Respect for Marriage Act
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Respect for Marriage Act This bill provides statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriages. Specifically, the bill repeals and replaces provisions that define, for purposes of federal law, marriage as between a man and a woman and spouse as a person of the opposite sex with provisions that recognize any marriage that is valid under state law. (The Supreme Court held that the current provisions were unconstitutional in United States v. Windsor in 2013.) The bill also repeals and replaces provisions that do not require states to recognize same-sex marriages from other states with provisions that prohibit the denial of full faith and credit or any right or claim relating to out-of-state marriages on the basis of sex, gender, race, ethnicity, or national origin. (The Supreme Court held that state laws barring same-sex marriages were unconstitutional in Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015; the Court held that state laws barring interracial marriages were unconstitutional in Loving v. Virginia in 1967.) The bill allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S3380)
Introduced in Senate
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2023 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Advocating for democracy reforms that make elections more transparent, get more people involved in the political process, and expand voting rights. HR 8824, S 4573, HR 8873, HR 3867. Advocating for expanded civil rights and workplace protections for working people. Support for the nomination of Kalpana Kotagal to EEOC. Voting rights and voter protections, protecting rights. HR 4 (John Lewis Voting Rights Act), HR 1 (For the People Act), S 2747 - Freedom to Vote Act, Respect for Marriage Act - HR 8404, S 4556. Judicial Nominations
Client expense: $474,527 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.3294/S.1945 Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education (IGNITE) HBCU Excellence Act. P.L. 117-328 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, issues related to HBCU infrastructure funding. H.R.8404/S.4556/P.L. 117-228 Respect for Marriage Act.
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 8404/S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to competition in digital markets and the app marketplace, including privacy, security, and competitiveness issues related to H.R. 3816/S. 2992, the American Choice and Innovation Online Act, and S. 2710/H.R. 7030, the Open App Markets Act Issues related to LGBTQ rights, including S. 393, the Equality Act and H.R. 8404/S. 4556, the Respect for Marriage Act
Client expense: $2,870,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2022 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
S. 4556 Respect for Marriage Act.
Client expense: $1,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
| Democratic |
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| Benjamin L. Cardin | Democratic | MD |
| Bernard Sanders | Independent | VT |
| Brian Schatz | Democratic | HI |
| Catherine Cortez Masto | Democratic | NV |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Debbie Stabenow | Democratic | MI |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Elizabeth Warren | Democratic | MA |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| Jacky Rosen | Democratic | NV |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| John W. Hickenlooper | Democratic | CO |
| Jon Ossoff | Democratic | GA |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Maria Cantwell | Democratic | WA |
| Mark Kelly | Democratic | AZ |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Michael F. Bennet | Democratic | CO |
| Patrick J. Leahy | Democratic | VT |
| Patty Murray | Democratic | WA |
| Raphael G. Warnock | Democratic | GA |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Rob Portman | Republican | OH |
| Robert Menendez | Democratic | NJ |
| Robert P. Casey, Jr. | Democratic | PA |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |
| Susan M. Collins | Republican | ME |
| Tammy Baldwin | Democratic | WI |
| Thomas R. Carper | Democratic | DE |
| Tim Kaine | Democratic | VA |
| Tina Smith | Democratic | MN |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.8404/S.4556: Respect for Marriage Act
Client expense: $990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Respect for Marriage Act, H.R. 8404, S. 4556
Client expense: $1,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
HR 8404/S 4556: Respect for Marriage Act; all provisions of the bill
Client expense: $3,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R.9056/S.5064, Right to Read Act, Book Bans; Academic Censorship and Free Speech related issues H.R.8404/S.4556, Respect for Marriage Act, Entirety Public Law 117-328, Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2023, VOTE.GOV issues H.R.51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act, Entirety
Client expense: $380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Labor, Workplace & Benefits Policy: Immigration reform; H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, and S. 264, Dream Act of 2021; H.R. 3648, Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act (EAGLE Act 2021); S. 393, the Equality Act; S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act; unemployment insurance; H.R. 3173, Ensuring Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Paid family and medical leave. Health Care reform; Implementation of CAA of 2020 Health Care Price Transparency provisions; H.R. 5981, S. 1704, Telehealth pre-deductible for HSAs. Antitrust policy and related issues; H.R. 3843, S. 228, Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 202; S. 2992, American Innovation and Choice Online Act.
Client expense: $1,260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 7, S. 205, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies H.R. 8404, S.4556, Respect for Marriage Act H.R. 8297, the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act H.R. 8452, the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022 S. 4505, the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022 S. 1486, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 8404/S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Respect for Marriage Act (S. 4556)
Client expense: $264,976 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S.4556 - Respect for Marriage Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Advocating for expanded civil rights and workplace protections for working people. Respect for Marriage Act H.R. 8404/S.4556, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act S. 4431, 2022 Omnibus spending bill inclusion of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Advocating for democracy reforms that make elections more transparent, get more people involved in the political process, and expand voting rights. HR 8824, S 4573, HR 8873, HR 3867 Voting Rights and Voter Protections, protecting rights. H.R. 4 (John Lewis Voting Rights Act), H.R. 1 (For the People Act), S.2747 - Freedom to Vote Act
Client expense: $213,695 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
S. 393, Equality Act S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act
Client expense: $2,640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Monitor election related legislation, including S.4573 / H.R.8846, Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022; monitor S.4556 / H.R.8404, Respect for Marriage Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 8404/S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act.
Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404, S. 4556)
Client expense: $1,302,039 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
S. 4556 - Respect for Marriage Act.
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
The Respect for Marriage Act (S. 4556/H.R. 8404).
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Legislation: S.393-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, womens rights, racial justice. S.656-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. S.251-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. S.4132-Womens Health Protection Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion. S.1486-Pregnant Workers Fairness Act-Issues Lobbied: womens rights. S.1658-PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights, civil rights. S.1014-First Step Implementation Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform, mass incarceration. S.312-COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform, mass incarceration. S.79-EQUAL Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform, mass incarceration. S.2914-Terry Technical Correction Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform, mass incarceration. S.2752-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, religious liberty. S.2776-Keeping Renters Safe Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights, racial justice. S.915-Save Oak Flat Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious liberty. S.2992-American Innovation and Choice Online Act-Issues Lobbied: Content moderation, freedom of speech, First Amendment rights. S.4573-Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Democracy, democratic reform, voting. S.4556-Respect for Marriage Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, protection of marriage. S.4591-Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act-Issues Lobbied: Drug reform. S.4822-DISCLOSE Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Campaign finance disclosures, First Amendment issues. S. 51 - Washington, D.C. Admission Act-Issues Lobbied: voting rights, civil rights; S. 998 - Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: sentencing reform, mass incarceration; S. 3777 - SHIELD Act - Issues Lobbied: sentencing reform, mass incarceration; S. 4988 - Federal Prison Oversight Act - Issues Lobbied: prison reform; S. 3663 - Kids Online Safety Act-Issues Lobbied: First Amendment issues. H.R.1378-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, religious liberty. H.R.5-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, womens rights, racial justice. H.R.1750-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.1065-Pregnant Workers Fairness Act-Issues Lobbied: womens rights, civil rights. H.R.1440-Fairness for All Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.426-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.3110-PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights. H.R.8296-Womens Health Protection Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion. H.R.1884-Save Oak Flat Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious liberty. H.R.7900-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023-Issues Lobbied: National security. H.R.1693-EQUAL Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform, mass incarceration. H.R.3617-Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act-Issues Lobbied: drug reform. H.R.5307-Keeping Renters Safe Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights, racial justice. H.R.8254-Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023-Issues Lobbied: Civil rights, civil liberties. H.R.4176-LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, privacy. H.R.8873-Presidential Election Reform Act-Issues Lobbied: Democracy, democratic reform. H.R.8404-Respect for Marriage Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, protection of marriage. H.R.6375-COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Police reform. H.R. 6448-Invest to Protect Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Police reform. H.R.8542-Mental Health Justice Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Police reform. H.R.4118-Break the Cycle of Violence Act-Issues Lobbied: Police reform. H.R.5455-Terry Technical Correction Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform, mass incarceration. H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023-Issues Lobbied: amendment extending Title 42, civil rights; H.R. 51 - Washington, D.C. Admission Act-Issues Lobbied: voting rights, civil rights; H.R. 8393 - Puerto Rico Status Act-Issues Lobbied: civil rights, racial justice; H. Res. 279 - Insular Cases Resolution - Issues Lobbied: civil rights, racial justice; H.R. 8092- Right to Trial Act-Issues Lobbied: sentencing reform, mass incarceration; H.R. 6234 - FIX Clemency Act-Issues Lobbied: sentencing reform; mass incarceration; H.R. 9325 - EQUAL Defense Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: sentencing reform, mass incarceration. Legislation with No Bill Number: Additional legislation not yet introduced-gene patenting, ICE 287(g) program oversight, ICE detention, CBP Tactical Response Teams; end to Title 42, asylum reform, immigration reform, abortion, fentanyl access, consumer privacy, Electoral Count Act reforms, voting rights, potential federal regulation of partisan gerrymandering, constitutional right to vote proposals, proposals for bills on combating workplace discrimination in correctional facilities, ensuring work opportunities in correctional facilities, fair wages for incarcerated workers, and correctional facilities occupational safety and health; Other - judicial nominees. Agencies: Agency-Homeland Security-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14010 - Executive Order on Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework to Address the Causes of Migration, to Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and to Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Border, asylum reform, restoration of asylum processing at southern border, complete termination of MPP, end to Title 42, immigrants rights, CBP accountability, CBP policing policies and practices, proposed federal action to mitigate the harms to immigrants by the Texas state law restricting access to abortion, abortion access for immigrant communities, CDC and DHS March 20, 2020 Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists, ending title 42, Executive Order 14011 - Executive Order on the Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families, family separation, prohibiting the detention of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people and infants, ICE detention, end to ICE 287(g) program, demanding a Title 6 civil rights investigation into Texass Operation Lonestar trespass arrest program, ICE secure docket program, prohibiting collaboration with state trespass arrest program and associated laws and policies, migrant property dispossession, freedom of religious expression for migrants, interior enforcement; Executive Order 14019-Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights; Executive Order 14074 - Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing, and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, policing reform. Agency-Justice-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14074 - Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing, and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, Safer America Plan, police reform, prison reform, clemency and marijuana pardons, prohibiting collaboration with state trespass arrest program and associated laws and policies, demanding a Title 6 civil rights investigation into Texass Operation Lonestar trespass arrest program, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, voting rights, Executive Order 14011 - Executive Order on the Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families, family separation. Agency-EOP-Issues Lobbied: White House Office-Executive Order 14010 - Executive Order on Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework to Address the Causes of Migration, to Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and to Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Border, asylum reform, restoration of asylum processing at southern border, complete termination of MPP, rebuilding a more humane asylum system, U.S.-Mexico border policy reform, end to Title 42, immigration, immigrants rights, oversight over counterterrorism policy and practices, torture, detention, drones, war authority, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, voting rights, CDC and DHS March 20, 2020 Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists, ending title 42, reproductive rights, proposed federal action to mitigate the harms to immigrants by the Texas state law restricting access to abortion, abortion, abortion access for immigrant communities; Domestic Policy Council- Executive Order 14074 - Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing, and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, Safer America Plan, police reform, clemency and marijuana pardons, Executive Order 14019-Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights, ORR policy on abortion access; Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives-migrant property dispossession, freedom of religious expression for migrants. Agency-HHS-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14019- Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights; Executive Order 14074 - Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing, and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety; Safer American plan; police reform. Agency-Labor-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14019- Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights. Agency-Treasury-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14074 - Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing, and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety; Safer American plan; police reform. Agency-Centers for Disease Control - Issues Lobbied: CDC and DHS March 20, 2020 Order Suspending the Right To Introduce Certain Persons From Countries Where a Quarantinable Communicable Disease Exists, ending title 42.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
HR 6943- Public Safety Officer Support Act of 2022 HR 2922- TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act HR 6448, HR 4118, HR 5768- Public Safety Bills- Invest to Protect Act of 2022, The Break the Cycle of Violence Act, The VICTIM Act of 2022 S 4556- Respect for Marriage Act
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R.3294/S.1945 Institutional Grants for New Infrastructure, Technology, and Education (IGNITE) HBCU Excellence Act. P.L. 117-328 Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023, issues related to HBCU infrastructure funding. H.R.8404/S.4556/P.L. 117-228 Respect for Marriage Act.
Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Charitable Choice Issues Executive Nominations Judicial Nominations LGBTQ Non-Discrimination Protections LGBTQ Data Collection Religious Liberty Issues Sexual Harassment and Violence Voting Rights DC Statehood Anti-LGBTQ Amendments in Appropriations Violence Against LGBTQ+ Community Do No Harm Act (H.R. 1378, S. 2752) Equality Act (H.R. 5, S. 393) Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021 (H.R. 1620, S. 3623) John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 4, S. 4) Freedom to Vote Act (S.2747) Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act (H.R. 5746) Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404; S. 4556) Condemning the horrific attack on November 19, 2022, at Club Q, honoring the memories of those who were murdered, and offering support to all who were impacted.(H.Res. 1522)
Client expense: $197,043 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Supporting center-right and conservative policies advancing freedom for gay and transgender Americans, supporting religious freedom, supporting freedom of speech, supporting national security including biosecurity and pandemic prevention, and maximizing election transparency and security; Specific Bills Include: Equality Act, H.R. 5/S. 393; Fairness for All Act, H.R. 1440; Respect for Marriage Act, H.R. 8404/S.4556; Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022, S.4573/H.R. 8846.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Supporting center-right and conservative policies advancing freedom for gay and transgender Americans, supporting religious freedom, supporting freedom of speech, supporting national security including biosecurity and pandemic prevention, and maximizing election transparency and security; Specific Bills Include: Equality Act, H.R. 5/S. 393; Fairness for All Act, H.R. 1440; Respect for Marriage Act, H.R. 8404/S.4556; Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022, S.4573/H.R. 8846.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 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" Discussed Department of Education's "Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Rule" Supported nomination of Julie Rikelman to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality Discussed Biden Administrations upcoming regulations on Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations. Submitted comments on the Department of Education's proposed rulemaking on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX Submitted comments on Department of Health and Human Services' Nondiscrimination policies in Health Programs and Activities H.R. 2167, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Discussed addition of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to consolidated appropriations bill for FY23 and implications of including religious freedom provisions Supported prioritizing the confirmation of pending judicial nominees Supported ethics laws for and investigations of federal judges
Client expense: $169,037 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Nondiscrimination. (H.R.8404/S.4556 - Respect for Marriage Act). BASF supports non-discrimination in marriage for interracial and same-sex couples.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
H.R. 8404/S. 4556: Respect for Marriage Act.
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act H.R. 8296 Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 H.R. 8297 Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
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), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act H.R. 8296 Women's Health Protection Act of 2022 H.R. 8297 Ensuring Women's Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
HR 8404/S 4556 - Respect for Marriage Act This act provides statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriages by, among other things, recognizing any marriage between two individuals as valid under state law and prohibiting the denial by states of full faith and credit or any right or claim relating to out-of-state marriages on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin. The act allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations. The act does not (1) affect religious liberties or conscience protections that are available under the Constitution or federal law, (2) require religious organizations to provide goods or services to formally recognize or celebrate a marriage, (3) affect any benefits or rights that do not arise from a marriage, or (4) recognize under federal law any marriage between more than two individuals. HRES 1292 - Expressing support for the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at every future Olympics Opening Ceremony those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics, and for other purposes. All provisions This resolution urges the International Olympic Committee to recognize with a minute of silence at every future Olympics Opening Ceremony, beginning with the 2024 Paris Summer Olympic Games, those who lost their lives at the 1972 Munich Olympics in an effort to reject and repudiate terrorism and antisemitism as antithetical to the Olympic goal of peaceful competition.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Respect for Marriage Act, H.R. 8404, S. 4556
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
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
2022 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
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
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Respect for Marriage Act, H.R. 8404, S. 4556
Client expense: $1,200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
HR 7900 - NDAA HR 8404 / S 4556 - Marriage Equality Act HR 8873 - Presidential Election Reform Act S 391 - EAGLES Act of 2021 HR 1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 HR 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Gender based labor issues and work force diversity. Civil rights on USCCR committees. Diversifying the teacher profession and increasing the pipeline.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
2022 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
H.R.8404/S.4556: Respect for Marriage Act
Client expense: $1,320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Advocating for expanded civil rights and workplace protections for working people. Respect for Marriage Act H.R. 8404/S.4556, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act S. 4431 Advocating for democracy reforms that make elections more transparent, get more people involved in the political process, and expand voting rights. H.R. 4, H.R. 1, H.R.51, S 1, S 51, S 2747 Voting Rights and Voter Protections H.R. 4 (John Lewis Voting Rights Act), H.R. 1 (For the People Act), S.2747 - Freedom to Vote Act
Client expense: $253,591 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
HR 7900 - NDAA HR 8404 / S 4556 - Marriage Equality Act HR 8873 - Presidential Election Reform Act S 391 - EAGLES Act of 2021 HR 1808 - Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 HR 5376 - Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Gender based labor issues and work force diversity. Civil rights on USCCR committees. Diversifying the teacher profession and increasing the pipeline.
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
2022 · third_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Support for reproductive rights in the following legislation and government actions: H.R. 3755/S. 1975, Womens Health Protection Act of 2021 and H.R. 8296/S. 4132, Womens Health Protection Act of 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization and potential legislative responses H.R. 8297, Ensuring Womens Right to Reproductive Freedom Act of 2022 and S. 4504, Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022 H.R. 8650/S. 4723, Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act H.R. 8373/S. 4557/S. 4612, Right to Contraception Act H.R. 8404/S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act H.R. 9040/S. 4764, Reproductive Health Care Accessibility Act Judicial nominations H.R. 2709/S. 1238, Access to Contraception for Servicemembers and their Dependents Act of 2021 S. 4700, Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act H.R. 2819, Solid Start Act of 2021 H.R. 2234, EACH Act of 2021 Urging emergency funding for the Title X Family Planning Program and other potential legislation to increase access to contraception and family planning services S. 4641, Abortion is Healthcare Everywhere Act of 2022 H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act (and issues around maternal health) H.R. 3149/S. 1660, HEAL for Immigrant Families Act of 2021 Potential legislation addressing access to assisted reproduction and fertility care Feedback on legal provisions in: H.R. 8867, SAFE For Patients Act S. 4748, Protecting National Access to Reproductive Care Act of 2022 H.R. 8424/S. 4550, Expanding Access to Family Planning Act Expressing deep concerns with all the provisions in: S. 4688, Reproductive Freedom for All Act H.R. 8421, Access to Safe Contraception Act of 2022 Opposing all the provisions in: H.R. 8814/S. 4840, Protecting Pain-Capable Unborn Children from Late-Term Abortions Act
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
-S.4556 - Respect for Marriage Act -H.R.8404 - Respect for Marriage Act
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
HR 8404/S 4556: Respect for Marriage Act; all provisions of the bill
Client expense: $3,220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Legislation: S.393-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, womens rights, racial justice. S.656-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. S.251-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. S.4132-Womens Health Protection Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion. S.1486-Pregnant Workers Fairness Act-Issues Lobbied: Civil rights, womens rights. S.1658-PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights. S.1014-First Step Implementation Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform. S.601-Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform. S.312-COVID-19 Safer Detention Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform. S.79-EQUAL Act-Issues Lobbied: Drug sentencing reform. S.2914-Terry Technical Correction Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform. S.2752-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, religious liberty. S.2776-Keeping Renters Safe Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights, racial justice. S.915-Save Oak Flat Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious liberty. S.2992-American Innovation and Choice Online Act-Issues Lobbied: Content moderation, freedom of speech, First Amendment rights. S.2938-Bipartisan Safer Communities Act-Issues Lobbied: Death penalty, sentencing reform. S.4500-Youth Voting Rights Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights. S.4573-Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Democracy, democratic reform. S.4676-Net Neutrality and Broadband Justice Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Net neutrality. S.3559-Fair College Admissions for Students Act-Issues Lobbied: Education equity. S.4556-Respect for Marriage Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. S.4591-Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act-Issues Lobbied: Drug reform. S.4822-DISCLOSE Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Campaign finance disclosures. S.2938-Bipartisan Safer Communities Act-Issues Lobbied: Police reform. H.R.1378-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, reproductive rights, religious liberty. H.R.5-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, womens rights, racial justice. H.R.1750-Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.1065-Pregnant Workers Fairness Act-Issues Lobbied: Civil rights, womens rights. H.R.1440-Fairness for All Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.426-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.3110-PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights. H.R.8296-Womens Health Protection Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive rights, abortion. H.R.1884-Save Oak Flat Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious liberty. H.R.7900-National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023-Issues Lobbied: National security. H.R.1693-EQUAL Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform. H.R.3617-Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform, drug reform. H.R.5307-Keeping Renters Safe Act of 2021-Issues Lobbied: Womens rights, racial justice. H.R.8254-Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2023-Issues Lobbied: Civil rights, civil liberties. H.R.4176-LGBTQI+ Data Inclusion Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights, privacy. H.R.6930-Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act-Issues Lobbied: Due process. H.R.5376-Inflation Reduction Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Immigration, Title 42, civil rights, civil liberties. H.R.8341-Youth Voting Rights Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting rights. H.R.8873-Presidential Election Reform Act-Issues Lobbied: Democracy, democratic reform. H.R.6559-Fair College Admissions for Students Act-Issues Lobbied: Education equity. H.R.8404-Respect for Marriage Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ rights. H.R.8257-Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2023-Issues Lobbied: ICE detention practices. H.R.6375-COPS on the Beat Grant Program Reauthorization and Parity Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Police reform. H.R. 6448-Invest to Protect Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Police reform. H.R.8542-Mental Health Justice Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Police reform. H.R.4118-Break the Cycle of Violence Act-Issues Lobbied: Police reform. H.R.5455-Terry Technical Correction Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing reform. H.R.7424-Solitary Confinement Reform Act of 2022-Issues Lobbied: Prison reform. Legislation with No Bill Number: Additional legislation not yet introduced-For-profit bail, bail reform prison labor standards, gene patenting, ICE 287(g) program oversight, ICE secure docket program, ICE detention, end to Title 42, immigration reform, abortion, reproductive rights, Mifepristone access, drug reform, fentanyl access, consumer privacy, civil rights, Electoral Count Act reforms, voting rights. Agencies: Agency-Homeland Security-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order on Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework to Address the Causes of Migration, to Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and to Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Border, asylum, asylum reform, restoration of asylum processing at southern border, complete termination of MPP, rebuilding a more humane asylum system, U.S.-Mexico border policy reform, end to Title 42, immigration, immigrants rights, CBP accountability, CBP policing policies and practices, proposed federal action to mitigate the harms to immigrants by the Texas state law restricting access to abortion, abortion, abortion access for immigrant communities, Executive Order on the Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families, family separation, prohibiting the detention of pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people and infants, ICE detention, end to ICE 287(g) program, demanding a Title 6 civil rights investigation into Texass Operation Lonestar trespass arrest program, ICE secure docket program, prohibiting the state trespass arrest program and associated laws and policies, migrant property dispossession, freedom of religious expression for migrants. Agency-Justice-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing, and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, Safer America Plan, police reform, prison reform, Solitary Confinement Reform Act, prohibiting the state trespass arrest program and associated laws and policies, demanding a Title 6 civil rights investigation into Texass Operation Lonestar trespass arrest program, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, voting rights, Executive Order on the Establishment of Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families, family separation. Agency-EOP-Issues Lobbied: White House Office-Executive Order on Creating a Comprehensive Regional Framework to Address the Causes of Migration, to Manage Migration Throughout North and Central America, and to Provide Safe and Orderly Processing of Asylum Seekers at the U.S. Border, asylum, asylum reform, restoration of asylum processing at southern border, complete termination of MPP, rebuilding a more humane asylum system, U.S.-Mexico border policy reform, end to Title 42, immigration, immigrants rights, oversight over counterterrorism policy and practices, torture, detention, drones, war authority, John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, voting rights, reproductive rights, proposed federal action to mitigate the harms to immigrants by the Texas state law restricting access to abortion, abortion, abortion access for immigrant communities; Domestic Policy Council-Death penalty, sentencing laws, Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, Executive Order on Advancing Effective, Accountable Policing, and Criminal Justice Practices to Enhance Public Trust and Public Safety, Safer America Plan, police reform, Executive Order 14019-Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights; Gender Policy Council-Abortion access for undocumented immigrants, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, womens rights; United States Digital Service-Executive Order 14019-Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights; Office of Management and Budget-Executive Order 14019-Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights; Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives-migrant property dispossession, freedom of religious expression for migrants. Agency-CDC-Issues Lobbied: End to Title 42, immigration. Agency-HHS-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14019-Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights. Agency-TSA-Issues Lobbied: Security screening practices, LGBTQ rights. Agency-HUD-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14019-Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights. Agency-DOD-Issues Lobbied: Criminal justice, Guantanamo Bay. Agency-Treasury-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14019-Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights. Agency-GSA-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14019-Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights. Agency-Labor-Issues Lobbied: Executive Order 14019-Promoting Access to Voting, voting rights.
Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Legislative & Regulatory Issues Related to Labor, Workplace & Benefits Policy: Immigration reform, H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, and S. 264, Dream Act of 2021; H.R. 3648, Equal Access to Green cards for Legal Employment Act (EAGLE Act 2021); S. 393, the Equality Act; S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act; unemployment insurance; H.R. 3173, Ensuring Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act. Paid family and medical leave. Health Care reform; Implementation of CAA of 2020 Health Care Price Transparency provisions; H.R. 5981, S. 1704, Telehealth pre-deductible for HSAs. Antitrust policy and related issues; H.R. 3843, S. 228, Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 202; S. 2992, American Innovation and Choice Online Act.
Client expense: $1,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book Bans; Academic Censorship and Free Speech related issues H.R.8404/S.4556, Respect for Marriage Act, Entirety Monitor the following: Filibuster reform H.R.51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act, Entirety
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
S.4556 - Respect for Marriage Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: SENATE