Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. Affordable Care Act / Health Policy and DHS funding and appropriations Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts that harm individuals and families (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Education / Tax Policy Private school vouchers (oppose) Advocacy opposing HUD work reporting requirements Nutrition Assistance / SNAP Opposition to HB 1166 and SB 17 Nonprofit legislation (designations re terrorist organizations) opposition DHS funding bill (opposition) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (support) Markwayne Mullin nomination (opposition) Voting Rights H.R. 22 - SAVE Act (opposition) H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act (opposition) H.R. 7300 - Make Elections Great Again Act (opposition) H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Financial Services and General Government FY27 Appropriations Note: bill not released in Q1, but lobbied on the issue Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Deporting Fraudsters Act: HR 1958 BOWWOW Act: HR 4638 SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. Affordable Care Act / Health Policy and DHS funding and appropriations Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts that harm individuals and families (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Education / Tax Policy Private school vouchers (oppose) Advocacy opposing HUD work reporting requirements Nutrition Assistance / SNAP Opposition to HB 1166 and SB 17 Nonprofit legislation (designations re terrorist organizations) opposition DHS funding bill (opposition) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (support) Markwayne Mullin nomination (opposition) Voting Rights H.R. 22 - SAVE Act (opposition) H.R. 7296 - SAVE America Act (opposition) H.R. 7300 - Make Elections Great Again Act (opposition) H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Financial Services and General Government FY27 Appropriations Note: bill not released in Q1, but lobbied on the issue Undoing ACA and Medicaid Cuts (related to H.R. 1) Farm Bill (H.R. 7567 Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026) DHS Funding Bill: H.R. 7744 Dept. of Homeland Security Appropriations Act Deporting Fraudsters Act: HR 1958 BOWWOW Act: HR 4638 SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

Draft legislation and general lobbying with regard to PFAS. Draft asbestos ban legislation and general lobbying with regard to asbestos and talc. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers, patients, service members, and workers and on draft legislation to end the use of forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to forced arbitration in nursing homes and with regard to corporate accountability in nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to the testing of talc for asbestos/Chrysotile rule. General lobbying with regard to FIFRA preemption. General lobbying with regard to glyphosate safety. Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 with specific regard to FIFRA preemption. Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act with specific regard to liability immunity. General lobbying on right to repair wheelchairs. H.R. 1354 Justice for All Act of 2025. S. 346 Knife Ownership Protection Act of 2025. H.R. 60 Knife Ownership Protection Act of 2025. S.246 - Interstate Transport Act of 2025. General lobbying with regard to the vaccine injury compensation program. H.R.2300 To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes. H.R. 4121 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. S. 2324 Pesticide Injury Accountability Act of 2025. H.R.4754 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 with specific regard to issues relating to the Environmental Protection Agency. S.2431 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 with specific regard to issues relating to the Environmental Protection Agency. S.2703 Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025. H.R.5115 Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025. S.2811 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025. H.R.5373 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025. H.R.5350 FAIR Act of 2025. S. 2799 FAIR Act of 2025. H.R.3548 Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025. H.R. 5437 - Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act. General lobbying on TSCA reauthorization. H.R.6172 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025. S.3243 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025. S.3966 - TREY'S Law. H.R.6453 - ADA 30 Days to Comply Act. H.R.7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 with specific regard to civil justice issues. Draft legislation on the CLAIM Act. H.R.7601 - No Immunity for Glyphosate Act. Draft legislation on rideshare safety. Draft legislation on CERCLA immunity. Draft legislation on preemption determinations pertaining to the transportation of hazardous materials.

S 3243 Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act credit card late fees HR 6891 Buy Now, Pay Later Protection Act S.3561 Buy Now, Pay Later Protection Act S 381 10 Percent Credit Card Interest Rate Cap Act Consumer financial protection

Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Response to DHS Federal Register notice (SORN) on the SAVE Program House Judiciary Committee hearing on Southern Poverty Law Center Support S 3243/HR 6172, Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act Oppose Direct Final Rules relating to Rehabilitation Act, Title VI, and Title IX Oppose Sec. 901 (related to diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility) in HR 1071, National Defense Authorization Act

Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

The SPLC conducted lobbying activity related to the following topics and legislation: HR 2588, Improving Reporting to Prevent Hate Act (support); Nomination of Paul Ingrassia to serve as Special Counsel, Office of Special Counsel (oppose); Oppose provisions in HR 3838 Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, and S. 2296 National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 that would eliminate Department of Defense diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and initiatives and opposition to efforts to eliminate Department of Defense anti-extremism initiatives, and opposition to efforts to revert to Confederate associated names for Army Bases and other military assets. H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026HRH.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026H.R.3838 - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; H.R. 14 - John R Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act H.R. 11 - Freedom To Vote Act (note: this is the # from 118th Congress; not yet introduced this Congress, but discussed) H.R. 5407 - Climate Resilient Elections Act H.R. 5266 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act EAC--Comments related to voter citizenship identification documents Additional bills include: HR 5214, HR 5140, HR 4922, HR 5143, HR 2739, and HR 3658 Department of Homeland Security - Comments related to SAVE Database updates Support government shutdown Support annual appropriation bill to fully fund social safety net Oppose cuts to public benefits programs Oppose H.R. 1 Nutrition: support undoing SNAP provisions in HR1, H.R. 6088: Restoring Food Security for American Families and Famers Act 2025, Education: oppose private school vouchers Healthcare: support clean extension of ACA tax credits, H.R. 4849: Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act Housing: opposed changes to the HUD continuum of care funding S. Res. 240 - A resolution affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States, and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace; pre-K-12 and higher education systems; government programs; the military; and society at large. H.R. 5975 - Appraisal Modernization Act S. 3243 - The Ending Forced Arbitration of Racial Discrimination Act Healthy Families Act CFPB - Comment and advocacy on a proposed rule related to disparate impact and special purpose credit programs under Regulation B, which implements the Equal Credit Opportunity Act. Opposition to Jeremy Carl to serve as Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations Support for HR 5546, the Combating Hate Across Campus Act. Support for comprehensive hate crime prevention funding in HR 6938, FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act; H.R. 5179, District of Columbia Attorney General Appointment Reform Act of 2025. SPLC's policy positions can also be found here: https://www.splcenter.org/policy-advocacy/

Opposition to a provision witin NDAA to preempt state from regulating AI; Opposing provisions within NDAA to prohibit diversity and inclusion policies; Supporting S. 3243/H.R. 6172, the Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act; Support S.2799, the Forced Arbitration Injustice Relief Act (FAIR Act);

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Draft legislation and general lobbying with regard to PFAS. Draft asbestos ban legislation and general lobbying with regard to asbestos and talc. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers, patients, service members, and workers and on draft legislation to end the use of forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to forced arbitration in nursing homes and with regard to corporate accountability in nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to the testing of talc for asbestos/Chrysotile rule. General lobbying with regard to FIFRA preemption. General lobbying with regard to glyphosate safety. Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act. Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025 with specific regard to FIFRA preemption. Good Samaritan Menstrual Products Act with specific regard to liability immunity. General lobbying on right to repair wheelchairs. H.R. 1354 Justice for All Act of 2025. S. 346 Knife Ownership Protection Act of 2025. H.R. 60 Knife Ownership Protection Act of 2025. S.246 - Interstate Transport Act of 2025. General lobbying with regard to the vaccine injury compensation program. H.R.2300 To ensure national uniformity with respect to certain requirements relating to preterm infant formula, and for other purposes. H.R. 4121 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026. S. 2324 Pesticide Injury Accountability Act of 2025. H.R.4754 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 with specific regard to issues relating to the Environmental Protection Agency. S.2431 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 with specific regard to issues relating to the Environmental Protection Agency. S.2703 Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025. H.R.5115 Protecting Older Americans Act of 2025. S.2811 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025. H.R.5373 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2025. H.R.5350 FAIR Act of 2025. S. 2799 FAIR Act of 2025. H.R.3548 Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2025. H.R. 5437 - Protection of Lawful Commerce in Stone Slab Products Act. Draft legislation on the Farm Bill reauthorization with specific regard to civil justice issues. General lobbying on TSCA reauthorization. H.R.6172 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025. S.3243 - Ending Forced Arbitration of Race Discrimination Act of 2025.