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Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
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Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 to direct the President, within five days after reaching an agreement with Iran regarding Iran's nuclear program, to transmit to Congress: the text of the agreement and all related materials and annexes; a related verification assessment report of the Secretary of State; a certification that the agreement includes the appropriate terms, conditions, and duration of the agreement's requirements concerning Iran's nuclear activities, and provisions describing any sanctions to be waived, suspended, or otherwise reduced by the United States and any other nation or entity, including the United Nations; and a certification that the agreement meets U.S. non-proliferation objectives, does not jeopardize the common defense and security, provides a framework to ensure that Iran's nuclear activities will not constitute an unreasonable defense and security risk, and ensures that Iran's permitted nuclear activities will not be used to further any nuclear-related military or nuclear explosive purpose, including any related research. The Secretary is directed to prepare a report assessing: the Secretary's capacity to verify Iran's compliance with the agreement, the adequacy of the agreement's safeguards to ensure that Iran's permitted activities will not be used to further any nuclear-related military or nuclear explosive purpose, including research; and the International Atomic Energy Agency's capacity to implement the required verification regime. In preparing a report the Secretary shall assume that Iran could: use all measures not expressly prohibited by the agreement to conceal activities that violate its obligations under the agreement; and alter or deviate from standard practices in order to impede verification efforts. The foreign relations committees shall hold hearings and briefings to review an agreement during the 30-day period following the President's transmittal of such agreement. The congressional review period shall be 60 days for an agreement, including all materials required to be transmitted to Congress, that is transmitted between July 10, 2015, and September 7, 2015. The President may not waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of statutory sanctions with respect to Iran or refrain from applying sanctions pursuant to an agreement prior to and during the transmission period and during the congressional review period. The President may not waive, suspend, reduce, provide relief from, or otherwise limit the application of statutory sanctions with respect to Iran or refrain from applying sanctions pursuant to an agreement for: 12 days after the date of passage of a congressional joint resolution of disapproval, and 10 days after the date of a presidential veto of a congressional joint resolution of disapproval. Specified deferrals, waivers, or other suspensions of statutory sanctions are excepted from such prohibitions. It is the sense of Congress that: the sanctions regime imposed on Iran by Congress is primarily responsible for bringing Iran to the table to negotiate on its nuclear program; these negotiations are a critically important matter of national security and foreign policy for the United States and its closest allies; this Act does not require a vote by Congress for the agreement to commence; this Act provides for congressional review, including for approval, disapproval, or no action on statutory sanctions relief under an agreement; and even though the agreement may commence, because the sanctions regime was imposed by Congress and only Congress can permanently modify or eliminate that regime, it is critically important that Congress have the opportunity to consider and take action affecting the statutory sanctions regime. An action involving statutory sanctions relief by the United States pursuant to an agreement or the Joint Plan of Action: may be taken if, during the review period, Congress enacts a joint resolution stating that Congress favors the agreement; may not be taken if, during the review period, Congress enacts a joint resolution stating that Congress does not favor the agreement; or may be taken if, following the review period, there is not enacted any such joint resolution. The President shall keep Congress fully and currently informed of all aspects of Iranian compliance with respect to an agreement. The President shall: within 10 days of receiving information relating to a potentially significant breach or compliance incident by Iran submit it to Congress; within 30 days after submitting such information determine whether it constitutes a material breach or compliance incident and report that determination to Congress as well as Iran's action or failure to act that led to the material breach, actions necessary for Iran to cure the breach, and the status of Iran's efforts to cure the breach; and at least every 180 days thereafter report to Congress on Iran's nuclear program and compliance with the agreement. The President shall keep Congress fully informed of any initiative or negotiations with Iran concerning Iran's nuclear program, including any new or amended agreement. The President shall, at least every 90 days, determine whether the President is able to certify that: Iran is fully implementing the agreement, Iran has not committed a material breach of the agreement, Iran has not taken any action that could significantly advance its nuclear weapons program, and suspension of sanctions against Iran is appropriate and proportionate to measures taken by Iran with respect to terminating its illicit nuclear program and vital to U.S. national security interests. It is the sense of Congress that: U.S. sanctions on Iran for terrorism, human rights abuses, and ballistic missiles will remain in place under an agreement; issues not addressed by an agreement on Iran's nuclear program, including compensation for Americans held in captivity after the seizure of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, Iran, in 1979, the freedom of Americans held in Iran, the human rights abuses of the government of Iran against its own people, and the continued support of terrorism by the government of Iran, are matters critical to ensure justice and U.S. national security, and should be addressed; the President should determine the agreement in no way compromises the U.S. commitment to Israel's security, nor its support for Israel's right to exist; and in order to implement any long-term agreement reached between the P5+1 countries and Iran, it is critically important that Congress have the opportunity to review any agreement and take action to modify the statutory sanctions regime imposed by Congress. If the President does not submit such certification or has determined that Iran has materially breached an agreement, Congress may initiate within 60 days expedited consideration of legislation reinstating statutory sanctions against Iran. Sets forth House and Senate provisions regarding such expedited consideration. Nothing in this Act shall be construed as: modifying the President's authority to negotiate, enter into, or implement executive agreements, other than the restrictions on implementation of the agreements specifically covered by this Act; allowing any new waiver, suspension, reduction, or other relief from statutory sanctions with respect to Iran under any provision of law, or allowing the President to refrain from applying any such sanctions pursuant to an agreement during the period for congressional review; revoking or terminating any statutory sanctions imposed on Iran; or authorizing the use of military force against Iran.
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Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Corker with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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2016 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for President's Foreign Affairs Funding Request Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195 Opposition to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action o Iran nuclear agreement. Support for implementation of Executive Order 13622 -- press Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program by tightening sanctions against Iran's energy, shipping, and insurance sectors. Support for Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Treaty Doc. 112-7. Support for Executive Order 13628, authorizing the implementation of sanctions from the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012. Support for efforts to urge the EU to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Support for the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Support for S 713/HR 1340, International Violence Against Women (IVAWA) Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2017. Support for Senate Ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child Support for H Res 130, Resolution condemning anti-Semitism in Europe. Support for S. 615, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 Support for S. 269, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015. Support for the anti-boycott, divestment and sanctions provisions in HR 644, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
NETWORK opposes S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, and believes that negotiations should proceed with Iran with the hope of achieving a lasting, peaceful solution. NETWORK supports the "End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015" and believes it will prevent trafficking and providing meaningful assistance to victims of trafficking. NETWORK supports effort to promote dialogue and non-military assistance in Syria and Iraq as a means of fostering a lasting and just resolution of conflict.
Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
NETWORK opposes S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, and believes that negotiations should proceed with Iran with the hope of achieving a lasting, peaceful solution. NETWORK supports the "End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015" and believes it will prevent trafficking and providing meaningful assistance to victims of trafficking. NETWORK supports effort to promote dialogue and non-military assistance in Syria and Iraq as a means of fostering a lasting and just resolution of conflict.
Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for President's Foreign Affairs Funding Request Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195 Opposition to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action o Iran nuclear agreement. Support for implementation of Executive Order 13622 -- press Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program by tightening sanctions against Iran's energy, shipping, and insurance sectors. Support for Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Treaty Doc. 112-7. Support for Executive Order 13628, authorizing the implementation of sanctions from the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012. Support for efforts to urge the EU to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Support for the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Support for S 713/HR 1340, International Violence Against Women (IVAWA) Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2016. Support for Senate Ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child Support for H Res 130, Resolution condemning anti-Semitism in Europe. Support for S. 615, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 Support for S. 269, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015. Support for H Res 293, expressing concern over anti-Israel and anti-Semitic incitement within the Palestinian Authority. Support for H Res 354, urging the US and Europe to take steps to help Jewish communities stay safe. Support for S. 1617/HR 2297, Hezbollah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for President's Foreign Affairs Funding Request Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195 Opposition to Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action o Iran nuclear agreement. Support for implementation of Executive Order 13622 -- press Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program by tightening sanctions against Iran's energy, shipping, and insurance sectors. Support for Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Treaty Doc. 112-7. Support for Executive Order 13628, authorizing the implementation of sanctions from the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012. Support for efforts to urge the EU to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Support for the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Support for S 713/HR 1340, International Violence Against Women (IVAWA) Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2016. Support for Senate Ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child Support for H Res 130, Resolution condemning anti-Semitism in Europe. Support for S. 615, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 Support for S. 269, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015.
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| Bill Nelson | Democratic | FL |
| Brian Schatz | Democratic | HI |
| Charles E. Schumer | Democratic | NY |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Chuck Grassley | Republican | IA |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Cory Gardner | Republican | CO |
| Dan Sullivan | Republican | AK |
| Daniel Coats | Republican | IN |
| David Perdue | Republican | GA |
| David Vitter | Republican | LA |
| Dean Heller | Republican | NV |
| Deb Fischer | Republican | NE |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Heidi Heitkamp | Democratic | ND |
| James E. Risch | Republican | ID |
| James Lankford | Republican | OK |
| James M. Inhofe | Republican | OK |
| Jeff Flake | Republican | AZ |
| Jeff Sessions | Republican | AL |
| Jerry Moran | Republican | KS |
| Joe Donnelly | Democratic | IN |
| John Boozman | Republican | AR |
| John Cornyn | Republican | TX |
| John Hoeven | Republican | ND |
| John McCain | Republican | AZ |
| John Thune | Republican | SD |
| Johnny Isakson | Republican | GA |
| Joni Ernst | Republican | IA |
| Kelly Ayotte | Republican | NH |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Lamar Alexander | Republican | TN |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Marco Rubio | Republican | FL |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Mark R. Warner | Democratic | VA |
| Michael B. Enzi | Republican | WY |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Mike Crapo | Republican | ID |
| Mike Lee | Republican | UT |
| Mike Rounds | Republican | SD |
| Orrin G. Hatch | Republican | UT |
| Pat Roberts | Republican | KS |
| Patrick J. Toomey | Republican | PA |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Rand Paul | Republican | KY |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Rob Portman | Republican | OH |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Roger F. Wicker | Republican | MS |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Steve Daines | Republican | MT |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Ted Cruz | Republican | TX |
| Thad Cochran | Republican | MS |
| Tim Kaine | Democratic | VA |
| Tim Scott | Republican | SC |
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Iran sanctions P5+1 Iran negotiations, including S.615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns ISIS
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · third_quarter · Foreign Relations
Iran nuclear negotiations S 615 - Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Defense
Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: Opposed S.Amdt.1150 to S.Amdt.1140 (Johnson, R-Wisc.) offered 4/28/2015. Seeks to declare that any agreement reached by the president relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Failed 39-57. Opposed S.Amdt.1147 to S.Amdt.1140 (Barrasso, R-Wyo.) offered 4/29/2015. Seeks to require a certification that Iran has not directly supported or carried out an act of terrorism against the United States or a United States person anywhere in the world. Failed 45-54. Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2029: Supported H.Amdt.125 to H.R.2029 (Mulvaney R-S.C.) offered 4/29/15. Seeks to cut several overseas military construction projects from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) defense-wide portion of H.R. 2029. Failed 190 - 231. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.123 to H.R. 2029 (Van Hollen D-Md.) and H.Amdt.124 to H.R. 2029 (Mulvaney, R-S.C.). The amendments seek to strike military construction projects from OCO in the Navy/Marin Corps and the Air Force respectively. H.Amdt.123 failed 191 - 229. H.Amdt.124 failed 192 - 229. Amendments to Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported H.Amdt.180 to H.R. 2028 (Quigley D-Ill.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to apply $167 million to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. Failed 164-257. Supported H.Amdt.181 to H.R. 2028 (Garamendi D-Calif.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Failed 149-272. Supported Schakowsky, Doggett, Price Iran Pro-Diplomacy Letter, A letter to President Obama organized by Reps. Schakowsky (D-Ill), Doggett (D-Texas) and Price (D-N.C.) and signed by 150 representatives commending the President for the progress made so far towards a diplomatic solution to the Irannuclear negotiations. Sent May 7, 2015. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735: Supported Amdt.217 to H.R. 1735 (Polis D-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have. Failed 60-363. Opposed H.Amdt.226 to H.R. 1735 (Lamborn R-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to limit funding for implementing the New START Treaty. Passed 235-182. Supported H.Amdt.227 to H.R. 1735 (Blumenauer D-Ore.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund and transfers funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines. Failed 43-375. Supported H.Amdt.231 to H.R. 1735 (Nadler D-N.Y.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to strike sec. 3121, which places limits on funding for dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Failed 178-242. Amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685: Opposed H.Amdt.471 to H.R. 2685 (Forbes R-Va.) offered 6/10/2015. Seeks to strike section 8122 regarding the prohibition of the transfer of funds to the National Sea Based Deterrence Fund. The council opposes the Sea Based Deterrence Fund. Passed 321 to 111. Supported H.Amdt.482 to H.R. 2685 (Lee D-Calif.) offered 6/10/15. Seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. Failed 157 to 270. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.479 to H.R.2685 (Schiff D-Calif.) and H.Amdt.484 to H.R.2685 (Lee D-Calif.). The Schiff amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. The amendment failed 157 to 270.The second Lee amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds for obligation or expenditure pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. It also failed, 165 to 264. Supported Concurrent Resolution to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: H.Con.Res.55: (McGovern D-Mass.) offered 6/17/15. Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Failed 139 to 288.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $18,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Defense
Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act: Supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed wasteful and ineffective nuclear weapons spending, supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, urged for the Pentagon to be audit-ready, supported cuts to spending and more accountability on weapons programs such as F-35, Littoral Combat Ship, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities, opposed addition of National Sea-Based Deterrence fund to pay for new submarines- the Ohio-class replacement submarine (SSBN). Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016: Supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account. Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported efforts to cut funding for the cruise missile, to curtail the unsustainable nuclear weapons modernization plans, and to increase nuclear non-proliferation funding. Urged Congress to carefully scrutinize the new military engagement in Iraq and Syria and demand additional information about the purpose and scope before any vote to authorize the use of military force.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $18,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Defense
Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran: Opposed S.Amdt.1150 to S.Amdt.1140 (Johnson, R-Wisc.) offered 4/28/2015. Seeks to declare that any agreement reached by the president relating to the nuclear program of Iran is deemed a treaty that is subject to the advice and consent of the Senate. Failed 39-57. Opposed S.Amdt.1147 to S.Amdt.1140 (Barrasso, R-Wyo.) offered 4/29/2015. Seeks to require a certification that Iran has not directly supported or carried out an act of terrorism against the United States or a United States person anywhere in the world. Failed 45-54. Amendments to Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2029: Supported H.Amdt.125 to H.R.2029 (Mulvaney R-S.C.) offered 4/29/15. Seeks to cut several overseas military construction projects from the Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) defense-wide portion of H.R. 2029. Failed 190 - 231. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.123 to H.R. 2029 (Van Hollen D-Md.) and H.Amdt.124 to H.R. 2029 (Mulvaney, R-S.C.). The amendments seek to strike military construction projects from OCO in the Navy/Marin Corps and the Air Force respectively. H.Amdt.123 failed 191 - 229. H.Amdt.124 failed 192 - 229. Amendments to Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported H.Amdt.180 to H.R. 2028 (Quigley D-Ill.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to apply $167 million to the savings reduction account for the new nuclear arm cruise missile. Failed 164-257. Supported H.Amdt.181 to H.R. 2028 (Garamendi D-Calif.) offered 4/30/15. Seeks to reduce the Atomic Energy Defense Activities National Nuclear Security Administration, Weapons Activities Account by $25 million and to apply the savings to the spending reduction account. Failed 149-272. Supported Schakowsky, Doggett, Price Iran Pro-Diplomacy Letter, A letter to President Obama organized by Reps. Schakowsky (D-Ill), Doggett (D-Texas) and Price (D-N.C.) and signed by 150 representatives commending the President for the progress made so far towards a diplomatic solution to the Irannuclear negotiations. Sent May 7, 2015. Amendments to National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.1735: Supported Amdt.217 to H.R. 1735 (Polis D-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to reduce from 11 to 10 the statutory requirement for the number of operational carriers that the U.S. Navy must have. Failed 60-363. Opposed H.Amdt.226 to H.R. 1735 (Lamborn R-Colo.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to limit funding for implementing the New START Treaty. Passed 235-182. Supported H.Amdt.227 to H.R. 1735 (Blumenauer D-Ore.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to require funding for the Navy's new Ohio-class replacement submarines to come from their traditional Navy accounts, instead of the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund and transfers funds from the Sea-Based Deterrent Fund back into their historic Navy budget lines. Failed 43-375. Supported H.Amdt.231 to H.R. 1735 (Nadler D-N.Y.) offered 5/14/15. Seeks to strike sec. 3121, which places limits on funding for dismantlement of nuclear weapons. Failed 178-242. Amendments to Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R.2685: Opposed H.Amdt.471 to H.R. 2685 (Forbes R-Va.) offered 6/10/2015. Seeks to strike section 8122 regarding the prohibition of the transfer of funds to the National Sea Based Deterrence Fund. The council opposes the Sea Based Deterrence Fund. Passed 321 to 111. Supported H.Amdt.482 to H.R. 2685 (Lee D-Calif.) offered 6/10/15. Seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. Failed 157 to 270. *Supported two similar amendments: H.Amdt.479 to H.R.2685 (Schiff D-Calif.) and H.Amdt.484 to H.R.2685 (Lee D-Calif.). The Schiff amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds to be obligated or expended pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force after December 31, 2015. The amendment failed 157 to 270.The second Lee amendment seeks to prohibit the use of funds for obligation or expenditure pursuant to the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002. It also failed, 165 to 264. Supported Concurrent Resolution to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs: H.Con.Res.55: (McGovern D-Mass.) offered 6/17/15. Directs the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria. Failed 139 to 288.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Defense
Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, H.R.1191/S.615: Opposed attempts by members of Congress to derail diplomatic negotiations to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran. FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act: Supported nuclear non-proliferation funding, opposed wasteful and ineffective nuclear weapons spending, supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account, urged for the Pentagon to be audit-ready, supported cuts to spending and more accountability on weapons programs such as F-35, Littoral Combat Ship, Abrams tank, and other Pentagon Budget Campaign priorities, opposed addition of National Sea-Based Deterrence fund to pay for new submarines- the Ohio-class replacement submarine (SSBN). Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016: Supported responsible budgeting and opposed off-budget accounts such as the Overseas Contingency Operations account. Energy and Water Bill for Fiscal Year 2016, H.R. 2028: Supported efforts to cut funding for the cruise missile, to curtail the unsustainable nuclear weapons modernization plans, and to increase nuclear non-proliferation funding. Urged Congress to careful scrutinize the new military engagement in Iraq and Syria and demand additional information about the purpose and scope before any vote to authorize the use of military force.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for President's Foreign Affairs Funding Request Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195 Support for implementation of Executive Order 13622 -- press Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program by tightening sanctions against Iran's energy, shipping, and insurance sectors. Support for Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Treaty Doc. 112-7. Support for Executive Order 13628, authorizing the implementation of sanctions from the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012. Support for efforts to urge the EU to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Support for the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Support for S 713/HR 1340, International Violence Against Women (IVAWA) Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2016. Support for Senate Ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child Support for H Res 130/S. Res 87, Resolution condemning anti-Semitism in Europe. Support for S. 615, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 Support for S. 269, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.Con.Res. 55, Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces deployed to Iraq or Syria on or after August 7, 2014, other than Armed Forces required to protect United States diplomatic facilities and personnel, from Iraq and Syria, all provisions Unnumbered House bill, Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Protection Act, all provisions S. 269, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015, all provisions S. 526, Sunset of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act, all provisions S. 615, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, all provisions S. 625, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, all provisions S. 669, Iran Congressional Oversight Act of 2015, all provisions S. 792, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015, all provisions S. 1635, Department of State Operations Authorization and Embassy Security Act, Fiscal Year 2016, Subtitle B, provision related to the Atrocities Prevention Board S. 1682, Iran Sanctions Relief Oversight Act of 2015, all provisions S.Res. 40, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States and others to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, all provisions Unnumbered House joint resolution of disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Irans nuclear program Unnumbered Senate bill, Humanitarian Assistance and Peacebuilding Protection Act, all provisions Unnumbered Senate bill, related to the prevention and mitigation of genocide and mass atrocities, all provisions Unnumbered Senate joint resolution of disapproval of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action on Irans nuclear program
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Monitor International issues and monitor S.615 the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
S 615 "Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015," all provisions.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Iran sanctions P5+1 Iran negotiations, including S.615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns ISIS Conflict in Yemen
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
S. 269, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015; S. 615, HR 1191 Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Israel/Middle East peace & security-related issues, including settlements, Jerusalem, US peace efforts, foreign assistance, Palestinians, Gaza, and Iran. Specific legislation in 2Q2015: S. 615/HR 1191 (Iran); pro-settlements provisions in TPA and Customs bills (various bill numbers);
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R. 825 - The United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act. Act for America supports this bill. S. 615 - The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. ACT for America supports this bill. S. 269 - The Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act. ACT for America supports this bill.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
Iran nuclear negotiations S 615 - Iran Nuclear Review Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_quarter · Foreign Relations
S.619 - United States-Israel Trade Enhancement Act of 2015 H.R. 825 - United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act S.269 -Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 S.615 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 H.R.1191 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 S.1617 - Hizballah International Financing Prevention Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $843,568
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Monitor Congressional Russian sanction proposals and monitor S.615 the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $58,500
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S.269: Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015; S.615: Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015; S.669: Iran Congressional Oversight Act of 2015; S.Res.40: Resolution in support of ongoing P5+1 nuclear negotiations with Iran; US policy on US-Israel Special Relationship; US policy toward negotiations on Oran's nuclear program; US policy on aid benefitting Israel and the Palestinians.
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support for President's Foreign Affairs Funding Request Support for full implementation of the Iran Sanctions, Accountability, and Divestment Act, Public law 111-195 Support for implementation of Executive Order 13622 -- press Iran to abandon its nuclear weapons program by tightening sanctions against Iran's energy, shipping, and insurance sectors. Support for Resolution of Advice and Consent to Ratification of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Treaty Doc. 112-7. Support for Executive Order 13628, authorizing the implementation of sanctions from the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012. Support for efforts to urge the EU to designate Hezbollah as a terrorist organization. Support for the ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Support for S 713/HR 1340, International Violence Against Women (IVAWA) Support for the President's proposed foreign security assistance to Israel for FY 2016. Support for Senate Ratification of the Convention on Rights of the Child Support for H Res 130/S. Res 87, Resolution condemning anti-Semitism in Europe. Support for S. 615, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 Support for S. 269, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
S. 269, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015; S. 615 Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.J.Res. 27, Authorization for Use of Military Force Against ISIL Resolution, all provisions H.J.Res. 30, Comprehensive Solution to ISIL Resolution, all provisions Unnumbered House bill, Humanitarian Assistance Facilitation Act, all provisions S. 269, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015, all provisions S. 526, Sunset of the 2001 Authorization for Use of Military Force Act, all provisions S. 615, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, all provisions S. 625, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, all provisions S. 669, Iran Congressional Oversight Act of 2015, all provisions S. 792, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 S.Res. 40, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding efforts by the United States and others to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, all provisions Unnumbered Senate bill, Humanitarian Assistance Facilitation Act, all provisions Unnumbered Senate bill, related to the prevention and mitigation of genocide and mass atrocities, all provisions
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Iran sanctions P5+1 Iran negotiations, including S.615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns ISIS Conflict in Yemen
Client expense: $310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
NETWORK opposes S. 615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, and believes that negotiations should proceed with Iran with the hope of achieving a lasting, peaceful solution. NETWORK supports the "End Modern Slavery Initiative Act of 2015" and believes it will prevent trafficking and providing meaningful assistance to victims of trafficking. NETWORK supports effort to promote dialogue and non-military assistance in Syria and Iraq as a means of fostering a lasting and just resolution of conflict.
Client expense: $95,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), President of the U.S., SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
S.619 - United States-Israel Trade Enhancement Act of 2015 H.R. 825 - United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act S.269 -Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2015 S.615 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $824,968
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support funding of US-Israel Energy Cooperation Program; support H.Res.130 and S.Res.87, to combat anti-Semitism; support for S.269, the Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act; support for S.615, Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015; support for amendment (#535) to S.Con.Res.11, offered by Senators Kirk and Brown, that would establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund that would, if triggered, facilitate the re-imposition of waived sanctions and the imposition of new sanctions against Iran for violations of the Joint Plan of Action or a comprehensive nuclear agreement; support for amendment (#472) to S.Con.Res.11 offered by Senator Menendez that would establish a deficit-neutral reserve fund intended to support Cypriot-Israeli cooperation in energy exploration in the eastern Mediterranean to contribute to regional security; encouraged members of Congress to join the Bipartisan Taskforce on Anti-Semitism, the Congressional Hellenic-Israel Alliance, the Senate Human Rights Caucus, and the Senate Ukraine Caucus; Discussed US priority issues at the March session of the Human Rights Council, including defending the rights to freedom of religion and freedom of expression, maintaining the independence of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and maintaining strong scrutiny of the human rights situation in countries including Iran and North Korea; and the need to continue efforts to lessen the HR Council's inordinate focus on Israel.
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Support full funding to Israel Security Aid to Israel Iran Sanctions S. 615 - Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act S. 792 - Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act H.R. 825 - United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act S. Res. 35 - A resolution commemorating the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz extermination camp in Nazi-occupied Poland H. Res. 49 - Honoring the victims of the Holocaust, commending countries and organizations for marking the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, and expressing the commitment of the House of Representatives to strengthen the fight against anti-Semitism, bigotry, and intolerance S. 269 - Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act
Client expense: $63,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
H.R. 825 - The United States-Israel Trade and Commercial Enhancement Act. Act for America supports this bill. S. 615 - The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act. ACT for America supports this bill. S. 269 - The Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act. ACT for America supports this bill.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Foreign Relations
Israel/Middle East peace & security-related issues, including settlements, Jerusalem, US peace efforts, foreign assistance, Palestinians, Gaza, and Iran. Specific legislation in 1Q2015: S 269 & S. 615 (Iran)
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)