mr THOMAS SUSMAN

H.R. 5720, S. 3069, the Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act. H.R. 6472, the Courtroom Videoconferencing Act of 2022. H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, S. 2553, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act. Communications regarding ethics guidance to government lawyers participating in outside professional organizations. Activity in support of permanently establishing the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Administrative Conference of the United States' Recommendation 2021-5 titled "Clarifying Statutory Access to Judicial Review of Agency Action," adopted by the agency on September 17, 2021, and forwarded to congressional leaders for their consideration. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. H.R. 4254, Disclosing Foreign Influences in Lobbying Act Communications regarding the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention). Communications regarding continuing relocation of lawyers and judges from Afghanistan. Legislation to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act, including provisions of H.R. 1 and S. 1 (part 4) and H.R. 337.

H.R. 5720, S. 3069, the Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act. H.R. 6472, the Courtroom Videoconferencing Act of 2022. H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, S. 2553, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021 Other activity in support of permanently establishing the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act. Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Administrative Conference of the United States' Recommendation 2021-5 titled "Clarifying Statutory Access to Judicial Review of Agency Action," adopted by the agency on September 17, 2021, and forwarded to congressional leaders for their consideration. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. General issues relating to appropriate implementing instruments for democracy and rule of law programs. Communications regarding the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention). Communications regarding evacuation of lawyers and judges from Afghanistan. Communications regarding organization of the Partnership for Central America. Legislation to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act, including provisions of H.R. 1 and S. 1 (part 4) and H.R. 337.

H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021 Other activity in support of the re-establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. H.R. 2922, the Elder Abuse Protection Act. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act (PACER). Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Proposals to study potential reform of the Supreme Court. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. S.J. Res 1, H.J. Res 17, A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. H.R. 5, Equality Act of 2021, to protect people against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Issues relating to voting rights, election reform, and election security.

H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. S.J. Res 1, H.J. Res 17, A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. H.R. 5, Equality Act of 2021, to protect people against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Issues relating to voting rights, election reform, and election security.

H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. H.R. 1786, S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F);Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that various stakeholders, including lawyers and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring lawyers to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021).

Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. General issues relating to appropriate implementing instruments for democracy and rule of law programs. Communications regarding human rights abuses in Saudi Arabia, including wrongful arrest and detention of lawyers and human rights defenders; supporting additional sanctions on persons responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Issues regarding sanctions and other actions against the International Criminal Court and its personnel. Legislation to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act, including provisions of H.R. 1 and S. 1 (part 4) and H.R. 337,

H.R. 7, the Paycheck Fairness Act. S.J. Res 1, H.J. Res 17, A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. H.R. 5, Equality Act of 2021, to protect people against discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Juror Nondiscrimination Act, to prohibit use of preemptory challenges in federal court to exclude LGBTQ potential jurors (H.R. 874 in 116th Cong.; not yet introduced). Issues relating to voting rights, election reform, and election security.

S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 309, the Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2021, to remove a presumption of detention for those charged with a serious drug offense so that those cases will be evaluated in the same way as persons charged with other serious felonies. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act. Activity in support of both a permanent repeal, or a temporary suspension for the duration of COVID, of the federal lifetime ban on eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for persons with a prior drug conviction. Activity in opposition to permanently extending an unprecedented temporary classification by the Drug Enforcement Agency of unidentified fentanyl analogues as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. Activity in support of ABA criminal justice priorities to end racism and bias in the system, end means-based sanctions or detention, end mandatory minimum sentencing, and reduce or repeal of certain collateral consequences of convictions. Communications with Executive Branch regarding scheduled federal executions. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. General issues relating to appropriate implementing instruments for democracy and rule of law programs. Issues regarding sanctions and other actions against the International Criminal Court and its personnel. Legislation to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act, including provisions of H.R. 1 and S. 1 (part 4) and H.R. 337,

S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 35, H.J. Res. 38, the Equal Rights Amendment H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act - prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas by including these as prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, and expands the definition of public accommodation. S. 3206, the Accessible Voting Act H.R. 3570 and S. 2008 Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act - legislation to combat conversion therapy. Executive actions banning persons infected with HIV and transgender persons from military service

H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - to ensure that the attorney-client privilege is applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R.6414, the COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020 S.1076, the REAL Act, to restore Pell Grant eligibility to those in prison. H.R. 1585/S. 2843, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act H.R. 8370/S. 4689, the Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act H.R. 3884/S. 2227, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. General research and discussions to support advocacy on federal policing laws and qualified immunity. Activity in support of the repeal of federal lifetime ban for persons with a drug conviction from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Activity in support of ensuring that the Bureau of Prisons facilities maintain to the extent possible sanitary and safe conditions during the COVID-19 emergency. Communications with Executive Branch regarding scheduled executions (death penalty). Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies General advocacy on proposals to authorize new federal judgeships S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act S. 4711, the Judicial Security and Privacy Act S.8235, the Open Courts Act - requiring the judiciary to consolidate all federal court records into one system and make those records freely available to the public. Draft Department of Justice guidance allowing government attorneys to participate in legal professional association activities. H. Res. 960, House Resolution recognizing the right to counsel for low-income individuals in civil cases involving basic human needs, including health, safety, family, shelter, or sustenance. Draft legislation to establish an Equal Justice Corps, a $500 million initiative designed to fund additional pro bono lawyers and other professionals to provide legal and other services to low-income Americans General issues around audio and video access in the Supreme Court and federal courts - including live streaming of Supreme Court arguments. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process.

Funding for Democracy, Rights and Governance programs and Contributions for International Organizations General issues on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy and rule of law programs Issues regarding actions to be taken against Burmese government for accountability for crimes against Rohingya and delivery of humanitarian assistance. Issues regarding U.S. sanctions and other actions against the International Criminal Court and its personnel.

General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act Draft Department of Justice guidance allowing government attorneys to participate in legal professional association activities. H. Res. 960, House Resolution recognizing the right to counsel for low-income individuals in civil cases involving basic human needs, including health, safety, family, shelter, or sustenance. General issues around audio and video access in the Supreme Court and federal courts - including live streaming of Supreme Court arguments. Communications regarding issuing of presidential signing statements. Communications regarding the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Director's March 17, 2020 memorandum granting limited waivers from some of the federal contract compliance requirements that would otherwise be applicable to contracts for Coronavirus relief efforts. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process.

H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) - provisions relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19, providing funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 6697, Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 - relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. H.R. 748 (P.L. 116-136), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) - request to clarify eligibility under the business loan program to allow access to the Paycheck Protection Program for lawyers and law firms that provide services to cannabis businesses operating legally under applicable state laws. Draft supplemental funding bills - support emergency supplemental funding request for the federal judiciary and consideration of legislative proposals that the Judicial Conference of United States believes are needed to address the impact of COVID-19 on the judicial system now and post-pandemic; funding to ensure that the child welfare system has the tools it needs to prevent or address child maltreatment caused or made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY2021 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Law Library of Congress FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children.

S.463, H.R.1185, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act S.920, H.R.1940, the New Parents Act H.R.2450, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act - to regulate sexual orientation or gender-identify conversion therapy H.R. 7, S.270, the Paycheck Fairness Act S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 35, H.J. Res. 38, the Equal Rights Amendment S. 840, H.R. 1784, the Healthy Families Act H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act - prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas by including these as prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, and expands the definition of public accommodation. Advocating in favor of legislation that would allow airline passengers with disabilities to sue air carriers for discrimination.

Draft legislation exempting attorneys engaged in litigation activities from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and from the regulatory authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other agencies. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposed Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 84 Fed. Reg. 23274 (May 21, 2019)-provisions creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. S. 1978 and H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act; and S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act -legislation requiring small businesses and their attorneys to disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request S. 1889, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, small businesses, and their attorneys to obtain and disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to FinCEN and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request, and provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 779 and H.R. 1712, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.

H.R. 1694, the Native American Voting Rights Act of 2019 General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act Draft Department of Justice guidance allowing government attorneys to participate in legal professional association activities. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Communications to urge including legal services in any definition of "essential services" in the context of a potential national stay at home order.

H.R. 748, Divisions A and B (P.L. 116-136), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) - funding for the Legal Services Corporation. General request asking that 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations be included in any stimulus relief bills passed to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY2021 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Law Library of Congress FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children.

H.R.1158, the FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act and H.R. 1865, the FY2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, including the following parts: FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. FY2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and governance programs. FY2020 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children and families.

Draft legislation exempting attorneys engaged in litigation activities from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and from the regulatory authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other agencies. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposed Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 84 Fed. Reg. 23274 (May 21, 2019)-provisions creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. S. 1978 and H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act; and S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act -legislation requiring small businesses and their attorneys to disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request S. 1889, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, small businesses, and their attorneys to obtain and disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to FinCEN and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request, and provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 779 and H.R. 1712, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.

General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations. Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2919 - directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to consolidate the federal electronic case management systems, to require documents filed in federal court to be made public when filed, and to provide PACER documents free of charge to the public. H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act Communications to executive department concerning participation of government lawyers in professional organization activities

S.1203/H.R. 2441, the What You Can Do For Your Country Act - to strengthen and increase transparency behind administration of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Higher Education Reauthorization-provisions related to student loans Activity in support of preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

H.R. 7, S.270, the Paycheck Fairness Act S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 35, H.J. Res. 38, the Equal Rights Amendment S. 840, H.R. 1784, the Healthy Families Act H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act S. 528, the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act H.R. 874, Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019, and S. 250, Jury ACCESS Act - prohibits exclusion of persons from jury duty in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act - prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas by including these as prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, and expands the definition of public accommodation. S. 1721, Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act - prohibits criminal defendants from using the victims sexual orientation or gender identity to excuse or justify their conduct or mitigate the severity of an offense in federal court. S. 3191, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018, signed into law on January 8, 2019, as it relates to the ABA providing nominees to the review board and the review board staff; includes discussions with House and Senate staff regarding appropriations to support the review board. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Proposed Rule Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption; RIN 1250-AA09, 84 Fed. Reg. 41677 (August 15, 2019).

General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations. Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2919 - directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to consolidate the federal electronic case management systems, to require documents filed in federal court to be made public when filed, and to provide PACER documents free of charge to the public. H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act S. 591, the Guardianship Accountability Act

S.1203/H.R. 2441, the What You Can Do For Your Country Act - to strengthen and increase transparency behind administration of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Higher Education Reauthorization-provisions related to student loans Activity in support of preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program.

S.1203/H.R. 2441, the What You Can Do For Your Country Act - to strengthen and increase transparency behind administration of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Higher Education Reauthorization-provisions related to student loans Activity in support of preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Communications regarding immigration court reforms, including establishing an Art. I court. General communications relating to access to counsel, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to revising the National Detention Standards applicable to specified facilities. Communication regarding decision to remove the right of certain asylum seekers to receive a bond hearing before an immigration judge. H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act S. 1494, the Secure and Protect Act Supporting supplemental appropriations for the Office of Refugee Resettlement to continue essential services to unaccompanied children in government custody.

H.R. 3055, FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program, and the Legal Orientation Program. H.R.3351 - FY2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 2839, FY2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and governance programs. H.R. 2740, FY2020 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children and families. Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program.

General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 297, Federal Courts Access Act - to provide for complete diversity and raise amount in controversy. H.R. 77, the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019 H.R. 1164, Electronic Records Court Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations. Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2919 - directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to consolidate the federal electronic case management systems, to require documents filed in federal court to be made public when filed, and to provide PACER documents free of charge to the public. H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 591, the Guardianship Accountability Act

H.R. 7, S.270, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1935, the Wage Equity Act S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 35, H.J. Res. 38, the Equal Rights Amendment S. 840, H.R. 1784, the Healthy Families Act H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act S. 528, the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act H.R. 874, Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019, and S. 250, Jury ACCESS Act - prohibits exclusion of persons from jury duty in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act - prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas by including these as prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, and expands the definition of public accommodation. S. 3191, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018, signed into law on January 8, 2019, as it relates to the ABA providing nominees to the review board and the review board staff.

Funding for Democracy, Rights and Governance programs and Contributions for International Organizations General issues on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy and rule of law programs Recommendations for actions to be taken against Burmese government for accountability for crimes against Rohingya and delivery of humanitarian assistance. Communications regarding U.S. actions to address the Guatemalan governments failure to adhere to the rule of law, including, in particular, respecting the independence and authority of both the Constitutional Court and the U.N.-backed commission to combat impunity (known by the Spanish acronym, CICIG).

Communications regarding immigration court reforms, including establishing an Art. I court. General communications relating to access to counsel, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to revising the National Detention Standards applicable to specified facilities. Communications urging DOJ to: 1) formally rescind the zero-tolerance policy; 2) end the practice of expedited mass prosecution of immigrants, and allow for an individualized determination in deciding whether to file criminal charges; 3) ensure each defendant receives effective assistance of counsel; and 4) exercise prosecutorial discretion and refrain from prosecuting asylum seekers for the offense of illegal entry.

General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies Administrative Law Judge draft legislation - to restore them to the competitive service; to apply Code of Conduct for ALJs. S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 297, Federal Courts Access Act - to provide for complete diversity and raise amount in controversy. H.R. 77, the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019 H.R. 1164, Electronic Records Court Reform Act H.R. 2021, Investing for the People Act - a bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act to lift caps for 2020 and 2021. Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations. Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2919 - directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to consolidate the federal electronic case management systems, to require documents filed in federal court to be made public when filed, and to provide PACER documents free of charge to the public. H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 591, the Guardianship Accountability Act

Funding levels for FY19 Democracy and Governance programs and Contributions to International Organizations Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs Support for prioritizing the promotion of democracy, human rights, justice, and the rule of law in diplomacy and development assistance.

S. 3387, to restore Administrative Law Judges to competitive Service H.R. 6755, the Judiciary ROOM Act, providing for new judgeships, and addressing cameras in the courts, judicial conduct, recusal, medical exams fort all judges, and the electronic court document system H.R. 3487, to provide that diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case H.R. 6714, the Electronic Records Court Reform Act H.R. 6730, the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2018 S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 H.R. 6754, the CIRCUIT Act of 2018 S. 717, H.R. 1762, the POWER Act requiring the chief judge for each judicial circuit to promote certain pro bono legal services H.R. 2811, S.625, the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act H.R. 4170, S. 2039, the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act S. 2482, the Foreign Agents Registration Amendments Act H.R. 6249, the REFUSE Act S.1679, the Foreign Agent Lobbying Transparency Enforcement Act General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action S.1894, H.R. 3966, a bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States

H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - provisions related to appointment of Administrative Law Judges, funding for Office of Refugee Resettlement, funding for public service loan forgiveness. H.R. 5952 and S. 3072, FY 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, additional immigration judges, for programs authorized under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act H.R. 6258 and S. 3107, FY 2019 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills- provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 6385, S. 3108, FY 2019 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. S. 3158, H.R. 6470, FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Unaccompanied Children Program. H.R. 3109, FY 2019 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - provisions relating to immigration detention standards and alternatives to detention.

H.R. 1511, the Homeless Children and Youth Act - provisions to harmonize eligibility for federal homeless programs serving children and youth. General activity opposing discrimination of people whose income is comprised of federal support programs, e.g., Housing Choice Voucher or veterans benefits.

Communications regarding funding for the Legal Orientation Program and immigration court policy, including quotas for immigration judges. Communications on various issues relating to the separation of families arriving at the southern border General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General advocacy on the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program General communications on issues relating to implementation of the National Detention Standards, conditions in immigration detention, and use of alternatives to detention Issues related to immigration enforcement actions in courthouses

H.R. 4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act - general activity in opposition to proposals to cut or repeal federal public service loan forgiveness and support for proposals that increase access and affordability of law school.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas, including regarding the implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement

H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017

S.1072, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act, to among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans H.R. 1993, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal to homeless veterans. General activity supporting low-income veterans housing.

Funding levels for FY19 Democracy and Governance programs and Contributions to International Organizations Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs S.2559, the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act Support for prioritizing the promotion of democracy, human rights, justice, and the rule of law in diplomacy and development assistance.

H.R. 956, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act H.R. 2899 Second Chance Reauthorization Act S. 1917, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act S. 2795 and H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act or the FIRST STEP Act." S. 1856 and H.R. 1556, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act - general ABA research and policy development to support imposing limitations on the ability to transfer military equipment to civilian law enforcement agencies. H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 Notice for Public Comment for the Commission United States Sentencing Commission Priorities thru May 1, 2019 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

2016 Final Rule for the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) involving proposed delays and substantive changes in the rules Model Home Family Foster Home Licensing Standards (83 FR 37497) H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act as it relates to Family First Prevention Service Act of 2018 (FFPSA) - provisions related to a proposed Clearinghouse of evidence-based prevention practices

H.R. 4550, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1454, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1717 and H.R. 3089, Corporate Transparency Act-provisions requiring states or the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act-provisions in Section 9 or original draft bill requiring certain businesses and their lawyers to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies

H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 - regarding cuts to the program or other restrictions that would deny access to those who are otherwise qualified for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Communications to the Senate Special Committee on Aging regarding their request for comments on guardianship issues.

H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - provisions related to appointment of Administrative Law Judges, funding for Office of Refugee Resettlement, funding for public service loan forgiveness and gun violence. H.R. 5952 and S. 3072, FY 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, additional immigration judges, for programs authorized under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act H.R. 6258 and S. 3107, FY 2019 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills- provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 6385, S. 3108, FY 2019 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. S. 3158, H.R. 6470, FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Unaccompanied Children Program. H.R. 3109, FY 2019 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - provisions relating to immigration detention standards and alternatives to detention. H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 - provisions related to SNAP benefits and the amendment to ban formerly incarcerated persons from receiving benefits. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget H.R. 6147, Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019 - provisions relating to Administrative Law Judges, Proposed rescission

S. 3079, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2018 - provisions to establish clear criteria for when a set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Communications relating to reporting under the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System - support timely implementation of the AFCARS Final Rule in full.. General communications on more thorough reporting requirements for children in foster care.

S. 2607, Extreme Risk Protection Order and Violence Prevention Act of 2018 - a bill to provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to themselves or others or law enforcement with new tools to prevent gun violence. S. 2135, Fix National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and S.446, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - provisions relating to national reciprocity for state concealed carry permits.

H.R. 4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform (PROSPER) Act - general activity in opposition to proposals to cut or repeal federal public service loan forgiveness and support for proposals that increase access and affordability of law school.

S. 1996, H.R. 4114, the Environmental Justice Act

H.R. 4550, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1454, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1717 and H.R. 3089, Corporate Transparency Act-provisions requiring states or the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act-provisions in Section 9 or original draft bill requiring certain businesses and their lawyers to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas, including regarding the implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement

Public Law 115-91, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - provisions related to the feasibility and advisability of expanding the public availability of military commission proceedings that are made open to the public.

H.R. 5952 and S. 3072, FY 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, additional immigration judges, funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program, for programs authorized under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act, H.R. 6258 and S. 3107, FY 2019 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills- provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 6385, S. 3108, FY 2019 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. S. 3158 and House Draft Bill, FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Unaccompanied Children Program. H.R. 3109, FY 2019 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - provisions relating to immigration detention standards and alternatives to detention. H.R. 6147, FY 2019 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - amendment regarding prohibiting funding for implementation of executive order on hiring process for administrative law judges H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 - provisions related to SNAP benefits and the amendment to ban formerly incarcerated persons from receiving benefits. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget Proposed rescission Support to for the full funding request by the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress

S. 3079, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2018 - provisions to establish clear criteria for when a set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare. Communications regarding exemption of American Indians and Alaska Natives from Medicaid work requirement rules.

H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017

S. 819, H.R.1869, Paycheck Fairness Act S.J. Res. 5, H.J. Res 33 - Equal Rights Amendment S. 337, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act 42 CFR, part 59 - Compliance with Statutory Program Integrity Requirements - (Title X family planning and abortion counselling) S. 3188, the Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act

Communications regarding funding for the Legal Orientation Program and immigration court policy, including quotas for immigration judges. Communications on various issues relating to the separation of families arriving at the southern border General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General advocacy on the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program General communications on issues relating to implementation of the National Detention Standards, conditions in immigration detention, and use of alternatives to detention Issues related to immigration enforcement actions in courthouses

H.R. 1511, the Homeless Children and Youth Act - provisions to harmonize eligibility for federal homeless programs serving children and youth.

S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 4170, S.2039, the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act

Funding levels for FY19 Democracy and Governance programs and Contributions to International Organizations Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs Treaty Doc. 114-6, Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Public Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print-Disabled S.2559, the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act Support for prioritizing the promotion of democracy, human rights, justice, and the rule of law in diplomacy and development assistance.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas, including regarding the implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement Supporting current dispute settlement mechanisms in the North American Free Trade Agreement

S. 819, H.R.1869, Paycheck Fairness Act S. 635 Jury ACCESS Act/ H.R. 1515 Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017 - provisions relating to prohibiting the exclusion of citizens from service as a grand or petit juror in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

Draft legislation similar to the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act (114th Cong) to establish clear criteria for when a set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

H.R. 4550, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1454, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1717 and H.R. 3089, Corporate Transparency Act-provisions requiring states or the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing Draft Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act-provisions requiring certain businesses and their lawyers to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies

Funding levels for FY18 Democracy and Governance programs and Contributions to International Organizations Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs Treaty Doc. 114-6, Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Public Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print-Disabled S.2559, the Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act Support for prioritizing the promotion of democracy, human rights, justice, and the rule of law in diplomacy and development assistance. S.2060, the Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act

H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - funding for Legal Services Corporation, and provisions relating to background checks for firearms H.R. 3267 and S. 1662, FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018; H.J.Res. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act; H.R. 1370, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, funding for immigration courts. H.R. 3280 and Senate draft bill, FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 3362, S. 1780, FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. H.R. 3358, S.1771, FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement. H.R. 3355, FY 2018 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - funding for immigration detention and alternatives to detention. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget Fiscal Year 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation Proposed rescission H. Con. Res. 71, concurrent budget resolution; activity in opposition to elimination of the federal public service loan forgiveness program through the budget reconciliation process S. Con. Res. 25, concurrent budget resolution; activity in opposition to elimination of the federal public service loan forgiveness program through the budget reconciliation process Support to for the full funding request by the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress

Issues relating to reporting under the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System - support the final rule and oppose two-year delay in implementation. H.R. 4461, S. 2173, the Continuation of Useful Resources to States (COURTS)Act

S. 2607, Extreme Risk Protection Order and Violence Prevention Act of 2018 - a bill to provide family members of an individual who they fear is a danger to themselves or others or law enforcement with new tools to prevent gun violence. S. 2135, Fix National Instant Criminal Background Check System Act H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and S.446, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - provisions relating to national reciprocity for state concealed carry permits. General advocacy for legislative proposals to reduce the risk of gun violence through education, background checks, research, gun violence restraining orders, and repealing Dickey amendments.

S.Res. 355, improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate through cloture rule amendments S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 4170, S.2039, the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act

S.1072, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act, to among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans H.R. 1993, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal to homeless veterans.

Public Law 115-91, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - provisions related to the feasibility and advisability of expanding the public availability of military commission proceedings that are made open to the public.

S.2227, the EMPOWER Care Act - to extend the "Money Follows the Person" rebalancing demonstration through 2022, providing support to move seniors and persons with disabilities back into the community and out of more expensive institutional settings.

S. 860, the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 - bills to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. S. 1593, Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act - bill to limit the use of money as a condition of pretrial release H.R. 2899, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2017 - bill to provide grants for reentry services to state and local governments and nonprofit associations that reduces recidivism and increases public safety H.R. 1795, Due Process Act to Civil Asset Forfeiture - bill to shift the burden of proof to the government and increase due process in civil asset forfeiture cases H.R. 1905 and S. 842, Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2017- bill to prohibit federal agencies and contractors from requesting an applicant for employment to disclose criminal history record information before the applicant has received a conditional offer. General discussion regarding potential legislation involving inmate telephone cost controls. H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, general discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress and smarter sentencing generally. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

S. 1996, H.R. 4114, the Environmental Justice Act

Funding levels for FY18 Democracy and Governance programs and Contributions to International Organizations Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs H.R. 3030, S. 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into U.S. criminal code Support for prioritizing the promotion of democracy, human rights, justice, and the rule of law in diplomacy and development assistance.

H.R. 4550, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1454, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1717 and H.R. 3089, Corporate Transparency Act-provisions requiring states or the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing Draft Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act-provisions requiring certain businesses and their lawyers to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies

S. 1902, Mens Rea Reform Act of 2017 S. 860, the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 - bills to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. S. 1593, Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act - bill to limit the use of money as a condition of pretrial release H.R. 2899, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2017 - bill to provide grants for reentry services to state and local governments and nonprofit associations that reduces recidivism and increases public safety H.R. 1795, Due Process Act to Civil Asset Forfeiture - bill to shift the burden of proof to the government and increase due process in civil asset forfeiture cases H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 S. 1757, Building Americas Trust Act - an immigration and national border security bill that contains provisions that relate to mandatory minimums for immigrants who enter the United States illegally or commit crimes and Kates Law specifically. Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (114th Congress), general discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress and smarter sentencing generally. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

S. 1996, the Environmental Justice Act

H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 Support reauthorization of the Children's Health Insurance Program

S.1072, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act, to among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans H.R. 1993, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal to homeless veterans. Activity in support of the recognition of the ABA and its veterans legal support initiatives as a strategic partner to the VA in delivering legal services to homeless and at-risk veterans.

H.R. 3267 and S. 1662, FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018; H.J.Res. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act; H.R. 1370, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, funding for immigration courts. H.R. 3280 and Senate draft bill, FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 3362, S. 1780, FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. H.R. 3358, S.1771, FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement. H.R. 3355, FY 2018 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - funding for immigration detention and alternatives to detention. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget Activity in opposition to efforts to repeal the federal public service loan forgiveness program through the budget reconciliation process.

H.R. 4508 Promoting Real Opportunity, Success, and Prosperity through Education Reform Act - general activity in opposition to proposals to cut or repeal federal public service loan forgiveness and support for proposals that increase access and affordability of law school.

S. 1615, H.R. 3440, the Dream Act of 2017 H.R. 495, the Protection of Children Act of 2017 General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General advocacy on the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program General communications on issues relating to implementation of the National Detention Standards, conditions in immigration detention, and use of alternatives to detention

S.Res. 355, improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate through cloture rule amendments S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S. 1107, the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 4170, S.2039, the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act

H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017

Draft legislation similar to the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act (114th Cong) to establish clear criteria for when a set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act-provisions relating to (1) tax relief for pass-through entities, (2) deduction of student loan interest, (3) deduction of up-front litigation expenses, and (4) deduction of tax code compliance expenses Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting Draft legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on account of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for back pay and front pay awards received on account of such claims.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas, including regarding the implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement Supporting current dispute settlement mechanisms in the North American Free Trade Agreement

S. 860, the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 - bills to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. H.R 1437, the No Money Bail Act of 2017 - provisions relating to the use of money as a condition of pretrial release in state criminal cases where the state receives federal grant funding and as a condition of pretrial release in Article III court. S. 1593, Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act - bill to limit the use of money as a condition of pretrial release H.R. 2899, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2017 - bill to provide grants for reentry services to state and local governments and nonprofit associations that reduces recidivism and increases public safety H.R. 1795, Due Process Act to Civil Asset Forfeiture - bill to shift the burden of proof to the government and increase due process in civil asset forfeiture cases H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017 - general discussions about notice of criminality, due process rights, and mandatory minimums contained in the bill H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 S.178, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act S. 1757, Building Americas Trust Act - an immigration and national border security bill that contains provisions that relate to mandatory minimums for immigrants who enter the United States illegally or commit crimes and Kates Law specifically. Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (114th Congress), general discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress and smarter sentencing generally. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

S. 819, H.R.1869, Paycheck Fairness Act S. 635 Jury ACCESS Act/ H.R. 1515 Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017 - provisions relating to prohibiting the exclusion of citizens from service as a grand or petit juror in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity. H.R. 968 and S. 328, the Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2017, as it relates allowing individual litigants to equitable relief in federal court for systemic violations of the right to counsel Request to integrate ABA identified best practices and proposed policies to provide future generations with the right to a quality education and the tools needed for effective citizenship into federal programs

Funding levels for FY18 Democracy and Governance programs Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs H.R.3030, S. 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into U.S. criminal code Support for the Department of State decision to retain the Office of Global Criminal Justice Ambassador position and encouraging it to maintain the resources needed to continue the vital functions of its department as it makes difficult business decisions. Also support for prioritizing the promotion of democracy, human rights, justice, and the rule of law in its diplomacy and development assistance.

H.R. 495, the Protection of Children Act of 2017 General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General advocacy on the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program General communications on issues relating to implementation of the National Detention Standards, conditions in immigration detention, and use of alternatives to detention

S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act S. 1107, the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 - also H.R. 2266,Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 - incorporating Bankruptcy Judgeship Act S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action

Communications regarding Senate health care reform proposals, specifically regarding the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson health reform proposal's potential to weaken Medicaid

Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting Draft legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on account of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for back pay and front pay awards received on account of such claims.

H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 2797, S. 1334, the Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017 Communications regarding Senate health care reform proposals, specifically regarding the Graham-Cassidy-Heller-Johnson health reform proposal's potential impact to weaken Medicaid

H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas, including regarding the implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement

H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and S.446, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - provisions relating to national reciprocity for state concealed carry permits.

Department of Labor Final Rule-Interpretation of the Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 81 Fed. Reg. 15924 (April 24, 2016); and related Department of Labor Proposed Rule-Rescission of Rule Interpreting Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; RIN 1245-AA07, 82 Fed. Reg. 26877 (June 12, 2017).

H.R. 253, the Family First Prevention Services Act Communications to the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families regarding the Final Rule for the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis Reporting System

General activity in opposition to proposals to cut or repeal federal public service loan forgiveness and support for proposals that increase access and affordability of law school.

H.R. 3267 and S. 1662, FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, funding for immigration courts. H.R. 3280 and Senate draft bill, FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 3362, S. 1780, FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs. H.R. 3358, S.1771, FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement. H.R. 3355, FY 2018 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - funding for immigration detention and alternatives to detention. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget Activity in opposition to efforts to repeal the federal public service loan forgiveness program through the budget reconciliation process.

H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017 H.R. 2797, S. 1334, the Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017

Department of Labor Final Rule-Interpretation of the Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 81 Fed. Reg. 15924 (April 24, 2016); and related Department of Labor Proposed Rule-Rescission of Rule Interpreting Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; RIN 1245-AA07, 82 Fed. Reg. 26877 (June 12, 2017).

General activity in opposition to proposals to cut or repeal federal public service loan forgiveness.

H.R 1437, the No Money Bail Act of 2017 -- provisions relating to the use of money as a condition of pretrial release in state criminal cases where the state receives federal grant funding and as a condition of pretrial release in Article III court. The Redeem Act (S. 827, H.R. 1906), the Mercy Act (S. 329, H.R. 901), Kaliefs Law (H.R. 47) and the Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act (H.R. 1926), as they pertain to the use of solitary confinement and other juvenile justice issues. H.R. 115 and S.1085, the Thin Blue Line -provisions relating to adding aggravating factors to criminal offenses involving law enforcement. H.R.2437 and S. 1134, the Back the Blue Act of 2017 - provisions relating to expanding the federal criminal code to add new crimes and impose new mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. H.R. 1762 and S. 717, the POWER Act, as it relates to increasing pro bono legal services to domestic violence victims. H.R. 2612, the Community Reentry Act of 2017, as it pertains to formerly incarcerated individuals being housed in residential reentry centers. S.860, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 H.R.1795, DUE PROCESS Act-provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the federal bankruptcy laws S.178, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (114th Congress), general discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

H.R. 495, the Protection of Children Act of 2017 General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General advocacy on the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program General communications on issues relating to implementation of the National Detention Standards, conditions in immigration detention, and use of alternatives to detention

S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act H.R. 2266, the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 H.R. 1009, OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act H.R. 75, All Economic Regulations Are Transparent (ALERT) Act H.R. 5, Regulatory Accountability Act General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation increasing transparency in the federal regulatory process and affirming the authority of the President to require independent agencies to comply with regulatory analysis requirements currently applicable to executive agencies when adopting new regulations Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action

Draft FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, funding for the Violence Against Women Act programs, funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program. Draft FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States Draft FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy and governance programs. Draft FY 2018 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act - funding for the Law Library of Congress Draft FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement Draft FY 2018 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - funding for immigration detention and alternatives to detention Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget

H.R.1849, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule-Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions; RIN 1506-AB25; Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001; 81 Fed. Reg. 29398 (May 11, 2016)-provisions in original proposed rule requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Final Rule-Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination; RIN 3064-AE33; 81 Fed. Reg. 87734 (December 5, 2016)-provisions in original proposed rule requiring lawyers or law firms that establish and maintain client trust accounts at covered financial institutions to disclose the identity of their clients with funds in those accounts and the amount of the funds owned by each client H.R. 3089, S.1454, the Corporate Transparency Act of 2017 - provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

Funding levels for FY18 Democracy and Governance programs Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs H.R.3030, S. 1158, the Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2017 Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into U.S. criminal code

H.R. 253, the Family First Prevention Services Act

S1072, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act (Burr, Tester, Hirono), to among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans S1424, the Federal Aviation Administration Veterans Preference Protection Act, aligning the FAA and TSA with the other federal employers to permit veterans to seek enforcement of federal hiring preference. S591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 (Murray), to expand, among other things, services available to caregivers under the VA Family Caregiver program to include legal. H.R. 1993, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act (Beatty, Stivers, Tiberi), to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal to homeless veterans. Activity in support of alternative methods of discharge review for veterans eligible for such review. Activity in support of the Department of Defense including legal services resources in notices to Vietnam era veterans with undesirable discharges that they are eligible to have their discharge reviewed along with medical evidence as to whether service-connected PTSD played a role in the circumstances around their discharge or dismissal.

H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018 - provisions relating to transgender benefits and a new criminal offense in the Uniform Code of Military Justice involving the use of social media.

H.R. 38, the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 and S.446, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017 - provisions relating to national reciprocity for state concealed carry permits.

H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017

General efforts in opposition to proposals that would weaken Medicaid

H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2017 H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017

Department of Labor Final Rule-Interpretation of the Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 81 Fed. Reg. 15924 (April 24, 2016)

General activity in support of preservation of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness.

Pub. Law 110-84; College Cost Reduction and Access. Act of 2007: Provisions relating to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. General activity in opposition to proposals to cut or repeal federal public service loan forgiveness. General activity in opposition to Department of Education recissions of past employment eligibility determinations for those working at non-501c3 nonprofits. General activity in support of government retention of graduate student loan programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program. General advocacy to retain mechanisms for students to report their status as homeless or in foster care to ensure they are considered independent for purposes of financial aid calculations.

H.R.1849, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule-Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions; RIN 1506-AB25; Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001; 81 Fed. Reg. 29398 (May 11, 2016)-provisions in original proposed rule requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Final Rule-Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination; RIN 3064-AE33; 81 Fed. Reg. 87734 (December 5, 2016)-provisions in original proposed rule requiring lawyers or law firms that establish and maintain client trust accounts at covered financial institutions to disclose the identity of their clients with funds in those accounts and the amount of the funds owned by each client Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

Draft legislation similar to the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act would establish clear criteria for when a set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into U.S. criminal code Funding levels for FY17 and FY18 Democracy and Governance programs Communications on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy programs Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts

H.R. 253, the Family First Prevention Services Act Funding for the Court Improvement Program

Draft FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation and funding for the Violence Against Women Act programs. Draft FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act and continuing resolutions - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States Draft FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy and governance programs. Fiscal Year 2017 Continuing Appropriations - funding for the judiciary and extension of temporary judgeships, funding for foreign assistance democracy and governance programs. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget-Fiscal Year 2017 (H.Con.Res. 125) Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget

HR1993, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act (Beatty, Stivers, Tiberi), to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal to homeless veterans. Activity in support of the inclusion of homeless veterans with discharges other than honorable in housing and related programs under HUD and HHS Activity in support of collaboration with the VA and DoD in the establishment of a legal network serving military, veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors. Activity in support of alternative methods of discharge review for veterans eligible for such review pursuant to a memorandum from then-Secretary Chuck Hagel.

S. 819, H.R.1869, Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 2095, Fair Pay Act of 2017 S. 635 Jury ACCESS Act/ H.R. 1515 Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017: Provisions relating to prohibiting the exclusion of citizens from service as a grand or petit juror in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity.

H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017

Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting Draft legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on account of claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for back pay and front pay awards received on account of such claims.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas, including regarding the implementation of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

General discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress, similar to S.2123, Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (114th Congress). General discussions about potential corrections reform in the 115th Congress, similar to S.467, Corrections Act (114th Congress). S.860, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2017 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. H.R.1795, DUE PROCESS Act-provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the federal bankruptcy laws S.178, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act

General communications regarding legal services market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries, including as part of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations Communications regarding implementation of the legal services provisions of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

S.2921, the Veterans First Act, Sections 601-611 concerning homeless veterans. Activity in support of provisions authorizing legal services under new strategic partnerships by the Department of Veterans Affairs with non-governmental organizations to deliver critical services for homeless veterans that the VA does not itself provide. H.R. 6046, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act (Beatty, Stivers, Tiberi) to authorize the VA to enter public-private partnerships to lift legal barriers to housing, employment, benefits and services for homeless veterans. S.3249, Keeping Our Commitment to End Veterans Homelessness Act, and S.3198, State Veterans Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act - discussions regarding unmet needs of Veterans, including legal needs. Activity in support of the inclusion of homeless veterans with discharges other than honorable in VA assistance programs. Activity in support of the intereligibilty and interoperability of veteran homeless programs. Activity in support of collaboration with the VA and DoD in the establishment of a legal network serving military, veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors.

H.R. 3550, S. 2059, the Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015 Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting

Funding levels for FY 2017 and FY 2018 Democracy and Governance assistance Communications on the appropriate implementing instruments for funding democracy and governance programs Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into the US criminal code Revision of legislative provisions to enable more robust U.S. assistance to and engagement with the International Criminal Court Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade Convention on Independent Guarantees and Stand-By Letters of Credit

S. 2943, H.R. 4909, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act - Sections 642 and 625 regarding changes to calculation of former spouse share of disposable military retirement benefit and legislative proposals to change sentencing and appellate rights for servicemembers in the Uniform Code of Military Justice

Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule-Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions; RIN 1506-AB25; Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001; 81 Fed. Reg. 29398 (May 11, 2016)-provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Notice of Proposed Rulemaking-Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination; RIN 3064-AE33; 81 Fed. Reg. 10026 (February 26, 2016)-provisions requiring lawyers or law firms that establish and maintain client trust accounts at covered financial institutions to disclose the identity of their clients with funds in those accounts and the amount of the funds owned by each client. S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S.2489, H.R. 4450, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act - provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 3268, Closing Loopholes Against Money-Laundering Practices (CLAMP) Act-provisions requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

S.2199, H.R. 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act S. 447, the Jury ACCESS Act H.R. 864, the Juror Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 4718, the Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act

H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 1927, Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation - omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies - general advocacy H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act S. 1607, the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act H.R. 712, All Economic Regulations Are Transparent (ALERT) Act Communications on proposals regarding diversity jurisdiction in federal courts and on term limits for Administrative Law Judges

H.R. 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015: Provisions to amend the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (42 U.S.C. 10805) to prevent PAIMI programs from engaging in advocacy and litigation on behalf of individuals with serious mental illness.

H.R. 5283, the Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2016 - provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the federal bankruptcy laws Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation.

Department of Labor Final Rule-Interpretation of the Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 81 Fed. Reg. 15924 (April 24, 2016)

Communications urging prompt Senate action on six pending nominations to the Board of Governors for the United States Postal Service

H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the judiciary and extension of temporary judgeships FY2017 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement and the Court Improvement Program FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary Article III judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs H.Con.Res. 125, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY2017 - provisions relating to Legal Services Corporation Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Administrative change in qualification criteria

General activity in opposition to proposals to cut or repeal federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and to retroactively change qualification criteria. Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program.

S. 1766, H.R. 3068, Restore Honor to Service Members Act, to amend discharge records of discharged veterans previously affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" S. 2943, H.R. 4909, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act - Sections 642 and 625 regarding changes to calculation of former spouse share of disposable military retirement benefit and legislative proposals to change sentencing and appellate rights for servicemembers in the Uniform Code of Military Justice

S. 3065, the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016 Comments regarding the Department of Education's proposed transportation, data, and reporting, and supportive services regulations related to foster care, to help support effective implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act.

H.R. 3550, S. 2059, the Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015 Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting

Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule-Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions; RIN 1506-AB25; Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001; 81 Fed. Reg. 29398 (May 11, 2016)-provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Notice of Proposed Rulemaking-Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination; RIN 3064-AE33; 81 Fed. Reg. 10026 (February 26, 2016)-provisions requiring lawyers or law firms that establish and maintain client trust accounts at covered financial institutions to disclose the identity of their clients with funds in those accounts and the amount of the funds owned by each client. S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S.2489, H.R. 4450, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act - provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 3268, Closing Loopholes Against Money-Laundering Practices (CLAMP) Act-provisions requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

H.R. 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015: Provisions to amend the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (42 U.S.C. 10805) to prevent PAIMI programs from engaging in advocacy and litigation on behalf of individuals with serious mental illness.

H.R. 5283, the Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2016 - provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the federal bankruptcy laws S. 2193, the Stop Illegal Reentry Act - provisions relating to mandatory minimum sentences

H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act - provisions relating to funding for the judiciary and extension of temporary judgeships H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY2017 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. H.R. 5926, S. 3047, FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement H.R. 5485, S. 3067, the FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary Article III judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs H.R. 5325, S. 2955, the FY2017 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act - funding for the Copyright Office H.Con.Res. 125, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY2017 - provisions relating to Legal Services Corporation Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Administrative change in qualification criteria

H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation - omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act Congressional response to Rule 4 (issuance of subpoenas) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure S. 3270, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act S. 1607, the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act H.R. 712, All Economic Regulations Are Transparent (ALERT) Act Communications on proposals regarding diversity jurisdiction in federal courts and on term limits for Administrative Law Judges

S.2921, the Veterans First Act, Sections 601-611 concerning homeless veterans. Activity in support of provisions authorizing legal services under new strategic partnerships by the Department of Veterans Affairs with non-governmental organizations to deliver critical services for homeless veterans that the VA does not itself provide. H.R. 6046, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act (Beatty, Stivers, Tiberi) to authorize the VA to enter public-private partnerships to lift legal barriers to housing, employment, benefits and services for homeless veterans. Activity in support of the inclusion of homeless veterans with discharges other than honorable in VA assistance programs.

S. 3241, H.R. 5851, the Refugee Protection Act of 2016 S.2540,H.R.4646, the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016 Communications regarding revising agency policy prohibiting legal representation in refugee applicant interviews General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General communications on issues relating to implementation of the National Detention Standards, conditions in immigration detention, and use of alternatives to detention

H.R. 2649, S. 1514, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act

General communications regarding legal services market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries, including as part of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations Communications regarding implementation of the legal services provisions of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

Funding levels for FY 2017 Democracy and Governance assistance Communications on the benefits of using grants and cooperative agreements for funding democracy and governance programs Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into the US criminal code Revision of legislative provisions to enable more robust U.S. assistance to and engagement with the International Criminal Court Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of Securities Held with an Intermediary Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade Convention on Independent Guarantees and Stand-By Letters of Credit

S.2199, H.R. 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act S. 447, the Jury ACCESS Act H.R. 864, the Juror Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 4718, the Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act S. 2785, the Tribal Youth and Community Protection Act S. 2920, the Tribal Law and Order Reauthorization and Amendments Act S. Res. 373, recognizing the historical significance of the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II

H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation - omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act Congressional response to Rule 4 (issuance of subpoenas) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure

S. 1964, H.R. 3781, the Family Stability and Kinship Care Act of 2015 Draft legislation entitled Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016

Department of Labor Final Rule-Interpretation of the Advice Exemption in Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act; RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 81 Fed. Reg. 15924 (April 24, 2016)

S. 2469, H.R.4399, a bill to repeal the Commerce in Arms Act of 2005 H.R.224, To require the Surgeon General to submit an annual report to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health S.498/H.R.923, Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity act of 2015 H.R. 2994, the Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R. 3946, the Gun Violence Research Act

Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule-Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions; RIN 1506-AB25; Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001; 81 Fed. Reg. 29398 (May 11, 2016)-provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Notice of Proposed Rulemaking-Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination; RIN 3064-AE33; 81 Fed. Reg. 10026 (February 26, 2016)-provisions requiring lawyers or law firms that establish and maintain client trust accounts at covered financial institutions to disclose the identity of their clients with funds in those accounts and the amount of the funds owned by each client. S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S.2489, H.R. 4450, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act - provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

H.R.5283, Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2016 (DUE PROCESS Act) H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 3713, the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 S. 2021, H.R. 3470, the Fair Change Act S. 2123, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act S.2577, H.R. 4602, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 Draft civil asset forfeiture reform legislation - provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the bankruptcy laws

S. 302/H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled Funding levels for FY17 Democracy and Governance assistance Communications on the benefits of using grants and cooperative agreements for funding democracy programs Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into the US criminal code Revision of legislative provisions to enable more robust U.S. assistance to and engagement with the International Criminal Court Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of Securities Held with an Intermediary Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade Convention on Independent Guarantees and Stand-By Letters of Credit

H.R. 3550, S. 2059, the Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015 Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting

S.2921, the Veterans First Act, Sections 601-611 concerning homeless veterans. Activity in support of provisions authorizing legal services under new strategic partnerships by the Department of Veterans Affairs with non-governmental organizations to deliver critical services for homeless veterans that the VA does not itself provide. Support for collaboration among the organized bar and federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice, in addressing systemic barriers to positive legal outcomes for veterans, their families and caregivers.

H.R. 2649, S. 1514, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act

H.R. 5555, the Personalize your Care Act 2.0 S. 2961, the Compassionate Care Act H.R. 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015: Provisions to amend the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (42 U.S.C. 10805) to prevent PAIMI programs from engaging in advocacy and litigation on behalf of individuals with serious mental illness. H.R. 4771, the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2016 - provisions relating to the legal rights of injured patients and families of those killed by negligent health care.

S. 1766, H.R. 3068, Restore Honor to Service Members Act, to amend discharge records of discharged veterans previously affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" S. 2943, H.R. 4909, the FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act - Sections 642 and 625 regarding changes to calculation of former spouse share of disposable military retirement benefit and legislative proposals to change sentencing and appellate rights for servicemembers in the Uniform Code of Military Justice

General activity in opposition to proposals to cut or repeal federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and to retroactively change qualification criteria. Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program.

H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY2017 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). H.R. 5485, S. 3067, the FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary Article III judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs H.R. 5325, S. 2955, the FY2017 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act - funding for the Copyright Office H.Con.Res. 125, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY2017 - provisions relating to Legal Services Corporation Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Administrative change in qualification criteria

S.2199, H.R. 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act S. 447, the Jury ACCESS Act H.R. 864, the Juror Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 4718 - Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act Comments to EEOC on proposed revisions to EEO-1 Report to include collection of pay data Oversight field hearings held by Senate Indian Affairs Committee regarding tribal courts and juvenile justice in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.

General activity in opposition to langauge in H.Rept. 114-470 suggesting repeal of federal public service Loan Forgiveness. Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program.

Draft FY2017 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. Draft FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Draft FY2017 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States Draft FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs H.Con.Res. 125, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY2017 - provisions relating to Legal Services Corporation

H.R. 3550, S. 2059, the Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015 Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting

H.R.224, To require the Surgeon General to submit an annual report to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health S.498/H.R.923, Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity act of 2015 H.R. 2994, the Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R. 3946, the Gun Violence Research Act

General communications regarding legal services market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries, including as part of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations Communications regarding implementation of the legal services provisions of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

S. 425, the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 - provisions incorporated from S.684, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act, concerning the authorization of collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and Non-Governmental Organizations to deliver critical services for homeless veterans that the VA does not itself provide, including legal assistance. Support for collaboration among the organized bar and federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice, in addressing systemic barriers to positive legal outcomes for veterans, their families and caregivers. Activity in support of a legislative finding that the Uniform Law Commissions product, the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act meets or exceeds federal protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, thereby precluding costly federal litigation involving military parents in states that have adopted UDPCVA.

H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation - omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act S. 1607, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act S. 1418, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2015

H.R. 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015: Provisions to amend the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (42 U.S.C. 10805) to prevent PAIMI programs from engaging in advocacy and litigation on behalf of individuals with serious mental illness. H.R. 4771, the Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare Act of 2016 - provisions relating to the legal rights of injured patients and families of those killed by negligent health care.

S. 1766, H.R. 3068, Restore Honor to Service Members Act, to amend discharge records of discharged veterans previously affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Draft FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act - general discussions regarding legislative proposals to change the Uniform Code of Military Justice

H.R. 2649, S. 1514, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act

Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S.2489, H.R. 4450, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act - provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

S. 302/H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled Funding levels for FY17 Democracy and Governance assistance Communications on the benefits of using grants and cooperative agreements for funding democracy programs Arms export controls reform Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into the US criminal code Revision of legislative provisions to enable more robust U.S. assistance to and engagement with the International Criminal Court

General activity in opposition to repeal or certain cuts to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program.

H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act Communications regarding revising agency policy prohibiting legal representation in refugee applicant interviews H.R.1149,Protection of Children Act H.R.1153,Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention

H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1255, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015 H.R.1459/S.772, Democracy Restoration Act S.178/H.R.296, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015 H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 3713, the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 S. 2021, H.R. 3470, the Fair Change Act S. 2123, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act Draft civil asset forfeiture reform legislation - provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the bankruptcy laws

Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

S. 1964, the Family Stability and Kinship Care Act of 2015 S. 1117, the Every Student Succeeds Act H.R. 3087, the Education Stability for Foster Care Act

S. 1766, H.R. 3068, Restore Honor to Service Members Act, to amend discharge records of discharged veterans previously affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" H.R. 1735, S. 1356, the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act - provisions relating to Guantanamo

H.R.224, To require the Surgeon General to submit an annual report to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health S.498/H.R.923, Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity act of 2015 H.R. 2994, the Safer Communities Act of 2015 H.R. 3946, the Gun Violence Research Act Communications to highlight for inclusion in relevant records the final report of the National Task Force on Stand Your Ground Laws: Report and Recommendations, dated September 15, 2015.

S.684, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act, which was amended to S. 425, the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program Reauthorization Act of 2015. Supported provisions concerning the authorization of collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and Non-Governmental Organizations to deliver critical services for homeless veterans that the VA does not itself provide, including legal assistance. Support for collaboration among the organized bar and federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice, in addressing systemic barriers to positive legal outcomes for veterans, their families and caregivers.

H.R. 2646 Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2015: Provisions to amend the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness Act (42 U.S.C. 10805) to prevent PAIMI programs from engaging in advocacy and litigation on behalf of individuals with serious mental illness.

H.R. 2649, S. 1514, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act S. 1576, the Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2015

H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation - omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act H.R. 1927, Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act S. 1607, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act S. 1418, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2015 Draft legislation entitled the Compassionate Care Act Communications urging reestablishment of the Special Committee on Aging

S. 903, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access and administration of the United States Tax Court H.R. 3550, S. 2059, the Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015 Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting

General communications regarding legal services market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries, including as part of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations Communications regarding implementation of the legal services provisions of the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement

S. 302/H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled Funding levels for FY17 Democracy and Governance assistance Communications on the benefits of using grants and cooperative agreements for funding democracy programs Arms export controls reform Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into the US criminal code Revision of legislative provisions to enable more robust U.S. assistance to and engagement with the International Criminal Court

S. 903, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve access and administration of the United States Tax Court H.R. 3550, S. 2059, the Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015 Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting

H.R.224, To require the Surgeon General to submit an annual report to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health S.498/H.R.923, Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity act of 2015 H.R.1217, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015

General communications regarding legal services market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries, including as part of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations

Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

S. 713 /H.R. 1340, the International Violence Against Women Act of 2015 Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women S. 302/H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled

S. 608, H.R. 1002, the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Relief Act

H.R. 2649, S. 1514, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act S. 1576, the Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2015 Comments to the Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging it to modify its proposed rule establishing new requirements for long-term care facilities

Communications regarding revising agency policy prohibiting legal representation in refugee applicant interviews H.R.1149,Protection of Children Act H.R.1153,Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention

H.R. 9, the Innovations Act S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 H.R. 684, the Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2015 S. 1137, the PATENT Act S. 632, the STRONG Patents 7 Act of 2015 H.R. 3326, S. 1890, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015

Support for S.684, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act. Support for reauthorization and increased level of funding for the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program. Also support for authorizing the VA, at its own discretion, to spend appropriated funds to support the delivery of legal services, including demonstration projects. S. 2120, the Veterans Justice Outreach Act of 2015 - to codify the Veteran Justice Outreach initiative of the Department of Veterans Affairs Support for greater engagement by federal agencies, private sector and philanthropy in support of common causes for military, veterans, their families and caregivers. Support for funding for law school clinical programs and similar projects as service providers supporting low-income veterans, including homeless veterans.

H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation - omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act H.R. 1927, Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act S. 1607, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act S. 1418, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2015

S.2199, H.R. 1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 447, the Jury ACCESS Act H.R. 864, the Juror Non-Discrimination Act S. 875, the Workplace Advancement Act S. 497, H.R. 932, the Healthy Families Act

H.R.71, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015 H.R.74, Custodial Interrogation Recording Act H.R.320, Rapid DNA Act of 2015 H.R.429, Grand Jury Reform Act of 2015 H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 H.R.1232, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act H.R.1251, A bill to add a Federal defender representative to the United States Sentencing Commission H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1254, Recidivism Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1253, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2015 H.R.1255, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015 H.R.1459/S.772, Democracy Restoration Act S.140/H.R.1201, Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015 S.166/H.R.159, Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015 S.178/H.R.296, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015 H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 S.1119, H.R.2330, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2015 S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 3713, the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 S. 2021, H.R. 3470, the Fair Change Act S. 2123, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act

S. 1766, H.R. 3068, Restore Honor to Service Members Act, to amend discharge records of discharged veterans previously affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

S. 1964, the Family Stability and Kinship Care Act of 2015

General activity in opposition to proposed repeal of the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in House Report 114-47 accompanying the House proposed budget resolution, H.Con.Res 27, and which may be carried under the final agreement, S.Con.Res.11. Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program, and loan repayment for prosecutors and defenders.

Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) S. 862, H.R.1619, the Paycheck Fairness Act S. 875, the Workplace Advancement Act

H.R.71, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015 H.R.74, Custodial Interrogation Recording Act H.R.320, Rapid DNA Act of 2015 H.R.429, Grand Jury Reform Act of 2015 H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 H.R.1232, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act H.R.1251, A bill to add a Federal defender representative to the United States Sentencing Commission H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1254, Recidivism Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1253, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2015 H.R.1255, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015 H.R.1459/S.772, Democracy Restoration Act S.140/H.R.1201, Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015 S.166/H.R.159, Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015 S.178/H.R.296, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015 H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 S.1119, H.R.2330, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2015 S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015 Communications urging specific cybersecurity policies to be considered as a part of comprehensive cybersecurity legislation

H.R. 2649, S. 1514, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act S. 1549, the Care Planning Act of 2015

H.R. 2578, the FY2016 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. Draft FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Draft FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States Assistance with Legal Services Corporation funding request to the Office of Management and Budget for FY17

General communications regarding legal services market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries, including as part of the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership negotiations

H.R.1149,Protection of Children Act H.R.1153,Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system, expanding the Legal Orientation Program, and authorizing the presence of counsel in refugee interviews. General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention

Support for S.684, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act. Support for reauthorization and increased level of funding for the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program. Also support for authorizing the VA, at its own discretion, to spend appropriated funds to support the delivery of legal services, including demonstration projects. Supported codification of the Veteran Justice Outreach Initiative, organized by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the General Counsel Support for the inclusion of caregivers of disabled veterans under existing programs for VA care. Support for greater engagement by federal agencies, private sector and philanthropy in support of common causes for military, veterans, their families and caregivers. Support for funding for law school clinical programs and similar projects as service providers supporting low-income veterans, including homeless veterans. Support for the expansion of veterans programs to serve the special needs of women veterans, especially homeless women veterans with children, e.g., modification of Grant Per Diem programs to accommodate the need for women with children in transitional housing environments.

Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting

Support for enactment of a legislative finding that clarifies that the legal protections accorded by the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act satisfy the requirements of recently enacted federal law concerning military child custody. H.R. 1735, FY2016 National Defense Authorization Act - amendment to allow for name changes on DD214 discharge documents for transgender veterans Draft legislation - Restore Honor to Service Members Act, to amend discharge records of discharged veterans previously affected by "Don't Ask, Don't Tell"

H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation -- Omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy H.R. 185, Regulatory Accountability Act S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act H.R. 1927, Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act S. 360, H.R. 2919, H.R. 168, authorizing judgeships for Idaho and Colorado S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act Comments to Legal Services Corporation regarding regulatory changes regarding subgrants (80 Fed. Reg. 21695, revisions to Part 1627)

S. 713 /H.R. 1340, the International Violence Against Women Act of 2015 Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women S. 302/H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled

H.R. 9, the Innovations Act S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 H.R. 684, the Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2015 S. 1137, the PATENT Act

General activity in opposition to proposed changes to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in the Presidents FY2016 Budget. Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program, and loan repayment for prosecutors and defenders.

Draft Senate Finance Committee and House Ways & Means Committee tax reform bills-provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting

H.R.71, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015 H.R.74, Custodial Interrogation Recording Act H.R.320, Rapid DNA Act of 2015 H.R.429, Grand Jury Reform Act of 2015 H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 H.R.1232, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act H.R.1251, A bill to add a Federal defender representative to the United States Sentencing Commission H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1254, Recidivism Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1253, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2015 H.R.1255, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015 H.R.1459/S.772, Democracy Restoration Act S.140/H.R.1201, Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015 S.166/H.R.159, Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015 S.178/H.R.296, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015.

Support for enactment of a legislative finding that clarifies that the legal protections accorded by the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act satisfy the requirements of recently enacted federal law concerning military child custody.

Draft legislation to establish clear criteria for when a set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provide a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provide an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - opposed provision that makes it more difficult for victims to hold health care providers accountable in court for substandard care. H.R. 1470, the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 - urge exclusion of nursing and skilled nursing facilities from the Rule of Construction Regarding Healthcare Providers Standards of Care currently contained in the bill which would make it more difficult for residents of nursing homes to seek justice through the courts.

S.2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 532, the Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 447, the Jury ACCESS Act H.R. 864, the Juror Non-Discrimination Act S. 29/H.R. 197, the Respect for Marriage Act

RIN 1250-AA03- Government Contractors Requirement to Report summary Data and Employee Compensation Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011)

H.R.224, To require the Surgeon General to submit an annual report to Congress on the effects of gun violence on public health S.498/H.R.923, Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity act of 2015 H.R.1217, Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015

H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation -- Omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 185, Regulatory Accountability Act S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act Support preserving the ability of the government to reallocate funds between the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Disability Insurance trusts in order to preserve the solvency of either.

S. 713 /H.R. 1340, the International Violence Against Women Act of 2015 Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women S. 302/H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015

Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

H.R. 9, the Innovations Act S. 632, the STRONG Patents Act of 2015 H.R. 684, the Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2015

H.R.1149,Protection of Children Act H.R.1153,Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention

Section 3301 of H.R. 1, the Tax Reform Act, and Section 51 of Senate Finance Committee Chairman's staff discussion draft tax reform bill - provisions imposing limitations on use of cash method accounting. Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 and other spending bill provisions relating to pensions and PBGC obligations by nonprofit employers

H.R. 83, Consolidated and Continuing Appropriations Act - FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for the federal judiciary, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., and the Internal Revenue Service H.R. 4486, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY2015, support funding request for Supportive Services for Veterans Families program and Grant per Diem program.H.R. 83, Consolidatated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act - (H.R. 4660, S. 2437) FY 2015 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act - (S. 2499) FY 2015 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.R. 83, Consolidated and Continuing Appropriations Act -FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and funding for the Elder Justice Initiative.

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) Comments re RIN 1250-AA03-Government Contractors Requirement to Report Summary Data and Employee Compensation

H.R. 2839, the Restore Honor to Service Members Act - provisions to correct the military records of service members discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation. General activity in support of clarification and improvement of military discharge status upgrades process and consideration Support future increase in authorization for Supportive Services for Veterans Families Act at $500MHR 5404, Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014 - supporting increased authorization for Supportive Services for Veteran Families at, and above, $300M General activity in support of inter-eligibility and interoperability of programs to support homeless veterans, i.e., SSVF, GPD, HVRP and HUD VASH Support maximum funding for Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program at $50M General support of continuation of one-year protection for returning military servicemembers from mortgage foreclosure

H.R. 3468, S. 2699, the Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act - and those provisions in the broader bill S. 2698

General discussions on issues relating to international trade in legal services and market access initiatives, including in ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations.

S. 1518, the Improving Outcomes for Youth at Risk for Sex Trafficking Act H.R. 4909, the Permanent Families for All Children Act H.R. 4980, the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act S. 1732, the Strengthening the Child Welfare Response to Human Trafficking Act

H.R. 5547, the Community Integration Act of 2014 H.R. 1982, S. 2731, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2014

S. 2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act S. 815, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 3899, S. 1945, the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014

Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Issues related to increasing U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court S.1870, the Supporting At-Risk Children Act - Title III, implementing legislation for the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family MaintenanceTreaty Doc. 96-53, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 H.R. 2865, the Fairness and Accuracy in Criminal Background Checks Act H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013 S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013 S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 1675, the Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4455, S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act S. 2550, the Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act S. 2567, the Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2014 S. 2664, H.R. 5502, the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 Recommendations to modify NSAs standard minimization procedures contained in U.S. Signals Intelligence Directive No. 18, Annex A, Appendix 1 and the similar written procedures used by NSA under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to further strengthen attorney-client privilege protections with respect to intercepted communications of U.S. persons

General activity in opposition to certain proposed changes to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in the President's FY2015 Budget Continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program, and loan repayment for prosecutors and public defenders

H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 5178, the Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 1029, the Regulatory Accountability Act H.R. 917, the Sunshine in the Courtroom ActS. 2769, legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 5683, the Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act General issues related to improving disclosure of political and campaign spending by entities making political expenditures, regardless of their tax status. General issues around filling federal judicial vacancies

Support long-term reauthorization of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA)

S.1720, the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013 H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act H.R. 1278, the Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons of Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013 S. 2267, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014H.R. 5108, to establish the USPTO Law School Clinic Certification Program H.R. 5233, the Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014

S. 878, H.R. 1844, the Arbitration Fairness Act

H.R. 4435, S. 2410, the National Defense Authorization Act - provisions relating to Guantanamo detainees; provisions in Sec. 547 re: oppose amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in a manner that will open the door to federal litigation in child custody cases. General communications and information on improvements to the DOD acquisition system

H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 H.R. 2865, the Fairness and Accuracy in Criminal Background Checks ActH.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 1675, the Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4455, S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act S. 2550, the Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act S. 2567, the Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2014 S. 2664, H.R. 5502, the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 Recommendations to modify NSAs standard minimization procedures contained in U.S. Signals Intelligence Directive No. 18, Annex A, Appendix 1 and the similar written procedures used by NSA under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to further strengthen attorney-client privilege protections with respect to intercepted communications of U.S. persons

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) H.R. 5402, the Standard Merger and Aquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2014

General activity in opposition to certain proposed changes to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program in the President's FY2015 Budget Funding and implementation strategies for the John R. Justice loan forgiveness program for prosecutors and public defenders

H.R. 5230, the Secure Southwest Border Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2014 - provisions relating to amending the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to diminish legal protections currently provided to Unaccompanied Alien Children from non-contiguous countriesGeneral communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention General communications on exercise of prosecutorial discretion and procedures for issuance of Notices to Appear General communciations regarding Department of Justice initiative to designate Temporary Immigration Judges General communications relating to government appointed counsel to children and the mentally disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program.

H.R. 5547, the Community Integration Act of 2014 H.R. 1982, S. 2731, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2014

H.R. 2839, the Restore Honor to Service Members Act - provisions to correct the military records of service members discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation. General activity in support of clarification and improvement of military discharge status upgrades General activity in support of a national veterans law libraryHR 5404 Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014, supporting increased authorization for Supportive Services for Veteran Families at, and above, $300M General activity in support of civil legal services in support of veterans, including maintenance and continued expansion of the Veterans Justice Outreach Initiative General activity in support of inter-eligibility and interoperability of programs to support homeless veterans, i.e., SSVF, GPD, HVRP and HUD VASH

H.R. 5178, Crime Victims Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Section 3301 of the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman's discussion draft Tax Reform Act of 2014 and Section 51 of the similar Senate draft legislation imposing limitations on use of cash method accounting. H.R. 5021, the Highway Transportation Funding Act of 2014, and Senate equivalent - all provisions related to pension reliefS. 1187 and HR 2788, the Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act, provisions that would impact Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts Communications regarding a proposed amendment to Section 523(a) of the Bankruptcy Code

H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 5178, the Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 791, the Follow the Money Act S. 2731, Medicare secondary payer legislationS. 2769, legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Outreach to DOJ on provisions in Citigroup and Bank of America settlements dealing with Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts General issues related to improving disclosure of political and campaign spending by entities making political expenditures, regardless of their tax status.

S. 878, H.R. 1844, the Arbitration Fairness Act

S. 1465 and H.R. 3331, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 77 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S.1533 and H.R.1554, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

H.R. 3124, the Investing in Permanency for Youth in Foster Care Act S. 1511, the Removing Barriers to Adoption and Supporting Families Act S. 1518, the Improving Outcomes for Youth at Risk for Sex Trafficking Act S. 1732, the Strengthening the Child Welfare Response to Human Trafficking ActS. 1876, the Strengthening and Finding Families for Children Act H.R. 2305, the Promoting Adoption and Legal Guardianship for Children in Foster Care Act H.R. 4909, the Permanent Families for All Children Act H.R. 4980, the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act

H.R. 4435, the National Defense Authorization Act - provisions relating to Guantanamo detainees; provisions in Sec. 547 re: oppose amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in a manner that will open the door to federal litigation in child custody cases. Recommending targeted changes to treatment of victims, defendants, evidentiary burdens, etc., in military sexual assault cases investigated and prosecuted under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.General communications and information on improvements to the DOD acquisition system

S. 649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 1565, the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013

S. 2699, the Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act - and those provisions in the broader bill S. 2698

FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. H.R.5016, and draft Senate FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for the federal judiciary, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., and the Internal Revenue ServiceH.R. 4660, S. 2437, FY 2015 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. S. 2499, FY 2015 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.R. 4486, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY2015, support funding request for Supportive Services for Veterans Families program and Grant per Diem program. H.J. Res 124 - provisions related to Legal Services Corporation funding for FY2015 Discussion of Legal Service Corporation's budget request for FY2016 H.R. 5230, the Secure Southwest Border Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2014 - provisions relating to unaccompanied alien children

General discussions on issues relating to international trade in legal services and market access initiatives, including in ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations.

FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. H.R.5016, and draft Senate FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services, the federal judiciary, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., and the Internal Revenue ServiceH.R. 4660, S. 2437, FY 2015 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. S. 2499, FY 2015 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.R. 4486, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY2015, support funding request for Supportive Services for Veterans Families program. Discussion of Legal Service Corporation's budget request for FY2016

S. 287, the Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 - concerning legal services supporting homeless veteran housing H.R. 2839, the Restore Honor to Service Members Act - provisions to correct the military records of service members discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation. General activity in support of clarification and improvement of military discharge status upgradesGeneral activity in support of increasing homeless veteran eligibility for Supportive Services for Veteran Families, Grant Per Diem and HUD VASH housing voucher programs General activity in support of civil legal services in support of veterans

General discussions on cybersecurity and implications of legislative proposals and legal and policy issues. General discussions about effort to close confinement facility at Guantanamo

HR 3717, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 - provisions relating to funding of the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mean Illness (PAIMI) system. H.R. 4122, S. 1562, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2014 Discussions on activities to raise awareness of elder justice issues and retore funding to Older Americans Act programs

General activity in opposition to certain proposed changes to the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

S. 1465 and H.R. 3331, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S.1533 and H.R.1554, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

S. 649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 1565, the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) Discussion Draft Standard Merger and Aquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2014

H.R. 3468, the Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act

H.R. 4435, the National Defense Authorization Act - provisions relating to Guantanamo detainees; provisions in Sec. 547 re: oppose amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act in a manner that will open the door to federal litigation in child custody cases.

S. 1385, H.R. 2239, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2013 H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act Draft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 791, the Follow the Money ActDraft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Comments to Legal Services Corporation on proposed changes to Private Attorney Involvement regulations Comments to Legal Services Corporation on proposed changes to Grant Assurances that LSC will use in FY15 agreements with LSC grant recipients General comments on improving disclosure of political and campaign spending by entities making political expenditures, regardless of their tax status.

H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 H.R. 2865, the Fairness and Accuracy in Criminal Background Checks ActH.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 1675, the Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4455, S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act S. 2550, the Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act Recommendations to modify NSAs standard minimization procedures contained in U.S. Signals Intelligence Directive No. 18, Annex A, Appendix 1 and the similar written procedures used by NSA under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to further strengthen attorney-client privilege protections with respect to intercepted communications of U.S. persons

Draft legislation, Crime Victims Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Section 212 of the draft "Tax Reform Act of 2013," Sec. 3301 of the draft "Tax Reform Act of 2014" and Section 51 of the similar Senate draft legislation that would require law firms and personal service businesses with annual gross receipts over $10 million to use the accrual method of accounting rather than the cash receipts and disbursement method of accounting.Comments on funding for the Joint Committee on Taxation Comments on summary of staff discussion draft on reforming tax administration H.R. 2509, S. 1224, the Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act

Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Issues related to increasing U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court S.1870, the Supporting At-Risk Children Act - Title III, implementing legislation for the Hague Convention on the International Recovery of Child Support and Other Forms of Family MaintenanceTreaty Doc. 96-53, the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

S. 878, H.R. 1844, the Arbitration Fairness Act S. 2364, H.R. 4361, the Sunshine in Litigation Act

House draft immigration reform legislation - issues relating to government appointed counsel to children and the mentally disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system and the federal judiciary, expanding the Legal Orientation Program nationwide, and providing remedies for victims of notario fraud.General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention, including proposed regulations to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and assault in detention facilities. General communications on exercise of prosecutorial discretion and procedures for issuance of Notices to Appear Communications with the Department of Justice urging the withdrawal of the former Attorney General's opinion in Matter of Silva-Trevino, 24 I&N Dec. 687 (AG 2008) Communications supporting maintaining current legal protections for Unaccompanied Alien Children in the immigration process; ensuring appropriate conditions in detention facilities; and ensuring access to counsel.

H.R. 377, S. 84, S. 2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act S. 815, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 3899, S. 1945, the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014

General discussions on issues relating to international trade in legal services and market access initiatives, including in ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations.

General discussions on cybersecurity and implication of related legal and policy issues.

S. 649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 1565, the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013

H.R. 2582, the Patents and Trademarks Emerging New Technology Jobs Act H.R. 3309, the Innovation Act S.1612, the Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013 S.1720, the Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013S. 866, the "Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013" S. 1013, the "Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013" S. 2049, the "Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act"

S. 699, the Court Efficiency Act of 2013 S. 1385, H.R. 2239, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2013 H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction ActDraft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action

Draft FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Draft FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services, the federal judiciary, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., and the Internal Revenue ServiceDraft FY 2015 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Draft FY 2015 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.R. 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the judiciary;

H.R. 3124, the Investing in Permanency for Youth in Foster Care Act S. 1511, the Removing Barriers to Adoption and Supporting Families Act S. 1518, the Improving Outcomes for Youth at Risk for Sex Trafficking Act S. 1732, the Strengthening the Child Welfare Response to Human Trafficking ActS. 1876, the Strengthening and Finding Families for Children Act H.R. 2305, the Promoting Adoption and Legal Guardianship for Children in Foster Care Act

H.R. 3468, the Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act

S. 1465 and H.R. 3331, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S.1533 and H.R.1554, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) Discussions with Department of Labor on ABA-DOL lawyer referral program

S. 287, the Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013 - concerning legal services supporting homeless veteran housing H.R. 2839, the Restore Honor to Service Members Act - provisions to correct the military records of service members discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation. General activity in support of enforcement of veterans re-employment lawsS. 1042, the Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013 - supporting law school legal clinic programs serving vulnerable veterans General activity in support of homeless veteran eligibility for housing programs General activity in support of civil legal services in support of veterans

H.R. 377, S. 84, S. 2199, the Paycheck Fairness Act S. 815, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 3899, S. 1945, the Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014

the National Defense Authorization Act - provisions relating to Guantanamo detainees

S. 878, H.R. 1844, the Arbitration Fairness Act

HR 3717, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 - provisions relating to funding of the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mean Illness (PAIMI) system.

Draft legislation, Crime Victims Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Section 212 of the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman's discussion draft Tax Reform Act and Section 51 of Senate Finance Committee Chairman's staff discussion draft tax reform bill imposing limitations on use of cash method of accounting.

General discussions on issues relating to international trade in legal services and market access initiatives, including in ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations.

S.619, H.R. 1695, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013H.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. H.R.3407, the National Center for the Right to Counsel Act S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 1675, the Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 5, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012) Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act

Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Issues related to funding for democracy and rule of law programs Issues related to increasing U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court

H.R. 377, S. 84, the Paycheck Fairness Act S. 815, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act S. 987, the Free Flow of Information Act

S.619, H.R. 1695, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013H.R.2371, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2013. H.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. S. 1028, the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013. H.R.3407, the National Center for the Right to Counsel Act S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 Issues relating to prevention of human trafficking and improved assistance and services to victims of human trafficking Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 5, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012)

General discussions about the Task Force on Government Regulation of Higher Education's review of federal regulations and reporting requirements affecting colleges and universities.

H.R. 1412, the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 - provisions concerning programs supporting homeless veteran housing. H.R. 2839, the Restore Honor to Service Members Act - provisions to correct the military records of service members discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation.

S. 1197, H.R. 1960, FY14 National Defense Authorization Act - provisions relating to Guantanamo detainees and a proposed amendment to the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act concerning military child custody.

S. 649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 1565, the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013

S. 1465 and H.R. 3331, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S.1533 and H.R.1554, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

H.R. 3124, the Investing in Permanency for Youth in Foster Care Act S. 1511, the Removing Barriers to Adoption and Supporting Families Act S. 1518, the Improving Outcomes for Youth at Risk for Sex Trafficking Act

General discussions on cybersecurity and implication of related legal and policy issues.

S. 699, the Court Efficiency Act of 2013 S. 1385, H.R. 2239, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2013 H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act S. 1173, the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis ActDraft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 807, the Plain Writing Act for Regulations H.R. 1557, the Plain Regulations Act Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Comments to Legal Services Corporation (45 CFR Sec 1614) on possible changes to LSC's regulations regarding private attorney involvement.

General discussions on issues relating to international trade in legal services and market access initiatives, including in ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership, Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement negotiations.

HR 3717, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013 - provisions relating to funding of the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mean Illness (PAIMI) system.

House draft immigration reform legislation - issues relating to government appointed counsel to children and the mentally disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system and the federal judiciary, expanding the Legal Orientation Program nationwide, and providing remedies for victims of notario fraud.General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention, including proposed regulations to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and assault in detention facilities. General communications on exercise of prosecutorial discretion and procedures for issuance of Notices to Appear Support for designation of Temporary Protected Status for the Philippines

S. 878, H.R. 1844, the Arbitration Fairness Act

S. 1284, FY14 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. H.R. 2786, S. 1371, FY14 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services, the federal judiciary and the Administrative Conference of the U.S.H.R. 2787, S. 1329, FY 2014 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. S.1372, FY14 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 H.R. 2775, Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through 1/15/14 - provisions relating to the judiciary Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - communication to conference committee to S. 954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013; and H.R.3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013. Discussion of the Legal Services Corporation budget request for FY15

H.R. 1982, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act 0f 2013 H.R. 1173, the Personalize Your Care Act of 2013

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) Discussions with Department of Labor on potential actions making changes to Wage and Hour regulations regarding unpaid internships.

H.R. 1123, the ''Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act''. H.R. 2582, the "Patents and Trademarks Emerging New Technology Jobs Act" H.R. 2655, the "Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013" H.R. 2236, the "Promoting Startup Innovation Act"S. 350, the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2013. H.R. 845, the Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013. S. 966, the "Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013" H.R. 2024, the "End Anonymous Patents Act" S. 1013, the "Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013"

S. 878, H.R. 1844, the Arbitration Fairness Act

FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). H.R. 2786, S. 1371, FY 2014 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services; funding for the federal judiciary.H.R. 2787, S. 1329, FY 2014 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Discussion of the Legal Services Corporation budget request for FY15

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) Discussions with Department of Labor on potential actions making changes to Wage and Hour regulations regarding unpaid internships.Proposal to promptly fill vacancies on the National Labor Relations Board and within the Federal Labor Relations Authority, National Mediation Board, and Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

Activity in support the establishment of veteran treatment courts, including S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 H.R. 1412, the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013Activity in support of S.1042, The Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013, authorizing funding for law school clinical programs that provide legal services without fee for veterans on a range of legal issues. H.R. 1960, S. 1197, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 - activity in support of language establishing special needs trusts as beneficiaries under Survivor Benefit Plan, and opposition to House provision amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act on certain matters concerning child custody. General discussions about how lawyers can help veterans prepare and obtain evidence to support their disability claims so the VA can expeditiously process those claims and reduce the disability claims backlog H.R. 2839, the Restore Honor to Service Members Act - provisions to correct the military records of service members discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation

Draft legislation, Crime Victims Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act

H.R.1981, Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013 H.R. 3124, the Investing in Permanency for Youth H.R.2149/S.1047, Families for Foster Youth Stamp Act of 2013 in Foster Care Act S. 1511, the Removing Barriers to Adoption and Supporting Families Act S. 1518, the Improving Outcomes for Youth at Risk for Sex Trafficking Act

S. 699, the Court Efficiency Act of 2013 S. 1385, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2013 H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act S. 1173, the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis ActS.575, H.R. 1203, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Reform Act H.R 933, Consolidated and further Appropriations Act of 2013, Title V, provisions affecting judiciary Draft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 1478, the Member of Congress Pay Sequestration and Fairness Act S. 807, the Plain Writing Act for Regulations H.R. 1557, the Plain Regulations Act S. 791, the Follow the Money Act S. 975, the Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Comments to Legal Services Corporation (45 CFR Sec 1614) on possible changes to LSC's regulations regarding private attorney involvement.

H.R. 1982, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act 0f 2013 H.R. 1173, the Personalize Your Care Act of 2013

S.619, H.R. 1695, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013H.R.2371, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2013. H.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2405 Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.597, Gideons Promise Act. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. S. 1028, the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013. Issues relating to prevention of human trafficking and improved assistance and services to victims of human trafficking Comments on Proposed Rule for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Testimony before the Department of Health and Human Services Health Information Technology Policy Committee on Advance Care Planning Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 5, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012)

General discussions on cybersecurity and implication of related legal services

Arms export controls, specifically the Administrations export reform initiative. General discussions on issues relating to international trade in legal services and market access initiatives

H.R. 377, S. 84, the Paycheck Fairness Act S. 815, the Employment Non-Discrimination Act S. 987, the Free Flow of Information Act

S. 1465, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy ActDepartment of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Draft legislation, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

S. 649, the Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013 H.R. 1565, the Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013

Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Issues related to funding for democracy and rule of law programs Issues related to increasing U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court, including by removing funding restrictions

H.R. 1960, FY14 National Defense Authorization Act - provisions relating to Guantanamo detainees Communications supporting public release of the Study of the CIA's Detention and Interrogation Program General communications on the National Security Agency's surveillance programs

Draft legislation, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy ActDepartment of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Draft legislation, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

H.R. 377, S. 84, the Paycheck Fairness Act Enforcement and prevention of peer-to-peer violence and bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity S.372, H.R. 725, the Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2013- provisions related to sexual orientation and gender identity. H.J.Res.43, S.J.Res.15, Removing the deadline for ratification of the Equal Rights AmendmentH.J.Res.47, S.J.Res.17, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States giving Congress power to prohibit the physical desecration of the flag of the United States

S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - provisions relating to government appointed counsel to children and the mentally disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system and the federal judiciary, expanding the Legal Orientation Program nationwide, and providing remedies for victims of notario fraud.Issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention, including proposed regulations to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and assault in detention facilities.

H.R.1981, Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013. H.R.2149/S.1047, Families for Foster Youth Stamp Act of 2013. S.578, School Turnaround and Rewards Act of 2013. S.689, Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013.

H.R. 1123, the ''Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act''. S. 467, the ''Wireless Device Independence Act of 2013''. S. 517, the ''Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act''. H.R. 2582, the "Patents and Trademarks Emerging New Technology Jobs Act"S. 214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. S. 350, the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2013. H.R. 845, the Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013. S. 966, the "Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013"

Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Issues related to funding for democracy and rule of law programs Issues related to increasing U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court, including by removing funding restrictions

H.R.332, Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act H.R.452, Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013 S.54, Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013 S.146, School and Campus Safety Enhancements Act of 2013S.150/H.R.437, Assault Weapons Ban of 2013 S.374/H.R.137, Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013 S.480, NICS Reporting Improvement Act S.649, Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013

Arms export controls, specifically the Administrations export reform initiative. General discussions on issues relating to international trade in legal services and market access initiatives

S. 699, the Court Efficiency Act of 2013 H.R. 618, the Sequestration Flexibility Act of 2013 S. 788, A bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending S. 799, A bill to provide for a sequester replacementS.575, H.R. 1203, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Reform Act H.R. 917, S. 405, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013 H. R. 1181, the Sequestration of Pay for Members of Congress Act of 2013 H.R 933, Consolidated and further Appropriations Act of 2013, Title V, provisions affecting judiciary Draft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 1478, the Member of Congress Pay Sequestration and Fairness Act S. 807, the Plain Writing Act for Regulations H.R. 1557, the Plain Regulations Act S. 791, the Follow the Money Act S. 975, the Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Comments to Legal Services Corporation (45 CFR Sec 1614) on possible changes to LSC's regulations regarding private attorney involvement.

Activity in support the establishment of veteran treatment courts, including S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013. General activity in support of preservation of funding for key veteran homelessness programs and the authorization of legal services funding.Activity in support of S.1042, The Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013, authorizing funding for law school clinical programs that provide legal services without fee for veterans on a range of legal issues. General activity in opposition to a House of Representatives provision concerning military child custody in HR1960, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014. Activity in support of S.825, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act of 2013, that would authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expend existing funds in support of legal services to help end and prevent homelessness among veterans.

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) Discussions with Department of Labor on potential actions making changes to Wage and Hour regulations regarding unpaid internships.

Draft legislation, Crime Victims Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Communications on Options for Tax Reform in Subchapter S of the Internal Revenue Code

General discussions on cybersecurity and implications of related legal issues

H.R. 1982, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act 0f 2013 H.R. 1173, the Personalize Your Care Act of 2013

FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY 2014 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services; funding for the federal judiciary.FY 2014 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program; funding for the John R. Justice Loan Forgiveness Program Discussion of the Legal Services Corporation budget request for FY15

S. 878, H.R. 1844, the Arbitration Fairness Act

Arms export controls, specifically the Administrations export reform initiative. General discussions on issues relating to international trade in legal services and market access initiatives

Activity in support the establishment of veteran treatment courts, including S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013. General activity in support of preservation of funding for key veteran homelessness programs and the authorization of legal services funding.General activity in support of improved administration of claims and the enforcement of rights under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-employment Rights Act. General activity supporting clarification of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to make explicit that the Act covers proceedings involving dependent support, custody and visitation. Activity in support of preserving the attorney-client relationship during the veterans claims process.

Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Issues relating to funding for democracy and rule of law programs, particularly in the Middle East

S. 699, Court Efficiency Act of 2013 H.R. 144, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2013 H.R.862, Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 312, Juror Non-Discrimination ActS. Res. 4, S. Res. 28, reforming the Senate rules S.575, H.R. 1203, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Reform Act H.R. 917, S. 405, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013 H. R. 1181, Sequestration of Pay for Members of Congress H.R 933, Consolidated and further Appropriations Act of 2013, Title V, provisions affecting judiciary Draft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 716, legislation repealing the website disclosure and transaction reporting provisions contained in Sections 11, 8, and 6 of P.L. 112-105 (S. 2038), the STOCK Act of 2012, applicable to career federal employees Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action

Draft legislation, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy ActDepartment of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Draft legislation, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

H.R. 1199, S. 403 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013 - Provisions related to bullying, specifically of LGBT students. S.619, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, 77 Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 15, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012)

H.R. 377, S. 84, the Paycheck Fairness Act; S.RES.60: Provisions related to womens rights H.R. 11, S. 47 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 Enforcement and prevention of peer-to-peer violence and bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity S.372, H.R. 725 Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2013: Provisions related to sexual orientation and gender identity.

H.R. 1123, the ''Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act''. S. 467, the ''Wireless Device Independence Act of 2013''. S. 517, the ''Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act''. H.R. 1278, the ''Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark Registration Act of 2013''.S. 214, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. S. 350, the Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2013. H.R. 845, the Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013. H.R. 22, the Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act.

FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Discussion of Legal Services Corporations funding in H.R. 152 (Hurricane Sandy Supplemental), H.R. 933 (funding for FY13), and for FY14 (no bill number yet)FY 2014 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services. FY 2014 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program.

Proposal that the President promptly consider and address the issue of reappointing the Honorable Michael Thornton as Chief Judge of the U.S. Tax Court to avoid any unnecessary disruptions in the administration of the Tax Court Communications regarding Options for Tax Reform in Real Estate

Issues related to reforming the immigration system, particularly in providing government appointed counsel to children and the mentally ill and disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, and increasing resources for the immigration court system.Issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention, including proposed regulations to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and assault in detention facilities.

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011)

Discussions on potential legislation regarding federal student loans for higher education, including to simplify and improve the federal student loan program through income-contingent repayment to provide stronger protections for borrowers, encourage responsible borrowing, particularly that relate to law school student loans, and proposals to require schools to counsel students before they sign onto expensive private student loan debt and inform them if they have any untapped federal loan eligibility.

H.R. 982, Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Actprovisions relating to proposals to amend the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to increase the transparency of Section 524(g) asbestos trusts and reduce the risk of fraud by certain claimants

S. 3478, the Uninterrupted Scholars Act H.R. 5871, Access to Papers Leads to Uninterrupted Scholars Act (the A Plus Act)

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) Department of Labor actions regarding potential application of Wage and Hour regulations regarding unpaid internships

S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 3796, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, 77 Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 15, 2012) and Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012) H.R. 4014, S. 2099, S. 3394, legislation clarifying that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection can receive privileged information from supervised entities and share the information with other federal agencies without waiving the attorney-client privilege as to third parties H.R.2212/S.2017, Democracy Restoration Act H.R.2242, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 H.R.2244, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 H.R.2303, Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2011 S. 1670, H.R.3618, End Racial Profiling Act of 2011 S. 2197, the Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations)

"Options for Tax Reform Regarding Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation" were submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee on October 3, 2012 "Options for Tax Reform in the Transfer Pricing Provisions of the Internal Revenue code" were submitted to the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee on October 1, 2012.

S. 1106, Justice for Troops Act, - Activity in support of funding for the military pro bono projects H.R. 4310, S. 3254, FY13 National Defense Authorization Act - detainee provisions; provisions regarding pro bono legal assistance for low-income military, military child custody, and mortgage foreclosure protection

H.R. 1873, S. 987, the Arbitration Fairness Act

S. 3389, the Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2012. S. 3486, the Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act H.R. 6621, technical amendments to the Leahy-Smith America Invents Act H.R. 6029, the Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012 S. 3523, the Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012

S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 14-20, 2012 as Mediation Week Support repeal of the website disclosure and transaction reporting provisions contained in Sections 11, 8, and 6 of P.L. 112-105 (S. 2038), the STOCK Act of 2012 applicable to career federal employees S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. Discussions regarding draft legislation to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act to provide for additional disclosure and to restrict fundraising by registered lobbyists, and for other purposes. H.R. 858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R. 1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 P.L. 112- 155, Sequestration Transparency Act H.R. 8, P.L, 112 240, American Taxpayer Relief Act -- provisions denying COLAS to Members of Congress

H.R. 1063, Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011 - all provisions H.R. 5284, Medicare Secondary Payer and Worker's Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2012 - all provisions

General research/preparation of ABA principles/draft policy on cybersecurity issues in light of 40 pending cyber-related bills and draft Executive Order expected to be issued.

H.R. 5326, S. 2323, FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for: Legal Services Corporation; U.S. Courts; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program; funding and operations of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. H.R. 6020, S. 3301, FY 2013 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts. House draft bill/S.3295, FY 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY2013 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs Activity in support of funding for military pro bono projects H.J. Res. 117, which provides fiscal year 2013 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Discussion of Legal Services Corporations funding for the remainder of FY13 and for FY14 and possible supplemental including LSC funds for states affected by Hurricane Sandy

S. 1346 and H.R. 2669, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1483 and H.R. 3416, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Actproposed Levin Amendments subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Defining Larger Participants in Certain Consumer Financial Product and Service Markets, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0005; RIN 3170-AA00, 77 Fed. Reg. 9592 (February 17, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 65775 (October 31, 2012)provisions asserting regulatory jurisdiction over certain lawyers engaged in the practice of law Draft legislation providing increased and reliable sources of funding, including possible self-funding mechanisms, for the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012) - provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Federal Reserve System Proposed Rule on Agency Information Collection Activities; FR Y-14A/Q/M; OMB Control Numbers: 7100-0341 and 7100-0319; 77 Fed. Reg.10525 (February 22, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 60695 (October 4, 2012) - provisions requiring bank holding companies to report detailed information regarding their legal reserves for pending and probable litigation matters S. 2075, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

H.R. 6674, the Earnings Contingent Education Loans Act of 2012 provisions that relate to law school student loans. S. 2280, H.R. 6273, Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act of 2012 -- provisions that require schools (including law schools) to counsel students before they sign onto expensive private student loan debt and inform them if they have any untapped federal loan eligibility.

H.R.308/S.32, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act. H.R.822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. H.R. 2900, the Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement Act S. 2188, the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012 S. 2213, the Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012

Discussion on comprehensive immigration reform, including communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards; access to legal representation and notice of legal rights; immigration court reform; legalization program.

General activity in support of preservation of funding for key veteran homelessness programs, e.g., SSVF, including legal services for homeless veterans. H.R. 2026; S. 3702 SERV Act activity in support of the legislation; also general activity in support of the the advancement of veteran treatment courts in federal jurisdictions, too.

Treaty Doc. 103-39, Convention on the Law of the Sea S. 1301, H.R. 2830, H.R. 3589, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act Issues relating to legal services market access for lawyers and law firms overseas Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 14-20, 2012 as Mediation Week S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. Discussions regarding draft legislation to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act to provide for additional disclosure and to restrict fundraising by registered lobbyists, and for other purposes.

Law school sanction information to personal and professional staffs in response to constituent concerns about the reporting of legal education data by law schools and the ABA accreditation process.

H.R. 5326, S. 2323, FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for: Legal Services Corporation; U.S. Courts; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program; funding and operations of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. H.R. 6020, S. 3301, FY 2013 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts. House draft bill/S.3295, FY 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY2013 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs H.R. 5856, FY 2013 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, detainee provisions Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project Discussions regarding Legal Services Corporation's FY14 Budget Request H.J. Res. 117, which provides fiscal year 2013 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through Wednesday, March 27, 2013

S.2299, Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012; S.3233, the Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2012; S. 3236, the Servicemember Employment Protection Act activity in support of revisions and improvements to the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act to strengthen its enforcement and administration by the Departments of Justice and Labor; opposition to enforceability of arbitration in servicemembers employment contracts. S.3309 Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act of 2012 -- additional activity in support of funding for legal services to assist homeless veterans Activity in support of the designation of special needs trusts as beneficiaries under Survivor Benefit Plans. Activity concerning the process of Department of Veterans Affairs evaluation of fiduciaries to assume control of veterans disability payments in appropriate cases. H.R.1627, Honoring Americas Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012. (PL 112-154), provisions related to support for military families and veterans.

Draft legislation to establish an Article I immigration court, and general issues regarding improvement of immigration courts H.R. 1842, S.952 the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards; access to legal representation and notice of legal rights; efforts to combat notario fraud. Communications regarding the Administration's implementation of a policy to apply prosecutorial discretion to immigration removal cases

Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the Advice Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) Monitoring of Department of Labor actions regarding potential changes to Wage and Hour regulations regarding unpaid internships

S. 1886, the Counterfeit Drug Penalties Act H.R. 3668, the Counterfeit Drug Penalties Enhancement Act of 2012 S. 3389, the Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2012. S. 3486, the Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act H.R. 6029, the Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012 S. 3523, the Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012

H.R.3785, To repeal section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S.2003, Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011

H.R. 1519, S. 797, S. 3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. S. 1925, H.R. 4970, H.R. 4982, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011- provisions relating to Title X funding and funding for Planned Parenthood S.598, Respect for Marriage Act - provisions related to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Issues related to enforcement and ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided appropriate accommodations when taking law school admission tests. Issues relating to enforcement and prevention of peer-to-peer violence and bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity

H.R. 1063, Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011 - all provisions H.R. 5284, Medicare Secondary Payer and Worker's Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2012 - all provisions

H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, matters related to pension funding stabilization provisions included in the transportation bill

H.R. 2829, the United Nations Transparency, Accountability and Reform Act of 2011 Treaty Doc. 103-39, Convention on the Law of the Sea H.R. 5905, the International Violence Against Women Act S. 1301, H.R. 2830, H.R. 3589, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act Proposal to establish a mechanism to impose civil responsibility on states that engage in state-sponsored violence against women as a weapon of war and to provide reparations for victims. Issues relating to legal services market access for lawyers and law firms overseas Treaty Doc. 112-7, Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Discussions with Congress and FDIC on possible extension of provision in Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act providing full FDIC protection for certain types of bank accounts (Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts) currently set to expire 12/21/12.

H.R.32, the Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2011

H.R.308/S.32, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act. H.R.645, To Restore Second Amendment Rights to the District of Columbia. H.R.822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. H.R. 2900, the Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement Act S.35/H.R.591, Gun Show Background Check of 2011. S.436/H.R.1781, Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011 S.1305, No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act. S. 2188, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012 S. 2213, Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012

S. 1106, Justice for Troops Act, - Activity in support of funding for the military pro bono projects H.R. 4310, S. 3254, FY13 National Defense Authorization Act - detainee provisions; provisions regarding pro bono legal assistance for low-income military, military child custody, and sexual assault of military troops H.R. 4201 Service Member Family Protection Act of 2012 -- provisions concerning military child custody; H.R.3435, Sexual Assault Training Oversight and Protection Act (STOP Act), provisions relating to sexual assault of servicemembers H.R. 5747, the Military Family Home Protection Act

Communications regarding options for tax reform in the area of tax-exempt financing, options for tax reform under Section 382, and options for tax reform of individual Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases.

General research/preparation of ABA principles/draft policy on cybersecurity issues in light of 40 pending cyber-related bills and draft Executive Order expected to be issued before the end of the 112th Congress.

S. 1346 and H.R. 2669, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1483 and H.R. 3416, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, Congo conflict minerals disclosure, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Actproposed Levin Amendments subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Defining Larger Participants in Certain Consumer Financial Product and Service Markets, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0005; RIN 3170-AA00, 77 Fed. Reg. 9592 (February 17, 2012) Draft legislation providing increased and reliable sources of funding, including possible self-funding mechanisms, for the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012) Federal Reserve System Proposed Rule on Agency Information Collection Activities; FR Y-14A/Q/M; OMB Control Numbers: 7100-0341 and 7100-0319; 77 Fed. Reg.10525 (February 22, 2012) S. 2075, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

S. 410, H.R. 5163, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 3041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 P.L. 112-105 (formerly, S. 2038), Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012Section 17 of Senate-passed bill regarding political intelligence activities Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 14-20, 2012 as Mediation Week S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. Discussions regarding draft legislation to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act to provide for additional disclosure and to restrict fundraising by registered lobbyists, and for other purposes.

S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP 21), all provisions related to pension stabilization. Section 40312, MAP 21, would modify interest rates for pension funding stabilization, and generate funds to pay for the surface transportation bill. H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II, which extends the multi-year surface transportation bill that reforms surface transportation programs. There is no pension stabilization in H.R. 4348, but the S. 1813 pension provision is considered a fund- generating provision for the House bill. S. 2343, Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012, which amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Stafford Loans. There is no pension stabilization provision in S. 2343, but the S. 1813 pension provision is a potential fund- generating offset for this bill. H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, which amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce the interest rate on direct Stafford Loans disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2013. There is no pension stabilization provision in H.R. 4628, but the S. 1813 pension provision is a potential fund- generating offset for this bill.

S.2299, Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012; S.3233, the Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2012; S. 3236, the Servicemember Employment Protection Act activity in support of revisions and improvements to the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act to strengthen its enforcement and administration by the Departments of Justice and Labor; opposition to enforceability of arbitration in servicemembers employment contracts. Additional activity in support of funding for legal services to assist homeless veterans; Activity in support of the designation of special needs trusts as beneficiaries under Survivor Benefit Plans. Activity concerning the process of Department of Veterans Affairs evaluation of fiduciaries to assume control of veterans disability payments in appropriate cases.

Draft legislation to establish an Article I immigration court, and general issues regarding improvement of immigration courts H.R. 1842, S.952 the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 H.R. 1932, the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011 General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards; access to legal representation and notice of legal rights; efforts to combat notario fraud. Communications regarding the Administration's implementation of a policy to apply prosecutorial discretion to immigration removal cases

Fair Labor Standards Act, issues relating to potential changes in Wage and Hour regulations regarding unpaid internships Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the "Advice" Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011)

Communications regarding reform of provisions in the Internal Revenue Code affecting insurance companies and their products; options to amend Section 6103(e); and options for reform and simplication with respect to Federal Estate, Gift and GST taxes.

H.R.32, the Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2011

H.R. 968, Detainee Security Act of 2011 S. 548, Effective Interrogation of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S. 551, Military Detainee Procedures Improvement Act of 2011 S. 553, Detention of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S.554, to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of individuals accused of 2001, terrorist attacks.

H.R. 5326, S. 2323, FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for: Legal Services Corporation; U.S. Courts; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program; funding and operations of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. H.R. 6020, S. 3301, FY 2013 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts. FY 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. FY2013 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs H.R. 5856, FY 2013 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, detainee provisions Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project Activity in support of funding projects for the Law Library of Congress Discussions regarding Legal Services Corporation's FY14 Budget Request

S. 1346 and H.R. 2669, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1483 and H.R. 3416, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, Congo conflict minerals disclosure, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Actproposed Levin Amendments subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Defining Larger Participants in Certain Consumer Financial Product and Service Markets, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0005; RIN 3170-AA00, 77 Fed. Reg. 9592 (February 17, 2012) Draft legislation providing increased and reliable sources of funding, including possible self-funding mechanisms, for the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)

H.R.308/S.32, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act. H.R.645, To Restore Second Amendment Rights to the District of Columbia. H.R.822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. H.R. 2900, the Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement Act S.35/H.R.591, Gun Show Background Check of 2011. S.436/H.R.1781, Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011 S.1305, No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act. S. 2188, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012 S. 2213, Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012

H.R. 1063, Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011 - all provisions H.R. 5284, Medicare Secondary Payer and Worker's Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2012 - all provisions

H.R. 1519, S. 797, S. 3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. S. 1925, H.R. 4970, H.R. 4982, the Violence Against Women Act H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011- provisions relating to Title X funding and funding for Planned Parenthood S.598, Respect for Marriage Act - provisions related to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Issues related to enforcement and ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided appropriate accommodations when taking law school admission tests. Issues relating to enforcement and prevention of peer-to-peer violence and bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity

S. 1106, Justice for Troops Act, - Activity in support of funding for the military pro bono projects H.R. 4310, S. 3254, FY13 Department of Defense Authorization Act - detainee provisions; provisions in support of pro bono legal assistance for low-income military; opposition to legislation concerning military child custody H.R. 4201 Service Member Family Protection Act of 2012 -- provisions concerning military child custody;

H.R. 2012, S.420, the Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2011. H.R.3126, S.1667, Stop Child Abuse in Residential H.R.681, Every Child Deserves a Family Act. Programs for Teens Act H.R.2464, Families Beyond Bars Act. H.R. 2883, S.1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act

H.R. 3782, the Online Protection Enforcement of Digital Trade Act H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act; S. 968, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 S. 1886, the Counterfeit Drug Penalties Act H.R. 3699, the Research Works Act. H.R. 6029, the Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012. H.R. 3668, the Counterfeit Drug Penalties Enhancement Act of 2012.

H.R. 2829, the United Nations Transparency, Accountability and Reform Act of 2011 Treaty Doc. 103-39, Convention on the Law of the Sea H.R. 5905, the International Violence Against Women Act S. 1301, H.R. 2830, H.R. 3589, the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act Proposal to establish a mechanism to impose civil responsibility on states that engage in state-sponsored violence against women as a weapon of war and to provide reparations for victims. Issues relating to legal services market access for lawyers and law firms overseas

H.R. 1873, S. 987, the Arbitration Fairness Act

H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.224, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011 S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 2870, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, 77 Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 15, 2012) and Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012) H.R. 4014, S. 2099, legislation clarifying that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection can receive privileged information from supervised entities and share the information with other federal agencies without waiving the attorney-client privilege as to third parties H.R.1823, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2011 H.R.1254, Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 H.R.1771, Justice Integrity Act H.R.1793, Clean Up Government Act of 2011 H.R.1913, Bryne/JAG Program Accountability Act H.R.2212/S.2017, Democracy Restoration Act H.R.2242, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 H.R.2243, Literacy, Education and Rehabilitation Act H.R.2244, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 H.R.2303, Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2011 S. 1670, H.R.3618, End Racial Profiling Act of 2011 S.1731, Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2011 S. 605, the Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 S. 1927, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 S. 2195, the Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records

S. 1346 and H.R. 2669, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1483 and H.R. 3416, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, Congo conflict minerals disclosure, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Actproposed Levin Amendments subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Defining Larger Participants in Certain Consumer Financial Product and Service Markets, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0005; RIN 3170-AA00, 77 Fed. Reg. 9592 (February 17, 2012)

H.R. 1063, Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011 - all provisions

H.R. 1873, S. 987, the Arbitration Fairness Act

S. 1106, Justice for Troops Act, - Activity in support of funding for the military pro bono projects Activity in opposition to proposed legislation concerning military child custody

Draft legislation to establish an Article I immigration court, and general issues regarding improvement of immigration courts H.R. 1842, S.952 the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 H.R. 1932, the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011 General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards; access to legal representation and notice of legal rights; efforts to combat notario fraud. Communications regarding the Administration's implementation of a policy to apply prosecutorial discretion to immigration removal cases

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act

FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for: Legal Services Corporation; U.S. Courts; John R. Justice Loan Forgiveness Program; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; and the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program. FY 2013 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts. FY 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. FY2013 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs Activity in support of funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project Activity in support of funding projects for the Law Library of Congress

Discussions with Congress and FDIC on possible extension of provision in Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act providing full FDIC protection for certain types of bank accounts (Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts) currently set to expire 12/21/12.

H.R. 2829, the United Nations Transparency, Accountability and Reform Act of 2011 Draft legislation to combat international violence against women Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Treaty Doc. 103-39, Convention on the Law of the Sea Proposal to establish a mechanism to impose civil responsibility on states that engage in state-sponsored violence against women as a weapon of war and to provide reparations for victims. Issues relating to legal services market access for lawyers and law firms overseas

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

H.R. 1519, S. 797, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. S. 1925, the Violence Against Women Act H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011- provisions relating to Title X funding and funding for Planned Parenthood S.598, Respect for Marriage Act - provisions related to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Issues related to enforcement and ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided appropriate accommodations when taking law school admission tests.

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011, provisions related to contingency fees, caps on damages, collateral source rule, and state preemption

H.R. 1416, S. 755, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Communications regarding options for tax reform relating to partnerships and financial transactions

Provisions regarding data collection of admissions statistics and post-law school graduation information and placement. General discussions with Senate personal staffs and professional staff for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation in response to constituent concerns about the reporting of legal education data by law schools and the ABA accreditation process.

Activity in support of revisions to the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act to strengthen its enforcement and administration Activity in support of extension of protections for military service members from home foreclosure proceedings under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act H.R. 2026, the SERV Act - to support the establishment of veterans treatment courts

H.R. 3782, the Online Protection Enforcement of Digital Trade Act H.R. 3261, the Stop Online Piracy Act; H.R. 3995, the Protecting Consumer Access to Generics Act of 2012 S. 968, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011 S. 1886, the Counterfeit Drug Penalties Act

H.R. 2012, S.420, the Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2011. H.R.3126, S.1667, Stop Child Abuse in Residential H.R.681, Every Child Deserves a Family Act. Programs for Teens Act H.R.2464, Families Beyond Bars Act. H.R. 2883, S.1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act

S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 3041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 P.L. 112-105 (formerly, S. 2038), Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012Section 17 of Senate-passed bill regarding political intelligence activities

H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011 S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 2870, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, 77 Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 15, 2012) H.R. 4014, S. 2099, legislation clarifying that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection can receive privileged information from supervised entities and share the information with other federal agencies without waiving the attorney-client privilege as to third parties H.R.1823, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2011 H.R.1254, Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 H.R.1771, Justice Integrity Act H.R.1793, Clean Up Government Act of 2011 H.R.1913, Bryne/JAG Program Accountability Act H.R.2212/S.2017, Democracy Restoration Act H.R.2242, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 H.R.2243, Literacy, Education and Rehabilitation Act H.R.2244, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 H.R.2303, Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2011 S. 1670, H.R.3618, End Racial Profiling Act of 2011 S.1731, Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2011 S. 605, the Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 S. 1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 S. 2195, the Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records

H.R. 1161, the Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2011 Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the "Advice" Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) H.R. 1409, Quality Health Care Coalition Act of 2011 H.R. 1839, Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1946, Preserving Our Hometown Independent Pharmacies Act of 2011

H.R.32, the Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2011

H.R.308/S.32, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act. H.R.645, To Restore Second Amendment Rights to the District of Columbia. H.R.822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. H.R. 2900, the Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement Act S.35/H.R.591, Gun Show Background Check of 2011. S.436/H.R.1781, Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011 S.1305, No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act.

H.R. 968, Detainee Security Act of 2011 S. 548, Effective Interrogation of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S. 551, Military Detainee Procedures Improvement Act of 2011 S. 553, Detention of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S.554, to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of individuals accused of 2001, terrorist attacks. H.R. 1540, S. 1253, the National Defense Authorization Act -- provisions relating to Guantanamo detainees

H.R. 1063, Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2011 - all provisions

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011 S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 2870, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) H.R.1823, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2011 H.R.1254, Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 H.R.1771, Justice Integrity Act H.R.1793, Clean Up Government Act of 2011 H.R.1913, Bryne/JAG Program Accountability Act H.R.2212/S.2017, Democracy Restoration Act H.R.2242, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 H.R.2243, Literacy, Education and Rehabilitation Act H.R.2244, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 H.R.2303, Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2011 S. 1670, H.R.3618, End Racial Profiling Act of 2011 S.1731, Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2011 Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records

Department of Labor/American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program provisions and oversight H.R. 1161, the Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2011 Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the "Advice" Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011) H.R. 1409, Quality Health Care Coalition Act of 2011 H.R. 1839, Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2011 H.R. 1946, Preserving Our Hometown Independent Pharmacies Act of 2011

H.R. 1873, S. 987, the Arbitration Fairness Act

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act

H.R.32, the Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2011

S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 16-22, 2011 as Mediation Week

HR 2112, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act - funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; and funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program. HR 2055, HR 3671, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 -- Divisions A, D, F and I as below: FY 2012 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts; oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. FY2012 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. FY2012 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs; oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. Activity in support of funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2012 Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2011 and FY2012.

Provisions regarding data collection of admissions statistics and post-law school graduation information and placement.

H.R. 2829, the United Nations Transparency, Accountability and Reform Act of 2011 Draft legislation to combat international violence against women Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Treaty Doc. 103-39, Convention on the Law of the Sea Proposal to establish a mechanism to impose civil responsibility on states that engage in state-sponsored violence against women as a weapon of war and to provide reparations for victims. Issues relating to legal services market access for lawyers and law firms overseas

H.R. 2012, S.420, the Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2011. H.R.3126, S.1667, Stop Child Abuse in Residential H.R.681, Every Child Deserves a Family Act. Programs for Teens Act H.R.2464, Families Beyond Bars Act. H.R. 2883, S.1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act

S. 1346 and H.R. 2669, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1483 and H.R. 3416, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, Congo conflict minerals disclosure, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association

H.R. 1519, S. 797, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011- provisions relating to Title X funding and funding for Planned Parenthood S.598, Respect for Marriage Act - provisions related to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, all provisions relating to legal assistance and elder rights portions of the Act S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act all provisions relating to state court funding for guardianship and conservatorship proceedings and the use of technology to improve conservatorship reporting S. 1763, the Stand Against Violence and Empower Native Women (SAVE) Act provisions relating to services, protection, and and justice for underserved populations S. 1925, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 all provisions relating to legal assistance to victims, services to underserved populations H.R. 3195, S 1781, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2011 all provisions

H.R. 1540 Section 573; H.R. 6523; S.1253, S.1867 National Defense Authorization Act of FY2012 Activity in opposition to problem legislation concerning child custody matters for members of the military. S. 1106, Justice for Troops Act; S. 1253 Section 554 -- Activity in support of funding for the military pro bono projects for FY2012. H.R. 1540; S. 1253, Section 551 National Defense Authorization Act of FY2012 -- Activity in response to proposed amendments to the Uniform Code of Military Justice concerning sexual abuse and rape, Articles 120, 120b, and 125. H.R. 1540, Section 531 National Defense Authorization Act of FY2012 activity in clarification of provisions concerning correction of military records.

H.R. 1416, S. 755, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Communications regarding options for tax reform relating to partnerships and financial transactions

Draft legislation to establish an Article I immigration court, and general issues regarding improvement of immigration courts H.R. 1842, S.952 the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 H.R. 1932, the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011 General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards; access to legal representation and notice of legal rights; efforts to combat notario fraud. Communications regarding the Administration's implementation of a policy to apply prosecutorial discretion to immigration removal cases

H.R. 2012, S.420, the Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2011. H.R.681, Every Child Deserves a Family Act. H.R.2464, Families Beyond Bars Act. H.R. 2883, S.1542, Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act

H.R.308/S.32, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act. H.R.645, To Restore Second Amendment Rights to the District of Columbia. H.R.822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. H.R. 2900, the Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement Act S.35/H.R.591, Gun Show Background Check of 2011. S.436/H.R.1781, Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011 S.1305, No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act.

H.R, 162, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 16-22, 2011 as Mediation Week

Activity in support of federal funding and logistical support for programs that provide pro bono legal representation for homeless or justice-involved veterans e.g. addressing arrearages in child support payments, benefits access, establishment of pro bono services in veteran treatment centers, and others. Activity in support of revisions to the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act to strengthen its enforcement and administration

S. 1483, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, and similar draft House legislation requiring corporation formation agents to disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations to assist law enforcement in detecting and combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association Proposed changes to the practice of law exemption contained in HUD Proposed Rule titled SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act: HUD Responsibilities Under the SAFE Act, Docket No. FR-5271-P-01, 74 Fed. Reg. 66548, December 15, 2009

Medicare secondary payer set aside issues

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

Department of Labor/American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program provisions and oversight H.R. 1161, the Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2011 Department of Labor Proposed Rule on the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, Interpretation of the "Advice" Exemption, RIN 1215-AB79 and 1245-AA03, 76 Fed. Reg. 36178 (June 21, 2011)

H.R. 1519, S. 797, the Paycheck Fairness Act Communications relating to the implementation of P.L 111-321 to repeal 10 U.S.C. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell. H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011-- Planned Parenthood, needle exchange, aid to international family planning programs H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, all provisions relating to legal assistance and elder rights portions of the Act Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, all provisions relating to legal assistance to victims Civil Rights Tax Relief Act

H.R. 1873, S. 987, the Arbitration Fairness Act

H.R. 968, Detainee Security Act of 2011 S. 548, Effective Interrogation of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S. 551, Military Detainee Procedures Improvement Act of 2011 S. 553, Detention of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S.554, to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of individuals accused of 2001, terrorist attacks. H.R. 1540, S. 1253, the National Defense Authorization Act -- provisions relating to Guantanamo detainees

H.R. 1540 Section 573; H.R. 6523; S.1253 National Defense Authorization Act of FY2012 Activity in opposition to problem legislation concerning child custody matters for members of the military. S. 1106, Justice for Troops Act; S. 1253 Section 554 -- Activity in support of funding for the military pro bono projects for FY2012. H.R. 1540; S. 1253, Section 551 National Defense Authorization Act of FY2012 -- Activity in response to proposed amendments to the Uniform Code of Military Justice concerning sexual abuse and rape, Articles 120, 120b, and 125.

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011, provisions related to contingency fees, caps on damages, and state preemption

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act

FY 2012 Financial Services and General Government appropriations billsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; and funding for Defender Services. H.R.1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011- provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program. H.R. 2608, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; H.R. 2017, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; H.R. 2596, S. 1572, the FY2012 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; and funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program. FY2012 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY2012 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs Activity in support of funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2012 Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2011 and FY2012. Proposal for Legal Services Corporation board funding for FY2013

H.R. 2401, the Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011, provisions relating to environmental justice considerations in evaluating the costs and benefits of potential EPA actions or rules

Draft legislation to establish an Article I immigration court, and general issues regarding improvement of immigration courts H.R. 1842, S.952 the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 H.R. 1932, the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011 General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards; access to legal representation and notice of legal rights; efforts to combat notario fraud.

H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011 S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 2870, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records Proposed changes to the attorney-related provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commissions Proposed Rules for Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, File No. S7-33-10, Release No. 34-63237, 75 Fed. Reg. 70488, November 17, 2010

H.R. 2012, S.420, the Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2011. H.R.681, Every Child Deserves a Family Act. H.R.2464, Families Beyond Bars Act. Reauthorizations of the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act

FY 2012 Financial Services and General Government appropriations billsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; and funding for Defender Services. H.R.1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011- provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program. FY2012 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; and funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program. FY2012 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY2012 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs Support for funding the priority storage and archival needs of the Library and Law Library of Congress Activity in support of funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2012 Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2011 and FY2012. Proposal for Legal Services Corporation board funding for FY2013

H.R. 1873, S. 987, the Arbitration Fairness Act

H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. Senate and House. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. Senate, House and White House. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) Advocated in meetings and testified at a hearing before the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) regarding implementation of federal sentencing guidelines amendments to implement directives under the Dodd-Frank and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Acts. Senate and USSC. . Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. House, Senate and DOJ. Advocated and testified at USSC hearing on retroactive effect for amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines to implement the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. House, Senate, DOJ, White House and USSC. Advocated for adoption of ABA Death Penalty Representation Standards in regard to proposed DOJ rule on Certification for State Capital Counsel Systems. House, Senate and DOJ. Proposed changes to the attorney-related provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commissions Proposed Rules for Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, File No. S7-33-10, Release No. 34-63237, 75 Fed. Reg. 70488, November 17, 2010

H.R. 1249, S. 23, the "America Invents Act." S. 139, the Equal Access to Tax Planning Act. H.R. 516, the Bring Jobs Back to America Act H.R. 1056, the "Patent Continuing Disclosure Act." H.R. 243, the "Patent Lawsuit Reform Act." S. 968, the Preventing Real Online Threats to Economic Creativity and Theft of Intellectual Property Act of 2011

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011

H.R. 1519, S. 797, the Paycheck Fairness Act Communications relating to the implementation of P.L 111-321 to repeal 10 U.S.C. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell. H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011-- Planned Parenthood, needle exchange, aid to international family planning programs 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, comments related to revising the regulations implementing Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to establish requirements for making websites accessible to individuals with disabilities. H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retared. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

Draft legislation to restrict or condition U.S. payments to the United Nations Draft legislation to combat international violence against women Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Treaty Doc. 103-39, Convention on the Law of the Sea Proposal to establish a mechanism to impose civil responsibility on states that engage in state-sponsored violence against women as a weapon of war and to provide reparations for victims. Treaty Doc. 105-28, the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty

Activity in support of federal funding and logistical support for programs that provide pro bono legal representation for homeless or justice-involved veterans e.g. addressing arrearages in child support payments, benefits access, and others. Activity in support of revisions to the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act.

Medicare secondary payer set aside issues

H.R.514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 S.193, USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011 S.291, USA PATRIOT Reauthorization Act of 2011 H.R. 968, Detainee Security Act of 2011 S. 548, Effective Interrogation of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S. 551, Military Detainee Procedures Improvement Act of 2011 S. 553, Detention of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S.554, to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of individuals accused of 2001, terrorist attacks. H.R. 1540, S. 1253, the National Defense Authorization Act -- provisions relating to Guantanamo detainees

H.R.308/S.32, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act. H.R.645, To Restore Second Amendment Rights to the District of Columbia. H.R.822, National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act. S.35/H.R.591, Gun Show Background Check of 2011. S.436/H.R.1781, Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011 S.1305, No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act.

Department of Labor/American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Program provisions and oversight

Draft legislation to establish an Article I immigration court, and general issues regarding improvement of immigration courts H.R. 1842, S.952 the Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011 H.R. 1932, the Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011 General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards; access to legal representation and notice of legal rights; efforts to combat notario fraud.

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act

Draft legislation requiring corporation formation agents to disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations to assist law enforcement in detecting and combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association Proposed changes to the practice of law exemption contained in HUD Proposed Rule titled SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act: HUD Responsibilities Under the SAFE Act, Docket No. FR-5271-P-01, 74 Fed. Reg. 66548, December 15, 2009

Provisions regarding data collection of admissions statistics and post-law school graduation information and placement. Comments to Department of Education on its proposed certification form for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act

H.R. 1250, S. 675, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011 H.R. 1519, S.797, the Paycheck Fairness Act Communications relating to the implementation of P.L 111-321 to repeal 10 U.S.C. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell. Communications relating to introduction of legislation to eliminate employment discrimination of LGBT people. H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011-- Planned Parenthood, needle exchange, aid to international family planning programs H.R. 1, H.R. 1473: Provisions related to Title X funding and funding for Planned Parenthood. 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, comments related to revising the regulations implementing Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to establish requirements for making websites accessible to individuals with disabilities. Communications related to the introduction of legislation to increase class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Protection and advocacy system reform measures

S. 23, the "America Invents Act." S. 139, the Equal Access to Tax Planning Act. H.R. 1249, the "America Invents Act." H.R. 243, the "Patent Lawsuit Reform Act." H.R. 1056, the "Patent Continuing Disclosure Act."

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

Communications regarding proposed policy to reinstitute removals to Haiti Draft legislation to establish an Article I immigration court General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards; access to legal representation and notice of legal rights; efforts to combat notario fraud; issues regarding detainee classification.

Activity in opposition to problem legislation concerning child custody matters for members of the military. Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2011 and FY2012.

Activity in support of federal funding and logistical support for programs that provide pro bono legal representation for homeless or justice-involved veterans e.g. addressing arrearages in child support payments, benefits access, and others. Activity in support of revisions to the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act.

Draft legislation prohibiting pre-dispute agreements to arbitrate consumer, employment, civil rights, and franchisee/franchisor disputes

H.R, 162, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act H.R.187, Congressional Pay Reform Act H.R. 204, Congressional Pay Cut Act H.R. 368, Removal Clarification Act H.R. 394, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act S. Res 10, to improve debate and consideration of nominations in Senate (filibuster) Proposed reform projects and other suggested start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States

H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R.308/S.32, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act of 2011. H.R.313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011. S.35/H.R.591, Gun Show Background Check Act of 2011. H.R.1637, To Safeguard the Crime Victims Fund. S.207, COPS Improvement Act of 2011. S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.254, Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act of 2011. S.290, USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. S.462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011. S.596, Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence Act of 2011. S.671, Finding Fugitive Sex Offenders Act of 2011. Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008)

H.R.1194, Innovative Strategies in State Child Welfare Programs Act. S.195, Child Support Protection Act of 2011. S.420, Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2011.

H.R.514, FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011 S.193, USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011 S.291, USA PATRIOT Reauthorization Act of 2011 H.R. 968, Detainee Security Act of 2011 S. 548, Effective Interrogation of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S. 551, Military Detainee Procedures Improvement Act of 2011 S. 553, Detention of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act S.554, to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of individuals accused of 2001, terrorist attacks.

H.R. 5, Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of 2011

John R. Justice Loan Forgiveness Program-requested funding for FY11 in the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill Provisions regarding data collection of admissions statistics and post-law school graduation information and placement

H.R. 12, S. 182, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 3017, S.1584 Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 2134, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010 H.R. 1283, S. 3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 Provisions relating to repeal 10 U.S.C. Sec. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell H.R. 4902, S. 3065, H.R. 6520, S. 4022, S. 4023, H.R. 2965, : Provisions related to repeal 10 U.S.C. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell. 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, comments related to revising the regulations implementing title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to establish requirements for making websites accessible to individuals with disabilities.

S.244, Education Begins at Home Act. H.R.911, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009. H.R.2667, the Early Support for Families Act. H.R.3827, Every Child Deserves a Family Act. H.R. 6192, Foster Children Self-Support Act. H.R. 6193, Foster Youth Financial Security Act of 2010.

FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations provisions related to funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); and funding for Elder Justice Act programs S. 3636, FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; funding for juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, including for additional immigration judges and the Legal Orientation Program; S. 3677, FY 2011 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services. S. 3676, FY 2011 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs in general, and funding for ABA Rule of Law Initiative programs Activity in support for funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2011 and FY2012 Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2012 Activity in support for the retroactive inclusion of lawyer IOLTA accounts under the extensions of the FDIC transactional account guarantees, H.R. 6398 (P.L. 111-343) H.R.3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, John R. Justice Loan Forgiveness Program; provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services.

H.R. 265, the Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009. H.R.1022, S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R.1064, S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act. H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412, S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1466, the Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009 H.R.1931, the Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act. H.R.2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act. H.R.3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009. H.R.3335, S.1516, the Democracy Restoration Act. H.R.4335, Prison Abuse Remedies Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009. S.714, H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009. S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Prevention Act. S.1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S.2772, H.R.4080, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009. S. 445, H.R. 4326, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 5304, The Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]). Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies. Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010). Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations. Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000). Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008). H.R.5300, the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2010 H.R.5748, End Racial Profiling Act H.R.6059, First Offender Improvement Act

S. 2977, A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks S. 3081, Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010, to provide for the interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the United States, to establish certain limitations on the prosecution of such belligerents for such acts, and for other purposes.

H.R. 6098, S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of trade agreements General issues relating to encouraging education and exchange of information regarding market access for U.S. lawyers overseas, as well as access for foreign lawyers in the U.S. Issues regarding access for U.S. lawyers and law firms to provide services in India

H.R. 947, the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 - Section 301 treaty override provsion Urge resolution of systemic uncertainties resulting from suspension of estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes and reinstatement of the 2001 transfer tax laws; HR 4213, the American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010 Senate amendment to alter the taxation of certain carried interests by adding a new section 710 to the Internal Revenue Code

HR 3763,S. 3416, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses H.R. 6398 To require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts S. 3987, the Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010 Comments to FDIC on Notice of Proposed Rule: Temporary Unlimited Coverage for Noninterest- Bearing Transaction Accounts related to Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts

H.R. 2584, to make tax planning methods unpatentable H.R. 5322, the Patent and Trademark Office Funding and Stabilization Act of 2010 H.R. 4954, relating to remedies for false marking of patents S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 3804, the Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeiting Act.

H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, S. 4054, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 Proposed appointment of new Chair, suggested reform projects and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 4113, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act S. 537, H.R. 1508, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009

General issues surrounding structure and substance of U.S. foreign assistance programs, focused primarily on rule of law programs, in relation to draft legislation to rewrite the Foreign Assistance Act. S. 2982, H.R. 4594, the International Violence Against Women Act Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women Proposal to establish a mechanism to impose civil responsibility on states that engage in state-sponsored violence against women as a weapon of war and to provide reparations for victims.

P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions, amendments and/or implementing rules relating to federal regulation of lawyers, debt settlement services, protecting the attorney-client privilege, bankruptcy law, antitrust law, reducing systemic risk in the U.S. financial system, consumer protection issues, creation of an Office of Financial Research, derivatives reform, whistleblower protection, the Volcker Rule (involving prohibition on proprietary trading), and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association S. 3264, the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act - provisions and/or amendments relating to federal regulation of lawyers Proposed changes to the Practice of Law Exemption, FTC Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rulemaking, Rule No. R911003 75 Fed. Reg. 10707, March 9, 2010 Activity in support for the retroactive inclusion of lawyer IOLTA accounts under the extensions of the FDIC transactional account guarantees of P.L. 111-203 Proposed Changes to the Practice of Law Exemption, HUD Proposed Rule titled SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act: HUD Responsibilities Under the SAFE Act, Docket No. FR-5271-P-01, 74 Fed. Reg. 66548, December 15, 2009

H.R. 1020, S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237, S. 512, Fairness In Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 3190, S. 148, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act

H.R. 4469 re: Military Child Custody; H.R. 5136 Section 544; H.R. 6523; S.3454 National Defense Authorization Act of FY2011 Activity in opposition to problem legislation concerning child custody matters for members of the military and provision dealing with inspector general investigations of attorneys who represent Guantanamo detainees; repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" provisions; provisions dealing with restrictions on transfer of Guantanamo detainees S.4058 Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2010, and related activities, supporting an extension of federal protection under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act protecting returning military servicemembers in mortgage foreclosure proceedings. Support federal funding of the ABA Military Pro Bono Project

Activity in support of federal funding and logistical support for programs that provide pro bono legal representation for homeless or justice-involved veterans e.g. addressing arrearages in child support payments, benefits access, and others. H.R. 2138 SERV Act -- Activity in support of federal funding for the establishment of veterans treatment courts, including for persons who may have committed certain more serious crimes. Activity in support of funding and programs to provide pro bono legal representation for homeless or justice-involved veterans e.g. addressing arrearages in child support payments.

S. 2977, A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks S. 3081, Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010, to provide for the interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the United States, to establish certain limitations on the prosecution of such belligerents for such acts, and for other purposes.

S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act - provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 Proposed appointment of new Chair, suggested reform projects and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009, legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process. H.R. 4113, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act Nominations for Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors General communications regarding need to fill federal judicial vacancies

H.R. 1020, S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237, S. 512, Fairness In Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 3190, S. 148, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act

H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act and H.R. 3950, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, - recommendations relating to equal access to health care Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- comments related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment.

H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; S. 3217 and draft Senate bill, Restoring American Financial Stability Act; provisions relating to regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, bankruptcy law, antitrust law, reducing systemic risk in the U.S. financial system, consumer protection issues, exclusion for practice of law (Sec 343, Subtitle D)and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association S. 3264, the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act - provisions and/or amendments relating to federal regulation of lawyers Proposed changes to the Practice of Law Exemption, FTC Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rulemaking, Rule No. R911003 75 Fed. Reg. 10707, March 9, 2010 Activity in support for the retroactive inclusion of lawyer IOLTA accounts under the extensions of the FDIC transactional account guarantees of P.L. 111-203 Proposed Changes to the Practice of Law Exemption, HUD Proposed Rule titled SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act: HUD Responsibilities Under the SAFE Act, Docket No. FR-5271-P-01, 74 Fed. Reg. 66548, December 15, 2009

FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions related to funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); and funding for Elder Justice Act programs S. 3636, FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; funding for juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, including for additional immigration judges and the Legal Orientation Program; FY 2011 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services. S. 3676, FY 2011 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs in general, and funding for ABA Rule of Law Initiative programs Activity in support of funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress FY2011. Activity in support for funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2011 and FY2012 Funding for reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2012

H.R. 4469, To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation. S. 2977, A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. H.R.3949 Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 3219, Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 - Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. H.R. 5136, S. 3454, National Defense Authorization Act of FY2011 - Activity in opposition to problem concerning child custody matters for members of the military; repeal of congressional and military prohibitions in recruitment and retention of servicemembers based on sexual orientation; and provision dealing with inspector general investigations of attorneys who represent Guantanamo detainees Activity in support of ABA Military Pro Bono Project

S. 3113, the Refugee Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 4800, the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice Act H.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act H.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act S. 1549, the Protect Citizens from Unlawful Detention Act S. 1550, the Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. Draft legislation to establish an Article I Immigation Court General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system, including: increasing prosecutorial discretion for DHS trial attorneys; increasing attorney involvement in issuing Notices to Appear; amending the definition of aggravated felony under immigration laws; increasing the number of immigration judges, BIA members and support staff; improving hiring criteria and providing additional training for immigration judges; incorporating a single code of conduct, judicial performance reviews, and a new disciplinary system for immigration judges; enhancing access to legal representation for noncitizens in removal proceedings; and creating an Article I court for the immigration adjudication system. Opposition to imposing certain additional requirements for accessing the Executive Office of Immigration Review automated case information system

H.R.3949 Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 - Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. H.R. 2138 SERV Act -- Activity in support of federal funding for the establishment of veterans treatment courts, including for persons who may have committed certain more serious crimes. Activity in support of funding and programs to provide pro bono legal representation for homeless or justice-involved veterans e.g. addressing arrearages in child support payments.

General issues surrounding structure and substance of U.S. foreign assistance programs, focused primarily on rule of law programs, in relation to draft legislation to rewrite the Foreign Assistance Act. S. 2982, H.R. 4594, the International Violence Against Women Act Treaty Doc. 96-53, Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women

S.244, Education Begins at Home Act. H.R.911, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009. H.R.2667, the Early Support for Families Act. H.R.3827, Every Child Deserves a Family Act. H.R. 6192, Foster Children Self-Support Act. H.R. 6193, Foster Youth Financial Security Act of 2010.

H.R. 3035, S. 1350, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1423, S. 825, Legal Services Benefit Act of 2009 H.R. 2834, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Issues concerning definition of Investment Services Partnership Interest; qualified capital interests; and interaction of the carried interest proposals with other sections of the IRC

S. 537 and H.R. 1508, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009. Monitoring H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act - relating to liability issues surrounding the Gulf oil disaster S. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents ABA supports with amendments.

General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of trade agreements General issues relating to encouraging education and exchange of information regarding market access for U.S. lawyers overseas, as well as access for foreign lawyers in the U.S.

H.R. 12, S. 182, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 3035. S. 1360, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3017, S.1584 Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 2134, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2010 H.R. 1283, S. 3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 Provisions relating to repeal 10 U.S.C. Sec. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell H.R. 4902, To establish additional research, study, and reporting requirements for the Department of Defense working group reviewing the possible repeal of current United States policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, referred to as Don't Ask, Don't Tell and codified as section 654 of title 10, United States Code. General efforts on lifting "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" provisions

H.R. 6098, S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act; Department of Treasury substitute for S. 569; and Carper substitute for S. 569

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property Support amendments to the Bankruptcy Code to protect the interests of lessees when property is sold free and clear of interests H.R. 6198, Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act

S. 3416, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses H.R. 4273, Restoring American Financial Stability Act - seeking reform to Subtitle D, Section 343, Insurance of Transaction Accounts and corresponding Senate bill that would provide full FDIC coverage to Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts Final Rule on Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, 16 C.F.R. 681.1 (2007)proposed Federal Trade Commission finding and/or draft legislation clarifying that the rule is not applicable to lawyers providing legal services to clients

H.R. 1020, S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237, S. 512, Fairness In Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 3190, S. 148, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act

S.244, Education Begins at Home Act. H.R.911, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009. H.R.2667, the Early Support for Families Act. H.R.3827, Every Child Deserves a Family Act.

H.R. 265, the Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009. H.R.1022, S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R.1064, S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act. H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412, S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1466, the Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009 H.R.1931, the Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act. H.R.2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act. H.R.3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009. H.R.3335, S.1516, the Democracy Restoration Act. H.R.4335, Prison Abuse Remedies Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009. S.714, H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009. S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Prevention Act. S.1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S.2772, H.R.4080, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009. S. 445, H.R. 4326, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 5304, The Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]). Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies. Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement). Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010). Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations. Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000). Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008).

Draft FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions related to funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); provisions relating to public interest loan repayment, syringe exchange to prevent spread of HIV; and (cont.) funding for Elder Justice Act programs; and funding for Department of Education's Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) programs. Draft FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; funding for juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, including for additional immigration judges and the Legal Orientation Program; Draft FY 2011 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services. Draft FY 2011 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs in general, and funding for ABA Rule of Law Initiative programs Activity in support of funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress FY2011. Activity in support for funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2011. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

H.R. 3035, S. 1350, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 1423, S. 825, Legal Services Benefit Act of 2009 H.R. 2834, American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act - Issues concerning definition of Investment Services Partnership Interest; qualified capital interests; and interaction of the carried interest proposals with other sections of the IRC

S. 2977, A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks S. 3081, Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010, to provide for the interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the United States, to establish certain limitations on the prosecution of such belligerents for such acts, and for other purposes.

S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act; Department of Treasury substitute for S. 569; and Carper substitute for S. 569

H.R. 5043, Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2010 S. 3219, Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2010 Support for various student loan reforms such as increased Stafford limits, retroactive borrowing of private loans under the federal system, incorporation of bar study loans into educational loans, and modification of criteria for income-based repayment John R. Justice Loan Forgiveness Programassisted DOJ in final grant solicitation efforts for FY10 and requested funding for FY11 in the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations bill

H.R. 12, S. 182, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 985, S. 448, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 H.R. 3035. S. 1360, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3017, S.1584 Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident - Provisions related to restrictions on entities filing class action lawsuits. H.R. 1283, S. 3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 Provisions relating to repeal 10 U.S.C. Sec. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell H.R. 4902, S. 3065, To establish additional research, study, and reporting requirements for the Department of Defense working group reviewing the possible repeal of current United States policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, referred to as Don't Ask, Don't Tell and codified as section 654 of title 10, United States Code.

H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act - Section 2537, Medical-Legal Partnerships Proposed national Medical-Legal Partnership demonstration project legislation H.R. 4872, Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act and H.R. 3950, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, - recommendations relating to equal access to health care Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- comments related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment.

H.R. 4626, H.R. 3596 and S.1681legislation to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson exemption from the federal antitrust laws now enjoyed by the insurance industry. H.R. 3956, as amended, which is included in H.R. 3962, is a repeal with safe harbors for health and medical malpractice insurers and S. 1681 is a straight repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson Act for health and medical malpractice insurers, minus the safe harbors. The ABA supports H.R. 3596 with the safe harbors. H.R. 2641, Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside legislation-- H.R. 2541 would establish clear criteria for when a Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside should be reviewed; create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside; provide certainty to state-approved settlements; and reduce the delays now disrupting Workers Compensation programs across the country. Provisions in early version of H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to pre-empt a portion of the states medical liability laws and to create health courts in which medical liability cases would be removed on a mandatory basis from the state court system. ABA opposes. S. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents ABA supports with amendments. S. 537 and H.R. 1508, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009. H. R. 4796, the Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010.ABA is studying, does not yet have policy. Recommendations related to federalizing state medical malpractice and product liability laws Monitoring H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act - relating to liability issues surrounding the Gulf oil disaster

H.R.3949 Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 - Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. Activity in support of federal efforts to facilitate state authorization of veteran courts. Activity in support of federal efforts to support pro bono legal representation for veterans. Activity in support of federal government efforts to facilitate enhanced treatment of homeless veterans facing, e.g., substantial arrears in child support payments.

General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of trade agreements General issues relating to encouraging education and exchange of information regarding market access for U.S. lawyers overseas, as well as access for foreign lawyers in the U.S.

General issues surrounding structure and substance of U.S. foreign assistance programs, focused primarily on rule of law programs, in relation to draft legislation to rewrite the Foreign Assistance Act.

H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; S. 3217 and draft Senate bill, Restoring American Financial Stability Act; provisions relating to regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, bankruptcy law, antitrust law, reducing systemic risk in the U.S. financial system, consumer protection issues, exclusion for practice of law (Sec 343, Subtitle D)and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association S. 3264, the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act - provisions and/or amendments relating to federal regulation of lawyers Proposed changes to the Practice of Law Exemption, FTC Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rulemaking, Rule No. R911003 75 Fed. Reg. 10707, March 9, 2010

S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act - provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial H.R. 1515 ,to assist State Courts in Administration of Justice H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 2728, William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act Proposed appointment of new Chair, suggested reform projects and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009, legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process. H.R. 4113, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property Support amendments to the Bankruptcy Code to protect the interests of lessees when property is sold free and clear of interests

H.R. 4469, To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation. S. 2977, A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. H.R.3949 Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 - Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. H.R. 4469, National Defense Authorization Act of FY2011 - Activity in opposition to problem concerning child custody matters for members of the military; repeal of congressional and military prohibitions in recruitment and retention of servicemembers based on sexual orientation; and provision dealing with inspector general investigations of attorneys who represent Guantanamo detainees H.R. 2138, the Services, Education and Rehabilitation for Veterans Act - activity in support of federal funding for pro bono legal represenation for veterans

S. 3416, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses H.R. 4273, Restoring American Financial Stability Act Final Rule on Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, 16 C.F.R. 681.1 (2007)proposed Federal Trade Commission finding and/or draft legislation clarifying that the rule is not applicable to lawyers providing legal services to clients

S. 379, the Performance Rights Act H.R. 2584, to make tax planning methods unpatentable H.R. 5322, the Patent and Trademark Office Funding and Stabilization Act of 2010 H.R. 4954, relating to remedies for false marking of patents S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act.

H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; S. 3217 and draft Senate bill, Restoring American Financial Stability Act; provisions relating to regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, bankruptcy law, antitrust law, reducing systemic risk in the U.S. financial system, consumer protection issues, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association

H.R.3949 Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 - Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. Activity in support of federal efforts to facilitate state authorization of veteran courts. Activity in support of federal efforts to support pro bono legal representation for veterans. Activity in support of federal government efforts to facilitate enhanced treatment of homeless veterans facing, e.g., substantial arrears in child support payments.

H.R. 4626, H.R. 3596 and S.1681legislation to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson exemption from the federal antitrust laws now enjoyed by the insurance industry. H.R. 3956, as amended, which is included in H.R. 3962, is a repeal with safe harbors for health and medical malpractice insurers and S. 1681 is a straight repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson Act for health and medical malpractice insurers, minus the safe harbors. The ABA supports H.R. 3596 with the safe harbors. ABA is represented on the HHS HRQ National Advisory Council Subcommittee. The Council is developing criteria for awarding demonstration program patient safety and medical liability grant from HHS. ABA met with Council Subcommittee and met with HRQ director to give its views on the Patient Safety and Medical Liability Reform Demonstration grants-- ABA supports pilot programs in the area of near-misses- type medical errors. H.R. 2641, Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside legislation-- H.R. 2541 would establish clear criteria for when a Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside should be reviewed; create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside; provide certainty to state-approved settlements; and reduce the delays now disrupting Workers Compensation programs across the country. Provisions in early version of H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to pre-empt a portion of the states medical liability laws and to create health courts in which medical liability cases would be removed on a mandatory basis from the state court system. ABA opposes. S. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents ABA supports with amendments. S. 537 and H.R. 1508, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009. H. R. 4796, the Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010.ABA is studying, does not yet have policy.

H.R. 4469, To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation. S. 2977, A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. H.R.3949 Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 - Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action.

Comments on National Disaster Recovery Framework on legal services during times of disaster

H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (provisions relating to biosimilar biological products). S. 2968, the Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010. H.R. 3059, the Access to Repair Parts Act. S. 379, the Performance Rights Act. S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act.

H.R. 3221, Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009 H.R. 4782, Reconciliation Act of 2010-encouraging student loan reform through increased Stafford limits, retroactive borrowing of private loans under the federal system, incorporation of bar study loans into educational loans, and modification of criteria for income-based repayment Activity in support of relief for law students with high debt held in wholly private loan products and other support for lawyers enduring economic hardship as a result of the present recession.

Draft FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions related to funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); provisions relating to public interest loan repayment, syringe exchange to prevent spread of HIV; Draft FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; funding for juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, including for additional immigration judges and the Legal Orientation Program; Draft FY 2011 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services. Draft FY 2011 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs in general, and funding for ABA Rule of Law Initiative programs Activity in support of funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress FY2011. Activity in support for funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2011. Activity in support for making legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents an entitlement. Activity in support of legislation to authorize an increase and greater flexibility in student financial assistance programs. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

H.R. 12, S. 182, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 985, S. 448, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 H.R. 3035. S. 1360, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3017, S.1584 Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident - Provisions related to restrictions on entities filing class action lawsuits. H.R. 1283, S. 3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 Provisions relating to repeal 10 U.S.C. Sec. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell H.R. 4902, To establish additional research, study, and reporting requirements for the Department of Defense working group reviewing the possible repeal of current United States policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, referred to as Don't Ask, Don't Tell and codified as section 654 of title 10, United States Code.

H.R.3763 To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses H.R.2345 To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for health care practices with 20 or fewer employees Final Rule on Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, 16 C.F.R. 681.1 (2007)proposed Federal Trade Commission finding and/or draft legislation clarifying that the rule is not applicable to lawyers providing legal services to clients

S. 795, the Elder Justice Act, to establish a multi-pronged, coordinated strategy to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation at the federal, state, and local levels and H.R. 448 and S. 1821, legislation to authorize the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts for improving the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse and to improve services to victims of such crimes. S. 1150, Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act of 2009 - supporting components of legislation regarding advance planning and quality treatment of advanced chronic progressive conditions H.R. 1898, the Life Sustaining Treatment Preferences Act of 2009. H.R. 1255, legislation that would pertains to class actions and individuals who reside in intermediate care facilitiesinformation gathering only. General communications regarding issues related to adult guardianship data

S. 3113, the Refugee Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 4800, the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice Act H.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 H.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act S. 1549, the Protect Citizens from Unlawful Detention Act S. 1550, the Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system, including: increasing prosecutorial discretion for DHS trial attorneys; increasing attorney involvement in issuing Notices to Appear; amending the definition of aggravated felony under immigration laws; increasing the number of immigration judges, BIA members and support staff; improving hiring criteria and providing additional training for immigration judges; incorporating a single code of conduct, judicial performance reviews, and a new disciplinary system for immigration judges; enhancing access to legal representation for noncitizens in removal proceedings; and creating an Article I court for the immigration adjudication system.

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property Support amendments to the Bankruptcy Code to protect the interests of lessees when property is sold free and clear of interests

General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of trade agreements General issues relating to encouraging education and exchange of information regarding market access for U.S. lawyers overseas, as well as access for foreign lawyers in the U.S.

S. 569, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

S. 843, Gun Show Background Check Act of 2009

S. 1686, the Judicious Use of Surveillance Tools in Counterterrorism Efforts Act of 2009 S. 1692, the U.S. PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009 S. 2977, A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks S. 3081, Enemy Belligerent Interrogation, Detention, and Prosecution Act of 2010, to provide for the interrogation and detention of enemy belligerents who commit hostile acts against the United States, to establish certain limitations on the prosecution of such belligerents for such acts, and for other purposes.

S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act - provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial H.R. 1515 ,to assist State Courts in Administration of Justice H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 2728, William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act Proposed appointment of new Chair or Acting Chair and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009, legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process.

H.R. 3035, S. 1350, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009; H.R. 1423, S. 825, Legal Services Benefit Act of 2009 Communications regarding reform of Federal Wealth Transfer Tax, and on funding for Internal Revenue Service and assistance to low-income taxpayers. H.R. 4169, Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009- technical correction to ARRA Change in Section 1374 Built-In Gain Tax

H.R. 265, the Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009. H.R.1022, S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R.1064, S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act. H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412, S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1466, the Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009 H.R.1931, the Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act. H.R.2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act. H.R.3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009. H.R.3335, S.1516, the Democracy Restoration Act. H.R.4335, Prison Abuse Remedies Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009. S.714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009. S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Prevention Act. S.1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S.2772, H.R.4080, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009. S. 445, H.R. 4326, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 233, S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]). Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies. Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement). Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010). Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations. Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000). Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008).

H.R. 1020, S. 931, Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237, S. 512, Fairness In Nursing Home Arbitration Act H.R. 3190, S. 148, Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act

H.R.3949 Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009, response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. Activity in support of federal efforts to facilitate state authorization of veteran courts; and Activity in support of federal government efforts to facilitate enhanced treatment of homeless veterans facing substantial arrears in child support payments.

Issues relating to equal benefits for equal premiums for women and urging Congress to enact legislation to prevent denial of insurance benefits solely on the basis of an applicants status as a domestic violence victim.

S. 379, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 3570, the Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009. H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act. S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 3962, the Affordable Health Care for America Act (provisions relating to biosimilar biological products).

Access to health care proposals--including access issues, privacy issues and legal remedies for those injured by malpractice. S. 1150, the Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act - regarding advance planning and quality treatment of advanced chronic progressive conditions. Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- comments related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment. H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act - Section 2537, Medical-Legal Partnerships H.R. 3590, Affordable Health Care for America Act, and H.R 3962, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ABA generally supports access to quality heath care for all Americans and supports a number of provisions contained in H.R. 3590 and H.R 3962 including, provisions of S. 795 the Elder Justice Act (H.R. 3590), provisions on advance planning consultations (H.R. 3962), provisions to provide for parity in benefits for substance abuse disorders (both bills), provisions that would prohibit denying insurance benefits solely on the basis of the applicant's status as a victim of domestic violence (both bills), provisions to repeal the exemption from the federal antitrust laws for medical and health insurers (H.R. 3962); provisions to award grants to medical-legal partnerships to integrate lawyers in a healthcare setting to help patients navigate the complex legal system (H.R. 3962). ABA has principles related to the implementation of interstate health insurance compacts provisions in the legislation (both bills). ABA has policy related to provisions on legal remedies for those injured by malpractice (both bills) in support of voluntary dispute resolution after the dispute has arisen, apology legislation at the state level and pilot programs to collect information on near misses medical errors.

S. 1686, the Judicious Use of Surveillance Tools in Counterterrorism Efforts Act of 2009 S. 1692, the U.S. PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009 H.R. 2346(P.L. 111-32) -- Provisions barring use of federal funds to release Guantanamo detainees into the U.S. in the FY 2009 supplemental appropriations bill H.R. 2892 (P.L. 111-83) -- Provisions barring use of federal funds to transfer Guantanamo detainees included it the CJS portion of the Consolidated appropriations legislation

H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and S. ______, draft Restoring American Financial Stability Act, all provisions relating to regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, bankruptcy law, antitrust law, reducing systemic risk in the U.S. financial system, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association

H.R. 1898, S. 1150, the Life Sustaining Treatment Preferences Act of 2009 H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. S. 795, the Elder Justice Act, to establish a multi-pronged, coordinated strategy to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation at the federal, state, and local levels and H.R. 448 and S. 1821, legislation to authorize the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts for improving the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse and to improve services to victims of such crimes---ABA supports S. 1150, Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act of 2009- supporting components legislation regarding advance planning and quality treatment of advanced chronic progressive conditions,

Proposed amendments to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statements 5 and 141(R) involving corporate disclosure of litigation loss contingencies and waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the FASB exposure draft titled Disclosure of Certain Loss Contingencies: An Amendment to FASB Statements 5 and 141(R); File Reference 1600-100, issued on June 5, 2008)

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of trade agreements General issues relating to encouraging education and exchange of information regarding market access for U.S. lawyers overseas, as well as access for foreign lawyers in the U.S.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) H.R. 2410, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for FY2010 and FY2011 H.R. 2139, the Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act General communications regarding strengthening U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court, including by participating as an observer in the Assembly of States Parties (including activities in preparation for and at the 2010 review conference); and ensuring that the U.S. government cooperates and assists in all ongoing ICC investigations and prosecutions. General communications regarding reforming U.S. foreign assistance programs to prioritize promoting democratization, human rights, and the rule of law; establishing the legal infrastructure necessary for economic development and international commerce; and fostering sustainable development that is environmentally sound

H.R. 1020, S.931, the Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237, S. 512, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act S. 148, H.R. 3190, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act

H.R. 2647; P.L. 111-84 (Sec. 583, 584), S.1033 (Sec. 573), S. 1390 (Sec. 555,556), the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act, provisions relating to clarifying for servicemembers a private cause of action under SCRA; a provision concerning servicemember rights in child custody matters; legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents; provisions relating to revision of Military Commissions Act of 2006. H.R. 2696, the Servicemembers' Rights Protection Act S. 1390, the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act, and provisions of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Prevention Act. H.R. 1478; S. 1347 the Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act.

H.R. 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme Court H.R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act H.R. 157, S. 160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act Legislative recommendations related to: attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act H.R. 1515, to assist courts in the States and territories with improving the administration of justice H.Res. 473, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States. Draft legislation to encourage greater use of federal agency E-rulemaking (electronic rulemaking) Proposed appointment of new Chair or Acting Chair and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009-legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges Urged the OPM and to use its authority to make locality adjustments to the basic pay of administrative law judges (ALJs) and to grant ALJs the same national pay raise that was expected to be authorized for the General Schedule for fiscal year 2010. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process. H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 -to provide restoration of notice pleading

H.R. 1423, S. 825, the Legal Services Benefit Act -reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits H.R. 3035, S. 1360, the Civil Rights Tax Relief Act H.R. 3933, S. 1934, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009

S. 1541, the Private Student Loan Debt Swap Act of 2009 - concerning the refinance of federal student debt. Activity in support of relief for law students with high debt in wholly private loan products and other support for lawyers enduring economic hardship as a result of the present recession. Activity in support of legislation to authorize an increase and greater flexibility in student financial assistance programs. Activity in support of GAO report findings concerning the impact of accreditation on diversity and overall cost of law school. H.R. 3221, To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 Support various bills to assist those burdened with high educational debt

S.244, Education Begins at Home Act. H.R.911, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009. H.R. 2667, the Early Support for Families Act Activity House and Senate concerning treatment of changes of child custody matters for military parents. Activity in support of federal government efforts to facilitate enhanced treatment of homeless veterans facing substantial arrears in child support payments. H.R.3827, Every Child Deserves a Family Act

H.R. 1478, the Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009, would allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. 1508, S. 537, the Sunshine in Litigation Act Recommendations related to: federalizing state medical malpractice and product liability laws and health courts H.R. 2641, Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside legislation-would establish clear criteria for when a Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside should be reviewed; create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside; provide certainty to state-approved settlements; and reduce the delays now disrupting Workers Compensation programs across the country H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - provisions to pre-empt a portion of the states medical liability laws and to create health courts in which medical liability cases would be removed on a mandatory basis from the state court system. H.R. 3596 and 1681legislation to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson exemption from the federal antitrust laws now enjoyed by the insurance industry, provisions to repeal with safe harbors for health and medical malpractice insurers. Discussions with the HHS HRQ National Advisory Council Subcommittee regarding developing criteria for awarding demonstration program patient safety and medical liability grant from HHS. ABA supports pilot programs in the area of near-misses- type medical errors as part of the Patient Safety and Medical Liability Reform Demonstration grants. Communication to the Director of the CBO its views on a CBO letter of October 9, 2009, sent by CBO to Senator Hatch on the effects of proposals to limit costs related to medical malpractice. Oppose a proposed amendment to the Senate health care overhaul measure, H.R. 3590, that would limit the amount of fees that attorneys representing a plaintiff in a medical malpractice liability action could receive. S. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents

S. 448, H.R. 985, Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 H.R. 3017, S. 1584, the Employment Nondiscrimination Act - Provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination of LGBT people H.R. 3567, the Respect for Marriage Act - Provisions related to repeal of DOMA Section 3, codified at 1 U.S.C. sec. 7 H.R. 3827, Every Child Deserves a Family Act

H.R.1064/S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.1022/S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. S. 445, H.R. 4326, the Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 265, Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009 - provisions related to elimination of the current disparity in federal sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412,S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009. H.R.1931, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R.3335/S.1516, the Democracy Restoration Act. H.R.4335, Prison Abuse Remedies Act. S.1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying a strengthened version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all other federal agencies Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) H.R. 233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act S. 714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 1466, the Major Drug Traffficking Prosecution Act of 2009 S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act H.R. 3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009.

Final Rule on Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, 16 C.F.R. 681.1 (2007)proposed Federal Trade Commission finding and/or draft legislation clarifying that the rule is not applicable to lawyers providing legal services to clients. H.R.3763, H.R.2345, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses

S. 448, H.R. 985, Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 H.R. 3017, S. 1584, the Employment Nondiscrimination Act - Provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination of LGBT people H.R. 3567, the Respect for Marriage Act - Provisions related to repeal of DOMA Section 3, codified at 1 U.S.C. sec. 7 Efforts to influence to National AIDS policies to assure non-discrimination, community support services and access to medical care regardless of finances. H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. General discussion on issues related to reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act.

H.R. 1423, S. 825, the Legal Services Benefit Act -reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits H.R. 3035, S. 1360, the Civil Rights Tax Relief Act

H.R. 448, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009, would authorize the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts for improving the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse and to improve services to victims of such crimes H.R. 1898, the Life Sustaining Treatment Preferences Act of 2009

S. 1686, the Judicious Use of Surveillance Tools in Counterterrorism Efforts Act of 2009 S. 1692, the U.S. PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009

Final Rule on Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, 16 C.F.R. 681.1 (2007)proposed Federal Trade Commission finding and/or draft legislation clarifying that the rule is not applicable to lawyers providing legal services to clients. H.R.3763, H.R.2345, To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from Red Flag Guidelines for certain businesses

H.R. 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. S. 657, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2009 H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme Court H.R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act H.R. 157, S. 160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 S. 718, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act Legislative recommendations related to: attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act H.R. 2661, the Court Security Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1515, to assist courts in the States and territories with improving the administration of justice H.Res. 473, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States. H.R. 1107, To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts" Draft legislation to encourage greater use of federal agency E-rulemaking (electronic rulemaking) Proposed appointment of new Chair or Acting Chair and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009-legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges

Proposed amendments to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statements 5 and 141(R) involving corporate disclosure of litigation loss contingencies and waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the FASB exposure draft titled Disclosure of Certain Loss Contingencies: An Amendment to FASB Statements 5 and 141(R); File Reference 1600-100, issued on June 5, 2008)

General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of trade agreements General issues relating to encouraging education and exchange of information regarding market access for U.S. lawyers overseas, as well as access for foreign lawyers in the U.S.

Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. Activity in support of federal efforts to facilitate state authorization of veteran courts; and Activity in support of federal government efforts to facilitate enhanced treatment of homeless veterans facing substantial arrears in child support payments.

P.L. 111-30 (H.R. 2675, S. 1219), the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act H.R.1064/S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.1022/S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. S. 445, draft House companion bill, the Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 265, Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009 - provisions related to elimination of the current disparity in federal sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412,S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009. H.R.1931, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying a strengthened version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all other federal agencies Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule) Proposed changes to Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) interim final rule involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during OFAC investigations and enforcement actions (set forth in the OFAC Interim Final Rule, Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines, FR Doc. E8, 73 Fed. Reg. 174, September 8, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) H.R. 233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act S. 714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 1466, the Major Drug Traffficking Prosecution Act of 2009 S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act H.R. 3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009. S. 797, the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) H.R. 2410, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for FY2010 and FY2011 H.R. 2139, the Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act General communications regarding strengthening U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court, including by participating as an observer in the Assembly of States Parties (including activities in preparation for and at the 2010 review conference); and ensuring that the U.S. government cooperates and assists in all ongoing ICC investigations and prosecutions. General communications regarding reforming U.S. foreign assistance programs to prioritize promoting democratization, human rights, and the rule of law; establishing the legal infrastructure necessary for economic development and international commerce; and fostering sustainable development that is environmentally sound

Issues related to the use by SSA of electronic signatures for applications and authorizations to disclose medical information in Social Security Disability cases.

S. 1541, the Private Student Loan Debt Swap Act of 2009 - concerning the refinance of federal student debt. Activity in support of relief for law students with high debt in wholly private loan products.

H.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act S. 577, Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009 S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice Act S.424,H.R. 1024, the Uniting American Families Act of 2009 H.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act S. 1549, the Protect Citizens from Unlawful Detention Act S. 1550, the Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system Communications supporting the continuation of the specialized childrens docket in the Harlingen, Texas immigration court, as well as the utilization of child-sensitive policies and procedures.

H.R. 2647 (Sec. 583, 584), S.1033 (Sec. 573), S. 1390 (Sec. 555,556), the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act, provisions relating to clarifying for servicemembers a private cause of action under SCRA; a provision concerning servicemember rights in child custody matters; legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents; provisions relating to revision of Military Commissions Act of 2006. H.R. 2696, the Servicemembers' Rights Protection Act S. 1390, the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act, and provisions of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Prevention Act.

S. 379, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 3570, the Satellite Home Viewer Update and Reauthorization Act of 2009. H.R. 3114, to allow the USPTO Director to use trademark funds for patent operations. S. 610, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 2186, the Design Piracy Prohibition Act S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009.

H.R. 1478, the Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009, would allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. 1508, S. 537, the Sunshine in Litigation Act Recommendations related to: federalizing state medical malpractice and product liability laws and health courts H.R. 2641, Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside legislation-would establish clear criteria for when a Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside should be reviewed; create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside; provide certainty to state-approved settlements; and reduce the delays now disrupting Workers Compensation programs across the country H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - provisions to pre-empt a portion of the states medical liability laws and to create health courts in which medical liability cases would be removed on a mandatory basis from the state court system.

H.R. 1020, S.931, the Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237, S. 512, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act S. 148, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

H.R. 3293, FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for public interest loan repayment program; and funding for syringe exchange to prevent spread of HIV. H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs, Department of Justice; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the Legal Orientation Program; provision related to the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act; and provisions related to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. H.R. 2918, S. 1294, FY2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network H.R. 3170, FY2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services; provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs FY2010 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including the ABA Rule of Law Initiative H.R. 2728, the William Orton Law Library Modernization and Improvement Act H.R. 3007, the Local Fiscal Assistance Act - concerning the provision of federal funding to supplement state budget. Activity in support for making legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents an entitlement.

Proposed changes to Department of the Treasury interim rule involving potential conflicts of interest under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) issued by the Treasury under the authority granted by Congress under Section 108 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, P.L. 110-343 (set forth in TARP Conflicts of Interest, 74 Fed. Reg. 3431, January 21, 2009). Draft legislation addressing the issue of systemic risk in the U.S. financial system H.R. 3126, Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, all provisions relating to regulation of lawyers

H.R. 448, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009, would authorize the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts for improving the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse and to improve services to victims of such crimes

Access to health care proposals--including access issues, privacy issues and legal remedies for those injured by malpractice. Regulations to implement H.R. 2 (P.L. 111-3), Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1150, the Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- comments related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment.

H.R. 1020, S.931, the Arbitration Fairness Act H.R. 1237, S. 512, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act S. 148, the Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act

Proposed changes to Department of the Treasury interim rule involving potential conflicts of interest under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) issued by the Treasury under the authority granted by Congress under Section 108 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, P.L. 110-343 (set forth in TARP Conflicts of Interest, 74 Fed. Reg. 3431, January 21, 2009). Draft legislation addressing the issue of systemic risk in the U.S. financial system

S. 379, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 801, the Fair Copyright in Research Works Act. H.R. 628, to establish a pilot program for litigation of patent cases in U.S. district courts. S. 299, to establish a pilot program for litigation of patent cases in U.S. district courts. S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 2344, the Webcasters Settlement Act of 2009 H.R. 2186, the Design Piracy Prohibition Act

Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. Activity in support of federal efforts to facilitate state authorization of veteran courts.

H.R. 1467, Safe and Secure America Act of 2009

P.L. 111-30 (H.R. 2675, S. 1219), the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act H.R.1064/S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.1022/S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. S. 445, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 265, Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009 - provisions related to elimination of the current disparity in federal sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412,S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009. H.R.1931, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying a strengthened version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all other federal agencies Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule) Proposed changes to Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) interim final rule involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during OFAC investigations and enforcement actions (set forth in the OFAC Interim Final Rule, Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines, FR Doc. E8, 73 Fed. Reg. 174, September 8, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) H.R. 233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act S. 714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 1466, the Major Drug Traffficking Prosecution Act of 2009 S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

H.R. 2647, S.1033, S. 1390, the FY2010 National Defense Authorization Act, provisions relating to clarifying for servicemembers a private cause of action under SCRA; a provision concerning servicemember rights in child custody matters; legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents; provisions relating to revision of Military Commissions Act of 2006. Activity in support for making legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and dependents an entitlement. General discussions on issues relating to military commissions and trials of enemy combatants

General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of trade agreements General issues relating to encouraging education and exchange of information regarding market access for U.S. lawyers overseas, as well as access for foreign lawyers in the U.S. Issues related to post-employment restrictions on former U.S. trade officials and staff

H.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act S. 577, Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009 S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice Act S.424,H.R. 1024, the Uniting American Families Act of 2009 H.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) H.R. 2410, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for FY2010 and FY2011 H.R. 2139, the Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act General communications regarding strengthening U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court, including by participating as an observer in the Assembly of States Parties (including activities in preparation for and at the 2010 review conference); and ensuring that the U.S. government cooperates and assists in all ongoing ICC investigations and prosecutions. General communications regarding reforming U.S. foreign assistance programs to prioritize promoting democratization, human rights, and the rule of law; establishing the legal infrastructure necessary for economic development and international commerce; and fostering sustainable development that is environmentally sound

Social Security Disability Appeals System-ABA supports various improvements in the system and sufficient funding of SSA Issues related to potential use of electronic signatures for filing Social Security disability claims and requests for medical records. General educational activities related to demonstrating procedures of Social Security hearings

S.244, Education Begins at Home Act. H.R.911, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009. H.R. 2667, the Early Support for Families Act

H.R. 1423, S. 825, the Legal Services Benefit Act -reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits H.R. 3035, S. 1360, the Civil Rights Tax Relief Act

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8 (formerly S. 256), Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

S. 986, the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - provisions regarding the definition of homelessness

General communications regarding natural disasters and storm insurance, changes to National Flood Insurance program, and disaster preparedness.

H.R. 1478, the Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009, would allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care S. 540 and H.R. 1346, the Medical Device Safety Act of 2009, would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devices S. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009, would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents H.R. 1508, S. 537, the Sunshine in Litigation Act Recommendations related to: federalizing state medical malpractice and product liability laws and health courts H.R. 2641, Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside legislation-would establish clear criteria for when a Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside should be reviewed; create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside; provide certainty to state-approved settlements; and reduce the delays now disrupting Workers Compensation programs across the country

S.381, H.R. 862, A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes. H.R. 64, Military Commissions Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 893, American Anti-Torture Act of 2009 H.R. 1012, S.370, Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009 H.R. 1069, S. 291, Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009 S. 448, H.R. 985, Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 H.J.Res.8 and S.J.Res.2, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to prohibit flag desecration H.R. 1304 and S. 449, Free Speech Protection Act of 2009 Native American rights; support for reauthorization of the Tribal Justice and Legal Assistance Act of 2000, and the Indian Tribal Justice Act; request for hearings to reexamine the DHS waiving laws to protect Indian rights in order to expedite securing the border between the U.S. and Mexico Regulations regarding the conscience clause, which provides protections to workers in the health care industry who refuse to provide services that violate their religious beliefs. Efforts to influence to National AIDS policies to assure non-discrimination, community support services and access to medical care regardless of finances. H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

H.R. 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. S. 657, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2009 H.R. 1626, S. 630, Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009 H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. H.R. 191, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2009 S. 220, H.R. 486, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009 HR 569, S.357 -- Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme Court H.R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act H.R. 157, S. 160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 S. 718, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 114 (Market Transparency) relating to possible future federal agency regulations leading to waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections Legislative recommendations related to: attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act H.R. 2661, the Court Security Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1515, to assist courts in the States and territories with improving the administration of justice H.Res. 473, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States. H.R. 1272, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. S. 193, A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships. Final Rule on Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, 16 C.F.R. 681.1 (2007)proposed Federal Trade Commission finding and/or draft legislation clarifying that the rule is not applicable to lawyers providing legal services to clients H.R. 1107, To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts" Draft legislation to encourage greater use of federal agency E-rulemaking (electronic rulemaking) Proposed appointment of new Chair or Acting Chair and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States

Proposed amendments to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statements 5 and 141(R) involving corporate disclosure of litigation loss contingencies and waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the FASB exposure draft titled Disclosure of Certain Loss Contingencies: An Amendment to FASB Statements 5 and 141(R); File Reference 1600-100, issued on June 5, 2008)

Activity in response to language in 110th Congress, S. 3001, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009, concerning Military Servicemember rights in child custody matters. S.244, Education Begins at Home Act. H.R.911, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009.

H.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act S. 577, Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009 S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice Act S.424,H.R. 1024, the Uniting American Families Act of 2009 Recommendation to reconsider a decision issued by the former Attorney General on the constitutional right to effective assistance of counsel in immigration cases. General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE.

Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) General recommendations regarding reforming U.S. foreign assistance programs Recommendations regarding U.S. standing for election to the United Nations Human Rights Council Recommendations regarding strengthening U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court, including by: restoring U.S. signature to the Rome Statute; initiating the appropriate executive branch process that will lead to the treatys submission before the Senate for ratification; participating as an observer in the Assembly of States Parties (including activities in preparation for and at the 2010 review conference); and ensuring that the U.S. government cooperates and assists in all ongoing ICC investigations and prosecutions.

S. 379, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 801, the Fair Copyright in Research Works Act. H.R. 628, to establish a pilot program for litigation of patent cases in U.S. district courts. S. 299, to establish a pilot program for litigation of patent cases in U.S. district courts. S. 515, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. S. 610, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 1260, the Patent Reform Act of 2009. H.R. 848, the Performance Rights Act.

Activity in response to language in 110th Congress, S. 3001, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009, concerning Military Servicemember rights in child custody matters; and legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents. Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. Activity in support of treatment of Veterans subject to, or upon their release from, the criminal justice system and/or homeless. Activity concerning the handling of data collected from computer network servers subject to the attorney-client privilege.

H.R. 1020 and draft Senate companion legislation, Arbitration Fairness Act

P.L. 111-8 (formerly, H.R. 1105), Omnibus Appropriations Act, Section 4, Division D, Title V and FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Legal Services Corporation, the Patent and Trademark Office H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provisions relating to funding for legal aid and competition contracting requirements. S.Con.Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 amendment to restore $4 billion to International Affairs budget. Draft FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs, Department of Justice; and funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the Legal Orientation Program. FY2010 Draft Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), funding for the Social Security Administration. FY2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services. FY2010 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including the ABA Rule of Law Initiative Proposal to reprogram $3.2 million from Department of Homeland Security or other federal executive agency to the Administrative Conference of the United States Activity in support of implementation and funding of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act and a related loan forgiveness program for civil legal aid lawyers under the Higher Education and Opportunity Act, P.L.110-315. Activity in support of legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents. Proposal to Establish a Legal Corps to provide assistance to low-income families regarding housing issues

H.R. 1467, Safe and Secure America Act of 2009

Proposed changes to Department of the Treasury interim rule involving potential conflicts of interest under the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) issued by the Treasury under the authority granted by Congress under Section 108 of the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act, P.L. 110-343 (set forth in the Treasury Department Interim Rule, TARP Conflicts of Interest, 74 Fed. Reg. 3431, January 21, 2009)

Proposed amendments to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statements 5 and 141(R) involving corporate disclosure of litigation loss contingencies and waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the FASB exposure draft titled Disclosure of Certain Loss Contingencies: An Amendment to FASB Statements 5 and 141(R); File Reference 1600-100, issued on June 5, 2008)

H.R. 265, the Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009. H.R.1064/S.439, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.1022/S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. S. 445, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 265, Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009 - provisions related to elimination of the current disparity in federal sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412/S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009. H.R.1931, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying a strengthened version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all other federal agencies Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule) P.L. 110-252, including H.R. 5712, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act provisions involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions Proposed changes to Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) interim final rule involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during OFAC investigations and enforcement actions (set forth in the OFAC Interim Final Rule, Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines, FR Doc. E8, 73 Fed. Reg. 174, September 8, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008)

S.381, H.R. 862, A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes. H.R. 64, Military Commissions Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 893, American Anti-Torture Act of 2009 H.R. 1012, S.370, Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009 H.R. 1069, S. 291, Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009 S. 448, H.R. 985, Free Flow of Information Act of 2008 H.J.Res.8 and S.J.Res.2, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to prohibit flag desecration HR 1304 and S 449, Free Speech Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1315, the Terrorist Dentainees Protection Act of 2009 Native American rights; support for reauthorization of the Tribal Justice and Legal Assistance Act of 2000, and the Indian Tribal Justice Act; request for hearings to reexamine the DHS waiving laws to protect Indian rights in order to expedite securing the border between the U.S. and Mex Regulations regarding the conscience clause, which provides protections to workers in the health care industry who refuse to provide services that violate their religious beliefs. Efforts to influence to National AIDS policies to assure non-discrimination, community support services and access to medical care regardless of finances. H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

Social Security Disability Appeals System-ABA supports various improvements in the system and supports the use of Administrative Law Judges ALJs appointed under the APA. Discipline of ALJs-supports discipline of ABJs through the Merit System Protection Board. General educational activities related to demonstrating procedures of Social Security hearings

H.R. 1423 Legal Services Benefit Act -reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits

Access to health care proposals--including access issues, privacy issues and legal remedies for those injured by malpractice. H.R. 2 (P.L. 111-3), Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009 - support increasing access to care for all children, eliminating five-year waiting period for states to cover legal immigrant children, and access for mental health and addiction treatment Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- comments related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment.

H.R. 448, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009, would authorize the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts for improving the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse and to improve services to victims of such crimes

Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action.

H.R. 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. S. 657, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2009 S. 630, Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009 H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. H.R. 191, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2009 S. 220, H.R. 486, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009 HR 569, S.357 -- Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the supreme court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme court S. 417, State Secrets Protection Act H.R. 157, S. 160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 S. 718, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 114 (Market Transparency) relating to possible future federal agency regulations leading to waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections Urged the OPM and to use its authority to make locality adjustments to the basic pay of administrative law judges (ALJs) and to grant ALJs the same national pay raise that is expected to be authorized for the General Schedule for fiscal year 2009. Legislative recommendations related to: attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act

General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of trade agreements General issues relating to encouraging education and exchange of information regarding market access for U.S. lawyers overseas, as well as access for foreign lawyers in the U.S. Issues relating to an Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Legal Services Framework Initiative

S. 1070, H.R. 1783, Elder Justice Act provisions to amend the Social Security Act to establish an elder justice program and to establish offices within the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice to provide a combined public health and law enforcement approach to address elder abuse.

S. 2996, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, issues relating to the extending to all U.S. personnel the prohibitions of the U.S. Army Field Manual on Human Intelligence Collector Operations in conducting interrogations. Recommendations related to: interrogation standards; rendition policy; and domestic surveillance of U.S. citizens.

HR 871 --To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes. S.398, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 2007. H.R.1104, Foster Children Self-Support Act. H.R.687, S.382, Keeping Families Together Act. H.R.1376, Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007. S.661, H.R.2188, Kinship Caregiver Support Act. H.R.2343, S.667, Education Begins at Home Act. S. 1462, H.R.4091 the Adoption Equality Act of 2007. S.1488, Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act. S.1956, H.R.4668 the Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007. S.2341, the Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act. H.R. 5466, the Investment in Kids Instruction, Development and Support Act, provisions related to foster care and adoption assistance. H.R.6307, the Fostering Connections to Success Act. H.R. 6893, The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act H.R.6358, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008

Provision of unlimited insurance coverage for Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts under the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporations Temporary Liquidity Guarantee Program

H.R. 2449, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 provisions relating to judges entering protective orders in certain situations under Rule 23c of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure H.R. 2549, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2007 Recommendations related to: federalizing state medical malpractice and product liability laws and health courts

H.R. 1840, S. 1130, Legal Services Benefit Act of 2007 - reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act provisions relating to Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) relief Comments on the Proposed Service Provider Regulations Under Section 408(b)(2) of ERISA Comments on the New Plan Asset Rules Under ERISA Section 3(42) Added by the Pension Protection Act of 2006 Comments Regarding Transfer Pricing as Related to Enhancing Canadas International Tax Advantage General recommendations related to: group legal services benefit plans

H.R. 5950, S. 2005, the Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008 S. 3114, the Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act S. 844, Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act S. 3594, the Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of Detention Standards, apprehension of minors and conditions of detention by Border Patrol, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. Issues regarding transfer of immigration detainees and access to counsel Issues related to DHS-ICE Performance-Based National Detention Standards Issues regarding legal remedies for ineffective assistance of counsel in immigration proceedings General recommendations related to: Access to legal representation and legal information for persons in immigration proceedings; immigration detention; and immigration adjudication.

H.R.96, Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2007. H.R.1399, S.1001, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act. H.R.1895, Anti-Gun Trafficking Penalties Enhancement Act of 2007.

Social Security Disability Appeals System - supporting various improvements in the system and the use of Administrative Law Judges appointed under the APA. Issues related to discipline of Administrative Law Judges through the Merit System Protection Board

S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S.2774, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3753, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act P.L. 110-290, formerly H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 114 (Market Transparency) relating to possible future federal agency regulations leading to waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act S. 3100, Voting Opportunities and Integrity in the Conduct of Elections Act of 2008 P.L. 110-322, formerly S. 2450 and H.R. 6610, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine HR 3174, S. 2035 -- Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the supreme court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme court Urged the OPM to use its authority to make locality adjustments to the basic pay of administrative law judges (ALJs) and to grant ALJs the same national pay raise that is expected to be authorized for the General Schedule for fiscal year 2009. General recommendations related to: states secrets privilege; attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act; strengthening public confidence in the federal judiciary; Bipartisan Advisory Judicial Nominating Commissions; scope of federal court jurisdiction; and judicial pay. Issues regarding state laws on payment for medical records supporting Social Security Disability claims.

WTO General Agreement on Trade in Services Negotiations - issues regarding U.S. negotiating position on international trade in legal services (inbound and outbound) General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of free trade agreements; increasing market access for U.S. lawyers in India, China, and Korea; and the APEC Legal Services Initiative

Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Treaty Doc. 106-1) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) Proposals to reform the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 Amendment and Protocols to the United Nations Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed To Be Excessively Injurious or To Have Indiscriminate Effects: Amendment of Article 1, done at Geneva December 21, 2001 (Treaty Doc.109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006; Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Incendiary Weapons (Protocol III), done at Geneva October 10, 1980 (Treaty Doc. 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons (Protocol IV), done at Vienna October 13, 1995 (Treaty Doc 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; and Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War (Protocol V), done at Geneva November 28, 2003 (Treaty Doc. 109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006.

H.R.1585, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008, provisions affecting military commissions or rights of detainees to seek habeas review. Activity in response to language in S. 3001, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009, concerning Military Servicemember rights in child custody matters; and legal assistance for low-income military personnel. Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. Activity in support of treatment of Veterans subject to, or upon their release from, the criminal justice system. General recommendations related to: legal assistance to military personnel and their dependants

Proposed amendments to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statements 5 and 141(R) involving corporate disclosure of litigation loss contingencies and waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the FASB exposure draft titled Disclosure of Certain Loss Contingencies: An Amendment to FASB Statements 5 and 141(R); File Reference 1600-100, issued on June 5, 2008)

H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, to reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program.

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8, formerly S. 256, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

H.R. 6531 and S. 3106, the "Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007." H.R. 2033, the "Design Piracy Prohibition Act." S. 1145, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007." (Patent law reform.) S. 3600, the "Patent Reform Act of 2007." (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 3325 and H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organizations for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. H.R. 4789, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act. H.R. 7084, the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008.

Activity in support of implementation and funding of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act and a related loan forgiveness program for civil legal aid lawyers (P.L.110-315) H.R. 4137, Higher Education and Opportunity Act.

S.456, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R.555, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. S.1383, the Drug Sentencing Reform Act of 2007. S. 1685, the Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act. S. 1711, the Drug Sentencing Reform Trafficking Act of 2007. S. 2237, the Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007. Provisions related to juvenile justice and federal sentencing reform. S. 2451, the First Step Forward Act. H.R.1806, the Youth Crime Deterrence Act of 2007. H.R. 2645, the Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.3411, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.3846, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.3547, the Gang Prevention, Intervention and Suppression Act, provisions related to definition of gang crimes and transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system. H.R.3992, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.4109, the Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2007 H.R.5035, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.5178, the Youth Reentry Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.5537, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008. S. 3155, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008 S.3245, the Justice Integrity Act provisions regarding racial and ethnic disparity in sentencing H.R.7033, the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2008. H.R.7136, S.3640, the Democracy Restoration Act of 2008 S. 186, S. 3217 and H.R. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act Draft legislation on prisoner reentry Recommendations related to: National Drug Control Strategy; alternatives to incarceration; mandatory minimum sentencing; sentencing disparities for crack cocaine offenses; racial disparities in the criminal justice system; funding for the Second Chance Act; felony voting rights; reliability of FBI criminal background check information provided to employers; reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act; community-based alternatives to gang activity for youths; the Prison Litigation Reform Act; prison oversight; state public defense systems; federal appointed defense counsel; and state death penalty representation. Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against culpable employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines) Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule); P.L. 110-252, including H.R. 5712, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act provisions involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) interim final rule involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during OFAC investigations and enforcement actions (set forth in the OFAC Interim Final Rule, Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines, FR Doc. E8, 73 Fed. Reg. 174, September 8, 2008) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines to all other federal agencies

H.R. 21 Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act Activity in support of market sensitive mechanisms to curb carbon emissions.

H.R. 2102, S. 2035, Free Flow of Information Act H.R.5814, S. 2977, Free Speech Protection Act of 2008 S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act H.R. 1416, S. 185, Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 S. 3401, H.R. 6705, Enemy Combatant Detention Review Act of 2008 S. 3406, ADA Amendments Act of 2008- provisions related to discrimination on the basis of a disability. H.R. 3195, ADA Restoration Act of 2007- provisions related to discrimination on the basis of a disability. General recommendations related to: the military tribunal process; the Civilian Defense Counsel; defense counsel in death penalty cases for detainees; and federal habeas corpus reform.

H.R.6307, the Fostering Connections to Success Act. H.R. 6893, the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act H.R.6358, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 S. 1515, H.R. 6088, National Domestic Violence Volunteer Attorney Network Act HR 871, to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes. S.398, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 2007. Draft House bill, End Institutionalized Abuse Against Children Act of 2008. H.R.1104, Foster Children Self-Support Act. H.R.687, S.382, Keeping Families Together Act. H.R.1376, Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007. S.661, H.R.2188, Kinship Caregiver Support Act. H.R.2343, S.667, Education Begins at Home Act. S. 1462, H.R.4091 the Adoption Equality Act of 2007. S.1488, Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act. S.1956, H.R.4668 the Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007. S.2341, the Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act. H.R. 5466, the Investment in Kids Instruction, Development and Support Act, provisions related to foster care and adoption assistance.

H.R. 6531 and S. 3106, the "Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007." H.R. 2033, the "Design Piracy Prohibition Act." S. 256, the " Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2007." S. 522, the "Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act." S. 1145, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) S. 3600, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 2365, a bill to limit damages for infringement of patents relating to tax planning methods. S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 3325 and H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organizations for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. H.R. 4789, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 5638, patent infringement for repair parts. H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act. S. 3295 and H.R. 6362, appointment of Administrative Patent Judges. H.R. 7084, the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008.

Social Security Disability Appeals System - supporting various improvements in the system and the use of Administrative Law Judges appointed under the APA.

S. 3001 National Defense Authorization Act of 2009, activity in support of making the provision of legal assistance mandatory for military servicemembers in pay grades E-6 and below, and for their dependents

H.R. 6983, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008- provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment. H.R.1424, the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment S. 558, the Mental Health Parity Act provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008- provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment. General issues relating to developments in the area of advance directives for health care

H.R. 2449, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 provisions relating to judges entering protective orders in certain situations under Rule 23c of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure H.R. 2549, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2007-provisions regarding Medicare set-aside criteria for review and rules for set-asides in Worker's Compensation Cases

Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Treaty Doc. 106-1) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) Issues relating to access by non-governmental organizations, including the ABA, to provide international legal technical assistance programming in Vietnam Amendment and Protocols to the United Nations Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed To Be Excessively Injurious or To Have Indiscriminate Effects: Amendment of Article 1, done at Geneva December 21, 2001 (Treaty Doc.109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006; Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Incendiary Weapons (Protocol III), done at Geneva October 10, 1980 (Treaty Doc. 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons (Protocol IV), done at Vienna October 13, 1995 (Treaty Doc 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; and Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War (Protocol V), done at Geneva November 28, 2003 (Treaty Doc. 109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006. Potential revision of rules regarding individuals required to register as brokers under the Arms Export Control Act and issues with extending extraterritorial jurisdiction

S. 3182 and House Draft FY2009 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for juvenile justice programs administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention; provisions relating to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for programs under Violence Against Women Act; funding for Executive Office of Immigration Review S. 3230 and House Draft FY2009 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act; funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; funding for the Social Security Administration S. 3260 and House Draft FY2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act funding for Defender Services; proposed amendment to provide funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States; funding for the Internal Revenue Service FY2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network; H.R. 6589, Charles H.W. Meehan Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act, to authorize greater transparency, accountability and independent fundraising for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; Legal Services Corporation funding; funding for civil legal assistance lawyer loan repayment assistance S.3288 and House Draft FY2009 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including for the ABA Rule of Law Initiative; funding for contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping operations Proposal to reprogram $3.3 million from Department of Homeland Security or other federal executive agency to the Administrative Conference of the United States

H.R. 2102, S. 2035, Free Flow of Information Act H.R.5814, S. 2977, Free Speech Protection Act of 2008 H.R. 2831, Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act H.R. 1416, S. 185, Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 S. 3401, H.R. 6705, Enemy Combatant Detention Review Act of 2008 H.R. 6274, To provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority under that part of Cuba leased to the United States. S. 3406, ADA Amendments Act of 2008- provisions related to discrimination on the basis of a disability. H.R. 3195, ADA Restoration Act of 2007- provisions related to discrimination on the basis of a disability.

H.R. 2082, S. 2996, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, issues relating to the extending to all U.S. personnel the prohibitions of the U.S. Army Field Manual on Human Intelligence Collector Operations in conducting interrogations.

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8, formerly S. 256, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

H.R. 840 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2007, Section 101, amending the Department of Housing and Urban Development definition of homeless person under McKinney-Vento Act to be consistent with that of the Department of Education. H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act provisions related to funding for legal assistance for homeowners who have legal issues related to foreclosure H.R. 3221, Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008, provisions relating to Section 340, a federal affordable housing trust fund and Title VI, Subtitle A, Part 1, Subpart A. low-income housing tax credit.

H.R. 21 Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act

S. 3098, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 - reinstatement of pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 -reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits H.R. 1840, S. 1130, Legal Services Benefit Act of 2007 - reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits H.R. 1540, S. 1689, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 208 reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 -reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act provisions relating to Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) relief

WTO General Agreement on Trade in Services Negotiations - issues regarding U.S. negotiating position on international trade in legal services (inbound and outbound) General issues related to legal services provisions in negotiation of free trade agreements APEC Legal Services Initiative

S.456, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R. 460, the Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007. H.R.845, Criminal Restitution Improvement Act. H.R.555, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.854, the City Youth Violence Recovery Act. S. 973, the Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007. S.1383, the Drug Sentencing Reform Act of 2007. S. 1685, the Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act. S. 1711, the Drug Sentencing Reform Trafficking Act of 2007. S. 2237, the Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007. Provisions related to juvenile justice and federal sentencing reform. S. 2451, the First Step Forward Act. H.R.1593, S.1060, Second Chance Act of 2007. H.R.1806, the Youth Crime Deterrence Act of 2007. H.R.3027, the Effective Law Enforcement through Transparent Interrogations Act of 2007. H.R. 2645, the Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.3411, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.3846, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.3547, the Gang Prevention, Intervention and Suppression Act, provisions related to definition of gang crimes and transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system. H.R.3992, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.4109, the Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2007 H.R.5035, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.5178, the Youth Reentry Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.5537, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008. S. 3155, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008 S.3245, the Justice Integrity Act provisions regarding racial and ethnic disparity in sentencing H.R.7033, the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2008. H.R.7136, S.3640, the Democracy Restoration Act of 2008 S. 186, S. 3217 and H.R. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against culpable employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines) Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule); P.L. 110-252, including H.R. 5712, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act provisions involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008)

Proposed amendments to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Statements 5 and 141(R) involving corporate disclosure of litigation loss contingencies and waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the FASB exposure draft titled Disclosure of Certain Loss Contingencies: An Amendment to FASB Statements 5 and 141(R); File Reference 1600-100, issued on June 5, 2008)

H.R.96, Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2007. H.R. 1022, S.645, Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2007. H.R.1399, S.1001, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act. H.R.1859, Anti-Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act of 2007. H.R.1895, Anti-Gun Trafficking Penalties Enhancement Act of 2007. S.1331, Long Range Sniper Rifle Safety Act of 2007. H.R.2640, NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.

S. 1070, H.R. 1783, Elder Justice Act - provisions to amend the Social Security Act to establish an elder justice program and to establish offices within the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice to provide a combined public health and law enforcement approach to address elder abuse.

H.R. 4137, Higher Education and Opportunity Act, in support of authorization and funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act, federal student loan repayment program for civil legal assistance lawyers, reauthorization of the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, and provisions relating to accreditation oversight and responsibilities.

H.R. 5950, S. 2005, the Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008 S. 3114, the Safe and Secure Detention and Asylum Act of 2008 H.R. 5501, Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 - provisions relating to lifting the statutory ban on visas for HIV positive visitors to the U.S. S. 844, Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act S. 3061, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 - amendment to include provisions of the Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act H.R. 2608, SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2008 General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, apprehension of minors and conditions of detention by Border Patrol, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. Issues regarding transfer of immigration detainees and access to counsel

Secretary Paulson's Blueprint -- insurance regulation issues

H.R. 1967, Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007

Social Security Disability Appeals System - supporting various improvements in the system and the use of Administrative Law Judges appointed under the APA.

H.R. 1840,To restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for amounts received under qualified group legal services plans and to increase the maximum amount of the exclusion. S. 1130, Legal Services Benefit Act of 2007 (reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits) H.R. 1540, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007 S. 1689, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 2008 reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits S. 3098, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 reinstatement of pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits

H.R. 21 Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act, provisions relating to national leadership structure on federal oceans policy.

S. 1070, H.R. 1783, Elder Justice Act provisions to amend the Social Security Act to establish an elder justice program and to establish offices within the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice to provide a combined public health and law enforcement approach to address elder abuse.

Draft bankruptcy technical corrections bill prepared by ABA proposing partial repeal of bankruptcy attorney liability provisions contained in Sections 102, 203(a), and 226-229 of P.L. 109-8, formerly S. 256, Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, to add a new partnership section to the Bankruptcy Code, and to make certain technical amendments to Section 363(f) of the Code regarding certain sales of real property

H.R. 221, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007 H.R. 1130, Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act S. 525, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2007 S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007 S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3753, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 505, S. 310, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act S. 3100, Voting Opportunities and Integrity in the Conduct of Elections Act of 2008 H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act Proposed legislation to establish an independent bipartisan commission to study the impact of Hurricane Katrina as well as future disaster preparedness issues.

H.Res. 1092, Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. Issues regarding U.S. negotiating position on international trade in legal services (inbound and outbound) at WTO and in free trade agreement negotiations

H.R. 5579, Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008, selected provisions

H.R. 300, We the People Act, to limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R.699, to amend title 28, United Stated Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance. H.R. 2898, to amend title 28, United States Code, to establish standards for impeachment of justices and judges of the United States. H.R. 724, to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act. H.R. 1049, to provide that human life shall be deemed to exist from conception. H. Res. 372 ,Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions

H.R. 1328, S. 1200, Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007 HR 1328 H.R.1424, the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act of 2007 S. 558, the Mental Health Parity Act provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment

H.R.96, Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2007. H.R. 1022, S.645, Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2007. H.R.1399, S.1001, District of Columbia Personal Protection Act. H.R.1859, Anti-Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act of 2007. H.R.1895, Anti-Gun Trafficking Penalties Enhancement Act of 2007. S.1331, Long Range Sniper Rifle Safety Act of 2007. H.R.2640, NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007.

Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Treaty Doc. 106-1) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39 ) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53 ) Amendment and Protocols to the United Nations Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed To Be Excessively Injurious or To Have Indiscriminate Effects: Amendment of Article 1, done at Geneva December 21, 2001 (Treaty Doc.109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006; Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Incendiary Weapons (Protocol III), done at Geneva October 10, 1980 (Treaty Doc. 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons (Protocol IV), done at Vienna October 13, 1995 (Treaty Doc 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; and Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War (Protocol V), done at Geneva November 28, 2003 (Treaty Doc. 109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006. Potential revision of rules regarding individuals required to register as brokers under the Arms Export Control Act and issues with extending extraterritorial jurisdiction Issues relating to access by non-governmental organizations, including the ABA, to provide international legal technical assistance programming in Vietnam Issues regarding implementation of Partner Vetting System by U.S. Agency for International Development Issues regarding technical assistance to countries with emerging capital markets in structuring legal and regulatory frameworks, structuring financial transactions and developing new securities regulations

S. 1640, the Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007. S. 242 and H.R. 1432, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 -Provisions relating to reimportation of patents drugs sold abroad. S. 256, the Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2007. S. 522, the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S. 1145, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1778, a bill to allow the USPTO to accept unintentionally late filings. H.R. 2365, a bill to limit damages for infringement of patents relating to tax planning methods. H.R. 2033, the Design Piracy Prohibition Act. S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organizations for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 H.R. 4789, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 5638, patent infringement for repair parts. H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act. H.R. 6362, appointment of Administrative Patent Judges.

S.456, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R. 460, the Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007. H.R.845, Criminal Restitution Improvement Act. H.R.555, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.854, the City Youth Violence Recovery Act. S. 973, the Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007. S.1383, the Drug Sentencing Reform Act of 2007. S. 1685, the Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act. S. 1711, the Drug Sentencing Reform Trafficking Act of 2007. S. 2237, the Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007. Provisions related to juvenile justice and federal sentencing reform. S. 2451, the First Step Forward Act. H.R.1593, S.1060, Second Chance Act of 2007. H.R.1806, the Youth Crime Deterrence Act of 2007. H.R.3027, the Effective Law Enforcement through Transparent Interrogations Act of 2007. H.R. 2645, the Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.3411, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.3846, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.3547, the Gang Prevention, Intervention and Suppression Act, provisions related to definition of gang crimes and transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system. H.R.3992, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.4109, the Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2007 H.R.5035, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.5178, the Youth Reentry Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.5537, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008. S. 3155, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008 S.3245, the Justice Integrity Act provisions regarding racial and ethnic disparity in sentencing S. 186, S. 3217 and H.R. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against culpable employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, and December 2006 McNulty Memorandum) Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Preservation of Violations. Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule);

S.3036 Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008 concerning provisions relating to sustainable development, market mechanisms to control carbon emissions.

S.398, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 2007. Draft House bill, End Institutionalized Abuse Against Children Act of 2008. H.R.1104, Foster Children Self-Support Act. H.R.687, S.382, Keeping Families Together Act. H.R.1376, Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007. S.661, H.R.2188, Kinship Caregiver Support Act. H.R.2343, S.667, Education Begins at Home Act. S. 1462, H.R.4091 the Adoption Equality Act of 2007. S.1488, Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act. S.1956, H.R.4668 the Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007. S.2341, the Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act. H.R. 5466, the Investment in Kids Instruction, Development and Support Act, provisions related to foster care and adoption assistance. H.R.6307, the Fostering Connections to Success Act. H.R.6358, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 S. 1515, National Domestic Violence Volunteer Attorney Network Act S.J.Res 29, joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. H.R.1386, S.803, Child Support Protection Act of 2007

S. 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007, Part F; provisions relating to reauthorization of Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act, student loan repayment for those in public service jobs; student loan repayment for prosecutors, public defenders, and civil legal assistance lawyers; federal accreditation oversight and responsibilities H.R.4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008 provisions relating to reauthorization of Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act , student loan repayment for those in public service jobs; student loan repayment for prosecutors, public defenders, and civil legal assistance lawyers; federal accreditation oversight and responsibilities. S. 2767, To provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 S. 3182, Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Loan Repayment Act Activity in support of enacted loan forgiveness program for public service (Section 401, P.L.110-84) in light of Administration opposition to implementation for graduates prior to 2009; supporting an inclusive federal definition of full-time status under the new law. Activity in support of recognition of appropriate student loan repayment benefits as excludable from gross income. H.R. 5157, RISE Act, seeking the repeal of prohibition of persons convicted of certain drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance.

H.R. 2102, S. 1267, Free Flow of Information Act of 2007 H.R. 2831, Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007 S. 1843, Fair Pay Restoration Act H.R. 2015, Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007 H.R. 1416, S. 185, Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 2826, To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus for individuals detained by the United States at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and for other purposes. H.R. 6274, To provide an equivalent to habeas corpus protection for persons held under military authority under that part of Cuba leased to the United States. Draft legislation entitled Democracy Restoration Act provisions on felony disenfranchisement HR 3195, S.1881, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 2007

H.R. 2449, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2007 provisions relating to judges entering protective orders in certain situations under Rule 23c of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure H.R. 2549, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2007

H.R. 840 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2007, Section 101, amending the Department of Housing and Urban Development definition of homeless person under McKinney-Vento Act to be consistent with that of the Department of Education. H.R. 2895 National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007, to establish such a fund. H.R. 3221, American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act provisions relating to Section 340, a federal affordable housing trust fund; Title VI, Subtitle A, Part 1, Subpart A. low-income-housing tax credit; and provision of legal assistance for homeowners threatened by foreclosure

H.R. 5950, S. 2005, the Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008 S. 3114, the Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act H.R. 1645, the Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act S. 844, Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, apprehension of minors and conditions of detention by Border Patrol, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. Issues regarding transfer of immigration detainees and access to counsel

S. 3230 and House Draft FY2009 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act; funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; funding for the Social Security Administration, funding for Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program S. 3260 and House Draft FY2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act funding for Defender Services; proposed amendment to provide funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States; funding for the Internal Revenue Service S. 3182 and House Draft FY2009 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for juvenile justice programs administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention; provisions relating to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for programs under Violence Against Women Act; funding for Executive Office of Immigration Review FY2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network; funding for the Joint Committee on Taxation (no bill numbers assigned yet) Activity to Authorize Greater Transparency and Accountability in the Budget for the Law Library of Congress FY2009 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including for the ABA Rule of Law Initiative; funding for contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping operations (no bill numbers yet) Proposal to reprogram $3.3 million from Department of Homeland Security or other federal executive agency to the Administrative Conference of the United States