mr CORDELL ASBENSON

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to IRS proposed regulation concerning political activity of organizations that are regulated under chapter 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, proposed at 78 FR 71535. HSLDA believes that this proposed regulation would have a chilling effect on 1st Amendment Free Speech activities, it would make it harder for ordinary Americans to find out what their government is doing, and it would directly impact the work of HSLDA.HSLDA testified against the proposed regulation before a House Subcommittee, we urged grassroots phone calls against the proposed regulation, we urged citizens to file public comments opposing the proposed regulation, we urged Congress to act to stop the proposed regulation, and we supported H.R. 3865, the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014, which would delay implementation of the proposed regulation for one year.

Opposition to IRS proposed regulation concerning political activity of organizations that are regulated under chapter 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code, proposed at 78 FR 71535. HSLDA believes that this proposed regulation would have a chilling effect on 1st Amendment Free Speech activities, it would make it harder for ordinary Americans to find out what their government is doing, and it would directly impact the work of HSLDA.HSLDA testified against the proposed regulation before a House Subcommittee, we urged grassroots phone calls against the proposed regulation, we urged citizens to file public comments opposing the proposed regulation, we urged Congress to act to stop the proposed regulation, and we supported H.R. 3865, the Stop Targeting of Political Beliefs by the IRS Act of 2014, which would delay implementation of the proposed regulation for one year.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA.Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Asking Members on the House and Senate Appropriations Committee to defund any federal funding for Common Core, as well as fully defund Race to the Top. Opposition to S. 1697, the Strong Start for Americas Children Act, because it continues the failed approach of using federal dollars to create universal preschool programs. Urged grassroots phone calls to senators to oppose this bill. Also met with Senate and House staff regarding our opposition to more federal involvement in early education generally.

Opposition to S. 2578, the Protect Women's Health From Corporate Interference Act of 2014, due to how it would weaken the Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993. Urged grassroots calls to Senators to oppose S. 2578, lobbied Senators and their staff and House Members and their staff in opposition to the bill.

Opposition to S.J.Res. 19, a joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections, due to concerns that it would threaten the Free Speech abilities of ordinary citizens and membership organizations from informing voters about their elected officials. Urged grassroots calls and letters in opposition, and lobbied against S.J.Res. 19 to House and Senate staff.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Held numerous meetings with Senators and their staff to urge them to defeat this treaty. Sent out numerous action alerts urging citizens to contact their senators and urge them to defeat this treaty. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty. Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, in the Senate as S.J.Res. 37. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and we are working to introduce it in the Senate. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and we are working to introduce it in the Senate. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention On the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women. Opposition to any attempt to ratify the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. All these treaties threaten parental rights, homeschool freedom, and US sovereignty.Meetings with Members of House and Senate and their staff to urge them to support the Parental Rights Amendment. It was been introduced in the House as H.J.Res. 50, and we are working to introduce it in the Senate. The Amendment would preserve the right of parents to direct the education, upbringing, and care of their children.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA.Discussions on HR 5, the Student Success Act, and S. 1094, the Harkin Senate ESEA reauthorization. Support of provisions in HR 5 that protect homeschoolers and defund the Common Core. Opposition to most of S. 1094 due to increasing the federal role in education, but support of S. 1094's inclusion of language that protects homeschoolers. Work with Senators and their staff to ensure that the Senate's 2014 NDAA includes the same language that was included into the House's 2014 NDAA, HR 1960, which ensures that homeschoolers are not required to score higher on the AFQT enlistment test than their public school counterparts. Work with U.S. Department of Education's Office of Non Public Education on homeschool issues and activities.

Protection of home education from government regulation - meetings with Members of Congress and their staff to talk about homeschooling success and to ask Congress to "leave us alone." Meetings with Members of Congress and staff about protecting homeschool freedom in reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, including protecting the language codified in 20 U.S.C. 7886, if Congress reauthorizes ESEA.Discussions on HR 5, the Student Success Act, and S. 1094, the Harkin Senate ESEA reauthorization. Support of provisions in HR 5 that protect homeschoolers and defund the Common Core. Opposition to most of S. 1094 due to increasing the federal role in education, but support of S. 1094's inclusion of language that protects homeschoolers. Opposition to the Common Core State Standards Initiative ("Common Core") due to the federal coercion on states to adopt the Common Core, and also due to the Common Core moving to nationalize education. Briefing Members of Congress and their staff about our concerns. Work with Senators and their staff to ensure that the Senate's 2014 NDAA includes the same language that was included into the House's 2014 NDAA, HR 1960, which ensures that homeschoolers are not required to score higher on the AFQT enlistment test than their public school counterparts. Worked with Members and staff from the House and Senate on the final 2014 NDAA bill, HR 3304 which included our final language to protect homeschool graduates who enlist in the military. Work with U.S. Department of Education's Office of Non Public Education on homeschool issues and activities.