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Women's Health Protection Act of 2017
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Women's Health Protection Act of 2017 This bill prohibits any government from imposing on abortion services: a requirement that a medical professional perform specific tests or medical procedures; a requirement that the same clinician who performs a patient's abortion also perform additional tests, services or procedures; a limitation on an abortion provider's ability to prescribe or dispense drugs or provide services via telemedicine; a requirement or limitation concerning the physical plant, equipment, staffing, or hospital transfer arrangements of facilities where abortions are performed, or the credentials, hospital privileges, or status of personnel at those facilities; a requirement that, prior to obtaining an abortion, a patient make medically unnecessary in-person visits to any individual or entity; a limitation on medical training for abortion procedures; a prohibition prior to fetal viability, including a prohibition on a particular abortion procedure; a prohibition after fetal viability when continuation of the pregnancy would pose a risk to the woman's life or health; a restriction on a woman's ability to obtain an immediate abortion when a delay would pose a risk to the woman's health; or a restriction on obtaining an abortion prior to fetal viability based on a woman's reasons or perceived reasons or that requires her to state her reasons before obtaining an abortion. A measure or action that is similar to a requirement or limitation listed above is prohibited if it singles out abortion services or makes abortion services more difficult to access and does not significantly advance women's health or the safety of abortion services.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
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Sources: Congress.gov
2018 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
General reproductive health and access issues H.R. 2180, Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act S. 957, Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act H.R. 1322/S. 510, Women's Health Protection Act H.R. 7228, Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Women's Health Protection Act(S 510/ HR 1322), domestic gag rule
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 510/H.R. 1322, Women's Health Protection Act of 2017, in support of ensuring access to reproductive health care; H.R.7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting access to abortion services; S.J.Res.13/H.J.Res.43, 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, in opposition to Congressional action calling for removal of Title X funding for family planning services; S. 2311/H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, in opposition to the 20 week abortion ban and restricting a women's access to reproductive health care; S. 2259/H.R.2567, Access to Birth Control Act, in support of access to contraception and health services; H.R. 490, Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting abortion services; In opposition to legislative actions that prevent a woman's access to safe, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services; In opposition to prohibiting aid to foreign organizations that provide reproductive health care including abortion services; In opposition to prohibiting federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America; In opposition to religious exemptions for child welfare agencies.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2018 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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. Supported veto and sustaining of veto of any bill that weakens any existing pro-life policy.  
2018 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Omnibus appropriations bill General Reproductive rights H.R. 1322/S. 510 Women's Health Protection Act of 2017 Contraception HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2017 H.Res.818 Black Maternal Health resolution
Client expense: $365,598 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
| Democratic |
| MD |
| Bernard Sanders | Independent | VT |
| Brian Schatz | Democratic | HI |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Democratic | NV |
| Charles E. Schumer | Democratic | NY |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Claire McCaskill | Democratic | MO |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | CA |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| Jon Tester | Democratic | MT |
| Kamala D. Harris | Democratic | CA |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Mark R. Warner | Democratic | VA |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Sherrod Brown | Democratic | OH |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Tammy Duckworth | Democratic | IL |
| Thomas R. Carper | Democratic | DE |
| Tim Kaine | Democratic | VA |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
| Tom Udall | Democratic | NM |
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Omnibus appropriations bill General Reproductive rights H.R. 1322/S. 510 Women's Health Protection Act of 2017 Contraception HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2017 H.Res.818 Black Maternal Health resolution Scotus Nomination Contraception Human Rights Act HR7228
Client expense: $16,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Omnibus appropriations bill General Reproductive rights H.R. 1322/S. 510 Women's Health Protection Act of 2017 Contraception HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2017 H.Res.818 Black Maternal Health resolution Scotus Nomination
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 510/H.R. 1322, Women's Health Protection Act of 2017, in support of ensuring access to reproductive health care; H.R.7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting access to abortion services; S.J.Res.13/H.J.Res.43, 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, in opposition to Congressional action calling for removal of Title X funding for family planning services; S. 2311/H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, in opposition to the 20 week abortion ban and restricting a women's access to reproductive health care; S. 2259/H.R.2567, Access to Birth Control Act, in support of access to contraception and health services; H.R. 490, Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting abortion services; In opposition to legislative actions that prevent a woman's access to safe, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services; In opposition to prohibiting aid to foreign organizations that provide reproductive health care including abortion services; In opposition to prohibiting federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America; In opposition to religious exemptions for child welfare agencies.
Client expense: $45,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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.  
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Invest in Women's Health Act of 2017 (S. 689) Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women's Health Act (H.R. 6315) Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 1322/S. 510)
Client expense: $18,277 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Omnibus appropriations bill General Reproductive rights H.R. 1322/S. 510 Women's Health Protection Act of 2017 Contraception HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2017 H.Res.818 Black Maternal Health resolution
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Women's Health Protection Act(S 510/ HR 1322), domestic gag rule
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Invest in Women's Health Act of 2017 (S. 689) Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women's Health Act (H.R. 6315) Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 1322/S. 510)
Client expense: $11,527 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Health Issues
A resolution supporting the goals, activities, and ideals of Prematurity Awareness Month (H. Res. 625/S. Res. 319) Maternal Health Accountability Act (H.R. 1318/S. 1112) Invest in Women's Health Act of 2017 (S. 689) Helping to End Addiction and Lessen (HEAL) Substance Use Disorders Act (S. 3120) CREATES Act (H.R. 2212/S. 974) MOMMA's Act (H.R. 5977) State-Based Universal Health Care Act (H.R. 6097) SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6) Jeanette Acosta Invest in Women's Health Act (H.R. 6315) Health Equity and Accountability Act (H.R. 5942) Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 1322/S. 510) A resolution recognizing the importance of the goal of National Women's Health Week to empower adolescent girls and women of all ages to make informed choices about their sexual activity and effective steps to prevent against HIV (S. Res. 507)
Client expense: $421,508 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 510/H.R. 1322, Women's Health Protection Act of 2017, in support of ensuring access to reproductive health care; H.R.7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting access to abortion services; S.J.Res.13/H.J.Res.43, 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, in opposition to Congressional action calling for removal of Title X funding for family planning services; S.1101/H.R.2417, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, in support of ensuring that pregnant workers are not fired or denied reasonable job modifications; S. 2311/H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, in opposition to the 20 week abortion ban and restricting a women's access to reproductive health care; S. 2259/H.R.2567, Access to Birth Control Act, in support of access to contraception and health services; H.R. 490, Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting abortion services; In opposition to legislative actions that prevent a woman's access to safe, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services; In opposition to prohibiting aid to foreign organizations that provide reproductive health care including abortion services; In opposition to prohibiting federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America; In opposition to efforts to undermine Title X family planning program by instituting a domestic gag rule.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Legislation: S103-Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, housing. S367-Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. S411-End Racial and Religious Profiling Act of 2017 (ERRPA)-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, racial profiling. S642-Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act-Issues Lobbied: Civil asset forfeiture. S811-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBT rights, religious liberty. S860-Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Juvenile justice, racial justice. S1006-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBT rights, womens rights, reproductive freedom, racial justice. S1134-Back the Blue Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. S1419-Voting Rights Advancement Act-Issue Lobbied: Voting rights. S1588-Democracy Restoration Act-Issue Lobbied: Voting. S1593-Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act-Issue Lobbied: Bail Reform. S1654-Email Privacy Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S1820-A bill to provide for the retention and service of transgender members of the Armed Forces-Issues Lobbied: LGBT rights. S1856-Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. S1917-Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Criminal justice reform. S2383-CLOUD Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy/surveillance. S2525-First Amendment Defense Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBT rights, religious liberty. S2584-Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: LGBT rights. S.J. Res. 59 - Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018 - Issues Lobbied: National security. S1614 - Video Visitation and Inmate Calling in Prisons Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Prison reform. S3032 - STATES Act-Issues Lobbied: Legalization of marijuana. S3174 - Marijuana Freedom and Opportunity Act-Issues Lobbied: Legalization of marijuana. S3195 - Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. S1918 - Police CAMERA Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. S2918 - Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious liberty, LGBT rights, reproductive freedom. S2836 - Preventing Emerging Threats Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Privacy, surveillance. S2124 - Consumer Privacy Protection Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. S170 - Combating BDS Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Free speech. S994 - Protecting Religiously Affiliated Institutions Act of 2018- Issues Lobbied: Death penalty. S2897 - A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act - Issues Lobbied: Disability rights, electronic visit verification. S3109 - DHS Appropriations for FY 2019-Issues Lobbied: DHS budget. S2832 - DATA Act-Issues Lobbied: DHS data collection. S3162- Border Zone Reasonableness Restoration Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: 100-mile zone. S1519 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018-Issues Lobbied: National security, border issues. S3158 - Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2019-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, education, desegregation, reproductive rights - abortion coverage restrictions, Title X family planning program, Conscience Protection Act, fetal tissue research, sexual health education. S2754 - Handle with Care Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, juvenile justice. S510 - Womens Health Protection Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion. S3225 - Stop Shackling and Detaining Pregnant Women Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration detention, reproductive rights. S3112 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Immigration detention, enforcement. S3036 - Keep Families Together Act - Issues Lobbied: Immigration (family separation), border issues. S2940 - Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Free speech/expression. S2227 - EMPOWER Care Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability rights. S2952 - Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act-Issues Lobbied: Sexual harassment and discrimination. S2988 - EMPOWER Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights. S337 - FAMILY Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights. HR 387-Email Privacy Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. HR 482-Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, housing. HR 1039-Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. HR 1498-End Racial Profiling Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, racial profiling. HR 1555-Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act-Issues Lobbied: Civil asset forfeiture. HR 1556-Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement militarization. HR 1809-Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Juvenile justice, racial justice. HR 1881-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: LGBT rights, religious liberty. HR 2133-Community Lending Enhancement and Regulatory Relief (CLEARR) Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Housing. HR 2152- Citizens Right to Know Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Bail reform, police reform. HR 2228-Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. HR 2282-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBT rights, womens rights, reproductive freedom, racial justice. HR 2437-Back the Blue Act of 2017-Issue Lobbied: Law enforcement. HR 2676-Police Reporting Information, Data, and Evidence (PRIDE) Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. HR 2899-Second Chance Act Reauthorization Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Reentry. HR 2978-Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights. HR 3060-Preventing Tragedies Between Police and Communities Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. HR 3222-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious liberty, LGBT rights, reproductive freedom. HR 3354-Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, census. HR 3356-Prison Reform and Redemption Act -Issues Lobbied: Prison reform. HR 3548-Border Security for America Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Privacy, surveillance. HR 3944-Police CAMERA Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. HR 3799-Demanding Oversight from Justice Act of 2017-Issuse Lobbied: Law enforcement. HR 4019-Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Bail reform. HR 4041-A bill to provide for the retention and service of transgender members of the Armed Forces-Issues Lobbied: LGBT rights. HR 4508-The Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, higher education. HR 4760-Securing Americas Future Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Immigration enforcement, immigration detention. HR 4833-The Bail Fairness Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Bail. HR 4943-CLOUD Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy/surveillance. HR 5374-Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: LGBT rights. HR 5682 - FIRST STEP Act-Issues Lobbied: Prison reform, intersection of criminal justice and immigration. HR 4447-CyberTipline Modernization Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Criminal justice, privacy. HR 5710 - The Solitary Confinement Study and Reform Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Prison reform. HR 4963 - Amy, Vicky, and Andy Child Pornography Victim Assistance Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Criminal justice. HR 1437- No Money Bail Act-Issue Lobbied: Bail reform. HR 5698 - Protect and Serve Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. HR2 - Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Reentry, SNAP. HR 3249 - Protect Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018-Issues lobbied: Law enforcement. HR 5515 - John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for FY 19-Issues Lobbied: Privacy, torture and war authority, school vouchers - racial justice, disability rights, religious liberty, border issues, reproductive rights - contraception, womens combat gear, domestic violence, MST. HR 2520 - BROWSER Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. HR 3896 - Secure and Protect Americans Data Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. HR 5199 - Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: School vouchers - racial justice, disability rights, religious liberty, education. HR 6042/5912 - Bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act - Issues Lobbied: Disability rights, electronic visit verification. HR 5004 - Air Carrier Access Amendments Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Disability rights. HR 5242 - School Resource Officer Assessment Act of 2018- Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, school-to-prison pipeline. HR 6122 - Save Voters Act-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, voting. HR 1322 - Womens Health Protection Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion. HR 6136 - Border Security and Immigration Reform Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Immigration detention, immigration enforcement. HR 3923 - Dignity for Detained Immigrants Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Immigration detention, enforcement. HR 6135 - Keep Families Together Act - Issues Lobbied: Immigration (family separation), border issues. HR 5924 - Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2018 -Issues Lobbied: Free speech/expression. HR 5306 - EMPOWER Care Act-Issues Lobbied: Disability rights. HR 4924, H. Res. 724 - Congressional Accountability Act of 1995 Reform Act-Issues Lobbied: Sexual harassment and discrimination. HR 620 - ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017-Issues Lobbied: Disability accessibility. HR 5654 - VAWA Protections for Rural Women Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Violence against women, rural housing. HR 947- FAMILY Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights. Legislation with No Bill Number and Nominations: RESPECT Resolution-Issues Lobbied: Legalization of marijuana. Restoring Oversight for Members of Congress Act- Issues Lobbied: Prison reform, national security, transparency. Senate bill version - No Money Bail Act-Issue Lobbied: Bail reform. Facial recognition and DNA testing-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. CONSENT Act - Issue Lobbied: Privacy. Gina Haspel nomination-Issues Lobbied: Torture, national security. Mike Pompeo nomination-Issues Lobbied: Torture; national security. Abortion restrictions for unaccompanied minors in ORR care-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights - abortion. ICE detention of pregnant women-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, immigrant rights. The Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act-Issues Lobbied: Privacy. Young amendment to opioid bill- Issues Lobbied: Privacy. Corker Draft Authorization for Use of Military Force of 2018-Issues Lobbied: War powers, authorizing military force. Administrative Legislative Proposal - Making Affordable Housing Work Act of 2018-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, fair housing, rent increases. HHS notice of rulemaking on Compliance with Statutory Program Integrity Requirements-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, Title X family planning program. FY 19 Appropriations - Financial Services and General Government-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion coverage restrictions, Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act. House bill version - Law Enforcement Trust and Integrity Act-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. Driver and Officer Safety Education Act-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement. Appropriations generally - Issues Lobbied: ICE and CBP appropriations. Additional legislation not yet introduced - sexual harassment reforms, violence against women in the military. Agencies: Agency-Defense-Issues Lobbied: Trans Military Ban; Guantanamo detention policy. Agency-Education-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, equal education, CRDC data collection, school-to-prison pipeline, Every Student Succeeds Act, student loans, civil rights investigations, Racial Justice Case Processing Manual, delay of significant disproportionality rule. Agency-Health and Human Services-Issues Lobbied: Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System Final Rule (RIN 0970-AC72), LGBT rights, SNAP and domestic gag rule, organ transplant discrimination, disability rights. Agency-Veterans Affairs-Issues Lobbied: Abortion coverage. Agency-Homeland Security-Issues Lobbied: Interior and border enforcement, family separation, Custom and Border Protection - border enforcement, CBP oversight, Immigration and Customs Enforcement - deportation and detention practices, detention of pregnant women. Agency-Housing and Urban Development-Issues Lobbied: Fair housing, the disparate impact rule, AFFH rule, regulatory reform, discriminatory lending, disaster relief, rent increases. Agency-Justice-Issues Lobbied: Law enforcement, racial profiling, juvenile justice, school-to-prison pipeline, Bureau of Prisons - changes to the transgender offender manual, LGBT rights and prisoners rights, Bureau of Justice Statistics - changes to the National Crime Victimization Survey, LGBT rights. Agency-EOP-Issues Lobbied: Civil rights enforcement; Faith and Opportunity Initiative, religious liberty. Agency-OMB-Issues Lobbied: Preschool suspensions, school-to-prison pipeline, data collection. Agency-Commerce-Issues Lobbied: Racial justice, census. Agency-Agriculture-Issue Lobbied: changes to SNAP time limit waivers (RIN 0584-AE57), LGBT rights, criminal law reform, disability rights, womens rights.
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2018 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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.  
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Immigration
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Affordable Care Act contraception benefit General Reproductive rights H.R. 1322/S. 510 Women's Health Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 36/S. 2311 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act H.R. 4712 Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act Maternal health bill (Senator Gillibrand) Omnibus appropriations bill Over-the-counter oral contraceptives bill (not yet reintroduced)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 510/H.R. 1322, Women's Health Protection Act of 2017, in support of ensuring access to reproductive health care; H.R.7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting access to abortion services; S.J.Res.13/H.J.Res.43, 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, in opposition to Congressional action calling for removal of Title X funding for family planning services; S.1101/H.R.2417, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, in support of ensuring that pregnant workers are not fired or denied reasonable job modifications; S. 2311/H.R. 36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, in opposition to the 20 week abortion ban and restricting a women's access to reproductive health care; S. 2259/H.R.2567, Access to Birth Control Act, in support of access to contraception and health services; H.R. 490, Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting abortion services; In opposition to legislative actions that prevent a woman's access to safe, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services; In opposition to prohibiting aid to foreign organizations that provide reproductive health care including abortion services; In opposition to prohibiting federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Immigration
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Agriculture
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · first_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Agriculture
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Seek FDA to accept client's 510(k) submission as a simple filing, to lift the Warning Letter issued to client, to wrap up its investigation of client and to issue the Certificates of Foreign Governments to client.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 510/H.R. 1322, Women's Health Protection Act of 2017, in support of ensuring access to reproductive health care; H.R.7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting access to abortion services; S.J.Res.13/H.J.Res.43, 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, in opposition to Congressional action calling for removal of Title X funding for family planning services; S.1101/H.R.2417, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, in support of ensuring that pregnant workers are not fired or denied reasonable job modifications; H.R.36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, in opposition to the 20 week abortion ban and restricting a women's access to reproductive health care; S. 2259/H.R.2567, Access to Birth Control Act, in support of access to contraception and health services; H.R. 490, Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting abortion services; in opposition to legislative actions that prevent a woman's access to safe, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services; in opposition to prohibiting aid to foreign organizations that provide reproductive health care including abortion services; in opposition to prohibiting federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act General Reproductive rights H.R. 1322/S. 510 Women's Health Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 1628 American Health Care Act of 2017 H.R. 36 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act H.R. 1/S. 1 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 H.R. 4082/S.1985 Protect Access to Birth Control Act H.R. 490 - Heartbeat Protection Act of 2017 Interim Final Rules, Affordable Care Act contraception benefit Maternal health bill (Senator Harris, not yet introduced) Medicare-X (co-sponsors Bennet, Kaine) Opt-in health care bills PROSPER Act, reauthorization of the Higher Education Act S. 2001 State Public Option Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2017 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 510/H.R. 1322, Women's Health Protection Act of 2017, in support of ensuring access to reproductive health care; H.R.7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting access to abortion services; S.J.Res.13/H.J.Res.43, 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, in opposition to Congressional action calling for removal of Title X funding for family planning services; S.1101/H.R.2417, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, in support of ensuring that pregnant workers are not fired or denied reasonable job modifications; H.R.36, Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, in opposition to the 20 week abortion ban and restricting a women's access to reproductive health care; in opposition to legislative actions that prevent a woman's access to safe, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services; in opposition to prohibiting aid to foreign organizations that provide reproductive health care including abortion services; in opposition to prohibiting federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Affordable Care Act General reproductive rights H.R. 1322/S. 510 Women's Health Protection Act of 2017 H.R. 1628 American Health Care Act of 2017 H.R. 3354 appropriations package H.R. 3443 Birth Control Privacy Act H.R. 36 Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act H.R. 771 Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act HEAL for Immigrant Women and Families Act of 2017 Omnibus Appropriations Bill Real Education for Healthy Youth Act S. 1804 Medicare for All Act of 2017
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2017 · third_quarter · Health Issues
Seek FDA to accept client's 510(k) submission as a simple filing, to lift the Warning Letter issued to client, to wrap up its investigation of client and to issue the Certificates of Foreign Governments to client.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Immigration
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · third_quarter · Agriculture
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 510/H.R. 1322, Women's Health Protection Act of 2017, in support of ensuring access to reproductive health care; H.R.7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting access to abortion services; S.J.Res.13/H.J.Res.43, 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, in opposition to Congressional action calling for removal of Title X funding for family planning services; S.1101/H.R.2417, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, in support of ensuring that pregnant workers are not fired or denied reasonable job modifications; in opposition to legislative actions that prevent a woman's access to safe, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services; in opposition to prohibiting aid to foreign organizations that provide reproductive health care including abortion services; in opposition to prohibiting federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
115th H.J.Res. 43 and S.J.Res. 13 - 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 115th H.R. 1322 and S. 510 - Women's Health Protection Act Family planning request in FY 2018: Increase funding for the Title X program; Preserve the current structure of Medicaid Funding for the Office of Adolescent Healths (OAH) Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program and the Administration for Children and Familiess Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Opposition to the harmful global gag rule, also known as the Mexico City Policy Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) repeal fight and the Planned Parenthood defunding fight, generally, but especially as they relate to FY 2017 (115th S.Con.Res. 3 Title II) and FY 2018 budget reconciliation and the American Health Care Act (115th H.R. 1628)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
115th H.J.Res. 43 and S.J.Res. 13 - 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 115th H.R. 1322 and S. 510 - Women's Health Protection Act Family planning request in FY 2018: Increase funding for the Title X program; Preserve the current structure of Medicaid Funding for the Office of Adolescent Healths (OAH) Teen Pregnancy Prevention (TPP) Program and the Administration for Children and Familiess Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP) Opposition to the harmful global gag rule, also known as the Mexico City Policy Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PL 111-148) repeal fight and the Planned Parenthood defunding fight, generally, but especially as they relate to FY 2017 (115th S.Con.Res. 3 Title II) and FY 2018 budget reconciliation and the American Health Care Act (115th H.R. 1628)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, White House Office
2017 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Seek FDA to accept client's 510(k) submission as a simple filing, to lift the Warning Letter issued to client, to wrap up its investigation of client and to issue the Certificates of Foreign Governments to client.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 510/H.R. 1322, Women's Health Protection Act of 2017, in support of ensuring access to reproductive health care; H.R.7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2017, in opposition to restricting access to abortion services; S.J.Res.13/H.J.Res.43, 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, in opposition to Congressional action calling for removal of Title X funding for family planning services; S.1101/H.R.2417, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, in support of ensuring that pregnant workers are not fired or denied reasonable job modifications; in opposition to legislative actions that prevent a woman's access to safe, accessible, affordable, and comprehensive family planning and reproductive health services; in opposition to prohibiting aid to foreign organizations that provide reproductive health care including abortion services; in opposition to prohibiting federal funding of Planned Parenthood Federation of America.
Client expense: $25,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Immigration
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Agriculture
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · second_quarter · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Implementation of H.R. 2642; Agricultural Act of 2014, PL 113-79; S. 510: Food Safety Modernization Act; S. 744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2017 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Seek FDA to accept client's 510(k) submission as a simple filing, to lift the Warning Letter issued to client, to wrap up its investigation of client and to issue the Certificates of Foreign Governments to client.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE