A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.

SJ Res 10/JR Res 43: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014. SJ Res 11/HJ Res 44: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014. HR 1779: A bill to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. S. 178: Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (RHYA amendment). Draft religious liberty legislation. Forthcoming regulations in reference to EO 13559, "Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships with Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations."

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SJ Res 10/JR Res 43: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014. SJ Res 11/HJ Res 44: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014. HR 1779: A bill to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act. S. 178: Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (RHYA amendment). Draft religious liberty legislation. Forthcoming regulations in reference to EO 13559, "Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships with Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations."

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Americans United opposed the following bills: S.J. Res. 10/H.J. Res. 43: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. S.J. Res. 11/H.J. Res. 44: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Client expense: $102,476 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Advocate against resolution disapproving D.C. law A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014. (S. J. Res 10)(H. J. Res 43) Advocate for bill improving access to reproductive health care and counseling for women in the military and their dependents Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2015 (S. 358/H.R. 742) Advocate for provisions improving access to contraception for women servicemembers National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 (H.R. 1735) Advocate against provisions that would harm womens health and in support of amendments that would improve womens health Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 3020/S. 1695) Advocate against amendments that would harm women in D.C. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 (H.R. 2995) Advocate for protection from using religion to discriminate (no bill introduced) Advocate in support of D.C. bill that would require 12 month dispensing of birth control (no bill introduced) Advocate for improved reproductive health care access for women veterans (no bill introduced) A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 (S.J. Res. 11)(H.J. Res. 44) Advocate against resolutions disapproving of DCs bill, Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 Advocate for improving access to contraception Affordability Is Access Act (S. 1532) Advocate against provision in bill that is harmful to womens reproductive health 21st Century Women's Cures Act 2015 (H.R. 6) Advocate for provision that improves access to reproductive health care for Peace Corps volunteers Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 (S. 1725/H.R. 2772) Advocating against administration policy that is harmful to womens reproductive health. Global Democracy Promotion Act (H.R.2740)

114th H.R. 2449 and S. 1382 - Every Child Deserves a Family Act 114th H.R. 2654 and S. 1512 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 114th H.R. 36 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Religious refusals, generally; the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), potential amendments thereto and interpretive memorandum issued by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) on June 29, 2007, "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act"; and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (Public Law No: 106-274) Resolutions of disapproval against DC's Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0790/Act No: A20-0593) (114th H.J.Res. 43 and S.J.Res. 10) and Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0803/Act No: A20-0605) (114th H.J.Res. 44 and S.J.Res. 11), and any other congressional efforts that would prevent them from taking effect, especially the House's committee-passed amendment to defund the former through Financial Services and General Government appropriations

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Private school vouchers, including Title I portability and 114th H.R. 618 and S. 265 - Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education Act (CHOICE Act), and their inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177) Reauthorization of the District of Columbia private school voucher program Religious refusals, generally; the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), potential amendments thereto and interpretive memorandum issued by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) on June 29, 2007, "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act"; and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (Public Law No: 106-274) Resolutions of disapproval against DC's Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0790/Act No: A20-0593) (114th H.J.Res. 43 and S.J.Res. 10) and Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0803/Act No: A20-0605) (114th H.J.Res. 44 and S.J.Res. 11), and any other congressional efforts that would prevent them from taking effect, especially the House's committee-passed amendment to defund the former through Financial Services and General Government appropriations

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

114th H.R. 36 - Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act Religious refusals, generally; the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), potential amendments thereto and interpretive memorandum issued by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) on June 29, 2007, "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act"; and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (Public Law No: 106-274) Resolutions of disapproval against DC's Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0790/Act No: A20-0593) (114th H.J.Res. 43 and S.J.Res. 10) and Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0803/Act No: A20-0605) (114th H.J.Res. 44 and S.J.Res. 11), and any other congressional efforts that would prevent them from taking effect, especially the House's committee-passed amendment to defund the former through Financial Services and General Government appropriations Treatment of National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (Public Law No: 103-31) compliance in Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Public Law No: 11-148) implementation

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

114th H.R. 2449 and S. 1382 - Every Child Deserves a Family Act 114th H.R. 2654 and S. 1512 - Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 114th H.R. 758 - Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act 114th S. 1035 - A bill to extend authority relating to roving surveillance, access to business records, and individual terrorists as agents of foreign powers under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 and for other purposes Executive and judicial nominations and appointments, including both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Legislation to require federal government agencies to comply with Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) (Public Law No: 89-487) requests relating to non-federal prisons, jails, or detention facilities that detain or incarcerate people for the federal government, in the same way that those agencies must comply with such requests relating to federally run facilities Money in politics and voting rights, both their general consideration and their intersectionality Private school vouchers, including Title I portability and 114th H.R. 618 and S. 265 - Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education Act (CHOICE Act), and their inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177) Reauthorization of the District of Columbia private school voucher program Religious refusals, generally; the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), potential amendments thereto and interpretive memorandum issued by the Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) on June 29, 2007, "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act"; and the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (Public Law No: 106-274) Resolutions of disapproval against DC's Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0790/Act No: A20-0593) (114th H.J.Res. 43 and S.J.Res. 10) and Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0803/Act No: A20-0605) (114th H.J.Res. 44 and S.J.Res. 11), and any other congressional efforts that would prevent them from taking effect, especially the House's committee-passed amendment to defund the former through Financial Services and General Government appropriations Rulemaking to provide guidance to tax-exempt social welfare organizations on candidate-related political activities (expected, upcoming) Safe Schools Improvement Act (114th S. 311) and its inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177) Strengthening the Voting Rights Act (Public Law No: 89-110) in the wake of Shelby County v. Holder through legislation including the Voting Rights Advancement Act (114th H.R. 2867 and S. 1659) Student Non-Discrimination Act (114th H.R. 846 and S. 439) and its inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177) Treatment of National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (Public Law No: 103-31) compliance in Affordable Care Act (ACA) (Public Law No: 11-148) implementation

Private school vouchers, including Title I portability and 114th H.R. 618 and S. 265 - Creating Hope and Opportunity for Individuals and Communities through Education Act (CHOICE Act), and their inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177) Reauthorization of the District of Columbia private school voucher program Resolutions of disapproval against DC's Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0790/Act No: A20-0593) (114th H.J.Res. 43 and S.J.Res. 10) and Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0803/Act No: A20-0605) (114th H.J.Res. 44 and S.J.Res. 11), and any other congressional efforts that would prevent them from taking effect, especially the House's committee-passed amendment to defund the former through Financial Services and General Government appropriations Safe Schools Improvement Act (114th S. 311) and its inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177) Student Non-Discrimination Act (114th H.R. 846 and S. 439) and its inclusion in such Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) (Public Law No: 89-10) reauthorization legislation as the Every Child Ready for College or Career Act (114th Senate Draft) and the Every Child Achieves Act (114th S. 1177)

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Reauthorization of the District of Columbia private school voucher program Resolutions of disapproval against DC's Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0790/Act No: A20-0593) (114th H.J.Res. 43 and S.J.Res. 10) and Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 (Leg No: B20-0803/Act No: A20-0605) (114th H.J.Res. 44 and S.J.Res. 11), and any other congressional efforts that would prevent them from taking effect, especially the House's committee-passed amendment to defund the former through Financial Services and General Government appropriations

Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

HJ Res 43/SJ Res 10 - A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014: entire resolution HJ Res 44/SJ Res 11 - A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014: entire resolution FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act: entire bill

Client expense: $119,054 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Peace Corps, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)

Advocate for bill improving access to reproductive health care and counseling for women in the military and their dependents Access to Contraception for Women Service Members and Dependents Act of 2015 (S 358/HR 742) Senate/House Advocate for bill protecting womens access to reproductive health care Womens Health Protection Act (S.1696) Senate Advocate for protection from using religion to discriminate (no bill introduced) House/Senate Advocate for bill that would improve womens health 21st Century Women's Health Act of 2015 (S. 674) Senate Advocate for improved reproductive health care access for women veterans (no bill introduced) House/Senate A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (S.J. Res 10) Advocate against resolutions disapproving of DCs bill, Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Act Senate/House Advocate against resolutions disapproving of DCs bill, Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014 (S.J. Res. 11) Senate/House Deficit-Neutral Reserve Fund Relating to Contraceptive Coverage for TRICARE Beneficiaries, Including Emergency Contraception for Women Members of the Armed Services (S.A. 832) Advocate for provision that would improve access to health care for women servicemembers and dependents of TRICARE Senate Strategize regarding budget amendments that improve womens access to reproductive health care Senate Advocate for the availability of oral contraceptives over-the-counter with no-cost health insurance coverage (no bill introduced) Senate

Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.J.Res.10, A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014: Disapproves of D.C. Council legislation that requires employers to violate their moral or religious beliefs about abortion and the sanctity of human life. S.J.Res.11, A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014: Disapproves of D.C. Council legislation that requires educational institutions to violate their religious or moral beliefs about the family and sexual ethics.

Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Americans United opposed the following bills: S.J. Res. 10. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. S.J. Res. 11. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Client expense: $83,901 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Bureau of the Census, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office on Violence Against Women, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship ActCampaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (to be introduced) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office on Violence Against Women, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office

113th S. 1385 Federal Judgeship Act Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) ActNational Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56), Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder

112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)

112th H.R. 1048 and S. 540, 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608 Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 11 and S. 47 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Enacted as Public Law No: 113-4) 113th H.R. 148, 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S.Con.Res. 8 FY 2014 Budget Resolution, Voucher and Tuition Tax Credit Amendments, especially those introduced by Senators Cruz; Alexander and Paul (515); and Rubio 77 FR 69812 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; DC Choice Evaluation Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform that provides a timely, clear and humane pathway to citizenship for undocumented people; prioritizes family unity by preserving existing family categories, increasing visas for family categories, reducing wait times for separated families, and ending the discrimination in immigration law that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) binational families face; ensures humane enforcement of immigration laws, including due process rights and reforms to immigration detention; guarantees full workplace rights, including wage protections, mobility and the right to organize; and lifts the one-year filing deadline for asylum Comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens our refugee resettlement program and provides it with adequate resources to help refugees adjust upon their arrival in the United States Comprehensive immigration reform that will not only provide a path to citizenship and strengthen prohibitions against racial profiling and inappropriate use of force, but also enhance the training of border patrol agents; increase oversight; and create a mechanism for a meaningful opportunity for border communities to share their input; which would ensure that law enforcement and transportation security agencies are prohibited from impermissibly using race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in carrying out their duties Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34 and S.J.Res. 11 (also known as S. 525) Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Safe Schools Improvement Act (112th H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (112th H.R. 1537 and S. 821, 113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation)

112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th H.R. 148, 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) ActCampaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34 and S.J.Res. 11 (also known as S. 525) Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010