John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404/S. 4556); John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

Lobbying in support of H.R.3488/S1848, the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion, sex, and marital status in child welfare services. Lobbying in support of increased transparency of religious demographics and Chaplain Corps training in the U.S. military. Lobbying in support of reversing Department of Education's 2020 Title IX rules that expanded religious exemptions for colleges and universities. Lobbying in support of a resolution to establish a national day of reason in the United States. Lobbying in support of preserving the secular nature of our government through the appropriations process, including funding for research into the harms caused by white Christian nationalism. General lobbying in support of separation between government and religion and for the rights of humanists and nontheists in the U.S. and internationally.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404/S. 4556); John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system - against youth in care, against prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ), against parents who identify as LGBTQ who have their children removed. Equality Act (H.R.5;S.393), amending existing civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights nondiscrimination protections. Where appropriate in other bills, we lobby for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, families, and children in government services and programs. Protections from harassment and discrimination for students who are LGBTQ+ or who have LGBTQ+ parents or family members.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ). This discrimination is often disguised as "religious liberty".

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404/S. 4556); John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ). Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755; S. 1975), including protections for women's bodily autonomy, reproductive freedom, and choice.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

Funding for Planned Parenthood Paid Family and Medical Leave Paid Sick Leave Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Child Welfare Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 3488; S. 1848) Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (H.R. 2119) Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization act of 2021 (H.R. 5150)

Client expense: $224,764 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

Funding for Planned Parenthood Paid Family and Medical Leave Paid Sick Leave Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Child Welfare Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 3488; S. 1848) FAMILY Act (H.R. 804, S. 248) Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (H.R. 2119) Healthy Families Act (H.R. 2465; S. 1195) Frederick Douglass trafficking victims protection reauthorization act of 2021 (H.R. 5150) Job Protection Act (H.R. 6938; S. 3748)

Client expense: $316,568 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

Lobbying in support of H.R.3488/S1848, the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion, sex, and marital status in child welfare services. Lobbying in support of increased transparency of religious demographics and Chaplain Corps training in the U.S. military. Lobbying in support of reversing Department of Education's 2020 Title IX rules that expanded religious exemptions for colleges and universities. Lobbying in support of a resolution to establish a national day of reason in the United States. Lobbying in support of preserving the secular nature of our government through the appropriations process, including funding for research into the harms caused by white Christian nationalism. General lobbying in support of separation between government and religion and for the rights of humanists and nontheists in the U.S. and internationally.

Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ). Women's Health Protection Act (H.R. 3755; S. 1975), including protections for women's bodily autonomy, reproductive freedom, and choice. Passage of Build Back Better and continuation of a permanent child tax credit.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system - against youth in care, against prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ), against parents who identify as LGBTQ who have their children removed. Equality Act (H.R.5;S.393), amending existing civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights nondiscrimination protections. Where appropriate in other bills, we lobby for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, families, and children in government services and programs. Protections from harassment and discrimination for students who are LGBTQ+ or who have LGBTQ+ parents or family members.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system - against youth in care, against prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ), against parents who identify as LGBTQ who have their children removed. Equality Act (H.R.5;S.393), amending existing civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights nondiscrimination protections. Where appropriate in other bills, we lobby for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, families, and children in government services and programs. Protections from harassment and discrimination for students who are LGBTQ+ or who have LGBTQ+ parents or family members.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ). Protections for women's bodily autonomy, reproductive freedom, and choice. Passage of Build Back Better and continuation of a permanent child tax credit.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Funding for Planned Parenthood Paid Family and Medical Leave Paid Sick Leave Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Child Welfare Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (H.R. 1750) Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act (H.R. 3833) Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 3488; S. 1848) FAMILY Act (H.R. 804, S. 248) Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (H.R. 2119) Healthy Families Act (H.R. 2465; S. 1195) Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act (S. 1497 and H.R. 1379) Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (H.R. 485) Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5150) Job Protection Act (H.R. 6938; S. 3748) Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill (H.R. 3684) Build Back Better (H.R. 5376)

Client expense: $147,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office

Child care priorities including the Child Tax Credit and the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (S. 1848/H.R. 5919).

Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Lobbying in support of H.R.3488/S1848, the John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of religion, sex, and marital status in child welfare services. Lobbying in support of increased transparency of religious demographics and Chaplain Corps training in the U.S. military. Lobbying in support of reversing Department of Education's 2020 Title IX rules that expanded religious exemptions for colleges and universities. Lobbying in support of a resolution to establish a national day of reason in the United States. Lobbying in support of preserving the secular nature of our government through the appropriations process, including funding for research into the harms caused by white Christian nationalism. General lobbying in support of separation between government and religion and for the rights of humanists and nontheists in the U.S. and internationally.

Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom

Child welfare issues in general Implementation of the Family First Prevention Services Act -- included in PL 115-123; in general and specifically referring to the interaction between certain foster care placements and Medicaid law. Reauthorization of Title IV-B of the Social Security Act HR 2611 - Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act S. 2689/HR 5414 Ensuring Medicaid Continuity for Children in Foster Care Act of 2021 HR 5661/S. 3078 - Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act HR 1658 - To Amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to promote a high-quality workforce in the child welfare system S. 1496 Child Welfare Workforce Support Act HR 1558 - Child Poverty Reduction Act of 2021 S. 2638 - Family Strengthening Infrastructure Act HR 5856 -- 21st Century Children and Families Act S. 503 PARENTS Act of 2021 HR 4299 - Foster Care Stabilization Act S. 1927/HR 485 CAPTA Reauthorization S. 1848/HR 3488 - John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act HR 3083 - Foster Youth Mentor Act Monitored the reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)-- Monitored the Senate Finance Committee Request for Information on Mental and Behavioral Health Monitored CMS guidance on Medicaid 1115 Waiver specifically serious mental illness/serious emotional disturbance (SMI/SED) and the implications for foster care groups home and interaction with the Institutions for Mental Disease exemption Also monitored the release of the President's FY 2023 Budget

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system - against youth in care, against prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ), against parents who identify as LGBTQ who have their children removed. Equality Act (H.R.5;S.393), amending existing civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights nondiscrimination protections. Where appropriate in other bills, we lobby for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, families, and children in government services and programs. Protections from harassment and discrimination for students who are LGBTQ+ or who have LGBTQ+ parents or family members.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ). Protections for women's bodily autonomy, reproductive freedom, and choice. Passage of Build Back Better and continuation of a permanent child tax credit.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office

Funding for Planned Parenthood Paid Family and Medical Leave Paid Sick Leave Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations Child Welfare Trafficking Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act (H.R. 1750) Equal Dignity for Married Taxpayers Act (H.R. 3833) Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R. 3488; S. 1848) FAMILY Act (H.R. 804, S. 248) Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (H.R. 2119) Healthy Families Act (H.R. 2465; S. 1195) Protecting LGBTQ Youth Act (S. 1497 and H.R. 1379) Stronger Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (H.R. 485) Runaway and Homeless Youth and Trafficking Prevention Act Paid Sick Days for Public Health Emergencies and Personal and Family Care Act Providing Americans Insured Days of (PAID) Act Leave Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (H.R. 5150)

Client expense: $175,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Administration on Aging, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Natl AIDS Policy, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office on Violence Against Women, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system - against youth in care, against prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ), against parents who identify as LGBTQ who have their children removed. Equality Act (H.R.5;S.393), amending existing civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights nondiscrimination protections. Where appropriate in other bills, we lobby for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, families, and children in government services and programs. Protections from harassment and discrimination for students who are LGBTQ+ or who have LGBTQ+ parents or family members.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ). Protections for women's bodily autonomy, reproductive freedom, and choice.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system - against youth in care, against prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ), against parents who identify as LGBTQ who have their children removed. Equality Act (H.R.5;S.393), amending existing civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights nondiscrimination protections. Where appropriate in other bills, we lobby for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, families, and children in government services and programs. Protections from harassment and discrimination for students who are LGBTQ+ or who have LGBTQ+ parents or family members.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system - against youth in care, against prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ), against parents who identify as LGBTQ who have their children removed. Equality Act (H.R.5;S.393), amending existing civil rights laws to include sexual orientation and gender identity to civil rights nondiscrimination protections. Where appropriate in other bills, we lobby for nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people, families, and children in government services and programs. Protections from harassment and discrimination for students who are LGBTQ+ or who have LGBTQ+ parents or family members.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act (H.R.3488; S.1848) and other Non discrimination protections in child welfare system for youth in care, families of origin, and prospective parents (particularly those who identify as LGBTQ).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE

H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 1848, John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act - Supported bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded discrimination by foster care and adoption providers H.R. 3488, John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act - Supported bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded discrimination by foster care and adoption providers H.R. 1333, No BAN Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination in immigration based on national origin S. 1891, No BAN Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination in immigration based on national origin Discussed church-state separation implications of provisions in Biden Administration's American Families Plan, American Jobs Plan (infrastructure proposals), Child Care for Working Families Act, and the Building an Economy for Families Act Supported confirmation of Vanita Gupta to serve as Associate Attorney General and confirmation of Kristen Clarke to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at Department of Justice H.R. 1065, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Discussed bill and church-state implications of measure barring discrimination against pregnant workers H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Discussed church-state implications of bill to ensure abortion access People's Response Act - Discussed church-state safeguards and nondiscrimination provisions of bill regarding public safety Discussed Trump administration regulations and guidance regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Bush administration Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" S. 1260, Endless Frontier Act - Discussed free speech implications of Sullivan amendment to bill regarding technology and innovation