LAURA HALL

Legal immigration and workforce Border security, both southern and northern borders   Competitiveness and immigration visas for high-tech workers

Short-Time Compensation programs  Public health infrastructure fund Energy Innovation at Department of Energy Natural carbon solutions at United States Department of Agriculture Housing supply Rental assistance Budget and debt limit process reform

Short-Time Compensation programs  Public health infrastructure fund Energy Innovation at Department of Energy Natural carbon solutions at Department of Agriculture Housing supply Rental assistance Budget and debt limit process reform

Legal immigration and workforce Border security, both southern and northern borders   Competitiveness and immigration visas for high-tech workers

Short-Time Compensation programs  Public health infrastructure fund Energy Innovation at Department of Energy Natural carbon solutions at United States Department of Agriculture Housing supply Rental assistance Budget and debt limit process reform

Legal immigration and workforce Border security, both southern and northern borders   Competitiveness and immigration visas for high-tech workers

Short-Time Compensation programs  Public health infrastructure fund Energy Innovation at Department of Energy Natural carbon solutions at United States Department of Agriculture Housing supply Rental assistance Budget and debt limit process reform

Legal immigration and workforce Border security, both southern and northern borders   Competitiveness and immigration visas for high-tech workers

Legal immigration and workforce Border security, both southern and northern borders   Competitiveness and immigration visas for high-tech workers

Appropriations for: Short-Time Compensation programs  Public health infrastructure fund Legislative branch and Modernization Initiatives Account Energy Innovation at Department of Energy Natural carbon solutions at United States Department of Agriculture Housing supply Child Care Development Block Grant Preschool development block grants Childcare facilities Tribal childcare funding Budget and debt limit process reform

Legal immigration    Border security, both southern and northern borders   Competitiveness and immigration visas for high-tech workers

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs  Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund  Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress  Appropriations for DOE and USDA Debt limit process reform  Budget process reform Appropriations for Fischer/King Tax Credit marketing and study  Appropriations for housing supply

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs  Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund  Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress  Appropriations for DOE and USDA Child Tax Credit  Earned Income Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit   Debt limit process reform  Budget process reform Appropriations for Fischer/King Tax Credit marketing and study  45S Tax Credit (Fischer/King)

Legal immigration    Border security, both southern and northern borders   Competitiveness and immigration visas for high-tech workers

Legal immigration    Border security, both southern and northern borders   Competitiveness and immigration visas for high-tech workers

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs  Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund  Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress  Appropriations for DOE and USDA, R&D programs to support clean energy and sustainability  Child Tax Credit  Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit   Debt limit process reform  Appropriations for Fischer/King Tax Credit marketing and study

Legal immigration    Border security, both southern and northern borders   Competitiveness and immigration visas for high-tech workers

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs  Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund  Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress  Appropriations for DOE and USDA, R&D programs to support clean energy and sustainability  Child Tax Credit  Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit   Debt limit process reform  Appropriations for Fischer/King Tax Credit marketing and study

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs  Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund  Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress  Appropriations for DOE and USDA, R&D programs to support clean energy and sustainability  Child Tax Credit  Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit   Debt limit process reform  Appropriations for Fischer/King Tax Credit marketing and study

Legal immigration    Border security, both southern and northern borders

Budget/Appropriations (Kim Dean, Marcie Haber, Matthew Sifert, Michele Stockwell, Laura Hall, Michael Kelley) House and Senate   Issues/Topics Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, NOAA and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal  Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform

Immigration (Laura Hall, Michele Stockwell) House and Senate  Issues/Topics Legal immigration   Border security, both southern and northern borders  Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border  Bills H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act  H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021  S. 1024/H.R. 2255 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act   S. 264, Dream Act of 2021

Issues/Topics Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, NOAA and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform Appropriations for Fischer/King Tax Credit marketing and study Bills H.R. 6393, the Responsible Budgeting Act

Issues/Topics Legal immigration   Border security, both southern and northern borders

Issues/Topics Legal immigration   Border security, both southern and northern borders

Issues/Topics Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, NOAA and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform Appropriations for Fischer/King Tax Credit marketing and study Bills H.R. 6393, the Responsible Budgeting Act

Issues/Topics Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, NOAA and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal  Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform Appropriations for Fischer/King Tax Credit marketing and study Bills H.R. 6393, the Responsible Budgeting Act

Issues/Topics Legal immigration   Border security, both southern and northern borders  Startup VISA

Issues/Topics Legal immigration   Border security, both southern and northern borders  Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border  Startup VISA Bills H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act    H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021    S. 1024/H.R. 2255 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act     S. 264, Dream Act of 2021

Issues/Topics Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, NOAA and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal  Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform

Budget/Appropriations (Kim Dean, Marcie Haber, Matthew Sifert, Michele Stockwell, Laura Hall, Michael Kelley) House and Senate   Issues/Topics Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, NOAA and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal  Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform

Immigration (Laura Hall, Michele Stockwell) House and Senate  Issues/Topics Legal immigration   Border security, both southern and northern borders  Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border  Bills H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act  H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021  S. 1024/H.R. 2255 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act   S. 264, Dream Act of 2021

Budget/Appropriations (Kim Dean, Marcie Haber, Matthew Sifert, Michele Stockwell, Laura Hall, Michael Kelley) House and Senate   Issues/Topics Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, NOAA and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal  Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform

Immigration (Laura Hall, Michele Stockwell) House and Senate  Issues/Topics Legal immigration   Border security, both southern and northern borders  Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border  Bills H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act  H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021  S. 1024/H.R. 2255 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act   S. 264, Dream Act of 2021

Income-Driven Repayment Student Loan Forgiveness Federal State Partnership School closure reform Student loan transparency measures Short term Pell pilot program

Legal immigration   Border security, both southern and northern borders  Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border  H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 S. 1024/H.R. 2255 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act  S. 264, Dream Act of 2021

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal  Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform HR 6139 the Responsible Budgeting Act

Legal immigration Border security, both southern and northern border Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 S. 1024/H.R. 2255 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act S. 264, Dream Act of 2021

Income-Driven Repayment Student Loan Forgiveness Federal State Partnership School closure reform Student loan transparency measures Short term Pell pilot program LOAN Act S. 1173, Earn to Learn Act H.R. 4596 Student Records Protection Act S. 2054 PASS Act

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal  Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform HR 6139 the Responsible Budgeting Act

Income-Driven Repayment Student Loan Forgiveness Federal State Partnership School closure reform Student loan transparency measures Short term Pell pilot program

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for DOE, USDA, and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal  Child Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit  Appropriations/supplemental funds for resettlement of Afghan refugees Debt limit process reform

Legal immigration Border security, both southern and northern border Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 S. 1024/H.R. 2255 Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act S. 264, Dream Act of 2021

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Appropriations for Child Care Development Block Grant and Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships, and other measures in the bill, such as improving governance, changes to TANF, and studying the effectiveness of a number of child care programs. Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for higher education, including to study how best to provide real-time and forward-looking data in financial responsibility scores; set letters of credit for institutions with low financial responsibility scores using an objective process; reduce regulatory burdens to incentivize school closure teach out acquisitions, reform the student services metric to better reflect student-centered spending; require institutions to report spending on marketing and recruitment separately; direct the Government Accountability Office to conduct an audit of IPEDS; conduct a study to assess options for limiting Grad PLUS Loans; conduct a study on the extent to which students are over-borrowing and under-borrowing. Appropriations for early child care, including studying child facilities, directing HHS ASPE to provide updated estimates and factsheets of Child Care Eligibility and Receipt under federal and state rules, reserving funds for a competitive grant program for states to support center- and home-based child care programs, prioritizing Early Head Start-Child Care Partnerships, reinstating the Federal Early Learning Interagency Policy Board, directing GAO to conduct a review of effectiveness of the Head Start Collaboration Offices and State Advisory Councils, studying Headstart effectiveness, examining the EHS-CCP and the model effectiveness, studying the state implementation of the various coronavirus relief and recovery packages, and allowing the transfer of funds between TANF and CCDBG. Appropriations for DOE, USDA, and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal Child Tax Credit Earned Income Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit

Border security, both southern and northern border Legal immigration Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border Healthcare Workforce Resiliency Act H.R. 6, American Dream and Promise Act H.R. 1603, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 S. 264, Dream Act of 2021

Short-Time Compensation (STC) programs Appropriations for a public health infrastructure fund Appropriations for Child Care Development Block Grant and Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships, and other measures in the bill, such as improving governance, changes to TANF, and studying the effectiveness of a number of child care programs. Legislative Branch increased appropriations to improve the functionality of Congress Appropriations for higher education, including to study how best to provide real-time and forward-looking data in financial responsibility scores; set letters of credit for institutions with low financial responsibility scores using an objective process; reduce regulatory burdens to incentivize school closure teach out acquisitions, reform the student services metric to better reflect student-centered spending; require institutions to report spending on marketing and recruitment separately; direct the Government Accountability Office to conduct an audit of IPEDS; conduct a study to assess options for limiting Grad PLUS Loans; conduct a study on the extent to which students are over-borrowing and under-borrowing. Appropriations for DOE, USDA, and DOI R&D programs to support clean energy and carbon removal Child Tax Credit Earned Income Tax Credit Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit Appropriations for ACL and CDC Falls Prevention Program funding

Border security, both southern and northern border Legal immigration Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Healthcare Workforce Resiliency Act Economic impact payments for citizens with non-citizen partners HR. 1865

Income-Driven Repayment Student Loan Forgiveness S. 2024- USA Civics Act School closure reform S. 4247- Student Loan Repayment and FAFSA Simplification Act S.1525 - Student Protection and Success Act HR. 1865

Income-Driven Repayment Student Loan Forgiveness S. 2024- USA Civics Act School closure reform S. 4247- Student Loan Repayment and FAFSA Simplification Act S.1525 - Student Protection and Success Act HR. 1865

Border security, both southern and northern border Legal immigration Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Healthcare Workforce Resiliency Act Economic impact payments for citizens with non-citizen partners HR. 1865

Border security, both southern and northern border Legal immigration Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Healthcare Workforce Resiliency Act Economic impact payments for citizens with non-citizen partners

Federal-State Partnerships S. 2024- USA Civics Act Income driven repayment Student Records School closure S. 4247- Student Loan Repayment and FAFSA Simplification Act

Border security, both southern and northern border Legal immigration Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 Healthcare Workforce Resiliency Act

Federal-State Partnerships Borrower Defense Regulations (S. J. Res 56) USA Civics Act (S. 2024) Income driven repayment School closure CARES Act H.R. 748 Implementation

Border security, both southern and northern border Legal immigration Asylum-seekers and care for individuals in CBP custody Regional migration patterns and data collection on arrivals at the southern border DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019

Student Right to Know Before You Go Act of 2019 (S.681/HR1565) College Transparency Act (S.800/HR1766) Understanding the True Cost of College Act (S.888/HR2321) Student Loan Disclosure Modernization Act (S. 2015) ISA Student Bill of Rights Act (not yet introduced) Fund for Innovation and Success in Higher Education Act (S. 1059/ H.R. 4083) Faster Access to Federal Student Aid Act (S. 3611/ H.R. 7386) Federal-State Partnerships Risk Sharing System Borrower Defense Regulations (S. J. Res 56) USA Civics Act (S. 2024) CARES Act H.R. 748

Border security and asylum-seekers Legal immigration DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) Immigration courts H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019

Border security and asylum-seekers Legal immigration DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) Immigration courts H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act H.R. 5038, Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019

Border security and asylum-seekers Legal immigration Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) Immigration courts H.R. 3239, Humanitarian Standards bill H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act

Artificial intelligence Small Business Access to Capital Retirement Issues/ SECURE Act (HR 1994)

Border security and asylum-seekers Legal immigration DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) Immigration courts H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act

Artificial intelligence Small Business Access to Capital Retirement Issues/ SECURE Act (HR 1994)

Border security and asylum-seekers Legal immigration Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) Immigration courts H.R. 3239, Humanitarian Standards bill H.R. 1044, Fairness for High Skilled Immigrants Act

Border security and immigration Chain migration Sanctuary cities Legal immigration Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) Immigration courts

Appropriations funding for addressing the opioid epidemic (FY 2020 Labor-HHS and CJS appropriations) Rural health care Reauthorization of the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) PCORI Reauthorization

Small Business Access to Capital

Border security and immigration Chain migration Sanctuary cities Legal immigration Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act (HR.6) Immigration courts

Small Business Access to Capital

Appropriations funding for addressing the opioid epidemic (FY 2020 Labor-HHS and CJS appropriations) Rural health care Reauthorization of the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) PCORI Reauthorization

Health insurance market stabilization, including the Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 (S. 1835), and provisions to encourage automatic enrollment as alternative to Affordable Care Act individual mandate. Combatting the national opioids crisis, including the S. 2680, The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 and S. 3120, the HEAL Act of 2018 Improving nutrition in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) authorized under the Farm Bill (Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2)) Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (S. 2852/H.R. 6378) Reauthorization of the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) EMPOWER Care Act (S.2227 and H.R.5306)

Border security and immigration, enforcement metrics Chain migration Sanctuary cities Legal immigration H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act

Border security and immigration, enforcement metrics Chain migration Sanctuary cities Legal immigration H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act

U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns and media freedom Illiberal democracy in Europe

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act

Health insurance market stabilization, including the Bipartisan Health Care Stabilization Act of 2017, Lower Premiums Through Reinsurance Act of 2017 (S. 1835), and provisions to encourage automatic enrollment as alternative to Affordable Care Act individual mandate. Combatting the national opioids crisis, including the S. 2680, The Opioid Crisis Response Act of 2018 and S. 3120, the HEAL Act of 2018 Improving nutrition in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) authorized under the Farm Bill (Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 (H.R. 2)) Reauthorization of the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act (S. 2852/H.R. 6378) Reauthorization of the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) EMPOWER Care Act (S.2227 and H.R.5306)

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act IRS Data Transparency Small Business Access to Capital

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act S.488 JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018

Border security and immigration Enforcement metrics Sanctuary cities Legal immigration H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act

U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns and media freedom Illiberal democracy in Europe

Border security and immigration, enforcement metrics Chain migration Sanctuary cities Legal immigration H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act

ISIS U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns and media freedom Syria AUMF Illiberal democracy in Europe

Military child care issues NDAA Spousal Licensing

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 Federal Reserve improvements Consolidated bank examination task force pilot program S.2155, Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act

Border security and immigration, enforcement metrics Chain migration Sanctuary cities Legal immigration H.R. 4796, USA Act of 2018 Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act

Military child care issues NDAA S.1434, Availability of Child Care for Every Servicemember and Spouse Act Spousal Licensing

Military child care issues NDAA S.1434, Availability of Child Care for Every Servicemember and Spouse Act Spousal Licensing

Border security and immigration Enforcement metrics H-1B visas Unaccompanied minors DACA, Dream Act

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 Federal Reserve improvements Consolidated bank examination task force pilot program

Nuclear waste H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act S.97, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 Federal Reserve improvements Consolidated bank examination task force pilot program

ISIS U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns and media freedom

ISIS U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns and media freedom

Nuclear waste H.R. 589, the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act S.97, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act of 2017 S. 512, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 Federal Reserve improvements Consolidated bank examination task force pilot program

Defense budget/ military spending Congressional oversight of DHS

Iran sanctions U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns and media freedom Global health diplomacy, including Zika virus

Energy diversification, including, S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act, and H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act Nuclear waste S. 1398 Energy innovation America Competes/ARPA-E reauthorization S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act S. 2795, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act S. 2461, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act

Iran sanctions U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns and media freedom Global health diplomacy, including Zika virus

Energy diversification, including, S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act, and H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act Nuclear waste S. 1398 Energy innovation America Competes/ARPA-E reauthorization S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act S. 2795, the Nuclear Energy Innovation and Modernization Act S. 2461, the Nuclear Energy Innovation Capabilities Act

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 Payment reforms Financial Technology

Border security and immigration Enforcement metrics H-1B visas Unaccompanied minors

Iran sanctions Cyber information sharing S.754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns and media freedom ISIS Global health diplomacy, including Zika virus

Iran sanctions Cyber information sharing S.754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns and media freedom ISIS Global health diplomacy, including Zika virus

Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Metrics H-1B Visas

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 Payment reforms Federal Reserve improvements Financial Technology

Iran sanctions Cyber information sharing S.754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns ISIS

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 Payment reforms Federal Reserve improvements

Energy diversification, including, S.2012, the Energy Policy Modernization Act, and H.R. 8, the North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act Nuclear waste Crude oil exports, including H.R. 702, to adapt to changing crude oil market conditions, and S.2011, Offshore Production and Energizing National Security Act of 2015 Renewable Fuel Standard H.R. 1806 and S. 1398 Energy innovation America Competes/ARPA-E reauthorization S. 1187 and H.R. 1158 INNOVATES bill S. 1033, the Coons-Alexander QER bill to require DOE conduct a QER H.R. 2576, the TSCA Modernization Act and S.697, the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety Act for the 21st Century Act

Iran sanctions P5+1 Iran negotiations, including S.615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns ISIS

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 Payment reforms

Cyber information sharing S.754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015

Iran sanctions P5+1 Iran negotiations, including S.615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns ISIS Conflict in Yemen

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

Energy diversification Energy efficiency Nuclear waste Crude oil and natural gas supply and demand Renewable Fuel Standard H.R. 1806 Energy innovation America Competes/ARPA-E re-authorization S. 1187 the Coons Rubio INNOVATES bill S. 1033, the Coons-Alexander QER bill

Iran sanctions P5+1 Iran negotiations, including S.615, the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015 U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns ISIS Conflict in Yemen

Cyber information sharing S.754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

Energy diversification Energy efficiency S.761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Electric grid cybersecurity Nuclear waste Natural gas supply and demand Renewable Fuel Standard America Competes/ARPA-E reauthorization

Electric grid cybersecurity

Iran sanctions Funding for Iran nuclear inspections U.S.-Turkey relationship, including human rights concerns ISIS

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

Energy diversification Energy efficiency Energy tax reform S.761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013Electric grid cybersecurity Nuclear waste Natural gas supply and demand Renewable Fuel Standard America Competes/ARPA-E reauthorization

Electric grid cybersecurity

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

General reforms to House and Senate procedures

Energy diversification Energy efficiency Energy tax reform S.761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Electric grid cybersecurity Nuclear waste Natural gas supply and demand Renewable Fuel Standard

Electric grid cybersecurity

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

Energy diversification Energy efficiency Energy tax reform Energy innovation and ARPA-E in discussion draft of Innovative Approaches to Technology Transfer Act of 2013ARPA-E and America Competes reauthorization S.761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Electric grid cybersecurity Nuclear waste Natural gas supply and demand Renewable Fuel Standard

Energy diversification Energy efficiency Energy tax reform Energy innovation and ARPA-E in discussion draft of Innovative Approaches to Technology Transfer Act of 2013ARPA-E and America Competes reauthorization Structure for national energy policy S.761, Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act of 2013 Electric grid reliability Nuclear waste Natural gas supply and demand Renewable Fuel Standard

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

Iran sanctions H.R. 850, Nuclear Iran Prevention Act S.1881, Nuclear Weapon Free Iran Act of 2013 U.S.-Turkey relationship

Online radicalization and terrorist threats Terrorist threat assessments

Iran sanctions H.R. 850, Nuclear Iran Prevention Act

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

Radicalization and terrorist threats

Iran sanctions H.R. 850, Nuclear Iran Prevention Act

Financial regulatory reform including the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010

Discussed Iran nuclear development and sanctions and informed congressional staff about a series of white papers from the BPC foreign policy team on thwarting Iran's enrichment program: "Principles for Negotiating With Iran"; "Establishing a Credible Threat Against Irans Nuclear Program"; and "Assessing the Effectiveness of Sanctions on Iran: A Call for Independent Review". Discussed BPC's paper, The Price of Inaction, dealing with the scenarios that could result if Iran is allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Discussed and introduced the Bipartisan Policy Center Housing Commissions recommendations in its 2013 report, Housing Americas Future: New Directions for National Policy. Recommendations focus on new system of housing finance, improved approach to the delivery of federal rental assistance, rural housing, and coordination of housing priorities to allow for aging in place.

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing finance, congressional procedure and rules, government issues, immigration, cost containment, budget, health information technology

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing finance, congressional procedure and rules, government issues, immigration, cost containment, budget, health information technology

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing finance, congressional procedure and rules, government issues, immigration, cost containment, budget, health information technology

Discussed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and its timeline for enactment, specifically focusing on a provision authored by Senator Menendez that would further sanction Iran. Met with and corresponded with various Congressional staff to secure passage of PNTR and human rights in light of the BPC report on Russia relations. Discussed Iran nuclear development and sanctions and informed Congressional staff about a series of white papers from the BPC foreign policy team on thwarting Iran's enrichment program: "Principles for Negotiating With Iran"; "Establishing a Credible Threat Against Irans Nuclear Program"; and "Assessing the Effectiveness of Sanctions on Iran: A Call for Independent Review". Discussed BPC's paper, The Price of Inaction, dealing with the scenarios that could result if Iran is allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon.

Discussed BPC's energy project's work in 2012 including: the BPC Energy Board's work on diversifying resources, energy efficiency and government accountability; the natural gas supply and demand work, including modeling; the nuclear events and work, including safety, management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel, need for strong nuclear energy sector. Discussed the electric grid work including reliability improvement and incentives for all energy sources.

Discussed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and worked to get BPC provisions on preventing a nuclear Iran incorporated into the NDAA. Discussed legislation encouraging U.S.-Israel cooperation (S2165). Met with various Congressional staff to gage their thoughts on PNTR and discuss the BPC report on Russia relations. Discussed Iran nuclear development and sanctions and informed Congressional staff about a series of white papers from the BPC foreign policy team on thwarting Iran's enrichment program: "Principles for Negotiating With Iran"; "Establishing a Credible Threat Against Irans Nuclear Program"; and "Assessing the Effectiveness of Sanctions on Iran: A Call for Independent Review".

Discussed BPC's energy project's work in 2012 including: the BPC Energy Board its work on diversifying resources, energy efficiency and government accountability; the natural gas supply and demand work, including modeling, the nuclear events and work, including safety, management and disposal of spent nuclear fuel, need for strong nuclear energy sector. Discussed the electric grid work including reliability improvement and incentives for all cleaner energy sources and the need for energy innovation work including the need for a continued government role and funding.

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Met with staff on the National Defense Authorization Act and worked to get BPC provisions incorporated into the Iran NDAA (specifically augmenting 5th fleet presence and prepositioning military supplies in the Persian Gulf). Met with key staff about legislation encouraging U.S.-Israel cooperation (S2165). Met with various staff to gage their thoughts on PNTR and discuss the BPC report on Russia relations. Met with staff to discuss Iran nuclear development and sanctions and inform them about a series of white papers from the BPC foreign policy team on thwarting Iran's enrichment program: "Principles for Negotiating With Iran"; "Establishing a Credible Threat Against Irans Nuclear Program"; "Assessing the Effectiveness of Sanctions on Iran: A Call for Independent Review".

Discussed BPCs Foreign Policy Projects paper on Russia, "A Bull in Bears Clothing: Russia, WTO and Jackson Vanik", repeal of Jackson Vanik and to promote our work on the topic and gather information on the issue's chances for moving forward on the Hill in the coming months and to discuss passage of Russia PNTR; discussed BPCs report on Iran, "Meeting the Challenge: Stopping the Clock", and policies around sanctions, negotiations and military readiness.

Discussed BPC's shale gas report, "Shale Gas: New Opportunities, New Challenges", provided an overview of shale gas; ARPA-E funding; Energy Innovation Funding; background on BPC FERC project and work plans for 2012, including transmission and cybersecurity; discussed EPA regulations providing background on the new EPA MATS regulation and the Cleans Air Act in general; organized briefing for House Energy and Commerce staff on the BPC Energy Project's report, "New Dynamics of Natural Gas".

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Recommendations of National Transportation Policy Project

Recommendations of Domenici-Rivlin Debt Reduction Task Force

Electricity reliability, environmental regulation, energy innovation policy, nuclear waste issues

Recommendations of debt reduction task force

Discussion and introduction of the launch of the Bipartisan Policy Center's new Housing project; outreach on the Housing project's first Commission meeting

Discussion of the Domenici/Rivlin Debt Reduction Task Force policy proposals

Iran and the Bipartisan Policy Center's National Security Project report series on Iran

Recommendations of the Domenici-Rivlin Debt Reduction Task Force

Recommendations of BPC National Security Program

Informing offices on formation of BPC Housing Commission

Recommendations of National Transportation Policy Project

Recommendations of National Security Preparedness Group

Recommendations of National Security Initiative

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Energy security, energy innovation, climate change, health care, surface transportation, foreign policy, homeland security, housing, congressional procedure and rules

Recommendations of debt reduction task force