Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act

S.811, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (Enzi) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office

Support for Military Education Savings Accounts Policy changes in the Department of State's Office of Children's issues, regarding adoption; Signed letter to President Trump and Sec. of State Pompeo (as per saveadoptions.org letter) Letter to HHS Secretary Azar II re.Title X Family Planning Program Integrated with Abortion. H.R.5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 (Banks) S.811, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (Enzi) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" and Senate counterpart and House/Senate compromise legislation H.R.36, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" S.2311, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" (Graham) H.R.3219, "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018" S.1823, The "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.36, "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

For activity pertaining to abortion-related components of reconciliation legislation, see BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. For activity pertaining to other health-care reform ("Obamacare replacement") legislation, see HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts in support of the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 1192, Smith), to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. Contacts in support of the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act or PRENDA (H.R. 4660, S. 2326), to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race. Contacts in support of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 4712, S. 220), to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital, including a letter to the House dated January 16, 2018, and a letter to the House on Rule resolution H. Res. 694 dated January 17, 2018. (The House passed the bill on January 17, 2018.) Contacts in support of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7, S. 184), including letter to House dated January 19, 2017, to codify government-wide policy against funding abortion (passed House January 24, 2017). Contacts in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA)(H.R.692, S. 224), to require an abortionist to notify a parent before performing an abortion on a minor from a different state, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 644, S. 301), to enhance federal remedies for health-care providers who face government-based discrimination for non-participation in abortion. Contacts in support of Women's Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 656), to allow a state to exclude certain abortion providers from participation in the state's Medicaid program. Consultations regarding various bills intended to tighten federal limitations on trafficking in tissue from induced abortions (including H.R. 524, H.R. 1203, H.R. 1895, and other draft bills not introduced); no specific legislation endorsed during this quarter. Contacts in support of agency action limiting the use of tissue from aborted babies to the extent permitted by law. Contacts in support of The Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act (H.R. 718), to make it a federal crime to dispose of non-cremated "fetal remains" (from abortions) in a landfill or navigable waterway. Contacts in response to inquiries regarding the Heartbeat Bill (H.R.490) to prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable; no position taken this quarter. Contacts in opposition to "Women's Health Protection Act" (H.R. 1322, S. 510), a proposed federal statute to invalidate virtually all state and federal regulations pertaining to abortion. Contacts in opposition to "EACH Woman Act" (H.R. 771), a bill to mandate coverage of abortion without limitation in Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and other federally funded health insurance program, to nullify the laws in effect in about half of the states that restrict coverage of abortion in health plans sold on the Obamacare exchanges, and to nullify all other state laws or policies that "inhibit insurance coverage of abortion by private health plans." Contacts in support of the Patients First Act (H.R. 2918) to require the federal National Institutes of Health to intensify research on types of stem-cell research that do not involve harming human embryos. Responses to inquiries regarding "Life at Conception Act" (H.R. 681, S. 231); nonsupport due to lack of clarity and erroneous legal premises. Contracts regarding abortion-pill reversal and informed consent requirements. Legislation not introduced. Contacts regarding the Maternal Health Accountability Act (S. 1112 and H.R. 1318), related to reporting factors, contract grantee criteria, and potential issues surrounding recommending expansion of abortion access. No position taken this quarter. Contacts in support of a letter requesting that HHS issue new Title X regulations to bar grantees from co-locating with abortion clinics or referring clients for abortions. Contacts regarding the Protecting Health and Wellness of Babies and Pregnant Women in Custody Act (H.R. 6085) as related to potential issues regarding abortion. No position taken this quarter.   Contacts regarding the Quality Care for Moms and Babies Act (S.2637/H.R.5457) as related to potential issues regarding abortion. No position taken this quarter.  

For activity pertaining to abortion-related components of reconciliation legislation, see BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. For activity pertaining to other health-care reform ("Obamacare replacement") legislation, see HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts in support of the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 1192, Smith), to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. Contacts in support of the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act or PRENDA (H.R. 4660, S. 2326), to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race. Contacts in support of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 4712, S. 220), to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital, including a letter to the House dated January 16, 2018, and a letter to the House on Rule resolution H. Res. 694 dated January 17, 2018. (The House passed the bill on January 17, 2018.) Contacts in support of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7, S. 184), including letter to House dated January 19, 2017, to codify government-wide policy against funding abortion (passed House January 24, 2017). Contacts in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA)(H.R.692, S. 224), to require an abortionist to notify a parent before performing an abortion on a minor from a different state, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 644, S. 301), to enhance federal remedies for health-care providers who face government-based discrimination for non-participation in abortion. Contacts regarding Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R.853) to prohibit federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R. 354, S.241), to deny for one year the availability of federal funds to Planned Parenthood affiliates or clinics that provide elective abortion. Contacts in support of Women's Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 656), to allow a state to exclude certain abortion providers from participation in the state's Medicaid program. Consultations regarding various bills intended to tighten federal limitations on trafficking in tissue from induced abortions (including H.R. 524, H.R. 1203, H.R. 1895, and other draft bills not introduced); no specific legislation endorsed during this quarter. Contacts in support of The Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act (H.R. 718), to make it a federal crime to dispose of non-cremated "fetal remains" (from abortions) in a landfill or navigable waterway. Contacts in support of the Every Child is a Blessing Act (H.R. 684), to eliminate wrongful birth and wrongful life" lawsuits, when they arise under federal law or from claims involving health care services affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Contacts in response to inquiries regarding the Heartbeat Bill (H.R.490) to prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable; no position taken this quarter. Contacts expressing support for addition of language to prevent subsidies for abortion and other pro-life components in proposed legislation to revise laws dealing with health benefits for Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 2259 and S. 2286). Contacts in opposition to "Women's Health Protection Act" (H.R. 1322, S. 510), a proposed federal statute to invalidate virtually all state and federal regulations pertaining to abortion. Contacts in opposition to "EACH Woman Act" (H.R. 771), a bill to mandate coverage of abortion without limitation in Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and other federally funded health insurance program, to nullify the laws in effect in about half of the states that restrict coverage of abortion in health plans sold on the Obamacare exchanges, and to nullify all other state laws or policies that "inhibit insurance coverage of abortion by private health plans." Contacts in support of the Patients First Act (H.R. 2918) to require the federal National Institutes of Health to intensify research on types of stem-cell research that do not involve harming human embryos. Responses to inquiries regarding "Life at Conception Act" (H.R. 681, S. 231); nonsupport due to lack of clarity and erroneous legal premises. Contracts regarding abortion-pill reversal and informed consent requirements. Legislation not introduced. Responses to inquiries regarding H.R.4844, the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act, which provides that prior to an abortion, a provider must perform an obstetric ultrasound on the pregnant woman; provide a simultaneous explanation of what the ultrasound is depicting and display the ultrasound images so that the pregnant woman may view them. Inquiries regarding S.2266, the Abby Honold Act, regarding contract grantees to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. No position taken this quarter. Inquiries regarding H.R.767, the SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2018, related to contract grantees in regards to sex-trafficking victims. No position taken this quarter. Contacts regarding the Maternal Health Accountability Act (S. 1112 and H.R. 1318), related to reporting factors, contract grantee criteria, and potential issues surrounding recommending expansion of abortion access. No position taken this quarter. Contacts regarding the Veterans Mission Act of 2018, HR 5674, to give the Secretary wide authority to establish access standards for furnishingmedical services to covered veterans. No position taken this quarter. Contacts in support of a letter requesting that HHS issue new Title X regulations to bar grantees from co-locating with abortion clinics or referring clients for abortions.  

S. 3158-Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Prevent abortion subsides, provide conscience protections, sexual risk avoidance funding, Title X. H.R.-Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Prevent abortion subsides, provide conscience protections, sexual risk avoidance funding, Title X. S. 3108-Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019. International family planning and prevent funding of abortion providers. H.R. 3362-Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019. International family planning and prevent funding of abortion providers. S. 184-No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017. Prevent taxpayer funding for abortion. S.811-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act. Providing religious freedom protections for child services providers. S. 220-Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Providers protections for born-alive babies.

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S. 3158-Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Prevent abortion subsides, provide conscience protections, sexual risk avoidance funding, Title X. H.R.-Departments of Labor, Health, and Human Service, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019. Prevent abortion subsides, provide conscience protections, sexual risk avoidance funding, Title X. S. 3108-Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019. International family planning and prevent funding of abortion providers. H.R. 3362-Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2019. International family planning and prevent funding of abortion providers. S. 184-No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017. Prevent taxpayer funding for abortion. S.811-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act. Providing religious freedom protections for child services providers. S. 220-Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. Providers protections for born-alive babies.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Support for Military Education Savings Accounts Policy changes in the Department of State's Office of Children's issues, regarding adoption; Signed letter to President Trump and Sec. of State Pompeo (as per saveadoptions.org letter) Letter to HHS Secretary Azar II re.Title X Family Planning Program Integrated with Abortion. H.R.5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 (Banks) S.811, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (Enzi) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" and Senate counterpart and House/Senate compromise legislation H.R.36, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" S.2311, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" (Graham) H.R.3219, "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018" S.1823, The "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.36, "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

S.811, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (Enzi) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

S.811, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (Enzi) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

H.R.5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 (Banks) S.811, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (Enzi) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" and Senate counterpart and House/Senate compromise legislation H.R.36, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" S.2311, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" (Graham) H.R.3219, "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018" S.1823, The "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.36, "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

For activity pertaining to abortion-related components of reconciliation legislation, see BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. For activity pertaining to other health-care reform ("Obamacare replacement") legislation, see HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts in support of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36, S. 2311), to protect pain-capable unborn children beginning at 20 weeks fetal age including a letter to the Senate dated January 25, 2018. (On January 29, 2018, the Senate failed to invoke cloture to advance the legislation.) Contacts in support of the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 1192, Smith), to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. Contacts in support of the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act or PRENDA (H.R. 4660, S. 2326), to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race. Contacts in support of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 4712, S. 220), to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital, including a letter to the House dated January 16, 2018, and a letter to the House on Rule resolution H. Res. 694 dated January 17, 2018. (The House passed the bill on January 17, 2018.) Contacts in support of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7, S. 184), including letter to House dated January 19, 2017, to codify government-wide policy against funding abortion (passed House January 24, 2017). Contacts in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA)(H.R.692, S. 224), to require an abortionist to notify a parent before performing an abortion on a minor from a different state, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 644, S. 301), to enhance federal remedies for health-care providers who face government-based discrimination for non-participation in abortion. Contacts regarding Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R.853) to prohibit federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R. 354, S.241), to deny for one year the availability of federal funds to Planned Parenthood affiliates or clinics that provide elective abortion. Activity on budget reconciliation bill pertaining to Planned Parenthood reported on BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. Contacts in support of Women's Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 656), to allow a state to exclude certain abortion providers from participation in the state's Medicaid program. Consultations regarding various bills intended to tighten federal limitations on trafficking in tissue from induced abortions (including H.R. 524, H.R. 1203, H.R. 1895, and other draft bills not introduced); no specific legislation endorsed during this quarter. Contacts in support of The Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act (H.R. 718), to make it a federal crime to dispose of non-cremated "fetal remains" (from abortions) in a landfill or navigable waterway. Contacts in support of the Every Child is a Blessing Act (H.R. 684), to eliminate wrongful birth and wrongful life" lawsuits, when they arise under federal law or from claims involving health care services affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Contacts in response to inquiries regarding the Heartbeat Bill (H.R.490) to prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable; no position taken this quarter. Contacts expressing support for addition of language to prevent subsidies for abortion and other pro-life components in proposed legislation to revise laws dealing with health benefits for Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 2259 and S. 2286). Contacts in opposition to "Women's Health Protection Act" (H.R. 1322, S. 510), a proposed federal statute to invalidate virtually all state and federal regulations pertaining to abortion. Contacts in opposition to "EACH Woman Act" (H.R. 771), a bill to mandate coverage of abortion without limitation in Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and other federally funded health insurance program, to nullify the laws in effect in about half of the states that restrict coverage of abortion in health plans sold on the Obamacare exchanges, and to nullify all other state laws or policies that "inhibit insurance coverage of abortion by private health plans." Contacts in support of the Patients First Act (H.R. 2918) to require the federal National Institutes of Health to intensify research on types of stem-cell research that do not involve harming human embryos. Responses to inquiries regarding "Life at Conception Act" (H.R. 681, S. 231); nonsupport due to lack of clarity and erroneous legal premises. Contracts regarding abortion-pill reversal and informed consent requirements. Legislation not introduced. Responses to inquiries regarding H.R.4844, the Ultrasound Informed Consent Act, which provides that prior to an abortion, a provider must perform an obstetric ultrasound on the pregnant woman; provide a simultaneous explanation of what the ultrasound is depicting and display the ultrasound images so that the pregnant woman may view them. Inquiries regarding S.2266, the Abby Honold Act, regarding contract grantees to improve the handling of crimes of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. No position taken this quarter. Inquiries regarding H.R.767, the SOAR to Health and Wellness Act of 2018, related to contract grantees in regards to sex-trafficking victims. No position taken this quarter.

S. 1922 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Prohibits late-term elective abortions after 20 weeks post fertilization. H.R. 644 Conscience Protection Act: Prevents medical providers being discriminated against for not covering abortions. S. 301 Conscience Protection Act: Prevents medical providers being discriminated against for not covering abortions. S. 811 Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act: Providing religious freedom protections for child services providers. H.R. 4712 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Provides protections for born-alive babies. S. 220 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Provides protections for born-alive babies. H.R. 1865 Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017: Allows enforcement of laws relating to sex exploitation against online providers.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education FY18; State and Foreign Operations Appropriations FY18; Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill FY18; Homeland Security Appropriations FY18; Agriculture Appropriations FY18; H.R. 7 and S. 184 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015; H.R. 1628 American Health Care Act / Better Care Reconciliation Act; H.R. 1203 Safe RESEARCH Act; H.R. 1895 Protecting Life and Integrity in Research Act of 2017; H.R. 36, S. 1922 The Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act; H.R. 4712, S. 220, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act; H.R. 4660 Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA); S. Res. 15 A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established; H.R. 644 and S. 301 Conscience Protection Act; H.R. 1318 Preventing Maternal Deaths Act; H.R. 3354 Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce, Justice, Science, Financial Services and General Government, Homeland Security, Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, State and Foreign Operations, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Defense, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Legislative Branch, and Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2018; S. 1771 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 4131, No Abortion Bonds Act; H.R. 3922, The CHAMPION ACT; S. 1899 Community Health Investment, Modernization, and Excellence Act of 2017; H.R. Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2017; H.R. 1, reconciliation of titles II and V for budget fiscal year 2018; H.R. 1370, amend Homeland Security Act of 2002; H.J. Res 123, fiscal year 2018 appropriations; Alexander-Murray Cost Sharing Reductions Healthcare Payments (no number); Mexico City and UNFPA; Bioethics - embryos, fetal tissue; Conscience Protections; Abortion Funding; Funding for Abortion Providers; Abortion Drugs; Title X Program

For activity pertaining to abortion-related components of reconciliation legislation, see BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. For activity pertaining to other health-care reform ("Obamacare replacement") legislation, see HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts in support of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36, S. 1922), to protect pain-capable unborn children beginning at 20 weeks fetal age including a letter to the House dated September 27, 2017 (the House passed the measure on October 3, 2017). Contacts in support of the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 1192, Smith), to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. Contacts in support of the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act or PRENDA (H.R.147/H.R.4660), to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race. Contacts in support of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 37, H.R. 4712, S. 220), to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital. Contacts in support of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7, S. 184), including letter to House dated January 19, 2017, to codify government-wide policy against funding abortion (passed House January 24, 2017). Contacts in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA)(H.R.692, S. 224), to require an abortionist to notify a parent before performing an abortion on a minor from a different state, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 644, S. 301), to enhance federal remedies for health-care providers who face government-based discrimination for non-participation in abortion. Contacts regarding Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R.853) to prohibit federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R. 354, S.241), to deny for one year the availability of federal funds to Planned Parenthood affiliates or clinics that provide elective abortion. Activity on budget reconciliation bill pertaining to Planned Parenthood reported on BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. Contacts in support of Women's Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 656), to allow a state to exclude certain abortion providers from participation in the state's Medicaid program. Consultations regarding various bills intended to tighten federal limitations on trafficking in tissue from induced abortions (including H.R. 524, H.R. 1203, H.R. 1895, and other draft bills not introduced); no specific legislation endorsed during this quarter. Contacts in support of The Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act (H.R. 718), to make it a federal crime to dispose of non-cremated "fetal remains" (from abortions) in a landfill or navigable waterway. Contacts in support of the Every Child is a Blessing Act (H.R. 684), to eliminate wrongful birth and wrongful life" lawsuits, when they arise under federal law or from claims involving health care services affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Contacts in response to inquiries regarding the Heartbeat Bill (H.R. 490) to prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable; no position taken this quarter. Contacts expressing support for addition of language to prevent subsidies for abortion and other pro-life components in proposed legislation to revise laws dealing with health benefits for Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 2259 and S. 2286). Contacts in opposition to "Women's Health Protection Act" (H.R. 1322, S. 510), a proposed federal statute to invalidate virtually all state and federal regulations pertaining to abortion. Contacts in opposition to "EACH Woman Act" (H.R. 771), a bill to mandate coverage of abortion without limitation in Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and other federally funded health insurance program, to nullify the laws in effect in about half of the states that restrict coverage of abortion in health plans sold on the Obamacare exchanges, and to nullify all other state laws or policies that "inhibit insurance coverage of abortion by private health plans." Contacts in support of the Patients First Act (H.R. 2918) to require the federal National Institutes of Health to intensify research on types of stem-cell research that do not involve harming human embryos. Responses to inquiries regarding "Life at Conception Act" (H.R. 681, S. 231); nonsupport due to lack of clarity and erroneous legal premises.

H.R. 36 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Prohibits late-term elective abortions on unborn babies after 20 weeks post-fertilization, since at this age they can feel pain. S. 1922 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act: Prohibits late-term elective abortions on unborn babies after 20 weeks post-fertilization, since at this age they can feel pain. H.R. 3354 Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018:Conscience protections and abortion funding restrictions. H.R. 4712 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Provides protections for born-alive babies. S. 220 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: Provides protections for born-alive babies.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.36, "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

Opposition to Pro-abortion "Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017" (Alexander-Murray) Opposition to Pro-abortion "Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017" (Collins-Nelson) H.R.1, "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" and Senate counterpart and House/Senate compromise legislation H.R.36, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" H.R.3219, "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018" S.1823, The "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

For activity pertaining to abortion-related components of reconciliation legislation, see BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. For activity pertaining to other health-care reform ("Obamacare replacement") legislation, see HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts in support of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36, S. 1922), to protect pain-capable unborn children beginning at 20 weeks fetal age. Contacts in support of the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 1192, Smith), to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. Contacts in support of the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act or PRENDA (H.R.147), to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race. Contacts in support of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 37, S. 220), to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital. Contacts in support of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7, S. 184), including letter to House dated January 19, 2017, to codify government-wide policy against funding abortion (passed House January 24, 2017). Contacts in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA)(H.R.692, S. 224), to require an abortionist to notify a parent before performing an abortion on a minor from a different state, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 644, S. 301), to enhance federal remedies for health-care providers who face government-based discrimination for non-participation in abortion. Contacts regarding Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R.853) to prohibit federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R. 354, S.241), to deny for one year the availability of federal funds to Planned Parenthood affiliates or clinics that provide elective abortion. Activity on budget reconciliation bill pertaining to Planned Parenthood reported on BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. Contacts in support of Women's Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 656), to allow a state to exclude certain abortion providers from participation in the state's Medicaid program. Consultations regarding various bills intended to tighten federal limitations on trafficking in tissue from induced abortions (including H.R. 524, H.R. 1203, H.R. 1895, and other draft bills not introduced); no specific legislation endorsed during this quarter. Contacts in support of The Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act (H.R. 718), to make it a federal crime to dispose of non-cremated "fetal remains" (from abortions) in a landfill or navigable waterway. Contacts in support of the Every Child is a Blessing Act (H.R. 684), to eliminate wrongful birth and wrongful life" lawsuits, when they arise under federal law or from claims involving health care services affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Contacts in response to inquiries regarding the Heartbeat Bill (H.R. 490) to prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable; no position taken this quarter. Contacts expressing support for addition of language to prevent subsidies for abortion and other pro-life components in proposed legislation to revise laws dealing with health benefits for Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 2259 and draft legislation in Senate). Contacts in opposition to "Women's Health Protection Act" (H.R. 1322, S. 510), a proposed federal statute to invalidate virtually all state and federal regulations pertaining to abortion. Contacts in opposition to "EACH Woman Act" (H.R. 771), a bill to mandate coverage of abortion without limitation in Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and other federally funded health insurance program, to nullify the laws in effect in about half of the states that restrict coverage of abortion in health plans sold on the Obamacare exchanges, and to nullify all other state laws or policies that "inhibit insurance coverage of abortion by private health plans." Contacts in support of the Patients First Act (H.R. 2918) to require the federal National Institutes of Health to intensify research on types of stem-cell research that do not involve harming human embryos. Responses to inquiries regarding "Life at Conception Act" (H.R. 681, S. 231); nonsupport due to lack of clarity and erroneous legal premises.

H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

H.R.36, The "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" H.R.3219, "Make America Secure Appropriations Act, 2018" S.1823, The "Federal Disaster Assistance Nonprofit Fairness Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

H.R.36, "20 Week Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act" H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

For activity pertaining to abortion-related components of reconciliation legislation, see BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. For activity pertaining to other health-care reform ("Obamacare replacement") legislation, see HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts in support of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36), to protect pain-capable unborn children beginning at 20 weeks fetal age. Contacts in support of the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 1192, Smith, to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. Contacts in support of the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act or PRENDA (H.R.147), to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race. Contacts in support of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 37, S. 220), to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital. Contacts in support of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7, S. 184), including letter to House dated January 19, 2017, to codify government-wide policy against funding abortion (passed House January 24, 2017). Contacts in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA)(H.R.692, S. 224), to require an abortionist to notify a parent before performing an abortion on a minor from a different state, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 644, S. 301), to enhance federal remedies for health-care providers who face government-based discrimination for non-participation in abortion. Contacts in support of the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act (H.R.217), to prohibit funds under the federal Title X family planning program from going to entities (other than hospitals) that perform abortions (except to save the life of the mother, or in cases of rape or incest). Contacts regarding Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R.853) to prohibit federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R. 354, S.241), to deny for one year the availability of federal funds to Planned Parenthood affiliates or clinics that provide elective abortion. Activity on budget reconciliation bill pertaining to Planned Parenthood reported on BUD (Budget/Appropriations)page. Contacts in support of Women's Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 656), to allow a state to exclude certain abortion providers from participation in the state's Medicaid program. Consultations regarding various bills intended to tighten federal limitations on trafficking in tissue from induced abortions (including H.R. 524, H.R. 1203, H.R. 1895, and other draft bills not introduced); no specific legislation endorsed during this quarter. Contacts in support of The Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act (H.R. 718), to make it a federal crime to dispose of non-cremated "fetal remains" (from abortions) in a landfill or navigable waterway. Contacts in support of the Every Child is a Blessing Act (H.R. 684), to eliminate wrongful birth and wrongful life" lawsuits, when they arise under federal law or from claims involving health care services affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Contacts in response to inquiries regarding the Heartbeat Bill (H.R. 490) to prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable; no position taken this quarter. Contacts expressing support for addition of language to prevent subsidies for abortion and other pro-life components in proposed legislation to revise laws dealing with health benefits for Peace Corps volunteers (H.R. 2259 and draft legislation in Senate). Contacts in opposition to "Women's Health Protection Act" (H.R. 1322, S. 510), a proposed federal statute to invalidate virtually all state and federal regulations pertaining to abortion. Contacts in opposition to "EACH Woman Act" (H.R. 771), a bill to mandate coverage of abortion without limitation in Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and other federally funded health insurance program, to nullify the laws in effect in about half of the states that restrict coverage of abortion in health plans sold on the Obamacare exchanges, and to nullify all other state laws or policies that "inhibit insurance coverage of abortion by private health plans." Contacts in support of the Patients First Act (H.R. 2918) to require the federal National Institutes of Health to intensify research on types of stem-cell research that do not involve harming human embryos. Responses to inquiries regarding "Life at Conception Act" (H.R. 681, S. 231); nonsupport due to lack of clarity and erroneous legal premises.

Born Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 37/S. 220) Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act (H.R. 421/S. 93) Women Veterans Access to Quality Care Act (S. 471) American Health Care Act (H.R. 1628) Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017 (H. Res. 228) Providing for further consideration of the bill (H.R. 1628) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2017 (H. Res. 254) Invest in Women's Health Act of 2017 (S. 689) Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule submitted by Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to compliance with title X requirements by project recipients in selecting subrecipients (H.J. Res. 43/S.J. Res. 13) Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act (H.R. 217) Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2017 (H.R. 354) Protect Funding for Women's Health Care Act (S. 241) Nomination of Scott Gottlieb, of Connecticut, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services (P.N. 118) Nomination of Thomas Price, of Georgia, to be Secretary of Health and Human Services (P.N. 33)

Client expense: $444,877 · Firm income: Not reported

For activity pertaining to abortion-related components of reconciliation legislation, see BUD (Budget/Appropriations) page. For activity pertaining to other health-care reform ("Obamacare replacement") legislation, see HCR (Health Issues) page. Contacts in support of the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act (H.R. 36), to protect pain-capable unborn children beginning at 20 weeks fetal age. Contacts in support of the Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act (H.R. 1192, Smith) to prohibit a physician from knowingly performing a dismemberment abortion. Contacts in support of the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act or PRENDA (H.R.147), to prohibit discrimination against the unborn on the basis of sex or race. Contacts in support of Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (H.R. 37, S. 220),to require any health care practitioner who is present when a child is born alive following an abortion or attempted abortion to exercise the same degree of care as reasonably provided to any other child born alive at the same gestational age, and ensure that such child is immediately admitted to a hospital. Contacts in support of the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7, S. 184), including letter to House dated January 19, 2017, to codify government-wide policy against funding abortion (passed House January 24, 2017). Contacts in support of Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act (CIANA)(H.R.692, S. 224), to require an abortionist to notify a parent before performing an abortion on a minor from a different state, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of actions by Members of Congress to call attention to refusal of DHHS, under the Obama Administration, to enforce the Weldon Amendment (prohibiting any level of government that receives DHHS funds from forcing participating in abortion) in the face of California's 2014 abortion-coverage mandate and other violations of the federal law. Contacts in support of the Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 664, S. 301), to enhance federal remedies for health-care providers who face government-based discrimination for non-participation in abortion. Contacts in support of H.J. Res. 43 (Black)(including letter to House dated February 10, 2017 and letter to Senate dated March 28, 2017), utilizing mechanism of Congressional Review Act to nullify 2016 DHHS regulation curbing ability of states to redirect funds under Title X of the Public Health Service Act. H.J. Res. 43 passed House Feb 16, 2017; passed Senate March 30, 2017; signed into law April 13, 2017. Contacts in support of companion bill S.J. Res. 13 (Ernst), and similar legislation H.J. Res. 39 (Messer). Contacts in support of the Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act (H.R.217), to prohibit funds under the federal Title X family planning program from going to entities (other than hospitals) that perform abortions (except to save the life of the mother, or in cases of rape or incest). Contacts regarding Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R.853) to prohibit federal funding to entities that do not certify the entities will not perform, or provide any funding to any other entity that performs, an abortion, with certain exceptions. Contacts in support of the Defund Planned Parenthood Act (H.R. 354, S.241), to deny for one year the availability of federal funds to Planned Parenthood affiliates or clinics that provide elective abortion. Activity on budget reconciliation bill pertaining to Planned Parenthood reported on BUD (Budget/Appropriations)page. Contacts in support of Women's Public Health and Safety Act (H.R. 656), to allow a state to exclude certain abortion providers from participation in the state's Medicaid program. Consultations regarding various bills intended to tighten federal limitations on trafficking in tissue from induced abortions (including H.R. 524, H.R. 1203, H.R. 1895, and other draft bills not introduced); no specific legislation endorsed during this quarter. Contacts in support of The Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act (H.R. 718), to make it a federal crime to dispose of non-cremated "fetal remains" (from abortions) in a landfill or navigable waterway. Contacts in support of the Every Child is a Blessing Act (H.R. 684), to eliminate wrongful birth and wrongful life" lawsuits, when they arise under federal law or from claims involving health care services affecting interstate or foreign commerce. Contacts regarding the Heartbeat Bill (H.R. 490) to prohibit abortions if a fetal heartbeat is detectable; no position taken this quarter. Contacts expressing support for addition of language to prevent subsidies for abortion and other pro-life components in proposed legislation to revise laws dealing with health benefits for Peace Corps volunteers (draft legislation in House and Senate). Contacts in opposition to "Women's Health Protection Act" (H.R. 1322, S. 510), a proposed federal statute to invalidate virtually all state and federal regulations pertaining to abortion. Contacts in opposition to "EACH Woman Act" (H.R. 771), a bill to mandate coverage of abortion without limitation in Medicaid, Medicare, CHIP, and other federally funded health insurance program, to nullify the laws in effect in about half of the states that restrict coverage of abortion in health plans sold on the Obamacare exchanges, and to nullify all other state laws or policies that "inhibit insurance coverage of abortion by private health plans."

H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000

H.R.1628, American Health Care Act H.R.7. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act S.184. No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act H.J. Res. 43. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.J. Res. 13. A Resolution of Disapproval on the Title X Rule (Related to funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.) S.220. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. H.R.37. Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act. S. 224. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. H.R.692. Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. S. 241. Protect Funding for Womens Health Care Act (End federal funding for Planned Parenthood) S.301. Conscience Protection Act H.R.644. Conscience Protection Act Support for President Trumps overturning the previous administrations mandate for transgender bathrooms in public schools. H.R.172. Restore the Free Speech and First Amendment rights of churches and exempt organizations by repealing the 1954 Johnson Amendment. S. Res.15. A Resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Mexico City policy should be permanently established. S.J.Res.4. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016. H.J.Res.27. A Joint Resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Death with Dignity Act of 2016.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $9,000