affordable Care Act and establishes a national health program administered by the Office of Personnel Management to offer Federal Employees Health Benefits Program plans to individuals who are not federal employees or retirees. It creates separate risk pools for federal and non-federal participants. Support H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support S. 2033, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015, providing paid parental leave for federal employees. Support H.R. 20, the Government By the People Act, which reforms campaign finance laws to put small donors to political campaigns on par with wealthier donors. It provides tax credits for campaign contributions and government matching contributions. Support H.R. 2175, the FEHBP Prescription Drug Oversight Act, which provides the Office of Personnel Management greater oversight authority over the prescription drug contracting and pricing methods of the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program. Support H.R. 2827, the Competitive Service Act, and S. 1580, the Competitive Service Act, which both would allow federal agencies to review and select job candidates from other federal agencies' "best qualified list" of applicants. Support H.R. 3029, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 1746, the RECOVER Act, which requires the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) to provide each individual whose personally identifiable information was compromised during data breaches of personnel records of federal employees in a network maintained by the Department of the Interior or in OPM systems containing federal employee background investigations with comprehensive identity protection coverage that is effective for the life of the individual and that includes not less than $5 million in identity theft insurance. Support S. 2035, the Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act, which would require federal employees furloughed or required to work due to a lapse in appropriations beginning on or after October 1, 2015, to be compensated after the lapse in appropriations ends. Employees required to work during the lapse in appropriations are permitted to use leave. The bill addresses a lapse in appropriations scheduled to occur if FY2016 appropriations legislation is not enacted prior to the beginning of the fiscal year on October 1, 2015. Oppose including a provision to reduce the rate of return on the Thrift Savings Plan G Fund in unrelated legislation, notably surface transportation spending authorization legislation. Support an extension to 10 years of identity restoration services and theft insurance provided to federal employees, retirees, spouses, and applicants effected by OPM security breaches. Support inclusion in appropriations bill. Support H.R. 3850, the Annuity Safety and Security Under Reasonable Enforcement (ASSURE) Act, which requires appropriate disclosures regarding "pension advance" schemes and caps the interest rates on these advances. Also creates a private right of action to allow individuals to enforce these laws in court. Support H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015, for its provisions to offset sequestration caps for annual discretionary spending / government funding, without including mandatory spending cuts affecting federal employees and retirees. Also support Medicare Part B premium provision (detailed in that issue area description).

H.R. 4585/S. 2699 Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act. H.R. 4392 To amend title 5, United States Code, to require that the Office of Personnel Management submit and annual report to Congress relating to the use of official time by Federal employees. H.R. 4360 The Official Personnel File Enhancement Act. H.R. 4461 Federal Employees Rights Act. H.R. 677, H.R. 2691/S. 1451 American Heroes Cost of Living Adjustment. H.R. 4359 Administrative Leave Reform Act. H.R. 4639 Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act. H.R. 3023 To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service and the Senior Executive Service, and for other purposes. H.R. 3514 Wage Act and S.2042.

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Sequestration, impact of FAA furloughs. Budget Control Act. Impact of government shutdown. Official time & dues reduction. S 1746-OPM Data Breach. HR 813 - Wounded Warriors. S.2699 - FAIR Act pay raise. HR4392 - official time.

Client expense: $211,320 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act H.R. 2827, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1580, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016