FAIR Act

VA budget: Lobbied for Congress to provide funding to plug a $15 billion budget shortfall for FY 2024 and FY 2025. Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied on the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied for reforms to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied for oversight and improvements into VBA employee training. Lobbied on VBAs use of Performance Improvement Plans. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for the introduction and in support of H.R. 9046, the Board of Veterans Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act including the re-instatement of GS-14 career ladder position and the career path to a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act. Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans Appeals. Lobbied for additional training for Board of Veterans Appeals Attorneys. Lobbied in support of ANS to H.R. 1530, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for technical changes to S. 3979, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6538, the VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023 and for its introduction in the Senate. Lobbied in support of S. 4046/H.R. 9855, the "VA Employee Fairness Act. Lobbied in support of and for changes to S. 2679, the Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Development (LEAD) Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 6531, the TRAIN VA Employees Act. HR modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 7127/S. 3688, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VA's authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 and 2025 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. VA Quality: Lobbied to amend H.R. 6330, the Veterans Sentinel Act to include data collection and analysis for suicides that happen when veterans are served at non-VA facilities. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VA's own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied against an amendment to H.R. 8580, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 forcing VA to apply the same access standards for Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) as for primary care, specialty care, and non-institutional extended care services. Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 that would codify Trump-Era access standards responsible for rapid privatization of the VA, prohibit VA from modifying access standards to allow telehealth to satisfy these access standards and require VA to meet strict timeframes evaluating high-risk veterans for referral to residential treatment and rehabilitative programs without providing any additional funding to staff these new obligations. Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 that would require VA to meet 72-hour evaluation timeframe for evaluating high-risk veterans for residential treatment centers without providing adequate funding or putting equivalent credentialing and quality requirements on private programs. Lobbied against a proposal to create a pilot program under which the Secretary would contract out to fill vacancies at a medical facility with non-department health care providers. Lobbied against a provision in H.R. 9438, the No Wrong Door for Veterans Act, reduces the wait time for VA mental health care from the current 20 day to just 3 days. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 9146, Ensuring Continuity in Veterans Health Act, which would require the Secretary to include continuity of care as one of the criteria used to determine when private care would be in the best medical interest (BMI) of a veteran undermining VAs ability to decide when returning a veteran to the VA is the in the best interest of the veteran. Lobbied against the Veterans Mental Health Access Act, which would create a parallel private mental health program that supplants VAs direct care system rather than supplement it when veterans cannot reasonably access VA care. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023, H.R. 1315, the Health Act and S. 2649, Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3146, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act, which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VA's own healthcare. Lobbied for oversight of new VA private contracting program, the Integrated Critical Staffing Program. Lobbied for oversight of VA staffing reductions. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters. Lobbied for better information on scheduling and appointment times for both in-house VA and private care. Lobbied for more information about the costs of VA care. Lobbied against VA raising the ceiling for payment to third party private, Community Care contractors. Lobbied against prohibiting public health care programs from using QALYs to determine price. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act, and urge that it be defeated on the House floor. H.R. 485 would increase already high healthcare costs for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), which covers the vast majority of AFGE members and their families. In additional to FEHBP, the bill would prohibit Medicaid, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, Medicare Part D Plans (PDPs), the VA, and the Defense Health Agency from using Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) - a measure that ascertains the value of a drug - to make decisions about a drugs price. Medicare already prohibits the use of QALYs in ways that discriminate against the elderly (such as by valuing the extension of life of an older person as less than extending the life of a younger person). Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 that would: 1) codify Trump-Era access standards responsible for rapid privatization of the VA, prohibits VA from modifying access standards to allow telehealth to satisfy these access standards and requires VA to meet strict timeframes evaluating high-risk veterans for referral to residential treatment and rehabilitative programs without providing any additional funding to staff these new obligations and 2) require VA to meet 72-hour evaluation timeframe for evaluating high-risk veterans for residential treatment centers without providing adequate funding or putting equivalent credentialing and quality requirements on private programs. Lobbied against Amendment to H.R. 8580, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 forcing VA to apply the same access standards for Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) as for primary care, specialty care, and non-institutional extended care services that would not apply to private RRTP facilities, promoting privatization. Lobbied against provisions in H.R. 8371, the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act that would allow decisions between a veteran and a doctor to remain final without VA authorization and provisions that would require strict timeframes for placement of high-risk veterans in mental health treatment programs for VA programs but not private programs. Statements and Correspondence: Submitted a statement for the record for a September 11, 2024 House Veterans Affairs Committee, Health Subcommittee legislative hearing. Submitted a statement for the record for a September 18, 2024 House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs hearing titled Examining VAs Challenges with Ensuring Quality Contracted Disability Compensation Examinations. Testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs at a July 23, 2024 hearing on Is the Veterans Benefits Administration Properly Processing and Deciding Veterans Claims? Testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs at a July 10, 2024, hearing on Pending Legislation. Specific Legislation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 6538, the "VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of S. 4046/H.R. 9855, the VA Employee Fairness Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023." Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support" (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure, and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at VA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of VA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S. 2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 6531, the TRAIN VA Employees Act. Lobbied in support and for changes to S. 2679, the VA LEAD Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to S. 2649, the Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1315, the HEALTH Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the "VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act." Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act," which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act," which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, "Veterans Health Care Freedom Act," which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Act, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act," which would set minimum nurse‐ patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including YA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied to preserve changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Lobbied for technical changes to S. 3979, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 7765, the VA Security Screening Pilot Program Act Lobbied for the introduction and support of the Board of Veterans Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 7793 the Veterans Appeals Operations Expansion Act of 2024; Lobbied for changes to H.R. 7917, the Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2024; Lobbied for changes to H.R. 7919, the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2024. Lobbied or changes to H.R. 7883, the Toxic Exposures Examination Improvement Act Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 7734 the Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2024 Lobbied in support of H.R. 9046, the Board of Veterans Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act Lobbied in support of H.R. 2971, the Veterans Claims Education Act of 2023 Lobbied for changes to H.R. 8874, the Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 8879, the Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act Lobbied for changes to H.R. 8881, the Rural Veterans Improved Access to Benefits Act of 2024. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 9747, the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025 to continue to fund the federal government through December 20, 2024.

Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

- Access to vehicle generated data by vehicle owners - H.R. 621/S. 124 (PART Act): Catalytic converter anti-theft bill - H.R. 906 (REPAIR Act): Adequate consideration paid to used motor vehicle repair parts market

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 3679- Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Reauthorization Workforce Training and Investment Act Reauthorization HR 6319, S 3556- 911 SAVES HR 8758- Public Service Worker Protection Act, Expanding OSHA protections for public sector workers S 4363, HR 8426- Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, Expanding collective bargaining for public sector workers HR 4897, S 2501- Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness, Injury and Fatality Prevention Act of 2023 S 567, HR 20- Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 S 124, HR 536- Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S 399, HR 1002- Saving the Civil Service Act S 274, HR 856- Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act S 3015- Telework Reform Act Official Time Nominees- FLRA HR 6655- WIOA Reauthorization, A Stronger Workforce for America Act Merit staffing protections

Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied to preserve language in H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Lobbied for reforms to the VBA National Work Queue. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement of GS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re- instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act. Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans Appeals. Lobbied for additional training for Board of Veterans Appeals Attorneys. Lobbied in support of ANS to H.R. 1530, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for technical changes to S. 3979, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6538, the VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023 and for its introduction in the Senate. Lobbied in support of S. 4046 of "VA Employee Fairness Act, and for its reintroduction in the House of Representatives. Lobbied in support of and for changes to S. 2679, the Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Development (LEAD) Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 6531, the TRAIN VA Employees Act. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 7765, the VA Security Screening Pilot Program Act VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 7127/S. 3688, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VA's authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 and 2025 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VA's own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023, H.R. 1315, the Health Act and S. 2649, Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3146, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act, which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VA's own healthcare. Lobbied for oversight of new VA private contracting program, the Integrated Critical Staffing Program. Lobbied for oversight of VA staffing reductions. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters. Lobbied for better information on scheduling and appointment times for both in-house VA and private care. Lobbied for more information about the costs of VA care. Lobbied against VA raising the ceiling for payment to third party private, Community Care contractors. Lobbied against prohibiting public health care programs from using QALYs to determine price. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act, and urge that it be defeated on the House floor. H.R. 485 would increase already high healthcare costs for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), which covers the vast majority of AFGE members and their families. In additional to FEHBP, the bill would prohibit Medicaid, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, Medicare Part D Plans (PDPs), the VA, and the Defense Health Agency from using Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) - a measure that ascertains the value of a drug - to make decisions about a drugs price. Medicare already prohibits the use of QALYs in ways that discriminate against the elderly (such as by valuing the extension of life of an older person as less than extending the life of a younger person). Lobbied against amendments to H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 that would: 1) codify Trump-Era access standards responsible for rapid privatization of the VA, prohibits VA from modifying access standards to allow telehealth to satisfy these access standards and requires VA to meet strict timeframes evaluating high-risk veterans for referral to residential treatment and rehabilitative programs without providing any additional funding to staff these new obligations and 2) require VA to meet 72-hour evaluation timeframe for evaluating high-risk veterans for residential treatment centers without providing adequate funding or putting equivalent credentialing and quality requirements on private programs. Lobbied against Amendment to H.R. 8580, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 forcing VA to apply the same access standards for Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation Treatment Program (MH RRTP) as for primary care, specialty care, and non-institutional extended care services that would not apply to private RRTP facilities, promoting privatization. Lobbied against provisions In H.R. 8371, the Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act that would allow decisions between a veteran and a doctor to remain final without VA authorization and provisions that would require strict timeframes for placement of high-risk veterans in mental health treatment programs for VA programs but not private programs. Statements and Correspondence: Sente a letter to the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs for an April 16, 2024 subcommittee markup. Sent a letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for a May 1, 2024 full committee markup. Testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations on May 16 at a hearing titled Ensuring VA's Security: How Can Congress Best Support VA's Law Enforcement? Testified before the House Veterans Affairs Committee on June 13, 2024 at hearing titled A Call to Action: Meeting the Needs of the Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D) Veteran Community. Testified before the House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs at a hearing titled Examining Shortcomings with VAs National Work Queue Veterans Benefits Claims Management System. Specific Legislation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 6538, the "VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of S. 4046, the VA Employee Fairness Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023." Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support" (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure, and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at VA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of VA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 6531, the TRAIN VA Employees Act. Lobbied in support and for changes to S. 2679, the VA LEAD Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to S. 2649, the Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1315, the HEALTH Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the "VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act." Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act," which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act," which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, "Veterans Health Care Freedom Act," which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Ace, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act," which would set minimum nurse‐ patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including YA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied to preserve changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Lobbied for technical changes to S. 3979, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 7765, the VA Security Screening Pilot Program Act Lobbied for the introduction and support of the Board of Veterans Appeals Attorney Retention and Backlog Reduction Act. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 7793 the Veterans Appeals Operations Expansion Act of 2024; Lobbied for changes to H.R. 7917, the Veterans Appeals Efficiency Act of 2024; Lobbied for changes to H.R. 7919, the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2024. Lobbied or changes to H.R. 7883, the Toxic Exposures Examination Improvement Act Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 7734 the Personnel Integrity in Veterans Affairs Act of 2024

- Access to vehicle generated data by vehicle owners - H.R. 621/S. 124 (PART Act): Catalytic converter anti-theft bill - H.R. 906 (REPAIR Act): Adequate consideration paid to used motor vehicle repair parts market - Electric vehicle batteries promoting highest and best use of end-of-first-life electric vehicle batteries

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to incorporate this bill language. Support proposed rule (including through formal comment submission) by the Office of Personnel Management titled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles." Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted; request hearing to examine the reasons for substantial premium increases. Oppose amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investments in countries or securities of concern, as it would threaten to force the TSP to shutter the I Fund due to its limited investments in Hong Kong, which is now considered part of China. Provide comment on interim final rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, urging limitation on changes to coverage for federal and postal employees and retirees. Support H.R. 5883 / S. 3029:Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act of 2023, to improve death benefits for federal employees killed in the line of duty.

Workforce Training and Investment HR 6319- 911 SAVES S 3556- Enhancing First Response Act Public Sector OSHA Coverage/Expanding OSHA protections for public sector workers Expanding collective bargaining for public sector workers Employment Service staffing Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act S 567, HR 20- Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 S 124, HR 536- Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S 399, HR 1002- Saving the Civil Service Act S 274, HR 856- Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act S 3015- Telework Reform Act Official Time Nominees- FLRA Nominations- Julie Su, Secretary of Labor Merit Staffing Protections HR 6655- A Stronger Workforce for America Act S 3015- Telework Reform Act

Client expense: $690,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H. Con. Res. 2, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 4, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 5, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 40, Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 97, Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women. H.J. Res. 10, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line item veto authority to the President H.J. Res. 16, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older H. Res. 69, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned H. Res. 196, Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 pandemic S. Res. 94, A resolution memorializing those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic H. Res. 285, Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities. H. Res. 340, Recognizing he disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2023, as "D.C. Statehood Day". H. Res. 363, Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. H. Res. 378, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce. H. Res. 605, Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy. S. Res. 306, A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and empower mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy. H. Res. 855, Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war. H. Res. 890, Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs. H.Res. 1016, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5673) to advance responsible policies. H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023 S. 2824, Secure the Border Act of 2023 H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 5, Equality Act H.R. 17, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 36, Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 69, NOSHA Act H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act S. 597, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 101, Return to Work Act H.R. 117, To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes H.R. 119, To nullify certain executive orders regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a rule mandating vaccination against COVID-19, and for other purposes H.R. 139, SHOW UP Act of 2023 S. 1565, SHOW UP Act of 2023 H.R. 140, Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act H.R. 158, CLEAN Public Service Act H.R. 159, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 S. 59, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 H.R. 162, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 203, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 227, Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act H.R. 249, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 H.R. 300, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023 H.R. 308, Rosa Parks Day Act H.R. 310, Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act H.R. 354, LEOSA Reform Act S. 1462, LEOSA Reform Act H.R. 355, Back the Blue Act of 2023 H.R. 360, RETURN ACT S. 155, RETURN ACT H.R. 389, PORTFOLIO Act H.R. 397, To require the evaluation of Federal agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of such functions, and for other purposes H.R. 403, No Mandates Act H.R. 430, Lunar New Year Day Act H.R. 474, RETURN Act H.R. 493, For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino H.R. 536, FAIR Act S. 124, FAIR Act H.R. 564, Saving Taxpayers' Money and Paying America's Debt Act H.R. 596, Anti-Border Corruption Improvement Act H.R. 644, Student Loan Borrowers Safety Net Act of 2023 H.R. 665, To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes H.R. 678, Restoring Military Focus Act S. 191, Restoring Military Focus Act H.R. 694, Job Protection Act H.R. 716, Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2023 H.R. 741, Employee Bonus Protection Act H.R. 743, Protect and Serve Act of 2023 H.R. 789, Caring for All Families Act S. 242, Caring for All Families Act H.R. 843, Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act H.R. 856, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act S. 274, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act H.R. 866, Equal COLA Act S. 3194, Equal COLA Act H.R. 978, Drain the Swamp Act of 2023 H.R. 980, Washington, D.C. Residents Voting Act H.R. 985, Productivity Over Pronouns Act H.R. 1002, Saving the Civil Service Act S. 399, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 1080, COVID-19 Federal Employee Reinstatement Act H.R. 1084, Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 1106, COST of Relocations Act S. 487, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 1162, Accountability for Government Censorship Act H.R. 1206, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2023 H.R. 1229, Stop CRT Act S. 558, Stop CRT Act H.R. 1235, Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act H.R. 1261, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1275, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14091 H.R. 1301, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 640, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 1322, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act S. 1658, Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act H.R. 1323, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2023 H.R. 1332, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act S. 3947, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act H.R. 1382, TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1401, END FENTANYL Act H.R. 1410, Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1416, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2023 H.R. 1442, No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act H.R. 1463, Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act H.R. 1467, Locality-based Social Security Benefits Act of 2023 H.R. 1480, Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 H.R. 1487, Office of Personnel Management Reform Act H.R. 1507, Stop Corporate Capture Act H.R. 1573, To require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program H.R. 1600, Pay Equity for All Act of 2023 H.R. 1618, Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023 H.R. 1621, COVID-19 National Memorial Act H.R. 1625, St. Patrick's Day Act H.R. 1627, Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act H.R. 1688, Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023 H.R. 1804, Honest Runway Labeling Act H.R. 2382, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act S. 1472, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act H.R. 2383, Prohibition of Financial Trading on Government Property Act H.R. 2395, Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 S. 1041, Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 H.R. 2489, CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act H.R. 2494, POLICE Act of 2023 H.R. 2516, End the Congressional Revolving Door Act H.R. 2524, Public Service Spending Integrity Act H.R. 2528, Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act H.R. 2549, Global Trade Accountability Act of 2023 H.R. 2556, Simplify, Don't Amplify the IRS Act H.R. 2557, CBP Workload Staffing Model Act H.R. 2572, Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 H.R. 2577, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 2712, Work Not Woke Act H.R. 2744, Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 2755, National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2023 H.R. 2776, Go Woke, Go Broke Act H.R. 2798, CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 2806, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2023 H.R. 2837, Border Patrol Pay Parity Act S. 1444, Border Patrol Enhancement Act H.R. 2937, Repeal CFPB Act S. 1363, Repeal CFPB Act H.R. 2949, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act S. 1331, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act H.R. 2996, Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act H.R. 3003, Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act H.R. 3022, Workers' Memorial Day H.R. 3024, Life Saving Leave Act S. 3685, Life Saving Leave Act H.R. 3079, Back the Blue Act of 2023 H.R. 3091, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act S. 1585, Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 3094, To terminate the requirement imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3108, Tim's Act S. 1505, Tim's Act H.R. 3115, Public Service Reform Act S. 1496, Public Service Reform Act H.R. 3170, HELPER Act of 2023 S. 1514, HELPER Act of 2023 H.R. 3261, Strengthening Social Security Act of 2023 H.R. 3336, Diwali Day Act H.R. 3381, National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act H.R. 3406, Stop TSP ESG Act S. 1891, Stop TSP ESG Act H.R. 3407, Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 3409, Healthy Families Act S. 1664, Healthy Families Act H.R. 3455, TSP Act S. 1650, TSP Act of 2023 H.R. 3458, Reinstate Our Troops Act H.R. 3481, FAMILY Act S. 1714, FAMILY Act H.R. 3499, Direct Hire To Fight Fires H.R. 3527, MATCH Act H.R. 3612, No ESG at TSP Act S. 2147, No ESG at TSP Act H.R. 3740, Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act H.R. 3855, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 3967, Student Loan Tax Relief Act H.R. 4009, Public Health Emergency Response Act H.R. 4023, UPDATED USPS Act H.R. 4044, China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023 H.R. 4260, Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023 H.R. 4278, Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023 H.R. 4398, Patriotism Not Pride Act H.R. 4416, No Funds for Armed Regulators Act of 2023 H.R. 4428, Guidance Clarity Act of 2023 H.R. 4434, Accountability for Acting Officials Act H.R. 4436, Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act S. 1949, Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act H.R. 4453, No CCP Financial Apps on Government Devices Act H.R. 4467, DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act H.R. 4497, To expand the mission of the National Park Service to include active use of System units located in urban areas, and for other purposes. H.R. 4502, Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act H.R. 4503, AI Training Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 4528, Strengthening the NRC Workforce Act of 2023 H.R. 4533, Cost of Wokeism in the Military Act H.R. 4583, Social Security 2100 Act S. 2280, Social Security 2100 Act H.R. 4672, To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes. H.R. 4711, Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act H.R. 4742, Pay Back Act H.R. 4744, Lead by Example Act of 2023 S. 2373, Lead by Example Act of 2023 H.R. 4791, Free Speech Protection Act S. 2425, Free Speech Protection Act H.R. 4831, Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act H.R. 4836, Professional Images Protection Act H.R. 4848, Censorship Accountability Act S. 2616, Censorship Accountability Act H.R. 4893, Scientific Integrity Act H.R. 4906, Protecting VA Employees Act H.R. 4925, EPIC Act H.R. 4926, Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act H.R. 4944, Military Families and Surviving Spouses Benefits Enhancement Act H.R. 4961, To require ports of entry along the northern border to remain open as many hours per day as they were open prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 2562, A bill to require ports of entry along the northern border to remain open as many hours per day as they were open prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 4991, To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to commence a rule making to establish a U.S. Customs and Border Protection International port of entry at the Port of Stockton and for other purposes. H.R. 5037, FAIR Leave Act S. 2574, FAIR Leave Act H.R. 5040, CURE Act H.R. 5144, GOT Act H.R. 5153, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to employ veterans in certain wildland firefighting activities. H.R. 5169, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023 S. 2272, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 5171, Federal Employee Pay Compression Relief Act of 2023 H.R. 5240, Protect Peaceful Protests Act H.R. 5342, Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023 H.R. 5345, Curbing Offenses on Policing Services Act H.R. 5346, Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service Act H.R. 5366, Patriot Day Act H.R. 5465, Congressional Access to Bureaucratic Offices Act H.R. 5538, To amend title 5 of the United States Code to provide special overtime pay for certain border patrol agents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5563, Schedules That Work Act S. 2851, Schedules That Work Act H.R. 5578, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act S. 2850, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act H.R. 5624, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2023 S. 2883, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2023 H.R. 5676, SWAMP Act of 2023 S. 2612, SWAMP Act of 2023 H.R. 5681, Pipeline to Service Act H.R. 5713, Homeland Security Fentanyl Enforcement Act H.R. 5726, Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2023 H.R. 5728, Government Shutdown Impact Report Act of 2023 H.R. 5739, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5758, To amend title 31, United States Code, to reimburse employees of the Federal Government and the District of Columbia, Federal contractors, and the States for certain costs incurred as a result of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. H.R. 5760, Climate Resilience Workforce Act H.R. 5839, Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act H.R. 5862, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions. H.R. 5883, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act S. 3029, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act H.R. 5900, Security Clearance Revolving Door Act of 2023 H.R. 5920, Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023 H.R. 5990, Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023 S. 2278, Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023 H.R. 5993, Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act S. 3095, Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act H.R. 5995, Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 6170, Border Security and Terrorism Prevention Act H.R. 6195, Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act S. 3221, Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act H.R. 6266, Federal Protective Service Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 6267, Election Day Act H.R. 6276, USE IT Act of 2023 H.R. 6280, Smart Border Protection Act H.R. 6389, District of Columbia National Guard Federal Employee Leave Fairness Act H.R. 6404, Disarming Cartels Act H.R. 6409, CBP SPACE Act H.R. 6422, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023 S. 3308, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023 H.R. 6432, Safeguarding Honest Speech Act H.R. 6462, READINESS Act S. 3530, READINESS Act H.R. 6524, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act H.R. 6558, END the DEEP STATE H.R. 6722, Fair Wage Act of 2023 H.R. 6792, PSLF Administrative Improvement Act H.R. 6842, STOCK Act 2.0 S. 3555, STOCK Act 2.0 H.R. 6876, CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023 H.R. 6901, To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on Department of Defense restrictions on the employment of former Department employees by certain countries. H.R. 6907, Parental Workforce Training Act. H.R. 6908, Jury Duty Exemption for Breastfeeding Act of 2023 H.R. 6911, ROBERT MALLEY Act H.R. 7080, Earn Your Keep Act H.R. 7107, Human Trafficking Awareness Training Act H.R. 7121, Financial Regulators Revolving Door Enforcement Act H.R. 7127, FAIR Act S. 3688, FAIR Act H.R. 7236, RECOVER Act of 2024 H.R. 7329, Election Day Holiday Act of 2024 H.R. 7369, CBP Hire Act of 2024 H.R. 7455, Sunset Act of 2024 H.R. 7490, Hire Veterans Act H.R. 7621, No Robot Bosses Act H.R. 7625, RESPOND Act of 2024 H.R. 7690, Stop Spying Bosses Act H.R. 7726, To amend chapter 77 of title 5, United States Code, to clarify certain due process rights of Federal employees serving in sensitive positions, and for other purposes. H.R. 7752, PTO Act H.R. 7780, Safeguarding Investment Options for Retirement Act H.R. 7783, To nullify certain documents issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission relating to gender based workplace discrimination. H.R. 7794, To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to include certain retired law enforcement officers in the public safety officers' death benefits program. H.R. 7819, To ensure that the percentage increase in rates of basic pay for prevailing wage employees shall be equal to the percentage increase received by other Federal employees in the same pay locality and for other purposes. H.R. 7832, Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act H.R. 7835, Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act H.R. 7846, GUARD ACT S.J. Res. 1, A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line-item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees S. Res. 165, A resolution recognizing the work of Federal law enforcement agencies, condemning calls to "defund" the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and rejecting partisan attempts to degrade public trust in law enforcement agencies. S. Res. 218, A resolution expressing support for the law enforcement officers of the United States. S. 86, Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act S. 87, EPIC Act S. 149, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023 S. 166, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act S. 167, No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2023 S. 172, No Mask Mandates Act of 2023 S. 206, END FENTANYL Act S. 210, Job Protection Act S. 222, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2023 S. 243, A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities S. 285, Improving Government Efficiency and Workforce Development through Federal Executive Boards Act of 2023 S. 311, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act S. 339, Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act S. 342, Access to Counsel Act of 2023 S. 349, Military Spouse Employment Act S. 383, Federal Skills Act of 2013 S. 393, Social Security Expansion Act S. 666, Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act S. 669, Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 670, IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act S. 693, Eliminating Executive Branch Insider Trading Act S. 709, Federal Agency Performance Act of 2023 S. 717, Clear and Concise Content Act of 2023 S. 774, Veterans Border Patrol Training Act S. 780, Duplication Scoring Act of 2023 S. 794, CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023 S. 812, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 S. 885, Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act S. 986, STOP Act 2.0 S. 1011, Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act S. 1030, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act S. 1051, Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act S. 1054, IRS Improper Payments Act S. 1060, Global Trade Accountability Act S. 1111, ADVANCE Act of 2023 S. 1253, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023 S. 1295, Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act S. 1337, Increase Reliable Services Now Act S. 1464, Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act S. 1569, Back the Blue Act of 2023 S. 1629, Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act S. 1640, Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023 S. 1672, Disclose Government Censorship Act S. 1733, POLICE Act of 2023 S. 1811, Military Merit, Fairness, and Equality Act of 2023 S. 1822, Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act S. 1887, GRATEFUL Act S. 1897, Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act S. 1925, HERO Act S. 1964, A bill to abolish the Office of Financial Research S. 2150, Unity through Service Act of 2023 S. 2193, Fly PETS Act S. 2251, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023 S. 2256, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2266, Strengthening American Communities Act of 2023 S. 2270, Executive Branch Accountability and Transparency Act of 2023 S. 2419, No Robot Bosses Act S. 2440, Exploitative Workplace Surveillance and Technologies Task Force Act of 2023 S. 2508, A bill to require a report on Department of Defense security clearance process updates, and for other purposes. S. 2533, A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to allow certain military spouses employed by the Department of Defense to telework full time. S. 2665, Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023 S. 2679, LEAD Act of 2023 S. 2866, Improving Government Services Act S. 2925, CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2023 S. 2949, Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act of 2023 S. 2967, Intelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2023 S. 3015, Telework Reform Act of 2023 S. 3104, Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2023 S. 3112, Ensure Uniform Border Inspection Practices Act S. 3199, IRS Act S. 3252, Abolish Government DEI Act S. 3268, Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023 S. 3320, TERM Act S. 3374, REWARD Experience Act of 2023 S. 3431, Customs Modernization Act of 2023 S. 3479, Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023 S. 3480, CREEPS Act S. 3524, SMARTER Debt Act S. 3600, Teamwork for Employees and Managers Act of 2024 S. 3613, Improving Federal Building Security Act of 2024 S. 3680, Paid Family and Medical Leave Tax Credit Extension and Enhancement Act S. 3767, Justice for Fallen Law Enforcement Act S. 3796, Keeping International Land Ports of Entry Open Act S. 3901, Time Off to Vote Act S. 3965, Deploy Fentanyl Scanners Act of 2024 S. 4003, Guaranteed Paid Vacation Act S. 4021, A bill to place restrictions on the official display of flags, seals, or emblems other than the United States flag. S. 4043, Telework Transparency Act of 2024 S. 4055, Improving Contracting Outcomes Act of 2024 S. 4058, Codifying SAVE Plan Act S. 4062, CATCH Fentanyl Act

Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied to preserve language in H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Lobbied for reforms to the VBA National Work Queue. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement of GS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act. Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans Appeals. Lobbied for additional training for Board of Veterans Appeals Attorneys. Lobbied in support of ANS to H.R. 1530, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for technical changes to S. 3979, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 6538, the VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023 and for its introduction in the Senate. Lobbied in support S. 4046 of "VA Employee Fairness Act, and for its reintroduction in the House of Representatives. Lobbied in support of and for changes to S. 2679, the Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Development (LEAD) Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 6531, the TRAIN VA Employees Act. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 7765, the VA Security Screening Pilot Program Act VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 7127/S. 3688, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VA's authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VA's own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023, H.R. 1315, the Health Act and S. 2649, Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3146, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act, which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VA's own healthcare. Lobbied for oversight of new VA private contracting program, the Integrated Critical Staffing Program. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters. Lobbied for better information on scheduling and appointment times for both in-house VA and private care. Lobbied for more information about the costs of VA care. Lobbied against VA raising the ceiling for payment to third party private, Community Care contractors. Lobbied against prohibiting public health care programs from using QALYs to determine price. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act, and urge that it be defeated on the House floor. H.R. 485 would increase already high healthcare costs for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHBP), which covers the vast majority of AFGE members and their families. In additional to FEHBP, the bill would prohibit Medicaid, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, Medicare Part D Plans (PDPs), the VA, and the Defense Health Agency from using Quality Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) - a measure that ascertains the value of a drug - to make decisions about a drugs price. Medicare already prohibits the use of QALYs in ways that discriminate against the elderly (such as by valuing the extension of life of an older person as less than extending the life of a younger person). Statements and Correspondence: Testified at a March 21, 2024, House Veterans Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Hearing on Pending Legislation Specific Legislation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 6538, the "VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of S. 4046, the VA Employee Fairness Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023." Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support" (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure, and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at YA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of VA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 6531, the TRAIN VA Employees Act. Lobbied in support and for changes to S. 2679, the VA LEAD Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to S. 2649, the Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1315, the HEALTH Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 485, the Protecting Health Care for All Patients Act. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the "VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act." Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act," which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act," which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, "Veterans Health Care Freedom Act," which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Ace, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act," which would set minimum nurse‐ patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including YA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied to preserve changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Lobbied for technical changes to S. 3979, to make permanent and codify the pilot program for use of contract physicians for disability examinations, and for other purposes. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 7765, the VA Security Screening Pilot Program Act

Lobbied against passage of H.R. 139, the "SHOW UP Act" and its provisions that would abrogate collective bargaining agreements. Lobbied to explain the benefits of telework and remote work for federal employees, for the economy and the environment. Lobbied for an 8.7% increase in federal by for 2024 in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the FAIR (Federal Adjustment of lncome Rates) Act, H.R. 536 and S. 124 to provide an 8.7% increase in federal employees' pay in 2024. Lobbied against cutting services at federal agencies, pay and benefits of federal employees, Social Security and Medicare as a precondition of raising the debt ceiling. Lobbied against enactment of new excepted service and direct-hire authorities proposed in various bills including the NDAA. Lobbied for greater ethics disclosures for contractors working within the federal government, e.g., within the Cyber Reserve service. Lobbied in favor of higher bonuses for federal workers who recommend cost-saving improvements in their agencies. Lobbied against passage of H.R. 140, the "Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act;" lobbied to limit the definition of censorship, to reduce or eliminate penalties for rank-and-file government workers, and to defeat the Perry amendment related to use of union official time. Lobbied in support of the "DC Admissions Act," H.R. 51 and S. 51 to make the D.C. a state. Lobbied against resolutions of disapproval to overturn DC Laws, including H.J. Res. 24, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and H.J. Res. 26, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of the joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, S.J. Res. 4. Lobbied in support of inclusion of public financial disclosure provisions in S. 885, the "Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act." Lobbied in support to H.R. 866, the "Equal COLA Act" for Federal Employee Retirement System beneficiaries' cost-of-living adjustment to be the same as Civil Service Retirement System benefits rather than arbitrarily cut by one full percentage point. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 159 / S. 59, the "Chance to Compete Act of 2023," and lobbied against proposed changes to weaken provisions of the bill by providing opt-outs, delaying implementation, and eliminating the passing score requirement. Lobbied on behalf of Social Security workforce on agency funding, the collective bargaining agreement, telework, and recruitment and retention benefits. Lobbied in support of S. 393, the "Social Security Expansion Act" to expand Social Security benefits, improve solvency and repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied in support of the President's FY 2024 budget request for GS-level pay for Transportation Security Officers and an end to the diversion of the passenger security fee and lobbied this issue in the FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," H.R. 871, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied against expansion of a GAO study on remote work considered as an amendment to S. 349, the "Military Spouse Employment Act." Lobbied for passage of H.R. 82 and S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" to fully repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied for passage of S. ____, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act Lobbied against FY 2024 appropriations amendments to require excessive reporting on telework and remote work, ban mask mandates, and reduce federal spending below Fiscal Responsibility Act targets Lobbied for changes to Telework Reform Act of 2023 to protect competitive service hiring. Provided technical assistance to House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce for its September 14, 2023 hearing: Oversight of Federal Agencies Post-Pandemic Telework Policies. Lobbied against Senate proposal to expand excepted hiring in the Defense Departments Artificial Intelligence Office. Lobbied for expansion of FMLA eligibility expansion to credit military service. Submitted requests for appropriations, report language and legislative language affecting the federal workforce in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture Commerce, Justice, Science Defense Energy and Water Financial Services and General Government Homeland Security Interior, Environment Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Military Construction, Veterans Affairs State, Foreign Operations Transportation-HUD Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement ofGS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TB!), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied to amend 38 USC 7422. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VA's authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VA's own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023, H.R. 1315, the Health Act and S. 2649, Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3146, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act. , which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VA's own healthcare. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters: Statements and Correspondence: Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for its July 12, 2023, legislative hearing. Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Health for its July 18, 2023 markup. Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for its July 19, 2023, markup. Sent a joint union letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for its July 26, 2023, markup. Submitted a Statement for the Record to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee July 26, 2023 hearing titled Implementing the PACT Act: One Year Later. Submitted a Statement for the Record to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee July 26, 2023 hearing titled VA Disability Exams: Are Veterans Receiving Quality Services? Specific Legislation: Lobbied for reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of2023." Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support" (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at YA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of YA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to amend parts of the "VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act." Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 2679, the VA LEAD Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the "VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act." Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act," which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act," which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, "Veterans Health Care Freedom Act," which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Ace, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act," which would set minimum nurse patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including YA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Lobbied for Cathy Harris to serve as a member of and Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Lobbied for confirmation of Julie Su to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Lobbied for confirmation Kalpana Kotagal to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and her ultimate confirmation on July 14, 2023. Lobbied in support ofH.R. 536/S. 124, the "Federal Adjustment oflncome Rates" (FAIR) Act to increase pay for federal employees by 8.7%. Lobbied in support of H.R. 856/S. 274, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act" to give federal employees twelve weeks of paid leave for instances covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Lobbied in support of full funding and staffing at the Department of Labor including at OSHA and MSHA. Lobbied for an increase in pay and staffing of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Lobbied in support of good faith bargaining and strong union role in return to work bargaining for EEOC employees. Urged Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to move with all due consideration and speed to confirm nominees to the Federal Labor Relations Authority when nominations are received from the Administration. Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

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Lobbied for Cathy Harris to serve as a member of and Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Lobbied for confirmation of Julie Su to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Lobbied for confirmation Kalpana Kotagal to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and her ultimate confirmation on July 14, 2023. Lobbied in support ofH.R. 536/S. 124, the "Federal Adjustment oflncome Rates" (FAIR) Act to increase pay for federal employees by 8.7%. Lobbied in support of H.R. 856/S. 274, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act" to give federal employees twelve weeks of paid leave for instances covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Lobbied in support of full funding and staffing at the Department of Labor including at OSHA and MSHA. Lobbied for an increase in pay and staffing of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Lobbied in support of good faith bargaining and strong union role in return to work bargaining for EEOC employees. Urged Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to move with all due consideration and speed to confirm nominees to the Federal Labor Relations Authority when nominations are received from the Administration. Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Client expense: $434,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Lobbied against passage of H.R. 139, the "SHOW UP Act" and its provisions that would abrogate collective bargaining agreements. Lobbied to explain the benefits of telework and remote work for federal employees, for the economy and the environment. Lobbied for an 8.7% increase in federal by for 2024 in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the FAIR (Federal Adjustment of lncome Rates) Act, H.R. 536 and S. 124 to provide an 8.7% increase in federal employees' pay in 2024. Lobbied against cutting services at federal agencies, pay and benefits of federal employees, Social Security and Medicare as a precondition of raising the debt ceiling. Lobbied against enactment of new excepted service and direct-hire authorities proposed in various bills including the NDAA. Lobbied for greater ethics disclosures for contractors working within the federal government, e.g., within the Cyber Reserve service. Lobbied in favor of higher bonuses for federal workers who recommend cost-saving improvements in their agencies. Lobbied against passage of H.R. 140, the "Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act;" lobbied to limit the definition of censorship, to reduce or eliminate penalties for rank-and-file government workers, and to defeat the Perry amendment related to use of union official time. Lobbied in support of the "DC Admissions Act," H.R. 51 and S. 51 to make the D.C. a state. Lobbied against resolutions of disapproval to overturn DC Laws, including H.J. Res. 24, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and H.J. Res. 26, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of the joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, S.J. Res. 4. Lobbied in support of inclusion of public financial disclosure provisions in S. 885, the "Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act." Lobbied in support to H.R. 866, the "Equal COLA Act" for Federal Employee Retirement System beneficiaries' cost-of-living adjustment to be the same as Civil Service Retirement System benefits rather than arbitrarily cut by one full percentage point. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 159 / S. 59, the "Chance to Compete Act of 2023," and lobbied against proposed changes to weaken provisions of the bill by providing opt-outs, delaying implementation, and eliminating the passing score requirement. Lobbied on behalf of Social Security workforce on agency funding, the collective bargaining agreement, telework, and recruitment and retention benefits. Lobbied in support of S. 393, the "Social Security Expansion Act" to expand Social Security benefits, improve solvency and repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied in support of the President's FY 2024 budget request for GS-level pay for Transportation Security Officers and an end to the diversion of the passenger security fee and lobbied this issue in the FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," H.R. 871, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied against expansion of a GAO study on remote work considered as an amendment to S. 349, the "Military Spouse Employment Act." Lobbied for passage of H.R. 82 and S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" to fully repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied for passage of S. ____, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act Lobbied against FY 2024 appropriations amendments to require excessive reporting on telework and remote work, ban mask mandates, and reduce federal spending below Fiscal Responsibility Act targets Lobbied for changes to Telework Reform Act of 2023 to protect competitive service hiring. Provided technical assistance to House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce for its September 14, 2023 hearing: Oversight of Federal Agencies Post-Pandemic Telework Policies. Lobbied against Senate proposal to expand excepted hiring in the Defense Departments Artificial Intelligence Office. Lobbied for expansion of FMLA eligibility expansion to credit military service. Submitted requests for appropriations, report language and legislative language affecting the federal workforce in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture Commerce, Justice, Science Defense Energy and Water Financial Services and General Government Homeland Security Interior, Environment Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Military Construction, Veterans Affairs State, Foreign Operations Transportation-HUD Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement ofGS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TB!), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied to amend 38 USC 7422. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VA's authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VA's own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023, H.R. 1315, the Health Act and S. 2649, Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3146, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act. , which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VA's own healthcare. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters: Statements and Correspondence: Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for its July 12, 2023, legislative hearing. Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Health for its July 18, 2023 markup. Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for its July 19, 2023, markup. Sent a joint union letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for its July 26, 2023, markup. Submitted a Statement for the Record to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee July 26, 2023 hearing titled Implementing the PACT Act: One Year Later. Submitted a Statement for the Record to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee July 26, 2023 hearing titled VA Disability Exams: Are Veterans Receiving Quality Services? Specific Legislation: Lobbied for reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of2023." Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support" (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at YA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of YA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to amend parts of the "VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act." Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 2679, the VA LEAD Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the "VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act." Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act," which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act," which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, "Veterans Health Care Freedom Act," which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Ace, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act," which would set minimum nurse patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including YA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement ofGS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TB!), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied to amend 38 USC 7422. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VA's authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VA's own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023, H.R. 1315, the Health Act and S. 2649, Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3146, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act. , which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VA's own healthcare. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters: Statements and Correspondence: Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for its July 12, 2023, legislative hearing. Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Health for its July 18, 2023 markup. Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for its July 19, 2023, markup. Sent a joint union letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for its July 26, 2023, markup. Submitted a Statement for the Record to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee July 26, 2023 hearing titled Implementing the PACT Act: One Year Later. Submitted a Statement for the Record to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee July 26, 2023 hearing titled VA Disability Exams: Are Veterans Receiving Quality Services? Specific Legislation: Lobbied for reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of2023." Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support" (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at YA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of YA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to amend parts of the "VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act." Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 2679, the VA LEAD Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the "VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act." Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act," which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act," which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, "Veterans Health Care Freedom Act," which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Ace, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act," which would set minimum nurse patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including YA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Lobbied against passage of H.R. 139, the "SHOW UP Act" and its provisions that would abrogate collective bargaining agreements. Lobbied to explain the benefits of telework and remote work for federal employees, for the economy and the environment. Lobbied for an 8.7% increase in federal by for 2024 in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the FAIR (Federal Adjustment of lncome Rates) Act, H.R. 536 and S. 124 to provide an 8.7% increase in federal employees' pay in 2024. Lobbied against cutting services at federal agencies, pay and benefits of federal employees, Social Security and Medicare as a precondition of raising the debt ceiling. Lobbied against enactment of new excepted service and direct-hire authorities proposed in various bills including the NDAA. Lobbied for greater ethics disclosures for contractors working within the federal government, e.g., within the Cyber Reserve service. Lobbied in favor of higher bonuses for federal workers who recommend cost-saving improvements in their agencies. Lobbied against passage of H.R. 140, the "Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act;" lobbied to limit the definition of censorship, to reduce or eliminate penalties for rank-and-file government workers, and to defeat the Perry amendment related to use of union official time. Lobbied in support of the "DC Admissions Act," H.R. 51 and S. 51 to make the D.C. a state. Lobbied against resolutions of disapproval to overturn DC Laws, including H.J. Res. 24, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and H.J. Res. 26, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of the joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, S.J. Res. 4. Lobbied in support of inclusion of public financial disclosure provisions in S. 885, the "Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act." Lobbied in support to H.R. 866, the "Equal COLA Act" for Federal Employee Retirement System beneficiaries' cost-of-living adjustment to be the same as Civil Service Retirement System benefits rather than arbitrarily cut by one full percentage point. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 159 / S. 59, the "Chance to Compete Act of 2023," and lobbied against proposed changes to weaken provisions of the bill by providing opt-outs, delaying implementation, and eliminating the passing score requirement. Lobbied on behalf of Social Security workforce on agency funding, the collective bargaining agreement, telework, and recruitment and retention benefits. Lobbied in support of S. 393, the "Social Security Expansion Act" to expand Social Security benefits, improve solvency and repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied in support of the President's FY 2024 budget request for GS-level pay for Transportation Security Officers and an end to the diversion of the passenger security fee and lobbied this issue in the FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," H.R. 871, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied against expansion of a GAO study on remote work considered as an amendment to S. 349, the "Military Spouse Employment Act." Lobbied for passage of H.R. 82 and S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" to fully repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied for passage of S. ____, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act Lobbied against FY 2024 appropriations amendments to require excessive reporting on telework and remote work, ban mask mandates, and reduce federal spending below Fiscal Responsibility Act targets Lobbied for changes to Telework Reform Act of 2023 to protect competitive service hiring. Provided technical assistance to House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce for its September 14, 2023 hearing: Oversight of Federal Agencies Post-Pandemic Telework Policies. Lobbied against Senate proposal to expand excepted hiring in the Defense Departments Artificial Intelligence Office. Lobbied for expansion of FMLA eligibility expansion to credit military service. Submitted requests for appropriations, report language and legislative language affecting the federal workforce in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture Commerce, Justice, Science Defense Energy and Water Financial Services and General Government Homeland Security Interior, Environment Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Military Construction, Veterans Affairs State, Foreign Operations Transportation-HUD Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Lobbied for Cathy Harris to serve as a member of and Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Lobbied for confirmation of Julie Su to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Lobbied for confirmation Kalpana Kotagal to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and her ultimate confirmation on July 14, 2023. Lobbied in support ofH.R. 536/S. 124, the "Federal Adjustment oflncome Rates" (FAIR) Act to increase pay for federal employees by 8.7%. Lobbied in support of H.R. 856/S. 274, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act" to give federal employees twelve weeks of paid leave for instances covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Lobbied in support of full funding and staffing at the Department of Labor including at OSHA and MSHA. Lobbied for an increase in pay and staffing of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Lobbied in support of good faith bargaining and strong union role in return to work bargaining for EEOC employees. Urged Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to move with all due consideration and speed to confirm nominees to the Federal Labor Relations Authority when nominations are received from the Administration. Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Client expense: $434,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support for H.R. 536, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act; support for H.R. 856, the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act; support for S. 124, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act; support for S. 274, the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act; support for H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023; support for H.R. 716, the Fair COLA for Seniors Act; support for H.R. 866, the Equal COLA Act (H.R. 866 / S. 3194); support for S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act; support for H.R. 159, the Chance to Compete Act of 2023; support for S. 59, the Chance to Compete Act of 2023; support for S. 399, A bill to place limitations on excepting positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; support for H.R. 1301, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act; support for S. 640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act; support for S. 135, the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023; support for H.R. 249, the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023; opposition to H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; opposition to H.R. 3115, To provide that all Federal employees in the executive branch of the Federal Government are at-will employees, and for other purposes; support for H.R. 4260, To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide an equitable Social Security formula for individuals with noncovered employment and to provide relief for individuals currently affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision; opposition to S. 1496, A bill to provide that all Federal employees in the executive branch of the Federal Government are at-will employees, and for other purposes; support for the Pay Compression Relief Act (H.R. 5171); support for the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act (S. 3029); support for the Federal Retirement Fairness Act (H.R. 5995); support for the Telework Reform Act (S. 3015).

Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to incorporate this bill language. Support proposed rule (including through formal comment submission) by the Office of Personnel Management titled "Upholding Civil Service Protections and Merit System Principles." Oppose amendment to House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill to defund implementation of proposed rule. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted; request hearing to examine the reasons for substantial premium increases. Oppose amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investments in countries or securities of concern, as it would threaten to force the TSP to shutter the I Fund due to its limited investments in Hong Kong, which is now considered part of China. Provide comment on interim final rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, urging limitation on changes to coverage for federal and postal employees and retirees. Support H.R. 5883 / S. 3029:Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act of 2023, to improve death benefits for federal employees killed in the line of duty.

H. Con. Res. 2, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 4, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 5, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 22, Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women H. Con. Res. 40, Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 72, Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men. S. Con. Res. 21, A concurrent resolution recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to men. H.J. Res. 10, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line item veto authority to the President H.J. Res. 16, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older H. Res. 69, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned H. Res. 196, Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 pandemic S. Res. 94, A resolution memorializing those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic H. Res. 285, Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities. H. Res. 340, Recognizing he disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2023, as "D.C. Statehood Day". H. Res. 363, Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. H. Res. 378, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce. H. Res. 605, Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy. S. Res. 306, A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and empower mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy. H. Res. 855, Recognizing the service of all District of Columbia veterans, condemning the denial of voting representation in Congress and full local self-government for veterans and their families who are District of Columbia residents, and calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act (H.R. 51 and S. 51), particularly in light of the service of District of Columbia veterans in every American war. H. Res. 890, Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on the Elimination of Nonessential Federal Programs. H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023 S. 2824, Secure the Border Act of 2023 H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 5, Equality Act H.R. 17, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 36, Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 69, NOSHA Act H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act S. 597, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 101, Return to Work Act H.R. 117, To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes H.R. 119, To nullify certain executive orders regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a rule mandating vaccination against COVID-19, and for other purposes H.R. 139, SHOW UP Act of 2023 S. 1565, SHOW UP Act of 2023 H.R. 140, Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act H.R. 158, CLEAN Public Service Act H.R. 159, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 S. 59, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 H.R. 162, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 203, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 227, Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act H.R. 249, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 H.R. 300, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023 H.R. 308, Rosa Parks Day Act H.R. 310, Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act H.R. 354, LEOSA Reform Act S. 1462, LEOSA Reform Act H.R. 355, Back the Blue Act of 2023 H.R. 360, RETURN ACT S. 155, RETURN ACT H.R. 389, PORTFOLIO Act H.R. 397, To require the evaluation of Federal agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of such functions, and for other purposes H.R. 403, No Mandates Act H.R. 430, Lunar New Year Day Act H.R. 474, RETURN Act H.R. 493, For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino H.R. 536, FAIR Act S. 124, FAIR Act H.R. 564, Saving Taxpayers' Money and Paying America's Debt Act H.R. 596, Anti-Border Corruption Improvement Act H.R. 644, Student Loan Borrowers Safety Net Act of 2023 H.R. 665, To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes H.R. 678, Restoring Military Focus Act S. 191, Restoring Military Focus Act H.R. 694, Job Protection Act H.R. 716, Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2023 H.R. 741, Employee Bonus Protection Act H.R. 743, Protect and Serve Act of 2023 H.R. 789, Caring for All Families Act S. 242, Caring for All Families Act H.R. 843, Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act H.R. 856, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act S. 274, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act H.R. 866, Equal COLA Act S. 3194, Equal COLA Act H.R. 978, Drain the Swamp Act of 2023 H.R. 980, Washington, D.C. Residents Voting Act H.R. 985, Productivity Over Pronouns Act H.R. 1002, Saving the Civil Service Act S. 399, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 1080, COVID-19 Federal Employee Reinstatement Act H.R. 1084, Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 1106, COST of Relocations Act S. 487, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 1162, Accountability for Government Censorship Act H.R. 1206, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2023 H.R. 1229, Stop CRT Act S. 558, Stop CRT Act H.R. 1235, Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act H.R. 1261, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1275, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14091 H.R. 1301, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 640, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 1322, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act S. 1658, Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act H.R. 1323, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2023 H.R. 1332, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act H.R. 1382, TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1401, END FENTANYL Act H.R. 1410, Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1416, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2023 H.R. 1442, No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act H.R. 1463, Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act H.R. 1467, Locality-based Social Security Benefits Act of 2023 H.R. 1480, Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 H.R. 1487, Office of Personnel Management Reform Act H.R. 1507, Stop Corporate Capture Act H.R. 1573, To require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program H.R. 1600, Pay Equity for All Act of 2023 H.R. 1618, Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023 H.R. 1621, COVID-19 National Memorial Act H.R. 1625, St. Patrick's Day Act H.R. 1627, Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act H.R. 1688, Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023 H.R. 1804, Honest Runway Labeling Act H.R. 2382, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act S. 1472, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act H.R. 2383, Prohibition of Financial Trading on Government Property Act H.R. 2395, Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 S. 1041, Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 H.R. 2489, CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act H.R. 2494, POLICE Act of 2023 H.R. 2516, End the Congressional Revolving Door Act H.R. 2524, Public Service Spending Integrity Act H.R. 2528, Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act H.R. 2549, Global Trade Accountability Act of 2023 H.R. 2556, Simplify, Don't Amplify the IRS Act H.R. 2557, CBP Workload Staffing Model Act H.R. 2572, Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 H.R. 2577, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2712, Work Not Woke Act H.R. 2744, Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 2755, National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2023 H.R. 2776, Go Woke, Go Broke Act H.R. 2798, CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 2806, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2023 H.R. 2837, Border Patrol Pay Parity Act S. 1444, Border Patrol Enhancement Act H.R. 2937, Repeal CFPB Act S. 1363, Repeal CFPB Act H.R. 2949, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act S. 1331, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act H.R. 2996, Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act H.R. 3003, Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act H.R. 3022, Workers' Memorial Day H.R. 3024, Life Saving Leave Act H.R. 3079, Back the Blue Act of 2023 H.R. 3091, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act S. 1585, Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 3094, To terminate the requirement imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3108, Tim's Act S. 1505, Tim's Act H.R. 3115, Public Service Reform Act S. 1496, Public Service Reform Act H.R. 3170, HELPER Act of 2023 S. 1514, HELPER Act of 2023 H.R. 3261, Strengthening Social Security Act of 2023 H.R. 3336, Diwali Day Act H.R. 3381, National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act H.R. 3406, Stop TSP ESG Act S. 1891, Stop TSP ESG Act H.R. 3407, Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 3409, Healthy Families Act S. 1664, Healthy Families Act H.R. 3455, TSP Act S. 1650, TSP Act of 2023 H.R. 3458, Reinstate Our Troops Act H.R. 3481, FAMILY Act S. 1714, FAMILY Act H.R. 3499, Direct Hire To Fight Fires H.R. 3527, MATCH Act H.R. 3612, No ESG at TSP Act S. 2147, No ESG at TSP Act H.R. 3740, Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act H.R. 3855, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 3967, Student Loan Tax Relief Act H.R. 4009, Public Health Emergency Response Act H.R. 4023, UPDATED USPS Act H.R. 4044, China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023 H.R. 4260, Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023 H.R. 4278, Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023. H.R. 4398, Patriotism Not Pride Act H.R. 4416, No Funds for Armed Regulators Act of 2023 H.R. 4428, Guidance Clarity Act of 2023 H.R. 4434, Accountability for Acting Officials Act H.R. 4436, Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act S. 1949, Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act H.R. 4453, No CCP Financial Apps on Government Devices Act H.R. 4467, DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act H.R. 4497, To expand the mission of the National Park Service to include active use of System units located in urban areas, and for other purposes. H.R. 4502, Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act H.R. 4503, AI Training Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 4528, Strengthening the NRC Workforce Act of 2023 H.R. 4533, Cost of Wokeism in the Military Act H.R. 4583, Social Security 2100 Act S. 2280, Social Security 2100 Act H.R. 4672, To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes. H.R. 4711, Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act H.R. 4742, Pay Back Act H.R. 4744, Lead by Example Act of 2023. S. 2373, Lead by Example Act of 2023 H.R. 4791, Free Speech Protection Act S. 2425, Free Speech Protection Act H.R. 4831, Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act H.R. 4836, Professional Images Protection Act. H.R. 4848, Censorship Accountability Act S. 2616, Censorship Accountability Act H.R. 4893, Scientific Integrity Act. H.R. 4906, Protecting VA Employees Act H.R. 4925, EPIC Act H.R. 4926, Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act. H.R. 4944, Military Families and Surviving Spouses Benefits Enhancement Act H.R. 4961, To require ports of entry along the northern border to remain open as many hours per day as they were open prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 2562, A bill to require ports of entry along the northern border to remain open as many hours per day as they were open prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 4991, To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to commence a rule making to establish a U.S. Customs and Border Protection International port of entry at the Port of Stockton and for other purposes. H.R. 5037, FAIR Leave Act S. 2574, FAIR Leave Act H.R. 5040, CURE Act H.R. 5144, GOT Act H.R. 5153, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to employ veterans in certain wildland firefighting activities. H.R. 5169, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023 S. 2272, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 5171, Federal Employee Pay Compression Relief Act of 2023 H.R. 5240, Protect Peaceful Protests Act H.R. 5342, Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023 H.R. 5345, Curbing Offenses on Policing Services Act H.R. 5346, Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service Act H.R. 5366, Patriot Day Act H.R. 5465, Congressional Access to Bureaucratic Offices Act H.R. 5538, To amend title 5 of the United States Code to provide special overtime pay for certain border patrol agents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5563, Schedules That Work Act S. 2851, Schedules That Work Act H.R. 5578, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act S. 2850, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act H.R. 5624, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2023 S. 2883, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2023 H.R. 5676, SWAMP Act of 2023 S. 2612, SWAMP Act of 2023 H.R. 5681, Pipeline to Service Act H.R. 5713, Homeland Security Fentanyl Enforcement Act H.R. 5726, Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2023 H.R. 5728, Government Shutdown Impact Report Act of 2023 H.R. 5739, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5758, To amend title 31, United States Code, to reimburse employees of the Federal Government and the District of Columbia, Federal contractors, and the States for certain costs incurred as a result of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. H.R. 5760, Climate Resilience Workforce Act H.R. 5839, Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act H.R. 5862, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions. H.R. 5883, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act S. 3029, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act H.R. 5900, Security Clearance Revolving Door Act of 2023 H.R. 5920, Student Loan Marriage Penalty Elimination Act of 2023 H.R. 5990, Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023 S. 2278, Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023 H.R. 5993, Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act S. 3095, Federal Reserve Loss Transparency Act H.R. 5995, Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 6170, Border Security and Terrorism Prevention Act H.R. 6195, Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act S. 3221, Wildland Firefighter Fair Pay Act H.R. 6266, Federal Protective Service Reform Act of 2023 H.R. 6267, Election Day Act H.R. 6280, Smart Border Protection Act H.R. 6389, District of Columbia National Guard Federal Employee Leave Fairness Act H.R. 6404, Disarming Cartels Act H.R. 6409, CBP SPACE Act H.R. 6422, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023 S. 3308, Locality Pay Equity Act of 2023 H.R. 6432, Safeguarding Honest Speech Act H.R. 6462, READINESS Act S. 3530, READINESS Act H.R. 6524, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act H.R. 6558, END the DEEP STATE H.R. 6722, Fair Wage Act of 2023 H.R. 6792, PSLF Administrative Improvement Act H.R. 6842, STOCK Act 2.0 S. 3555, STOCK Act 2.0 H.R. 6876, CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023 H.R. 6901, To direct the Secretary of Defense to submit to Congress a report on Department of Defense restrictions on the employment of former Department employees by certain countries. H.R. 6907, To establish a grant program to provide assistance to eligible individuals to cover the costs of childcare services. H.R. 6908, To exempt breastfeeding women from jury duty, and for other purposes. S.J. Res. 1, A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line-item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees S. Res. 165, A resolution recognizing the work of Federal law enforcement agencies, condemning calls to "defund" the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and rejecting partisan attempts to degrade public trust in law enforcement agencies. S. Res. 218, A resolution expressing support for the law enforcement officers of the United States. S. 86, Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act S. 87, EPIC Act S. 149, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023 S. 166, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act S. 167, No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2023 S. 172, No Mask Mandates Act of 2023 S. 206, END FENTANYL Act S. 210, Job Protection Act S. 222, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2023 S. 243, A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities S. 285, Improving Government Efficiency and Workforce Development through Federal Executive Boards Act of 2023 S. 311, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act S. 339, Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act S. 342, Access to Counsel Act of 2023 S. 349, Military Spouse Employment Act S. 383, Federal Skills Act of 2013 S. 393, Social Security Expansion Act S. 666, Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act S. 669, Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 670, IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act S. 693, Eliminating Executive Branch Insider Trading Act S. 709, Federal Agency Performance Act of 2023 S. 717, Clear and Concise Content Act of 2023 S. 774, Veterans Border Patrol Training Act S. 780, Duplication Scoring Act of 2023 S. 794, CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023 S. 812, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 S. 885, Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act S. 986, STOP Act 2.0 S. 1011, Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act S. 1030, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act S. 1051, Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act S. 1054, IRS Improper Payments Act S. 1060, Global Trade Accountability Act S. 1111, ADVANCE Act of 2023 S. 1253, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023 S. 1295, Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act S. 1337, Increase Reliable Services Now Act S. 1464, Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act S. 1569, Back the Blue Act of 2023 S. 1629, Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act S. 1640, Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023 S. 1672, Disclose Government Censorship Act S. 1733, POLICE Act of 2023 S. 1811, Military Merit, Fairness, and Equality Act of 2023 S. 1822, Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act S. 1887, GRATEFUL Act S. 1897, Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act S. 1925, HERO Act S. 1964, A bill to abolish the Office of Financial Research. S. 2150, Unity through Service Act of 2023 S. 2193, Fly PETS Act S. 2251, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023 S. 2256, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2266, Strengthening American Communities Act of 2023 S. 2270, Executive Branch Accountability and Transparency Act of 2023 S. 2419, No Robot Bosses Act S. 2440, Exploitative Workplace Surveillance and Technologies Task Force Act of 2023 S. 2508, A bill to require a report on Department of Defense security clearance process updates, and for other purposes. S. 2533, A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to allow certain military spouses employed by the Department of Defense to telework full time. S. 2665, Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023 S. 2679, LEAD Act of 2023 S. 2866, Improving Government Services Act S. 2925, CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2023 S. 2949, Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act of 2023 S. 2967, Intelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2023 S. 3015, Telework Reform Act of 2023 S. 3104, Advanced Border Coordination Act of 2023 S. 3112, Ensure Uniform Border Inspection Practices Act S. 3199, IRS Act S. 3252, Abolish Government DEI Act S. 3268, Direct Hire to Fight Fires Act of 2023 S. 3320, TERM Act S. 3374, REWARD Experience Act of 2023 S. 3431, Customs Modernization Act of 2023 S. 3479, Southwest Border Regional Commission Reauthorization Act of 2023 S. 3480, CREEPS Act S. 3524, SMARTER Debt Act

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Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied to preserve language in H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement of GS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act. Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans Appeals. Lobbied for additional training for Board of Veterans Appeals Attorneys. Lobbied in support of ANS to H.R. 1530, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TB!), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for the introduction of H.R. 6538, the VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023. Lobbied for the introduction of "VA Employee Fairness Act" subsequent to the passage of the VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023. Lobbied in support of and for changes to S. 2679, the Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Development (LEAD) Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VA's authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VA's own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023, H.R. 1315, the Health Act and S. 2649, Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3146, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act., which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VA's own healthcare. Lobbied for oversight of new VA private contracting program, the Integrated Critical Staffing Program. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters. Lobbied for better information on scheduling and appointment times for both in-house VA and private care. Lobbied for more information about the costs of VA care. Statements and Correspondence: Provided a Statement for the Record for a October 25, 2023 Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing titled VA Accountability and Transparency: A Cornerstone of Quality Care and Benefits for Veterans. Testified at a November 29, 2023, House Veterans Affairs Committee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee titled Examining the VA Appeals Process: Ensuring High-Quality Decision-Making for Veterans Claims on Appeal. Specific Legislation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 6538, the "VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of2023." Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support" (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure, and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at YA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of YA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied in support and for changes to S. 2679, the VA LEAD Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to S. 2649, the Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1315, the HEALTH Act. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the "VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act." Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act," which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act," which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, "Veterans Health Care Freedom Act," which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Ace, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act," which would set minimum nurse patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including YA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied to preserve changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.

Lobbied against passage of H.R. 139, the "SHOW UP Act" and its provisions that would abrogate collective bargaining agreements. Lobbied to explain the benefits of telework and remote work for federal employees, for the economy and the environment. Lobbied for an 8.7% increase in federal by for 2024 in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the FAIR (Federal Adjustment of lncome Rates) Act, H.R. 536, and S. 124 to provide an 8.7% increase in federal employees' pay in 2024. Lobbied against cutting services at federal agencies, pay and benefits of federal employees, Social Security and Medicare as a precondition of raising the debt ceiling. Lobbied against enactment of new excepted service and direct-hire authorities proposed in various bills including the NDAA. Lobbied for greater ethics disclosures for contractors working within the federal government, e.g., within the Cyber Reserve service. Lobbied in favor of higher bonuses for federal workers who recommend cost-saving improvements in their agencies. Lobbied against passage of H.R. 140, the "Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act;" lobbied to limit the definition of censorship, to reduce or eliminate penalties for rank-and-file government workers, and to defeat the Perry amendment related to use of union official time. Lobbied in support of the "DC Admissions Act," H.R. 51 and S. 51 to make the D.C. a state. Lobbied against resolutions of disapproval to overturn DC Laws, including H.J. Res. 24, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and H.J. Res. 26, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of the joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, S.J. Res. 4. Lobbied in support of inclusion of public financial disclosure provisions in S. 885, the "Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act." Lobbied in support to H.R. 866, the "Equal COLA Act" for Federal Employee Retirement System beneficiaries' cost-of-living adjustment to be the same as Civil Service Retirement System benefits rather than arbitrarily cut by one full percentage point. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 159 / S. 59, the "Chance to Compete Act of 2023," and lobbied against proposed changes to weaken provisions of the bill by providing opt-outs, delaying implementation, and eliminating the passing score requirement. Lobbied on behalf of Social Security workforce on agency funding, the collective bargaining agreement, telework, and recruitment and retention benefits. Lobbied in support of S. 393, the "Social Security Expansion Act" to expand Social Security benefits, improve solvency and repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied in support of the President's FY 2024 budget request for GS-level pay for Transportation Security Officers and an end to the diversion of the passenger security fee and lobbied this issue in the FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," H.R. 871, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied against expansion of a GAO study on remote work considered as an amendment to S. 349, the "Military Spouse Employment Act." Lobbied for passage of H.R. 82 and S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" to fully repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied for passage of S. 3029, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act. Lobbied against FY 2024 appropriations amendments to require excessive reporting on telework and remote work, ban mask mandates, and reduce federal spending below Fiscal Responsibility Act targets. Lobbied for changes to S. 3015, the Telework Reform Act of 2023 to protect competitive service hiring. Provided technical assistance to House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce for its September 14, 2023, hearing: Oversight of Federal Agencies Post-Pandemic Telework Policies. Lobbied against Senate proposal to expand excepted hiring in the Defense Departments Artificial Intelligence Office. Lobbied for expansion of FMLA eligibility expansion to credit military service, provision which was enacted in the NDAA. Lobbied for changes to OPMs proposed governmentwide cybersecurity workforce proposal to preserve title 5 provisions, protect collective bargaining rights, and avoid pay banding systems that are associated with arbitrary or discriminatory treatment. Submitted requests for appropriations, report language and legislative language affecting the federal workforce in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture Commerce, Justice, Science Defense Energy and Water Financial Services and General Government Homeland Security Interior, Environment Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Military Construction, Veterans Affairs State, Foreign Operations Transportation - HUD

Lobbied for Cathy Harris to serve as a member of and Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Lobbied in support of Martin OMalley to be confirmed as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "Federal Adjustment of lncome Rates" (FAIR) Act to increase pay for federal employees by 8.7%. Lobbied in support of H.R. 856/S. 274, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act" to give federal employees twelve weeks of paid leave for instances covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Lobbied in support of full funding and staffing at the Department of Labor including at OSHA and MSHA. Lobbied for an increase in pay and staffing of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Lobbied in support of good faith bargaining and strong union role in return to work bargaining for EEOC employees. Urged Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to move with all due consideration and speed to confirm nominees to the Federal Labor Relations Authority when nominations are received from the Administration.

Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Workforce Training and Investment HR 6319- 911 SAVES Expanding OSHA protections for public sector workers Public Sector OSHA coverage Expanding collective bargaining for public sector workers Overtime pay S Res 450- Paraprofessionals in Education Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act S 567, HR 20- Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 S 124, HR 536- Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S 399, HR 1002- Saving the Civil Service Act S 274, HR 856- Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act Official Time Nominees- FLRA HR 6655- A Stronger Workforce for America Act Merit Staffing Protections

Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

Lobbied for Cathy Harris to serve as a member of and Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Lobbied in support of Martin OMalley to be confirmed as Commissioner of the Social Security Administration Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "Federal Adjustment of lncome Rates" (FAIR) Act to increase pay for federal employees by 8.7%. Lobbied in support of H.R. 856/S. 274, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act" to give federal employees twelve weeks of paid leave for instances covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Lobbied in support of full funding and staffing at the Department of Labor including at OSHA and MSHA. Lobbied for an increase in pay and staffing of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Lobbied in support of good faith bargaining and strong union role in return to work bargaining for EEOC employees. Urged Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to move with all due consideration and speed to confirm nominees to the Federal Labor Relations Authority when nominations are received from the Administration.

Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Lobbied against passage of H.R. 139, the "SHOW UP Act" and its provisions that would abrogate collective bargaining agreements. Lobbied to explain the benefits of telework and remote work for federal employees, for the economy and the environment. Lobbied for an 8.7% increase in federal by for 2024 in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the FAIR (Federal Adjustment of lncome Rates) Act, H.R. 536, and S. 124 to provide an 8.7% increase in federal employees' pay in 2024. Lobbied against cutting services at federal agencies, pay and benefits of federal employees, Social Security and Medicare as a precondition of raising the debt ceiling. Lobbied against enactment of new excepted service and direct-hire authorities proposed in various bills including the NDAA. Lobbied for greater ethics disclosures for contractors working within the federal government, e.g., within the Cyber Reserve service. Lobbied in favor of higher bonuses for federal workers who recommend cost-saving improvements in their agencies. Lobbied against passage of H.R. 140, the "Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act;" lobbied to limit the definition of censorship, to reduce or eliminate penalties for rank-and-file government workers, and to defeat the Perry amendment related to use of union official time. Lobbied in support of the "DC Admissions Act," H.R. 51 and S. 51 to make the D.C. a state. Lobbied against resolutions of disapproval to overturn DC Laws, including H.J. Res. 24, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and H.J. Res. 26, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of the joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, S.J. Res. 4. Lobbied in support of inclusion of public financial disclosure provisions in S. 885, the "Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act." Lobbied in support to H.R. 866, the "Equal COLA Act" for Federal Employee Retirement System beneficiaries' cost-of-living adjustment to be the same as Civil Service Retirement System benefits rather than arbitrarily cut by one full percentage point. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 159 / S. 59, the "Chance to Compete Act of 2023," and lobbied against proposed changes to weaken provisions of the bill by providing opt-outs, delaying implementation, and eliminating the passing score requirement. Lobbied on behalf of Social Security workforce on agency funding, the collective bargaining agreement, telework, and recruitment and retention benefits. Lobbied in support of S. 393, the "Social Security Expansion Act" to expand Social Security benefits, improve solvency and repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied in support of the President's FY 2024 budget request for GS-level pay for Transportation Security Officers and an end to the diversion of the passenger security fee and lobbied this issue in the FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," H.R. 871, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied against expansion of a GAO study on remote work considered as an amendment to S. 349, the "Military Spouse Employment Act." Lobbied for passage of H.R. 82 and S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" to fully repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied for passage of S. 3029, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act. Lobbied against FY 2024 appropriations amendments to require excessive reporting on telework and remote work, ban mask mandates, and reduce federal spending below Fiscal Responsibility Act targets. Lobbied for changes to S. 3015, the Telework Reform Act of 2023 to protect competitive service hiring. Provided technical assistance to House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce for its September 14, 2023, hearing: Oversight of Federal Agencies Post-Pandemic Telework Policies. Lobbied against Senate proposal to expand excepted hiring in the Defense Departments Artificial Intelligence Office. Lobbied for expansion of FMLA eligibility expansion to credit military service, provision which was enacted in the NDAA. Lobbied for changes to OPMs proposed governmentwide cybersecurity workforce proposal to preserve title 5 provisions, protect collective bargaining rights, and avoid pay banding systems that are associated with arbitrary or discriminatory treatment. Submitted requests for appropriations, report language and legislative language affecting the federal workforce in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture Commerce, Justice, Science Defense Energy and Water Financial Services and General Government Homeland Security Interior, Environment Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Military Construction, Veterans Affairs State, Foreign Operations Transportation - HUD

Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied to preserve language in H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement of GS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act. Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans Appeals. Lobbied for additional training for Board of Veterans Appeals Attorneys. Lobbied in support of ANS to H.R. 1530, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TB!), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for the introduction of H.R. 6538, the VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023. Lobbied for the introduction of "VA Employee Fairness Act" subsequent to the passage of the VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023. Lobbied in support of and for changes to S. 2679, the Leadership, Engagement, Accountability, and Development (LEAD) Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VA's authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VA's own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023, H.R. 1315, the Health Act and S. 2649, Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3146, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act., which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VA's own healthcare. Lobbied for oversight of new VA private contracting program, the Integrated Critical Staffing Program. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters. Lobbied for better information on scheduling and appointment times for both in-house VA and private care. Lobbied for more information about the costs of VA care. Statements and Correspondence: Provided a Statement for the Record for a October 25, 2023 Senate Veterans Affairs Committee Hearing titled VA Accountability and Transparency: A Cornerstone of Quality Care and Benefits for Veterans. Testified at a November 29, 2023, House Veterans Affairs Committee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee titled Examining the VA Appeals Process: Ensuring High-Quality Decision-Making for Veterans Claims on Appeal. Specific Legislation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 6538, the "VA Correct Compensation Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. 3194, the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of2023." Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support" (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure, and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at YA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of YA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied in support of H.R. 4906 "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied in support and for changes to S. 2679, the VA LEAD Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition to S. 2649, the Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1315, the HEALTH Act. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the "VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act." Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act," which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act," which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, "Veterans Health Care Freedom Act," which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Ace, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act," which would set minimum nurse patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including YA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied to preserve changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes.

Support for H.R. 536, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act; support for H.R. 856, the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act; support for S. 124, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act; support for S. 274, the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act; support for H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023; support for H.R. 716, the Fair COLA for Seniors Act; support for H.R. 866, the Equal COLA Act; support for S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act; support for H.R. 159, the Chance to Compete Act of 2023; support for S. 59, the Chance to Compete Act of 2023; support for S. 399, A bill to place limitations on excepting positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; support for H.R. 1301, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act; support for S. 640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act; support for S. 135, the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023; support for H.R. 249, the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023; opposition to H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; opposition to H.R. 3115, To provide that all Federal employees in the executive branch of the Federal Government are at-will employees, and for other purposes; support for H.R. 4260, To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide an equitable Social Security formula for individuals with noncovered employment and to provide relief for individuals currently affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision; opposition to S. 1496, A bill to provide that all Federal employees in the executive branch of the Federal Government are at-will employees, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

- Access to vehicle generated data by vehicle owners - H.R. 621/S. 124 (PART Act): Catalytic converter anti-theft bill - Electric vehicle batteries promoting highest and best use of end-of-first-life electric vehicle batteries

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

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to incorporate this bill language. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted; request hearing to examine the reasons for substantial premium increases. Oppose amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that would prohibit Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) investments in countries or securities of concern, as it would threaten to force the TSP to shutter the I Fund due to its limited investments in Hong Kong, which is now considered part of China. Provide comment on interim final rule re: the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, urging limitation on changes to coverage for federal and postal employees and retirees.

S 1176- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act Library Workers HR 4278- Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act HR 4897- Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act, Heat Stress Prevention HR 1499, S 753- Good Jobs for Good Airports Act HR 4498- Jobs of the Future Act of 2023 Merit Staffing protections Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act S 567, HR 20- Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 S 124, HR 536- Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S 399, HR 1002- Saving the Civil Service Act S 274, HR 856- Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act Federal Labor-Management Partnership Act Official Time Nominees- Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), Special Counsel, FLRA, Architect of the Capitol S 2690, HR 4983- Equal Employment for All Act HR 2998- Protecting America's Workers Act

Client expense: $630,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H. Con. Res. 2, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 4, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 5, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 22, Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women H. Con. Res. 40, Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies H.J. Res. 10, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line item veto authority to the President H.J. Res. 16, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older H. Res. 69, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned H. Res. 196, Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 pandemic S. Res. 94, A resolution memorializing those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic H. Res. 285, Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities. H. Res. 340, Recognizing he disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2023, as "D.C. Statehood Day". H. Res. 363, Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. H. Res. 378, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce. H. Res. 605, Recognizing that the United States needs to support and strengthen mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy. S. Res. 306, A resolution recognizing that the United States needs to support and empower mothers in the workforce by investing in the Mom Economy. H. Res. 643, Expressing support for the designation of July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day". S. Res. 298, A resolution designating July 30, 2023, as "National Whistleblower Appreciation Day". H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023 S. 2824, Secure the Border Act of 2023 H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 5, Equality Act H.R. 17, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 36, Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 69, NOSHA Act H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act S. 597, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 101, Return to Work Act H.R. 117, To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes H.R. 119, To nullify certain executive orders regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a rule mandating vaccination against COVID-19, and for other purposes H.R. 139, SHOW UP Act of 2023 S. 1565, SHOW UP Act of 2023 H.R. 140, Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act H.R. 158, CLEAN Public Service Act H.R. 159, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 S. 59, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 H.R. 162, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 203, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 227, Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act H.R. 249, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 H.R. 300, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023 H.R. 308, Rosa Parks Day Act H.R. 310, Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act H.R. 354, LEOSA Reform Act S. 1462, LEOSA Reform Act H.R. 355, Back the Blue Act of 2023 H.R. 360, RETURN ACT S. 155, RETURN ACT H.R. 389, PORTFOLIO Act H.R. 397, To require the evaluation of Federal agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of such functions, and for other purposes H.R. 403, No Mandates Act H.R. 430, Lunar New Year Day Act H.R. 474, RETURN Act H.R. 493, For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino H.R. 536, FAIR Act S. 124, FAIR Act H.R. 564, Saving Taxpayers' Money and Paying America's Debt Act H.R. 596, Anti-Border Corruption Improvement Act H.R. 644, Student Loan Borrowers Safety Net Act of 2023 H.R. 665, To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes H.R. 678, Restoring Military Focus Act S. 191, Restoring Military Focus Act H.R. 694, Job Protection Act H.R. 716, Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2023 H.R. 741, Employee Bonus Protection Act H.R. 743, Protect and Serve Act of 2023 H.R. 789, Caring for All Families Act S. 242, Caring for All Families Act H.R. 843, Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act H.R. 856, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act S. 274, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act H.R. 866, Equal COLA Act H.R. 978, Drain the Swamp Act of 2023 H.R. 980, Washington, D.C. Residents Voting Act H.R. 985, Productivity Over Pronouns Act H.R. 1002, Saving the Civil Service Act S. 399, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 1080, COVID-19 Federal Employee Reinstatement Act H.R. 1084, Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 1106, COST of Relocations Act S. 487, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 1162, Accountability for Government Censorship Act H.R. 1206, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2023 H.R. 1229, Stop CRT Act S. 558, Stop CRT Act H.R. 1235, Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act H.R. 1261, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1275, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14091 H.R. 1301, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 640, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 1322, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act S. 1658, Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act H.R. 1323, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2023 H.R. 1332, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act H.R. 1382, TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1401, END FENTANYL Act H.R. 1410, Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1416, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2023 H.R. 1442, No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act H.R. 1463, Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act H.R. 1467, Locality-based Social Security Benefits Act of 2023 H.R. 1480, Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 H.R. 1487, Office of Personnel Management Reform Act H.R. 1507, Stop Corporate Capture Act H.R. 1573, To require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program H.R. 1600, Pay Equity for All Act of 2023 H.R. 1618, Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023 H.R. 1621, COVID-19 National Memorial Act H.R. 1625, St. Patrick's Day Act H.R. 1627, Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act H.R. 1688, Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023 H.R. 1804, Honest Runway Labeling Act H.R. 2382, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act S. 1472, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act H.R. 2383, Prohibition of Financial Trading on Government Property Act H.R. 2395, Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 S. 1041, Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 H.R. 2489, CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act H.R. 2494, POLICE Act of 2023 H.R. 2516, End the Congressional Revolving Door Act H.R. 2524, Public Service Spending Integrity Act H.R. 2528, Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act H.R. 2549, Global Trade Accountability Act of 2023 H.R. 2556, Simplify, Don't Amplify the IRS Act H.R. 2557, CBP Workload Staffing Model Act H.R. 2572, Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 H.R. 2577, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 S. 2226, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2712, Work Not Woke Act H.R. 2744, Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 2755, National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2023 H.R. 2776, Go Woke, Go Broke Act H.R. 2798, CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 2806, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2023 H.R. 2837, Border Patrol Pay Parity Act S. 1444, Border Patrol Enhancement Act H.R. 2937, Repeal CFPB Act S. 1363, Repeal CFPB Act H.R. 2949, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act S. 1331, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act H.R. 2996, Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act H.R. 3003, Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act H.R. 3022, Workers' Memorial Day H.R. 3024, Life Saving Leave Act H.R. 3079, Back the Blue Act of 2023 H.R. 3091, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act S. 1585, Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 3094, To terminate the requirement imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3108, Tim's Act S. 1505, Tim's Act H.R. 3115, Public Service Reform Act S. 1496, Public Service Reform Act H.R. 3170, HELPER Act of 2023 S. 1514, HELPER Act of 2023 H.R. 3261, Strengthening Social Security Act of 2023 H.R. 3336, Diwali Day Act H.R. 3381, National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act H.R. 3406, Stop TSP ESG Act S. 1891, Stop TSP ESG Act H.R. 3407, Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 3409, Healthy Families Act S. 1664, Healthy Families Act H.R. 3455, TSP Act S. 1650, TSP Act of 2023 H.R. 3458, Reinstate Our Troops Act H.R. 3481, FAMILY Act S. 1714, FAMILY Act H.R. 3499, Direct Hire To Fight Fires H.R. 3527, MATCH Act H.R. 3612, No ESG at TSP Act S. 2147, No ESG at TSP Act H.R. 3740, Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act H.R. 3855, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 3967, Student Loan Tax Relief Act H.R. 4009, Public Health Emergency Response Act H.R. 4023, UPDATED USPS Act H.R. 4044, China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023 H.R. 4260, Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023 H.R. 4278, Restore VA Accountability Act of 2023. H.R. 4398, Patriotism Not Pride Act H.R. 4416, No Funds for Armed Regulators Act of 2023 H.R. 4428, Guidance Clarity Act of 2023 H.R. 4434, Accountability for Acting Officials Act H.R. 4436, Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act S. 1949, Why Does the IRS Need Guns Act H.R. 4453, No CCP Financial Apps on Government Devices Act H.R. 4467, DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act H.R. 4497, To expand the mission of the National Park Service to include active use of System units located in urban areas, and for other purposes. H.R. 4502, Modernizing the Acquisition of Cybersecurity Experts Act H.R. 4503, AI Training Expansion Act of 2023 H.R. 4528, Strengthening the NRC Workforce Act of 2023 H.R. 4533, Cost of Wokeism in the Military Act H.R. 4583, Social Security 2100 Act S. 2280, Social Security 2100 Act H.R. 4672, To amend title 40, United States Code, to prohibit the Administrator of General Services from constructing or acquiring public buildings or entering into leases based on the legality or availability of abortion, and for other purposes. H.R. 4711, Protecting Taxpayers from Student Loan Bailouts Act H.R. 4742, Pay Back Act H.R. 4744, Lead by Example Act of 2023. S. 2373, Lead by Example Act of 2023 H.R. 4791, Free Speech Protection Act S. 2425, Free Speech Protection Act H.R. 4831, Fair Pay for Federal Firefighters Act H.R. 4836, Professional Images Protection Act. H.R. 4848, Censorship Accountability Act S. 2616, Censorship Accountability Act H.R. 4893, Scientific Integrity Act. H.R. 4906, Protecting VA Employees Act H.R. 4925, EPIC Act H.R. 4926, Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act. H.R. 4944, Military Families and Surviving Spouses Benefits Enhancement Act H.R. 4961, To require ports of entry along the northern border to remain open as many hours per day as they were open prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 2562, A bill to require ports of entry along the northern border to remain open as many hours per day as they were open prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. H.R. 4991, To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to commence a rule making to establish a U.S. Customs and Border Protection International port of entry at the Port of Stockton and for other purposes. H.R. 5037, FAIR Leave Act S. 2574, FAIR Leave Act H.R. 5040, CURE Act H.R. 5144, GOT Act H.R. 5153, To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to carry out a pilot program to employ veterans in certain wildland firefighting activities. H.R. 5169, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023 S. 2272, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 5171, Federal Employee Pay Compression Relief Act of 2023 H.R. 5240, Protect Peaceful Protests Act H.R. 5342, Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023 H.R. 5345, Curbing Offenses on Policing Services Act H.R. 5346, Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service Act H.R. 5366, Patriot Day Act H.R. 5465, Congressional Access to Bureaucratic Offices Act H.R. 5538, To amend title 5 of the United States Code to provide special overtime pay for certain border patrol agents, and for other purposes. H.R. 5563, Schedules That Work Act S. 2851, Schedules That Work Act H.R. 5578, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act S. 2850, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act H.R. 5624, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2023 S. 2883, Cost of Police Misconduct Act of 2023 H.R. 5676, SWAMP Act of 2023 S. 2612, SWAMP Act of 2023 H.R. 5681, Pipeline to Service Act H.R. 5713, Homeland Security Fentanyl Enforcement Act H.R. 5726, Denying Pensions to Convicted Child Molesters Act of 2023 H.R. 5728, Government Shutdown Impact Report Act of 2023 H.R. 5739, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5758, To amend title 31, United States Code, to reimburse employees of the Federal Government and the District of Columbia, Federal contractors, and the States for certain costs incurred as a result of a Government shutdown, and for other purposes. H.R. 5760, Climate Resilience Workforce Act H.R. 5839, Maritime Border Security Technology Improvement Act H.R. 5862, To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions. S.J. Res. 1, A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line-item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees S. Res. 165, A resolution recognizing the work of Federal law enforcement agencies, condemning calls to "defund" the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and rejecting partisan attempts to degrade public trust in law enforcement agencies. S. Res. 218, A resolution expressing support for the law enforcement officers of the United States. S. 86, Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act S. 87, EPIC Act S. 149, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023 S. 166, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act S. 167, No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2023 S. 172, No Mask Mandates Act of 2023 S. 206, END FENTANYL Act S. 210, Job Protection Act S. 222, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2023 S. 243, A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities S. 285, Improving Government Efficiency and Workforce Development through Federal Executive Boards Act of 2023 S. 311, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act S. 339, Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act S. 342, Access to Counsel Act of 2023 S. 349, Military Spouse Employment Act S. 383, Federal Skills Act of 2013 S. 393, Social Security Expansion Act S. 666, Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act S. 669, Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 670, IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act S. 693, Eliminating Executive Branch Insider Trading Act S. 709, Federal Agency Performance Act of 2023 S. 717, Clear and Concise Content Act of 2023 S. 774, Veterans Border Patrol Training Act S. 780, Duplication Scoring Act of 2023 S. 794, CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023 S. 812, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 S. 885, Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act S. 986, STOP Act 2.0 S. 1011, Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act S. 1030, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act S. 1051, Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act S. 1054, IRS Improper Payments Act S. 1060, Global Trade Accountability Act S. 1111, ADVANCE Act of 2023 S. 1253, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023 S. 1295, Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act S. 1337, Increase Reliable Services Now Act S. 1464, Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act S. 1569, Back the Blue Act of 2023 S. 1629, Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act S. 1640, Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023 S. 1672, Disclose Government Censorship Act S. 1733, POLICE Act of 2023 S. 1811, Military Merit, Fairness, and Equality Act of 2023 S. 1822, Non-Intrusive Inspection Expansion Act S. 1887, GRATEFUL Act S. 1897, Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act S. 1925, HERO Act S. 1964, A bill to abolish the Office of Financial Research. S. 2150, Unity through Service Act of 2023 S. 2193, Fly PETS Act S. 2251, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2023 S. 2256, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Expansion Act S. 2266, Strengthening American Communities Act of 2023 S. 2270, Executive Branch Accountability and Transparency Act of 2023 S. 2278, Border Enforcement, Security, and Trade (BEST) Facilitation Act of 2023 S. 2419, No Robot Bosses Act S. 2440, Exploitative Workplace Surveillance and Technologies Task Force Act of 2023 S. 2508, A bill to require a report on Department of Defense security clearance process updates, and for other purposes. S. 2533, A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to allow certain military spouses employed by the Department of Defense to telework full time. S. 2665, Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2023 S. 2679, LEAD Act of 2023 S. 2866, Improving Government Services Act S. 2925, CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2023 S. 2949, Ensuring Military Access to Higher Education Benefits Act of 2023 S. 2967, Intelligence Community Workforce Agility Protection Act of 2023

Lobbied against passage of H.R. 139, the "SHOW UP Act" and its provisions that would abrogate collective bargaining agreements. Lobbied to explain the benefits of telework and remote work for federal employees, for the economy and the environment. Lobbied for an 8.7% increase in federal by for 2024 in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the FAIR (Federal Adjustment of lncome Rates) Act, H.R. 536 and S. 124 to provide an 8.7% increase in federal employees' pay in 2024. Lobbied against cutting services at federal agencies, pay and benefits of federal employees, Social Security and Medicare as a precondition of raising the debt ceiling. Lobbied against enactment of new excepted service and direct-hire authorities proposed in various bills including the NDAA. Lobbied for greater ethics disclosures for contractors working within the federal government, e.g., within the Cyber Reserve service. Lobbied in favor of higher bonuses for federal workers who recommend cost-saving improvements in their agencies. Lobbied against passage of H.R. 140, the "Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act;" lobbied to limit the definition of censorship, to reduce or eliminate penalties for rank-and-file government workers, and to defeat the Perry amendment related to use of union official time. Lobbied in support of the "DC Admissions Act," H.R. 51 and S. 51 to make the D.C. a state. Lobbied against resolutions of disapproval to overturn DC Laws, including H.J. Res. 24, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and H.J. Res. 26, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of the joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, S.J. Res. 4. Lobbied in support of inclusion of public financial disclosure provisions in S. 885, the "Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act." Lobbied in support to H.R. 866, the "Equal COLA Act" for Federal Employee Retirement System beneficiaries' cost-of-living adjustment to be the same as Civil Service Retirement System benefits rather than arbitrarily cut by one full percentage point. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 159 / S. 59, the "Chance to Compete Act of 2023," and lobbied against proposed changes to weaken provisions of the bill by providing opt-outs, delaying implementation, and eliminating the passing score requirement. Lobbied on behalf of Social Security workforce on agency funding, the collective bargaining agreement, telework, and recruitment and retention benefits. Lobbied in support of S. 393, the "Social Security Expansion Act" to expand Social Security benefits, improve solvency and repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied in support of the President's FY 2024 budget request for GS-level pay for Transportation Security Officers and an end to the diversion of the passenger security fee and lobbied this issue in the FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," H.R. 871, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied against expansion of a GAO study on remote work considered as an amendment to S. 349, the "Military Spouse Employment Act." Lobbied for passage of H.R. 82 and S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023" to fully repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied for passage of S. ____, the Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act Lobbied against FY 2024 appropriations amendments to require excessive reporting on telework and remote work, ban mask mandates, and reduce federal spending below Fiscal Responsibility Act targets Lobbied for changes to Telework Reform Act of 2023 to protect competitive service hiring. Provided technical assistance to House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Government Operations and the Federal Workforce for its September 14, 2023 hearing: Oversight of Federal Agencies Post-Pandemic Telework Policies. Lobbied against Senate proposal to expand excepted hiring in the Defense Departments Artificial Intelligence Office. Lobbied for expansion of FMLA eligibility expansion to credit military service. Submitted requests for appropriations, report language and legislative language affecting the federal workforce in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture Commerce, Justice, Science Defense Energy and Water Financial Services and General Government Homeland Security Interior, Environment Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Military Construction, Veterans Affairs State, Foreign Operations Transportation-HUD Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Lobbied for Cathy Harris to serve as a member of and Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Lobbied for confirmation of Julie Su to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Lobbied for confirmation Kalpana Kotagal to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and her ultimate confirmation on July 14, 2023. Lobbied in support ofH.R. 536/S. 124, the "Federal Adjustment oflncome Rates" (FAIR) Act to increase pay for federal employees by 8.7%. Lobbied in support of H.R. 856/S. 274, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act" to give federal employees twelve weeks of paid leave for instances covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Lobbied in support of full funding and staffing at the Department of Labor including at OSHA and MSHA. Lobbied for an increase in pay and staffing of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Lobbied in support of good faith bargaining and strong union role in return to work bargaining for EEOC employees. Urged Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to move with all due consideration and speed to confirm nominees to the Federal Labor Relations Authority when nominations are received from the Administration. Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

Client expense: $434,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement ofGS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TB!), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied to amend 38 USC 7422. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the "Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VA's authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VA's own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023, H.R. 1315, the Health Act and S. 2649, Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 3146, the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act. , which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VA's own healthcare. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters: Statements and Correspondence: Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for its July 12, 2023, legislative hearing. Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Health for its July 18, 2023 markup. Sent letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations for its July 19, 2023, markup. Sent a joint union letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for its July 26, 2023, markup. Submitted a Statement for the Record to the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee July 26, 2023 hearing titled Implementing the PACT Act: One Year Later. Submitted a Statement for the Record to the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee July 26, 2023 hearing titled VA Disability Exams: Are Veterans Receiving Quality Services? Specific Legislation: Lobbied for reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act" to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act" as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the "Veterans' Appeals Backlog Improvement Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of2023." Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support" (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at YA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of YA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to amend parts of the "VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act." Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the "Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied for changes to S. 2679, the VA LEAD Act of 2023. Lobbied in opposition H.R. 3520, the Veteran Care Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the "VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the "Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023." Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the "VA Medical Center Security Report Act." Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the "Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act," which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the "Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act," which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, "Veterans Health Care Freedom Act," which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans' Health Care Eligibility Ace, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the "Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act," which would set minimum nurse patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including YA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Lobbied in support of S. 2718, the Medical Disability Exam Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 3738, a bill To amend title 38, United States Code, to establish in the Department of Veterans Affairs the Veterans Economic Opportunity and Transition Administration, and for other purposes. Lobbied for a clean appropriations bill or CR covering these issues that does not cut federal pay or benefits.

- Access to vehicle generated data by vehicle owners - H.R. 621/S. 124 (PART Act): Catalytic converter anti-theft bill

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Support for H.R. 536, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act; support for H.R. 856, the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act; support for S. 124, The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates (FAIR) Act; support for S. 274, the Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act; support for H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023; support for H.R. 716, the Fair COLA for Seniors Act; support for H.R. 866, the Equal COLA Act; support for S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act; support for H.R. 159, the Chance to Compete Act of 2023; support for S. 59, the Chance to Compete Act of 2023; support for S. 399, A bill to place limitations on excepting positions from the competitive service, and for other purposes; support for H.R. 1301, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act; support for S. 640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act; support for S. 135, the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2023; support for H.R. 249, the Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023; opposition to H.R. 2811, the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023; opposition to H.R. 3115, To provide that all Federal employees in the executive branch of the Federal Government are at-will employees, and for other purposes; support for H.R. 4260, To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide an equitable Social Security formula for individuals with noncovered employment and to provide relief for individuals currently affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision; opposition to S. 1496, A bill to provide that all Federal employees in the executive branch of the Federal Government are at-will employees, and for other purposes.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2663, S 1176- Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act H Res 324- Library Workers Recognition HR 4079- Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Recovery Loan Repayment Program Reauthorization of 2023 HR 1499, S 753- Good Jobs for Good Airports Act Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act S 567, HR 20- Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023 HR 2847- Ending Qualified Immunity Act S 124, HR 436- Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S 399, HR 1002- Saving the Civil Service Act S 274, HR 856- Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act Federal Labor-Management Partnership Act Nominees- FLRA, Architect of the Capitol HR 1163- Unemployment Insurance reform and merit staffing Asuncion Valdivia Heat Illness and Fatality Prevention Act HR 2998- Protecting America's Workers Act

Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive. Oppose H.R. 3115/S.1496, the Public Service Reform Act, which would make all federal employees at-will and enable workers to be removed for good cause, bad cause, or no cause at all. The legislation would also abolish the Merit Systems Protection Board and limit removal appeals claims of whistleblower retaliation and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission complaints before the US Court of Appeals. Support H.R. 1301/S.640, the Federal Employees Civil Relief Act, which would protect federal workers and contractors from a variety of civil financial penalties during a lapse in appropriations or a breach of the debt ceiling. Support providing premium relied (via a tax credit, tax deduction, or otherwise) to Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program enrollees to cover premium costs above the amount quoted.

Draft Senate National Defense Authorization Act, 2024 H. Con. Res. 2, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 4, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 5, Expressing support for the Nation's law enforcement agencies and condemning any efforts to defund or dismantle law enforcement agencies H. Con. Res. 22, Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women H. Con. Res. 40, Expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies H.J. Res. 10, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide certain line item veto authority to the President H.J. Res. 16, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older H. Res. 69, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the dedication and devotion of law enforcement personnel should be recognized and that calls to "defund", "disband", "dismantle", or "abolish" the police should be condemned H. Res. 196, Memorializing those impacted by and lost to the COVID-19 pandemic S. Res. 94, A resolution memorializing those lost to the COVID-19 pandemic H. Res. 285, Establishing a "Bill of Rights" to support United States law enforcement personnel nationwide in their work to protect our communities. H. Res. 340, Recognizing he disenfranchisement of District of Columbia residents, calling for statehood for the District of Columbia through the enactment of the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, and expressing support for the designation of May 1, 2023, as "D.C. Statehood Day". H. Res. 363, Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. H. Res. 371, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week. S. Res. 211, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week. H. Res. 378, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives supporting the Federal workforce. H. Res. 383, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2) to secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1163) to provide incentives for States to recover fraudulently paid Federal and State unemployment compensation, and for other purposes. H. Res. 398, Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2494) to make the assault of a law enforcement officer a deportable offense, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3091) to allow Federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired service weapons, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 40) expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning efforts to defund or dismantle local law enforcement agencies. H. Res. 401, Honoring our Nations fallen law enforcement officers for National Police Week. H.R. 2, Secure the Border Act of 2023 H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 5, Equality Act H.R. 17, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 36, Patrick Underwood Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2023 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 69, NOSHA Act H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act S. 597, Social Security Fairness Act H.R. 101, Return to Work Act H.R. 117, To prohibit any entity that receives Federal funds from the COVID relief packages from mandating employees receive a COVID-19 vaccine, and for other purposes H.R. 119, To nullify certain executive orders regarding COVID-19 vaccine mandates and to prohibit the Secretary of Labor from issuing a rule mandating vaccination against COVID-19, and for other purposes H.R. 139, SHOW UP Act of 2023 S. 1565, SHOW UP Act of 2023 H.R. 140, Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act H.R. 158, CLEAN Public Service Act H.R. 159, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 S. 59, Chance to Compete Act of 2023 H.R. 162, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 203, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 227, Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act H.R. 249, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 H.R. 300, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2023 H.R. 308, Rosa Parks Day Act H.R. 310, Dismantling Investments in Violation of Ethical Standards through Trusts Act H.R. 354, LEOSA Reform Act S. 1462, LEOSA Reform Act H.R. 355, Back the Blue Act of 2023 H.R. 360, RETURN ACT S. 155, RETURN ACT H.R. 389, PORTFOLIO Act H.R. 397, To require the evaluation of Federal agencies and programs for duplicative, wasteful, or outdated functions, and to recommend the elimination or realignment of such functions, and for other purposes H.R. 403, No Mandates Act H.R. 430, Lunar New Year Day Act H.R. 474, RETURN Act H.R. 493, For the relief of Michael Janssen and Steven Passantino H.R. 536, FAIR Act S. 124, FAIR Act H.R. 564, Saving Taxpayers' Money and Paying America's Debt Act H.R. 596, Anti-Border Corruption Improvement Act H.R. 644, Student Loan Borrowers Safety Net Act of 2023 H.R. 665, To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide authority to the Administrator of the Drug Enforcement Administration to provide a cash award to Administration employees with foreign language skills, and for other purposes H.R. 678, Restoring Military Focus Act S. 191, Restoring Military Focus Act H.R. 694, Job Protection Act H.R. 716, Fair COLA for Seniors Act of 2023 H.R. 741, Employee Bonus Protection Act H.R. 743, Protect and Serve Act of 2023 H.R. 789, Caring for All Families Act S. 242, Caring for All Families Act H.R. 843, Federal Police Camera and Accountability Act H.R. 856, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act S. 274, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act H.R. 866, Equal COLA Act H.R. 978, Drain the Swamp Act of 2023 H.R. 980, Washington, D.C. Residents Voting Act H.R. 985, Productivity Over Pronouns Act H.R. 1002, Saving the Civil Service Act S. 399, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 1080, COVID-19 Federal Employee Reinstatement Act H.R. 1084, Flexibility for Workers Education Act H.R. 1106, COST of Relocations Act S. 487, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 1162, Accountability for Government Censorship Act H.R. 1206, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2023 H.R. 1229, Stop CRT Act S. 558, Stop CRT Act H.R. 1235, Federal Firefighter Pay Equity Act H.R. 1261, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1275, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to carry out Executive Order 14091 H.R. 1301, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 640, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 1322, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act S. 1658, Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act H.R. 1323, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2023 H.R. 1332, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act H.R. 1382, TABS Act of 2023 H.R. 1401, END FENTANYL Act H.R. 1410, Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 1416, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2023 H.R. 1442, No Pensions for Lying Bureaucrats Act H.R. 1463, Restoring Trust in Public Servants Act H.R. 1467, Locality-based Social Security Benefits Act of 2023 H.R. 1480, Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 H.R. 1487, Office of Personnel Management Reform Act H.R. 1507, Stop Corporate Capture Act H.R. 1573, To require the Secretary of Education to accept certain documentation from the Department of Defense as proof of employment for purposes of the public service loan forgiveness program H.R. 1600, Pay Equity for All Act of 2023 H.R. 1618, Commission on Sustaining Medicare and Social Security Act of 2023 H.R. 1621, COVID-19 National Memorial Act H.R. 1625, St. Patrick's Day Act H.R. 1627, Sergeant Steve Owen Defending Our Defenders Act H.R. 1688, Social Security Cost of Living Increase Act of 2023 H.R. 1804, Honest Runway Labeling Act H.R. 2382, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act S. 1472, September 11 Day of Remembrance Act H.R. 2383, Prohibition of Financial Trading on Government Property Act H.R. 2395, Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 S. 1041, Restoring Overtime Pay Act of 2023 H.R. 2489, CFPB Dual Mandate and Economic Analysis Act H.R. 2494, POLICE Act of 2023 H.R. 2516, End the Congressional Revolving Door Act H.R. 2524, Public Service Spending Integrity Act H.R. 2528, Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act H.R. 2549, Global Trade Accountability Act of 2023 H.R. 2556, Simplify, Don't Amplify the IRS Act H.R. 2557, CBP Workload Staffing Model Act H.R. 2572, Supporting Women COPS Act of 2023 H.R. 2577, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 H.R. 2712, Work Not Woke Act H.R. 2744, Freedom from Government Competition Act of 2023 H.R. 2755, National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2023 H.R. 2776, Go Woke, Go Broke Act H.R. 2798, CFPB Transparency and Accountability Reform Act H.R. 2806, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Rural and Remote Hiring and Retention Strategy Act of 2023 H.R. 2837, Border Patrol Pay Parity Act S. 1444, Border Patrol Enhancement Act H.R. 2937, Repeal CFPB Act S. 1363, Repeal CFPB Act H.R. 2949, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act S. 1331, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act H.R. 2996, Safe Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking Act H.R. 3003, Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act H.R. 3022, Workers' Memorial Day H.R. 3024, Life Saving Leave Act H.R. 3079, Back the Blue Act of 2023 H.R. 3091, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act S. 1585, Federal Law Enforcement Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 3094, To terminate the requirement imposed by the Secretary of Homeland Security for proof of COVID-19 vaccination for foreign travelers, and for other purposes. H.R. 3108, Tim's Act S. 1505, Tim's Act H.R. 3115, Public Service Reform Act S. 1496, Public Service Reform Act H.R. 3170, HELPER Act of 2023 S. 1514, HELPER Act of 2023 H.R. 3261, Strengthening Social Security Act of 2023 H.R. 3336, Diwali Day Act H.R. 3381, National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act H.R. 3406, Stop TSP ESG Act H.R. 3407, Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023 H.R. 3409, Healthy Families Act S. 1664, Healthy Families Act H.R. 3455, TSP Act S. 1650, TSP Act of 2023 H.R. 3458, Reinstate Our Troops Act H.R. 3481, FAMILY Act S. 1714, FAMILY Act H.R. 3499, Direct Hire To Fight Fires H.R. 3527, MATCH Act H.R. 3612, No ESG at TSP Act H.R. 3740, Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act H.R. 3855, National Digital Reserve Corps Act H.R. 3967, Student Loan Tax Relief Act H.R. 4009, Public Health Emergency Response Act H.R. 4023, UPDATED USPS Act H.R. 4044, China Trade Cheating Restitution Act of 2023 H.R. 4260, To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide an equitable Social Security formula for individuals with noncovered employment and to provide relief for individuals currently affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision. H.R. 4278, To amend title 38, United States Code, to modify personnel action procedures with respect to employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and for other purposes. H.R. 4287, To prohibit the pay of Members of Congress during periods in which a Government shutdown is in effect, and for other purposes. H.R. 4398, To prohibit certain Federal activity with respect to the promotion of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month and the display of flags representing sexual orientation or gender identity on Federal property or grounds, and for other purposes. H.R. 4416, To prohibit the use of Federal funds to hire armed Federal regulatory enforcement officers in certain agencies. H.R. 4428, To require a guidance clarify statement on certain agency guidance, and for other purposes. H.R. 4434, To amend title 5, United States Code, to modify the provisions of that title relating to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act of 1998, and for other purposes. H.R. 4436, To prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from providing firearms and ammunitions to its employees, and for other purposes. S. 1949, A bill to prohibit the Internal Revenue Service from providing firearms and ammunition to its employees, and for other purposes. H.R. 4453, To prohibit Government phones from using any financial service application owned or operated, directly or indirectly, by the Chinese Communist Party or any member of such Party, and for other purposes. S.J. Res. 1, A joint resolution proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States relative to the line-item veto, a limitation on the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve, and requiring a vote of two-thirds of the membership of both Houses of Congress on any legislation raising or imposing new taxes or fees S. Res. 165, A resolution recognizing the work of Federal law enforcement agencies, condemning calls to "defund" the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and rejecting partisan attempts to degrade public trust in law enforcement agencies. S. Res. 216, A resolution designating the week of May 14 through May 20, 2023, as "National Police Week" S. Res. 218, A resolution expressing support for the law enforcement officers of the United States. S. 86, Members of Congress Pension Opt Out Clarification Act S. 87, EPIC Act S. 149, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2023 S. 166, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act S. 167, No Vaccine Mandates Act of 2023 S. 172, No Mask Mandates Act of 2023 S. 206, END FENTANYL Act S. 210, Job Protection Act S. 222, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2023 S. 243, A bill to require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to establish procedures for conducting maintenance projects at ports of entry at which the Office of Field Operations conducts certain enforcement and facilitation activities S. 285, Improving Government Efficiency and Workforce Development through Federal Executive Boards Act of 2023 S. 311, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act S. 339, Department of Defense Improved Hiring Act S. 342, Access to Counsel Act of 2023 S. 349, Military Spouse Employment Act S. 383, Federal Skills Act of 2013 S. 393, Social Security Expansion Act S. 666, Identifying and Eliminating Wasteful Programs Act S. 669, Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023 S. 670, IMPACTT Human Trafficking Act S. 693, Eliminating Executive Branch Insider Trading Act S. 709, Federal Agency Performance Act of 2023 S. 717, Clear and Concise Content Act of 2023 S. 774, Veterans Border Patrol Training Act S. 780, Duplication Scoring Act of 2023 S. 794, CTPAT Pilot Program Act of 2023 S. 812, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2023 S. 885, Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act S. 986, STOP Act 2.0 S. 1011, Federal Employees and Retirees with Delinquent Tax Debt Initiative (FERDI) Act S. 1030, Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act S. 1051, Protect Taxpayers' Privacy Act S. 1054, IRS Improper Payments Act S. 1060, Global Trade Accountability Act S. 1111, ADVANCE Act of 2023 S. 1253, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2023 S. 1295, Federal Employee Student Debt Transparency Act S. 1337, Increase Reliable Services Now Act S. 1464, Enhancing DHS Drug Seizures Act S. 1569, Back the Blue Act of 2023 S. 1629, Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act S. 1640, Empowering Law Enforcement Act of 2023 S. 1672, Disclose Government Censorship Act S. 1733, POLICE Act of 2023 S. 1811, Military Merit, Fairness, and Equality Act of 2023 S. 1887, GRATEFUL Act S. 1891, Stop TSP ESG Act S. 1897, Enhancing Southbound Inspections to Combat Cartels Act S. 1925, HERO Act S. 1964, A bill to abolish the Office of Financial Research. S. 2147, A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit investments under the Thrift Savings Plan in certain mutual funds that make investment decisions based primarily on environmental, social, or governance criteria, and for other purposes. S. 2150, A bill to establish an Interagency Council on Service to promote and strengthen opportunities for military service, national service, and public service for all people of the United States, and for other purposes S. 2193, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to permit the use of Federal funds to pay for travel costs of Federal personnel and their pets, and for other purposes.

Lobbied for Cathy Harris to serve as a member of and Chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board. Lobbied in support of Nancy Anderson Speight to be a Member and Chair of the Federal Labor Relations Authority and Suzanne Elizabeth Summerlin to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority. Lobbied for confirmation of Julie Su to serve as Secretary of the Department of Labor. Lobbied for confirmation Kalpana Kotagal to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "Federal Adjustment of Income Rates" (FAIR) Act to increase pay for federal employees by 8.7%. Lobbied in support of extending the COVID presumption of workplace exposure for eligibility for FECA from the year 2030 to a later date to allow all eligible recipients to receive the benefit for longer period. Lobbied in support of H.R. 856/S. 274, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act" to give federal employees twelve weeks of paid leave for instances covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Lobbied in support of full funding and staffing at the Department of Labor including at OSHA and MSHA. Lobbied for an increase in pay and staffing of the Office of Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Lobbied in support of good faith bargaining and strong union role in return to work bargaining for EEOC employees.

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Lobbied against passage of H.R. 139, the SHOW UP Act and its provisions that would abrogate collective bargaining agreements. Lobbied to explain the benefits of telework and remote work for federal employees, for the economy and the environment. Lobbied for an 8.7% increase in federal by for 2024 in the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the FAIR (Federal Adjustment of Income Rates) Act, H.R. 536 and S. 124 to provide an 8.7% increase in federal employees pay in 2024. Lobbied against cutting services at federal agencies, pay and benefits of federal employees, Social Security and Medicare as a precondition of raising the debt ceiling. Lobbied against enactment of new excepted service and direct-hire authorities proposed in various bill including the NDAA. Lobbied for greater ethics disclosures for contractors working within the federal government, e.g., within the Cyber Reserve service. Lobbied in favor of higher bonuses for federal workers who recommend cost-saving improvements in their agencies. Lobbied against passage of H.R. 140, the "Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act;" lobbied to limit the definition of censorship, to reduce or eliminate penalties for rank-and-file government workers, and to defeat the Perry amendment related to use of union official time. Lobbied in support of the "DC Admissions Act," H.R. 51 and S. 51 to make the D.C. a state. Lobbied against resolutions of disapproval to overturn DC Laws, including H.J. Res. 24, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 and H.J. Res. 26, Disapproving the Action of the District of Columbia Council in Approving the Revised Criminal Code Act of 2022. Lobbied in support of the joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment, S.J. Res. 4. Lobbied in support of inclusion of public financial disclosure provisions in S. 885, the "Department of Homeland Security Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Act." Lobbied in support to H.R. 866, the "Equal COLA Act" for Federal Employee Retirement System beneficiaries cost-of-living adjustment to be the same as Civil Service Retirement System benefits rather than arbitrarily cut by one full percentage point. Lobbied for passage of H.R. 159 / S. 59, the "Chance to Compete Act of 2023," and lobbied against proposed changes to weaken provisions of the bill by providing opt-outs, delaying implementation, and eliminating the passing score requirement. Lobbied on behalf of Social Security workforce on agency funding, the collective bargaining agreement, telework, and recruitment and retention benefits. Lobbied in support of S. 393, the "Social Security Expansion Act" to expand Social Security benefits, improve solvency and repeal GPO and WEP. Lobbied in support of the President's FY 2024 budget request for GS-level pay for Transportation Security Officers and an end to the diversion of the passenger security fee and lobbied this issue in the FY 2024 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. Lobbied in support of the "Honoring Our Fallen TSA Officers Act," H.R. 871, granting public safety officer benefits to TSOs killed or injured in the line of duty. Lobbied against expansion of a GAO study on remote work considered as an amendment to S. 349, the "Military Spouse Employment Act." Lobbied for passage of H.R. 82 and S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 to fully repeal GPO and WEP. Submitted requests for appropriations, report language and legislative language affecting the federal workforce in the following appropriations bills: Agriculture Commerce, Justice, Science Defense Energy and Water Financial Services and General Government Homeland Security Interior, Environment Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Military Construction, Veterans Affairs State, Foreign Operations Transportation-HUD

Veterans Benefits Administration: Lobbied for changes to and oversight of Veterans Benefits Administration's (VBA) employee performance standards. Lobbied for increased oversight and changes to performance standards for Legal Administrative Assistants in the VBA National Call Centers. Lobbied for comprehensive changes to internal VBA processes for claims, including changes to the VBA National Work Queue. Lobbied to require the VA to include VA employee input when making changes to the claims process, employee performance standards, and training for claims processors. Lobbied on the processing of complex claims within the Veterans Benefits Administration, including how it relates to Military Sexual Trauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, and catastrophic injury claims. Lobbied for the specialization of claims processing for highly complex cases. Board of Veterans Appeals: Lobbied for reimbursement for Bar Membership dues for attorneys working at the Board of Veterans' Appeals. Lobbied for the re-instatement of GS-14 career ladder position. Lobbied for the creation of a journeyman GS-15 position. Lobbied for the re-instatement of experience requirements for Board of Veterans Appeals Members (Veterans Law Judgements). Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R.1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act. Lobbied for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans Appeals. C&P Exams: Lobbied against contracting out of Compensation and Pension (C&P) Exams and bringing those exams back into the VA. Lobbied to keep all specialty C&P Exams including but not limited to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Military Sexual Trauma (MST), veterans who served as Prisoners of War (POWs), veterans who suffered catastrophic injuries, and veterans who are currently eligible to pursue toxic exposure claims. Lobbied for the VA to utilize more internal C&P Providers by hiring more staff and returning staff to C&P positions who had previously been reassigned. Lobbied to keep Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) Exams within the VA. Lobbied for the continued oversight of contract C&P Exams. Lobbied to make C&P Exams available in every VA Medical Center. Lobbied to make sure the VA is in compliance with Section 2002 of the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020. Collective Bargaining Rights: Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to repeal parts of the VA Accountability Act. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied to amend 38 USC 7422. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act. VA HR Modernization: Lobbied to address problems created by VA reorganization of its human resources processes including centralization and implementation of new information technology systems, and practices and policies related to filling and posting unfilled positions. Lobbied to have Congress require the VA to return the HR functions back to VA facilities and to appropriate funding for it. VA Compensation: Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) the "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the Social Security Fairness Act to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act as it pertains to VA Police Officers. VA Infrastructure: Lobbied for restriction on VAs authority to close or reduce services at rural healthcare facilities in the 2024 VA Military Construction appropriations bill. Privatization: Lobbied against continued increased spending on community care at the expense of VAs own staffing and infrastructure. Lobbied against H.R. 3520, the Veteran Improvement Act, S 1315, Veterans HEALTH Act of 2023, and the Making Community Care Work for Veterans Act (not introduced as of 7-14-23), which would codify community care access standards that create a bias toward referral to community care over VAs own healthcare. Lobbied against potential closure or privatization of services at VA Medical Centers in Philadelphia and Coatesville, PA. Testimony, Statements for the Record, and Letters: Sent a letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee for an April 28, 2023, Committee Markup. Provided a Statement for the Record for the House Veterans Affairs Committee Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs hearing titled Reviewing VAs Implementation of the PACT Act on May 16, 2023. Submitted Testimony on behalf of MJ Burke, First Executive Vice President, National VA Council, AFGE who testified at a House Veterans Affairs Committee joint subcommittees on Health and Oversight and Investigation hearing, VHA Recruitment and Retention: Is Bureaucracy Holding Back a Quality Workforce? on May 17, 2023. Submitted Testimony on behalf of AFGE Member David Bump, who testified on behalf of AFGE at a House Veterans Affairs Committee joint subcommittees on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs and Technology Modernization hearing titled From Months to Hours: The Future of VA Benefits Claim Processing on June 6, 2023. Sent a Letter to the House and Senate Veterans Affairs Committees calling for additional oversight at the Board of Veterans Appeals on May 22, 2023. Sent a letter to Senate Veterans Affairs Committee commenting on bills under consideration at the July 12, 2023, legislative hearing. Sent a letter to the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Health Subcommittee commenting on bills under consideration at the June 21, 2023, legislative hearing. Specific Legislation: Lobbied for reintroduction of the "VA Employee Fairness Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 536/S. 124, the "FAIR Act" to raise pay for federal employees at the VA. Lobbied in support of H.R. 866/S. (pending reintroduction) "Equal COLA Act" to protect VA employees in FERS. Lobbied in support of H.R. 82/S. 597, the "Social Security Fairness Act to protect VA employees affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Lobbied in support of H.R. 543, the "VA CPE Modernization Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 1322 the Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act and S. 1658, the Law Enforcement Officers Parity Act as it pertains to VA Police Officers. Lobbied in support of and for changes to H.R. 1378, the Veterans Appeals Backlog Improvement Act. Lobbied for changes to S. 10 the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act of 2023. Lobbied for changes to S. 10, the "VA Clinician Appreciation, Recruitment, Education, Expansion, and Retention Support (CAREERS) Act related to market pay, performance pay, cost of living adjustments, licensure and certification reimbursement, covid leave flexibility, and recruitment and retention at VA community living centers. Also lobbied for specific changes to the bill related to the inclusion of VA Police Pensions, Continuing Professional Education Benefits, and Collective Bargaining Rights for Title 38 Employees. Lobbied to renew a defunded corpsmen and medic vocational education and training program Grow Our Own. Lobbied for the reintroduction of the "Protecting VA Employees Act" to amend parts of the "VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act." Lobbied for oversight of the "Honoring Our PACT Act." Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 4278 / S.2158, the Restore Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act." Lobbied in support of H.R. 366, Korean American VALOR Act. Lobbied for changes to H.R. 1089, the VA Medical Center Facility Transparency Act. Lobbied in support of H.R. 1530, the Veterans Benefits Improvement Act of 2023. Lobbied in support of H.R. 3504, the VA Medical Center Security Report Act. Lobbied in support of, S. 1951, the Department of Veterans Affairs Income Eligibility Standardization Act, which would eliminate subcategories of priority for enrollment to make more veterans eligible for enrollment in VA health care. Lobbied in support of the, S. 1954, the Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions Act, which would create a pilot to provide dental benefits to veterans with diabetes and ischemic heart disease. Lobbied in opposition to S. 1545, Veterans Health Care Freedom Act, which would set up a pilot program to allow veterans to choose community providers at their preference without the need for referral by the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 754, Modernizing Veterans Health Care Eligibility Acc, which establishes the Commission on Eligibility (staffed with bipartisan congressional and presidential appointees) to examine veterans' eligibility for health care from the VA. Lobbied in opposition to H.R. 41, VA Same-Day Scheduling Act of 2023, which requires the VA to ensure that when a veteran enrolled in the VA health care system contacts the VA by telephone to schedule an appointment for care or services at a VA facility, the appointment must be scheduled on that same call. Lobbied in support of S. 1113, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act, which would set minimum nurse-patient staffing requirements for public and private health care systems, including VA and Department of Defense medical facilities. Lobbied in support of H.R. 542, the "Elizabeth Dole Home-and Community-Based Services for Veterans and Caregivers Act." Brown staffing ratio bill. Same day scheduling bill.

Support inclusion of language in administration budget proposal for fiscal year 2024 to protect federal retirement and health benefits, honor commitments to current and retired civil servants. Support adequate funding for the Office of Personnel Management's Retirement Services division, and modernization of operations. Support a 5.2 percent average, market rate federal pay increase for federal employees, at parity with the military pay raise, for calendar year 2024. Support the Equal COLA Act, H.R. 866, to provide Federal Employees Retirement System annuitants a full cost-of-living adjustment, equal to the measured change in consumer prices. Support H.R. 1002/S. 399: Saving the Civil Service Act, which would prevent any position in the federal competitive service, created after September 30, 2020, from being reclassified into the excepted service, outside the protection of merit system rules without the express consent of Congress. The bill also requires the consent of an employee to be reclassified, mandates reporting of conversions to the Office of Personnel Management, and places caps on the number of employees converted to the excepted service via Schedule C. Support H.R.159/S.59: Chance to Compete Act of 2023, which would implement merit-based reforms to the civil service hiring system that replace degree-based hiring with skills- and competency based hiring. Support H.R. 1487: The Strengthening the Office of Personnel Management Act, which would codify several recommendations for OPM by the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA), such as clarifying that OPM stands at the center of federal civilian human resource management and ensuring the director of OPM possesses human capital and leadership expertise. Support H.R. 536/ S. 124: The Federal Adjustment of Income Rates(FAIR) Act, which would provide federal employees with an 8.7 percent average pay raise in 2024. Support H.R. 856/ S. 274: Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, which would extend paid leave to federal and postal employees for all conditions covered by the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Urge OPM to reconsider how it implements its Do Not Pay (DNP) initiative by shifting the burden to federal annuitants to prove they are still alive.