Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021
Legislative Progress
Introduced
July 14, 2021
Latest Action
November 17, 2021
Primary Sponsor
Kirsten E. GillibrandDemocratic(NY)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
89pct
126d open
vs 5,357 other S bills in the 117th — cohort avg 38d
Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 This bill invalidates arbitration agreements that preclude a party from filing a lawsuit in court involving sexual assault or sexual harassment, at the election of the party alleging such conduct.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 169.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Durbin with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
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2022 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 963/ S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act (PERSA). H.R. 2196, Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R. 2812, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 3947, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in health insurance contracts. S. 1334, PFAS Accountability Act. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021. H.R. 5169 / S. 2694, Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. H.R. 4445 / S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration, MCA claims, and cyber incident reporting. H.R.4128, VALID Act of 2021. H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, with specific regard to provisions on cosmetics. H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration. HR 8227, SPEAK OUT Act. S. 4348, FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in age discrimination cases. Draft legislation on PFAS. Draft asbestos ban legislation. Draft generic drug labeling legislation. Draft cosmetics reform legislation. Draft dietary supplement legislation. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers and workers. General lobbying with regard to forced arbitration in nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to COVID-19 liability. General lobbying on e-cigarettes safety and regulation. General lobbying on the FDA proposal regarding the testing of talc for asbestos. General lobbying on FIFRA preemption and Monsanto Company v. Hardeman preemption case. General lobbying on glyphosate safety. General lobbying on drug pricing.
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 963/S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 2453, Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, including potential amendments relating to Camp Lejeune litigation H.R. 4445/S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 H.R. 4777, Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2021 H.R. 4841, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 6151, Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021 H.R. 8227/S. 4524, Speak Out Act S. 742, Open and Responsive Government Act of 2021 S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act S. 2428, False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 S. 3143, Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021 Various issues relating to COVID-19 liability relief; Servicemembers waiver of rights and protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (P.L. 108-189); the use of arbitration to resolve disputes between federal contractors and their employees; decision making at independent agencies, White House interactions with independent agencies and Chevron deference; implementation of the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401) and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; legal reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
-Issues related to FY22 Budget Reconciliation (S.Con.Res.14, HR 5376) -Issues related to FY22 Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res.14) and Budget Reconciliation (HR 5376) -Issues related to FY22 Budget Reconciliation, HR 5376, Build Back Better Act -Issues related to Budget Reconciliation Package for Fiscal Year 2022 -Issues related to arbitration S. 2342 and HR 963 -Issues related to HR 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 963/ S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act (PERSA). H.R. 2196, Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R. 2812, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 3947, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in health insurance contracts. S. 1334, PFAS Accountability Act. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021. H.R. 5169 / S. 2694, Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. H.R. 4445 / S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration, MCA claims, and cyber incident reporting. H.R.4128, VALID Act of 2021. H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, with specific regard to provisions on cosmetics. H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration. HR 8227/ S.4524, SPEAK OUT Act. S. 4348, FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act. H.R. 2617, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, with regard to cosmetics legislation. H.R. 9011, the Updated Drug labeling for Patient Safety Act. Draft legislation on fertility fraud. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in age discrimination cases. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in race discrimination cases. Draft legislation on PFAS. Draft asbestos ban legislation. Draft generic drug labeling legislation. Draft cosmetics reform legislation. Draft dietary supplement legislation. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers and workers. General lobbying with regard to forced arbitration in nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to COVID-19 liability. General lobbying on e-cigarettes safety and regulation. General lobbying on the FDA proposal regarding the testing of talc for asbestos. General lobbying on FIFRA preemption and Monsanto Company v. Hardeman preemption case. General lobbying on glyphosate safety. General lobbying on drug pricing.
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislative language regarding alternative dispute resolution in: S 505, HR 963, HR 2196, S 2342, HR 2906, HR 4445
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
| Democratic |
| DE |
| Chuck Grassley | Republican | IA |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Dianne Feinstein | Democratic | CA |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| John Kennedy | Republican | LA |
| Jon Ossoff | Democratic | GA |
| Josh Hawley | Republican | MO |
| Lindsey Graham | Republican | SC |
| Lisa Murkowski | Republican | AK |
| Margaret Wood Hassan | Democratic | NH |
| Marsha Blackburn | Republican | TN |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Rob Portman | Republican | OH |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Republican | WV |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Thom Tillis | Republican | NC |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
Client expense: $1,170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislative language regarding alternative dispute resolution in: S 505, HR 963, HR 2196, S 2342, HR 2906, HR 4445
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 963/S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 2453, Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 4445/S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 H.R. 4777, Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2021 H.R. 4841, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 6151, Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021 H.R. 8227/S. 4524, Speak Out Act S. 742, Open and Responsive Government Act of 2021 S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act S. 2428, False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 S. 3143, Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021 Interim Final Rule, Request for Comments, Department of Justice; Guidelines and Limitations for Settlement Agreements Involving Payments to Non-Governmental Third Parties (87 Fed. Reg. 27,936- 27,938, May 10, 2022) Request for Comments, Administrative Conference of the United States; Disclosure of Agency Legal Materials (87 Fed. Reg. 30,445- 30,446, May 19, 2022) Various issues relating to COVID-19 liability relief; Servicemembers waiver of rights and protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (P.L. 108-189); the use of arbitration to resolve disputes between federal contractors and their employees; decisionmaking at independent agencies, White House interactions with independent agencies and Chevron deference; implementation of the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401) and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; legal reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $23,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2022 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
-Issues related to FY22 Budget Reconciliation (S.Con.Res.14, HR 5376) -Issues related to FY22 Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res.14) and Budget Reconciliation (HR 5376) -Issues related to FY22 Budget Reconciliation, HR 5376, Build Back Better Act -Issues related to Budget Reconciliation Package for Fiscal Year 2022 -Issues related to arbitration S. 2342 and HR 963
Client expense: $670,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 963/ S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act (PERSA). H.R. 2196, Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R. 2812, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 3947, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in health insurance contracts. S. 1334, PFAS Accountability Act. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021. H.R. 5169 / S. 2694, Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. H.R. 4445 / S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration, MCA claims, and cyber incident reporting. H.R.4128, VALID Act of 2021. H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, with specific regard to provisions on cosmetics. H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration. HR 8227/ S.4524, SPEAK OUT Act. S. 4348, FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act. Draft legislation on fertility fraud. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in age discrimination cases. Draft legislation on PFAS. Draft asbestos ban legislation. Draft generic drug labeling legislation. Draft cosmetics reform legislation. Draft dietary supplement legislation. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers and workers. General lobbying with regard to forced arbitration in nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to COVID-19 liability. General lobbying on e-cigarettes safety and regulation. General lobbying on the FDA proposal regarding the testing of talc for asbestos. General lobbying on FIFRA preemption and Monsanto Company v. Hardeman preemption case. General lobbying on glyphosate safety. General lobbying on drug pricing.
Client expense: $1,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislative language regarding alternative dispute resolution in: S 505, HR 963, HR 2196, S 2342, HR 2906, HR 4445
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 963/ S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act (PERSA). H.R. 2196, Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R. 2812, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 3947, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in health insurance contracts. S. 1334, PFAS Accountability Act. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021. H.R. 5169 / S. 2694, Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. H.R. 4445 / S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration, MCA claims, and cyber incident reporting. H.R.4128, VALID Act of 2021. H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, with specific regard to provisions on cosmetics. H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration. HR 8227, SPEAK OUT Act. S. 4348, FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in age discrimination cases. Draft legislation on PFAS. Draft asbestos ban legislation. Draft generic drug labeling legislation. Draft cosmetics reform legislation. Draft dietary supplement legislation. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers and workers. General lobbying with regard to forced arbitration in nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to COVID-19 liability. General lobbying on e-cigarettes safety and regulation. General lobbying on the FDA proposal regarding the testing of talc for asbestos. General lobbying on FIFRA preemption and Monsanto Company v. Hardeman preemption case. General lobbying on glyphosate safety. General lobbying on drug pricing.
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2022 · second_quarter · Torts
H.R. 963/S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 2453, Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 4445/S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 H.R. 4777, Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2021 H.R. 4841, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 6151, Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021 H.R. 8227, To limit the judicial enforceability of predispute nondisclosure and nondisparagement contract clauses relating to disputes involving sexual assault and sexual harassment S. 742, Open and Responsive Government Act of 2021 S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act S. 2428, False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 S. 3143, Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 Various issues relating to COVID-19 liability relief; Servicemembers waiver of rights and protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (P.L. 108-189); the use of arbitration to resolve disputes between federal contractors and their employees; decisionmaking at independent agencies, White House interactions with independent agencies and Chevron deference; implementation of the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; legal reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $15,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2022 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
-Issues related to FY22 Budget Reconciliation (S.Con.Res.14, HR 5376) -Issues related to FY22 Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res.14) and Budget Reconciliation (HR 5376) -Issues related to FY22 Budget Reconciliation, HR 5376, Build Back Better Act -Issues related to Budget Reconciliation Package for Fiscal Year 2022 -Issues related to arbitration S. 2342 and HR 963
Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied on behalf of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021--to end forced arbitration of employment claims involving sexual assault/harassment. S. 2342/H.R. 4445 Lobbied for general legislation to address workplace harassment and on a specific bill to address NDAs in workplace discrimination and harassment, awards and settlements, EMPOWER. Lobbied at EEOC on ending forced arbitration and other general procedural issues. Lobbied to address the White Collar Exemption in the OT rule, and issues related to misclassification. Lobbied for fair and independent federal judges.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied on behalf of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021--to end forced arbitration of employment claims involving sexual assault/harassment. S. 2342/H.R. 4445 Lobbied for general legislation to address workplace harassment and on a specific bill to address NDAs in workplace discrimination and harassment, awards and settlements, EMPOWER. Lobbied at EEOC on ending forced arbitration and other general procedural issues. Lobbied to address the White Collar Exemption in the OT rule, and issues related to misclassification. Lobbied for fair and independent federal judges.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislative language regarding alternative dispute resolution in: S 505, HR 963, HR 2196, S 2342, HR 2906, HR 4445
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability and pricing; universal service; infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs; data management; privacy, including issues relating to location-based services; telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; sunset of the 3G network; legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers; video retransmission reform; and spectrum policy. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 113 - BROWSER Act, all provisions; S. 120/H.R. 7132 - Safe Connections Act, all provisions; S. 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions; S. 698 - Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; S. 1494 - Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of Internet Service Providers; (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions; S. 2342/H.R. 4445 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021; provisions related to limiting use of pre-arbitration clauses; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 2875/H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 3014 - Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions; P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Act, implementation provisions; P.L. 117-58 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, implementation provisions; H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions; H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions; H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1053 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1060 - Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act; H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions; H.R. 1816 - Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions; H.R. 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions. H.R. 2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022, Division Y; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 - EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security; H.R. 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions; H.R. 4028 - Information and Communications Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2022, provisions related to spectrum; H.R. 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions; and H.R. 5491 - Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services, broadband availability and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, including pole replacement costs, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, sunset of the 3G network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, spectrum policy, the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers, and issues concerning retransmission reform Issues related to open internet regulations S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 120/H.R. 7132Safe Connections Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions S. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks)Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions S. 2342/H.R. 4445 Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, provisions related to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses S. 2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Division Y S. 2875/H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions S. 3014 Next Generation Telecommunications Act, provisions related to creation of 6G advisory council H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security P.L. 117-58 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to implementation S. 3663 Kids Online Safety Act, all provisions H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4032 Open RAN Outreach Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4345 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to spectrum H.R. 4521 America COMPETES Act, provisions related to O-RAN H.R. 5378 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions
Client expense: $3,060,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 963/ S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act (PERSA). H.R. 2196, Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R. 2812, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 3947, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in health insurance contracts. S. 1334, PFAS Accountability Act. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021. H.R. 5169 / S. 2694, Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. H.R. 4445 / S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration, MCA claims, and cyber incident reporting. H.R.4128, VALID Act of 2021. Draft legislation on prohibiting non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in employment discrimination cases. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in age discrimination cases. Draft legislation on PFAS. Draft asbestos ban legislation. Draft generic drug labeling legislation. Draft cosmetics reform legislation. Draft dietary supplement legislation. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers and workers. General lobbying with regard to COVID-19 liability. General lobbying on e-cigarettes safety and regulation. General lobbying on the FDA proposal regarding the testing of talc for asbestos. General lobbying on FIFRA preemption and Monsanto Company v. Hardeman preemption case.
Client expense: $1,070,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Civil justice issues. Ending use of forced arbitration in cases under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Service Member Civil Relief Act. H.R.963/S.505 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act of 2022. H.R.4445/S.2342 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
-Issues related to FY22 Budget Reconciliation (S.Con.Res.14, HR 5376) -Issues related to FY22 Budget Resolution (S.Con.Res.14) and Budget Reconciliation (HR 5376) -Issues related to FY22 Budget Reconciliation, HR 5376, Build Back Better Act -Issues related to Budget Reconciliation Package for Fiscal Year 2022 -Issues related to arbitration S. 2342 and HR 963
Client expense: $810,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Advocate for the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (H.R. 4445; S. 2342) (House and Senate)
Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Torts
H.R. 963/S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 2453, Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 2906, Carries Law H.R. 4445/S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 H.R. 4777, Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2021 H.R. 4841, Restoring Justice for Workers Act H.R. 6151, Highway Accident Fairness Act of 2021 S. 742, Open and Responsive Government Act of 2021 S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act S. 2428, False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 S. 3143, Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021 S. 3176, Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2021 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 Potential legislation dealing with non-disclosure agreements Various issues relating to COVID-19 liability relief; Servicemembers waiver of rights and protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (P.L. 108-189); the use of arbitration to resolve disputes between federal contractors and their employees; decisionmaking at independent agencies, White House interactions with independent agencies and Chevron deference; implementation of the Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; legal reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $18,660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2022 · first_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Gender-based violence in Africa discussion with USAID/state dept Safer Seas Act - H.R.6866(House Coast Guard and Maritime Subcommittee bill) Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act of 2020 S.3389 (Sens. Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal) Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act of 2020 H.R. 8454 (Reps. Sylvia Garcia and Ann Wagner) The Project Safe Childhood Modernization Act (Senate - Sens. John Cornyn and Jon Ossoff) Child Rescue Act (House - Reps. Ben Cline and Abigail Spanberger) H.R.5884 Child RESCUE Act (Senate - Sen. John Cornyn) E-Safety Bill (still drafting) SANE Act (House - Reps. David Joyce and Deborah Ross) H.R. 6735 SANE Act (Senate - Sen. John Cornyn) S.3648 Africa GBV - USAID/state dept Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act - (House Rep. Cheri Busto) (Sen. Kristen Gillibrand) H.R. 4445; S 2342 Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2022 (Senate - Sen. Richard Durbin) S.3103 TCITP Event - communication w/ Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Cornyn office and Australian Commissioner Julie Iman Grant's staff VAWA - (Senate - Cornyn) S.3623 Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022 (Senate - Sen. Chuck Grassley) S.3949 Frederick Douglass Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022 (House - Rep. Chris Smith) H.R.6552 Kids Online Safety Act - (Senate - Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Marsha Blackburn) Justice for All Act - (Senate - Sen. John Cornyn) Improving Data on Sexual Violence - Sen. Robert Portman/Sen. Joni Ernst bill not yet introduced Protect Our Minor Children (POMS) Act - Sen. Chuck Grassley bill, not yet introduced Cleaver Rape Kit Bill - not yet introduced DOJ letter/oversight hearing - working w/ Debbie Wasserman Schultz office Protecting Trans Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault - Draft bill by Rep. Jayapal SHIELD Act - S.3777, (Senate - Sen. Amy Klobuchar) MDT FBI Bill - Cornyn, not yet introduced, may be added to TVPRA SAAPM Resolution 2022 (Sens. Dianne Feinstein/Chuck Grassley) END Child Exploitation Act (Senate - Sen. Marsha Blackburn) S.365 END Child Exploitation Act (House - Rep. Anthony Gonzalez) H.R.1198 Protect Our Children Act reauthorization - not yet drafted, just spoke with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz office (House) and Sen. John Cornyn (senate) Stealthing Act of 2022 (House - Rep. Carolyn Maloney) Consent is Key Act (House - Rep. Norma Torres) RAINN hotline reauthorization (not yet introduced - discussed w/ Amy Klobuchar's office)
Client expense: $35,877 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
S. 248/H.R. 804, FAMILY Act, In support of paid family and medical leave; S. 205/H.R. 7, Paycheck Fairness Act, In support of empowering women to negotiate for equal pay, in support of prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire or share their wages; S. 1486/H.R. 1065, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, In support of allowing pregnant workers receive reasonable job accommodations; H.R. 2243, Fair Pay Act of 2021, In support of comparable worth; H.R. 2242, Pay Equity for All Act of 2021, In support of a ban on the use of salary history in negotiations; S. 53/H.R. 603, Raise the Wage Act, In support of increasing the federal minimum wage; S. 740/H.R. 1987, WORK NOW Act, In support of preserving and creating jobs in the nonprofit sector; H.R. 1911, Child Care is Infrastructure Act, In support of increasing access to high quality infrastructure; S. 1360/H.R. 2817, Child Care for Working Families Act, In support of increasing access to child care and early learning, in support of increasing access to living wages and skills-based training for childcare providers and educators; S. 1195/H.R. 2465, Healthy Families Act, In support of paid sick and safe days; S. Con. Res. 12/H.Con. Res. 46, A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women, In support of equal pay for equal work; S. 2569/H.R. 4826, Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act, In support of strengthening protections and access for domestic workers; S. 3219/H.R. 5994, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act, In support of ending workplace harassment; H.R. 5842, EMPOWER Act, In support of eliminating workplace harassment; S. 2342/H.R. 4445, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, In support of ending forced arbitration; S. 3641/H.R. 6699, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act, In support of extending protections to part-time workers; S. 3642/H.R. 6670, Schedules That Work Act, In support of flexible workplace policies; In support of increasing access to high quality affordable child care; In support of paid sick days and family medical leave during a public health emergency.
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied on behalf of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021--to end forced arbitration of employment claims involving sexual assault/harassment. S. 2342/H.R. 4445 Lobbied for general legislation to address workplace harassment and on a specific bill to address NDAs in workplace discrimination and harassment, awards and settlements, EMPOWER. Lobbied at EEOC on ending forced arbitration and other general procedural issues. Lobbied to address the White Collar Exemption in the OT rule, and issues related to misclassification. Lobbied for fair and independent federal judges.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislative language regarding alternative dispute resolution in: S 505, HR 963, HR 2196, S 2342, HR 2906, HR 4445
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
General lobbying communications on the following issues: availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum; integrity and security of communications networks; appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services; broadband availability and pricing; universal service; infrastructure investment and development; data management; privacy (including issues relating to location-based services); telecommunications supply chain security; implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority; sunset of the 3G network; issues related to legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property; the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers; video retransmission reform; and spectrum policy. Lobbying on the following bills: S. 113 - BROWSER Act, all provisions; S. 120 - Safe Connections Act, all provisions; S. 592 - Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions; S. 922 - Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions; S. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; S. 1494 - Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of Internet Service Providers; S. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions; S. 1695 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2022, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment, and supply chain security; S. 1884 - Broadband Parity Act, all provisions; S. 2018 - Digital Equity Act, all provisions; S. 2071 - Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions; S. 2342 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021; provisions related to limiting use of pre-arbitration clauses; S. 2407 - Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions; S. 2875 - Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions; P.L. 117-2 - American Rescue Act, implementation provisions; H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions; H.R. 698 - Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions; H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts; H.R. 1046 - Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions; H.R. 1047 - Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions; H.R. 1053 - Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1056 - Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1058 - Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions; H.R. 1060 - Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act; H.R. 1069 - Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1074 - Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1149 - Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions; H.R. 1251 - Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions; H.R. 1472 - Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions; H.R. 1676 - Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions;H.R. 1783/S. 745 - Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions; *H.R. 1816 - Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions; H.R. 1848 -- Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act, Title I, provisions related to appropriate government funding mechanisms to encourage expansion of broadband to unserved areas, Title II federal grants for Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment, and Title III provisions related to government financing of broadband networks; H.R. 1856 - Modern Television Act, all provisions. H.R. 2225 - NSF for the Future Act, all provisions related to strengthening US competitiveness and leadership; H.R. 2685 - Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 2731 - Endless Frontier Act, provisions related to supply chain resiliency and programs to support public and private sector technology innovation and development; H.R. 3346 - No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3435 - American Broadband Act, all provisions; H.R. 3524 - EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security; H.R. 3684 - INVEST In America Act, provisions related to broadband infrastructure; H.R. 3703 - Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions; H.R. 3919 - Secure Equipment Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4028 - Information and Communications Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4029 - To amend the NTIA Organization Act to establish and interagency national security review process, and for other purposes; H.R. 4045 - Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4046 - NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4055 - American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; and H.R. 4067 - Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity; H.R. 4345 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act of 2022, provisions related spectrum H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act, provisions related to communications devices, Next Gen 9-1-1 and broadband Internet access; H.R. 5376 - Build Back Better Act, provisions related to devices, Next Gen 9-1-1, and broadband Internet acces; H.R. 5378 - Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions; H.R. 5440 - Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions; and H.R. 5491 - Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Torts
H.R. 963/S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 2453, Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 2906, Carries Law H.R. 4445/S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 H.R. 4777, Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act of 2021 H.R. 4841, Restoring Justice for Workers Act S. 742, Open and Responsive Government Act of 2021 S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act S. 2428, False Claims Amendments Act of 2021 S. 3143, Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act of 2021 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 Various issues relating to COVID-19 liability relief; Servicemembers waiver of rights and protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (P.L. 108-189); the use of arbitration to resolve disputes between federal contractors and their employees; decisionmaking at independent agencies, White House interactions with independent agencies and Chevron deference; implementation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; legal reform; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $19,560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Bureau of Reclamation, Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
LBR10/5/2021Meeting w/ Olin Hartkopf (Sen. Angus King, I-ME) to discuss Blacklisting amendment in H.R.4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 LBR10/5/2021Meeting w/ Ted Trippi (Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-NH) to discuss Blacklisting amendment in H.R.4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 LBR10/14/2021Meeting with Carolina Young, Senator Brown (D-OH) regarding paid leave provisions in H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act LBR10/19/2021Mtg w/ Katherine Phillips (Sen. Mark Kelly, D-AZ) to discuss Blacklisting amendment in H.R.4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 LBR10/26/2021Mtg w/ Patrick Thompson (Sen. Roger Wicker, R-MS) to discuss Blacklisting amendment in H.R.4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 LBR11/1/2021Letter to Senate in opposition to a blacklisting amendment in H.R.4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 LBR11/2/2021Meeting w/ Senate Armed Services Committee Minority to discuss Blacklisting amendment in H.R.4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 LBR11/5/2021Meeting with Senator Ernst staff to discuss S. 3143, Resolving Sexual Assault and Harassment Disputes Act LBR11/9/2021Mtg w/ Celia Morte (Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-ND) to discuss Blacklisting amendment in H.R.4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 LBR12/17/2021Outreach to Senate staff re S.2342 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $900,000
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Legislation HR 51 The Washington, DC Admission Act H.Res. 24 The Impeachment of Donald Trump HR 1/S 1 For The People Act H.R. 963 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act) H.R. 595 - COVID-19 Justice and Accountability Act S. 492 - Ending Qualified Immunity Act S. 505 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR Act) DHS Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 H.R. 1280 - George Floyd Justice in Pol H.R. 3005 - To remove certain confederate statues from the U.S. Capitol H.R.6 - American Dream and Promise Act Draft legislation to establish an Office of Environmental Justice within the Department of Justice, and for other purposes. Department of Homeland Security Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 S. 2747 - Freedom to Vote Act H.R. 5746 - Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act S.4 - John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement S. 51- The Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 6107 - Stop Corporate Capture Act HR 4350 - National Defense Authorization Act S. 2792 - National Defense Authorization Act S. 2342 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act H.R. 4848 Rescinding DHSs Waiver Authority for the Border Wall Act Rulemakings Office of Management and Budget, Executive Office of the President. Methods and Learning Practices for Advancing Equity in Support for Underserved Communities Through Government, (Docket ID OMB-2021-0005) NOMINATIONS Nomination of Merrick Garland to be Attorney General Nomination of Vanita Gupta to be Associate Attorney General Nomination of Lisa Monaco to be Deputy Attorney General Nomination of Kristen Clarke to be Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Nomination of Todd Kim to be Assistant Attorney General for ENRD Nomination of Jennifer Sung to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nomination of Holly Thomas to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nomination of Gabriel Sanches to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit Nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the United States Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit Nomination Myrna Perez to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit Nomination of Dale Ho to the United States District Court for the Southern District of NY
Client expense: $188,096 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, U.S. Forest Service
2021 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Issues related to the availability and appropriate uses of commercial wireless spectrum, the integrity and security of communications networks, appropriate regulatory framework for Internet and communications services, broadband availability and pricing, universal service, infrastructure investment and development, data management, privacy including issues relating to location-based services, telecommunications supply chain security, implementation of the Nationwide Broadband Public Safety Network operated by the First Responder Network Authority, sunset of the 3G network, legislation designed to streamline broadband infrastructure deployment and permit placement of wireless tower facilities on federal property, spectrum policy, the deployment of 5G communication services and worldwide services to enterprise customers, and issues concerning retransmission reform Issues related to open internet regulations Issues related to implementation of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program S. 113BROWSER Act, all provisions S. 120Safe Connections Act, all provisions S. 592 Broadband Reserve Fund Act, all provisions H.R. 678 Preserving Home and Office Numbers in Emergencies (PHONE) Act, all provisions H.R. 698 Hotspots and Online Technology and Services Procurement for our Tribes and States (HOTSPOTS) Act, all provisions S. 922 Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, all provisions H.R. 963 Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief (FAIR) Act, provisions relating to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses in employment contracts and consumer contracts H.R. 1046 Federal Broadband Deployment in Unserved Areas Act, all provisions H.R. 1047 Rural Broadband Permitting Efficiency Act, all provisions H.R. 1053 Timely Replacement Under Secure and Trusted for Early and Dependable Broadband Networks Act (TRUSTED Broadband Networks)Act, all provisions H.R. 1056 Wireless Broadband Competition and Efficient Deployment Act, all provisions H.R. 1058 Wireless Resiliency and Flexible Investment Act, all provisions H.R. 1060 Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership (WIRELESS Leadership) Act, all provisions H.R. 1069 Streamlining Permitting to Enable Efficient Deployment of Broadband Infrastructure (SPEED) Act, all provisions H.R. 1074 Reducing Antiquated Permitting for Infrastructure Deployment (RAPID) Act, all provisions H.R. 1149 Communities Overregulating Networks Need Economic Competition Today (CONNECT) Act, all provisions H.R. 1251 Cyber Diplomacy Act, all provisions S. 1260 US Innovation and Competition Act, provisions related to O-RAN P.L.117-2 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to implementation S. 1472 Improving Spectrum Coordination Act, all provisions S. 1494 Consumer Data Privacy and Security Act, provisions related to obligations of internet service providers S. 1676 Rural Broadband Financing Flexibility Act, all provisions S. 745/H.R. 1783 Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act, all provisions H.R. 1816 Information Transparency and Personal Data Control Act, all provisions H.R. 1848 Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrows (LIFT) America Act, Title I provisions related to appropriate government funding mechanisms to encourage expansion of broadband to unserved areas, Title II federal grants for Next Generation 9-1-1 deployment, and Title III provisions related to government financing of broadband networks H.R. 1856 Modern Television Act, all provisions S. 1884 Broadband Parity Act, all provisions S. 2018 Digital Equity Act, all provisions S. 2071 Broadband Reform and Investment to Drive Growth in the Economy (BRIDGE) Act, all provisions H.R. 2225 NSF for the Future Act, provisions related to strengthening US competitiveness and leadership S. 2342 Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021, provisions related to limiting the use of pre-dispute arbitration clauses S. 2407 Cyber Incident Notification Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 2731 Endless Frontier Act, provisions related to supply chain resiliency and programs to support public and private sector technology innovation and development S. 2875 Cyber Incident Reporting Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 3346 No Rate Regulation of Broadband Internet Access Act, all provisions H.R. 3435 American Broadband Act, all provisions H.R. 3524 EAGLE Act, provisions related to international standards and supply chain security H.R. 3684 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provisions related to broadband infrastructure and obligations of internet service providers H.R. 3703 Nationwide Dig Once Act, all provisions H.R. 4029 the Timely Evaluation of Acquisitions, Mergers or Transactions with External, Lawful Entities to Clear Owners and Management Act, provisions related to foreign investment screening H.R. 4045 Future Uses of Technology Upholding Reliable and Enhanced Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4046 NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4055 American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4067 Communications Security Advisory Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 2685 Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 3919 Secure Equipment Act of 2021, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4028 Information and Communication Technology Strategy Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4032 Open RAN Outreach Act, provisions related to supply chain security and cybersecurity H.R. 4345 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to spectrum S. 1695/ National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, provisions related to cybersecurity, 5G development and deployment and supply chain security H.R. 5376 Build Back Better Act, provisions related to devices, Next Gen 9-1-1 and broadband internet access H.R. 5378 Spectrum Innovation Act, all provisions H.R. 5440 Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2021, all provisions H.R. 5491 Securing Systemically Important Critical Infrastructure Act, all provisions
Client expense: $2,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Vice President of the United States, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2021 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
The Child RESCUE Act (Rep. Spanberger and Rep. Cline)H.R.5884 The Project Safe Childhood Modernization Act of 2021 (Sen. Cornyn) (not yet introduced) H.R. 4445, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 (Rep. Bustos)H.R.4445 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act H.R.1620 Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act of 2020 S.3389 (Sen. Graham and Blumenthal) Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act of 2020 H.R. 8454 (Rep. Garcia and Wagner)not reintroduced Eliminating Limits to Justice for Child Sex Abuse Victims Act of 2021S.3103 KIDS ActH.R.5439S.2918 Protecting the Information of our Vulnerable Children and Youth Act (Kids PRIVCY Act) Rep. Castor, KathyH.R.4801 Children and Teens Online Privacy Act (COPPA 2.0)bill number S.1628 SANE bill(not yet introduced)(not yet introduced) "Ending Forced Arbitration for Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act."HB 4445;S 2342 House and Senate Appropriations bills - CJS HR 4505S.3042 House and Senate Appropriations bills - SFOPsHR 4373S.3075 National Domestic Violence Prevention Plan Act (Wexton bill)H.R.5762 Protecting Our Kids Act of 2021H.R.1781 HOTLINES FOR SEXUAL ABUSE VICTIMS IN DETENTION FACILITIESnot introduced yet Cyber Harassment Act of 2019 (Feinstein - may be added to Senate TVPRA)(not reintroduced) E-Safety Bill -, Rep. Speier bill (House)not yet introduced Frederick Douglas Trafficking Victims Prevention Reauthorizations Act of 2021 (Rep. Chris Smith/ Rep Karen Bass)H.R.5150 National Sexual Assault Hotline Grants Reauthorization (Rep. Kuster)H.R.4229 Native Youth and Tribal Officer Protection ct (Rep. O'Halleran)HR 2740 Justice for All - (Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX)) and Sen. Patrrick Leahy (D-VT))not introduced yet Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act - not yet introduced (Sen. Cornyn)
Client expense: $38,400 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Torts
Legislation relating to arbitration (H.R. 1423/S. 610), including bills regarding sexual assault and harassment (S.2342, S.3143); servicemember arbitration (H.R. 2196), and arbitration provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2500/S. 1790); Issues related to the False Claims Act (S. 2428, S. 2429).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Legislation relating to arbitration (H.R. 1423/S. 610), including bills regarding sexual assault and harassment (S.2342, S.3143); servicemember arbitration (H.R. 2196), and arbitration provisions of the National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 2500/S. 1790); Issues related to the False Claims Act (S. 2428, S. 2429).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 963/ S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act (PERSA). H.R. 2196, Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R. 2812, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 3947, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in health insurance contracts. S. 1334, PFAS Accountability Act. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021. H.R. 5169 / S. 2694, Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. H.R. 4445 / S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration, MCA claims, and cyber incident reporting. H.R.4128, VALID Act of 2021. Draft Asbestos Ban legislation. Draft Cosmetics reform legislation. Draft dietary supplement legislation. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers and workers. General lobbying with regard to COVID-19 liability. General lobbying on e-cigarettes safety and regulation. General lobbying on the FDA proposal regarding the testing of talc for asbestos. General lobbying on FIFRA preemption and Monsanto Company v. Hardeman preemption case.
Client expense: $1,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2021 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Civil justice issues; Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act (H.R. 963/S. 505); Ending use of forced arbitration in cases under the Uniform Service Employment and Reemployment Rights Act and the Service Member Civil Relief Act; Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act (H.R. 4445/S. 2342).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2021 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
General litigation reform issues; H.R. 963/S. 505 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act; S. 2472/H.R. 2096 - SACKLER Act; S. 2342/H.R. 4445 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Torts
General litigation reform issues; H.R. 963/S. 505 - Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act; S. 2472/H.R. 2096 - SACKLER Act; S. 2342/H.R. 4445 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2021 · third_quarter · Torts
H.R. 963/S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal (FAIR) Act H.R. 2453, Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021 H.R. 2547, Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act H.R. 2906, Carries Law H.R. 4445/S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 S. 742, Open and Responsive Government Act of 2021 S. 937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act S.Con.Res. 14, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031, including provisions related to penalties under the National Labor Relations Act Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1603, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019 Potential legislation relating to sexual assault, sexual harassment and arbitration issues Nomination of Lisa Monaco to be Deputy Attorney General Various issues relating to COVID-19 liability relief; Servicemembers waiver of rights and protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (P.L. 108-189); the use of arbitration to resolve disputes between federal contractors and their employees; implementation of Federal Arbitration Act (P.L. 68-401); alternative dispute resolution mechanisms; potential executive order on arbitration; legal reform; civil discovery reform; asbestos litigation; fraud and abuse in civil litigation
Client expense: $16,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2021 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 963/ S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act (PERSA). H.R. 2196, Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R. 2812, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 3947, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in health insurance contracts. S. 1334, PFAS Accountability Act. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021. H.R. 5169 / S. 2694, Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. H.R. 4445 / S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration, MCA claims, and cyber incident reporting. Draft Asbestos Ban legislation. Draft Cosmetics reform legislation. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers and workers. General lobbying with regard to COVID-19 liability. General lobbying on e-cigarettes safety and regulation.
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of