DAVID EPPSTEIN

H.R.7006, Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 - as it relates to federal court and federal public defender funding. FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program, and domestic violence survivors program. FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Program. FY27 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for foreign assistance related to democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal public defenders. FY27 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress. Activity opposing regulatory and legislative efforts to redefine eligibility for PSLF based on an ambiguous definition of substantial illegal activity Activity in support of a technical fix to ensure that a new tiered Standard Repayment option for student loans is an eligible repayment plan for PSLF purposes.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. H.R. 1181, the Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act (Inspector General for Judiciary). S. 1206, the Judicial Relief Clarification Act (To prevent issuance of national injunctions). Issues relating to authorizing new judgeships and filling existing judicial vacancies. Comments on Proposed Rule which would fundamentally revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. S. 2993, the Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act (research to extend the right to guns at courthouses to state judges). H.R. 9401, S. 4865, the LaTonya Reeves Freedom Act as it relates to Disability Rights.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. H.R. 1181, the Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act (Inspector General for Judiciary). S. 1206, the Judicial Relief Clarification Act (To prevent issuance of national injunctions). Issues relating to authorizing new judgeships and filling existing judicial vacancies. Comments on Proposed Rule which would fundamentally revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. S. 2993, the Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act (research to extend the right to guns at courthouses to state judges). H.R. 9401, S. 4865, the LaTonya Reeves Freedom Act as it relates to Disability Rights.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. Research and advocacy to urge Congress to authorize additional district and circuit court judgeships in circuits where the Judicial Conference of the United States has determined there is a need based on rising caseloads and complexity of the issues presented for resolution. Comments on General Services Administration Information Collection 3090-0290, System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Withdrawal of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Termination of Rulemaking Proceeding Regarding Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 90 Fed. Reg. 53249 (November 25, 2025)-provisions to regulate certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and to require them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. H.R. 1181, the Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act (Inspector General for Judiciary). S. 1206, the Judicial Relief Clarification Act (To prevent issuance of national injunctions). Issues relating to authorizing new judgeships and filling existing judicial vacancies. Comments on Proposed Rule which would fundamentally revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. S. 2993, the Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act (research to extend the right to guns at courthouses to state judges). H.R. 9401, S. 4865, the LaTonya Reeves Freedom Act as it relates to Disability Rights.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. S. 4667, Research related to the Open Courts Act of 2026 (PACER). Comments on Proposed Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 32,198 (May 29, 2026); Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0412-AB19. Comments opposing the applications of Florida and Mississippi to the Department of Justice, which request certification to opt-in to fast-track habeas procedures in death penalty cases. Comments on General Services Administration Information Collection 3090-0290, System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. Food & Drug Administration Draft Guidance: General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development, Docket No. FDA-2025-D-6131 (Mar. 19, 2026) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Withdrawal of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Termination of Rulemaking Proceeding Regarding Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 90 Fed. Reg. 53249 (November 25, 2025)-provisions to regulate certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and to require them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. H.R. 1181, the Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act (Inspector General for Judiciary). S. 1206, the Judicial Relief Clarification Act (To prevent issuance of national injunctions). Issues relating to authorizing new judgeships and filling existing judicial vacancies. Comments on Proposed Rule which would fundamentally revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. S. 2993, the Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act (research to extend the right to guns at courthouses to state judges). H.R. 9401, S. 4865, the LaTonya Reeves Freedom Act as it relates to Disability Rights.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. S. 4667, Research related to the Open Courts Act of 2026 (PACER). Comments on Proposed Rule: Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance, 91 Fed. Reg. 32,198 (May 29, 2026); Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0412-AB19. Comments opposing the applications of Florida and Mississippi to the Department of Justice, which request certification to opt-in to fast-track habeas procedures in death penalty cases. Comments on General Services Administration Information Collection 3090-0290, System for Award Management Registration Requirements for Financial Assistance Recipients. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. Food & Drug Administration Draft Guidance: General Considerations for the Use of New Approach Methodologies in Drug Development, Docket No. FDA-2025-D-6131 (Mar. 19, 2026) Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Withdrawal of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Termination of Rulemaking Proceeding Regarding Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 90 Fed. Reg. 53249 (November 25, 2025)-provisions to regulate certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and to require them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act. H.R. 1181, the Judicial Ethics Enforcement Act (Inspector General for Judiciary). S. 1206, the Judicial Relief Clarification Act (To prevent issuance of national injunctions). Issues relating to authorizing new judgeships and filling existing judicial vacancies. Comments on Proposed Rule which would fundamentally revise 2 C.F.R. Part 200, commonly known as the Uniform Guidance. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. S. 2993, the Protect Our Prosecutors and Judges Act (research to extend the right to guns at courthouses to state judges). H.R. 9401, S. 4865, the LaTonya Reeves Freedom Act as it relates to Disability Rights.

FY27 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program, and domestic violence survivors program. FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Program. FY27 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for foreign assistance related to democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for for the Defender Services Office of the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts. FY27 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress and the Law Library of Congress. S.J. Res. 182, a Congressional Review Act resolution seeking repeal of Department regulations to exclude employer eligibility for PSLF based on an ambiguous definition of substantial illegal activity. Activity in support of a technical fix to ensure that a new tiered Standard Repayment option for student loans is an eligible repayment plan for PSLF purposes.

H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act - seeking to incorporate a public health harm-reduction model in connection with the bill's new approach to drug classification procedure. HR 1702, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 (JUDGES Act of 2025). HR 1526, No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 - general research and discussions. Issues relating to creating a guardianship court improvement program.

H.R. 1526, No Rogue Rulings Act. H.R. 3607, Maintaining Authority and Restoring Security to Halt the Abuse of Law (MARSHALS)Act - to transfer U.S. Marshals to the Judicial Branch. Issues related to authorizing new federal judgeships and filling existing vacancies. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. Issues related to the ABA's role in evaluating federal judicial nominees to Article III courts. General research and discussions about Schedule F designation for government attorneys and about the termination of senior military advisors for each of the uniformed services. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

H.R. 1526, the No Rogue Rulings Act. Issues related to authorizing new federal judgeships. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

S.1102, the Quality Defense Act - in support of state and local public defense systems. Activity in support of reintroduction of the EQUAL Defense Act to support state and local public defense systems. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. HR 1702, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 (JUDGES Act of 2025). HR 1526, No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 - general research and discussions. General discussions on increasing attacks on judges and the legal profession and steps to reduce them. Issues relating to creating a guardianship court improvement program. 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.

H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act - seeking to incorporate a public health harm-reduction model in connection with the bill's new approach to drug classification procedure. HR 1702, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 (JUDGES Act of 2025). HR 1526, No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 - general research and discussions. Issues relating to creating a guardianship court improvement program.

S.1102, the Quality Defense Act - in support of state and local public defense systems. Activity in support of reintroduction of the EQUAL Defense Act to support state and local public defense systems. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. HR 1702, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 (JUDGES Act of 2025). HR 1526, No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 - general research and discussions. General discussions on increasing attacks on judges and the legal profession and steps to reduce them. Issues relating to creating a guardianship court improvement program. 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.

H.R. 27, the HALT Fentanyl Act - seeking to incorporate a public health harm-reduction model in connection with the bill's new approach to drug classification procedure. HR 1702, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 (JUDGES Act of 2025). HR 1526, No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 - general research and discussions. Issues relating to creating a guardianship court improvement program.

H.R. 3490, S. 2043 - the Open America's Waters Act, potential provisions to exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. Issues relating to ensuring market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries.

H.R. 1526, No Rogue Rulings Act. H.R. 3607, Maintaining Authority and Restoring Security to Halt the Abuse of Law (MARSHALS)Act - to transfer U.S. Marshals to the Judicial Branch. Issues related to authorizing new federal judgeships and filling existing vacancies. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. Issues related to the ABA's role in evaluating federal judicial nominees to Article III courts. General research and discussions about Schedule F designation for government attorneys and about the termination of senior military advisors for each of the uniformed services. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act Issues related to authorizing new federal judgeships and filling existing vacancies. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. White House Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Overhaul proposals designed to streamline the federal procurement contracting process. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Withdrawal of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Termination of Rulemaking Proceeding Regarding Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 90 Fed. Reg. 53249 (November 25, 2025)-provisions to regulate certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and to require them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act Issues related to authorizing new federal judgeships and filling existing vacancies. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

S.1102, the Quality Defense Act - in support of state and local public defense systems. Activity in support of reintroduction of the EQUAL Defense Act to support state and local public defense systems. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. HR 1702, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025 (JUDGES Act of 2025). HR 1526, No Rogue Rulings Act of 2025 - general research and discussions. General discussions on increasing attacks on judges and the legal profession and steps to reduce them. Issues relating to creating a guardianship court improvement program. 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.

H.R. 3490, S. 2043 - the Open America's Waters Act, potential provisions to exempt Puerto Rico from the Jones Act. Issues relating to ensuring market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries.

FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program and domestic violence survivors program. FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Program. FY26 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for foreign assistance related to democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY25 and FY26 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal public defenders. FY26 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress. Activity in support of preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. S.2067, the Rescissions Act of 2025, or similar legislation to repeal foreign assistance funding Support increased annual appropriations, as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation, as well as supplemental disaster relief funding.

FY26 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program; and domestic violence survivor programs. FY26 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Program. FY26 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for foreign assistance related to democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY26 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal defenders. FY26 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress. Activity in support of preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. S.2067, the Rescissions Act of 2025, or similar legislation to repeal foreign assistance funding Support increased annual appropriations, as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation, as well as supplemental disaster relief funding.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act Issues related to authorizing new federal judgeships and filling existing vacancies. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

S. 2379, H.R. 4602 - the Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act Issues related to authorizing new federal judgeships and filling existing vacancies. Issues relating to ensuring that Administrative Law Judges receive similar security protections as their state and federal counterparts. White House Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Overhaul proposals designed to streamline the federal procurement contracting process. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Withdrawal of Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and Termination of Rulemaking Proceeding Regarding Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 90 Fed. Reg. 53249 (November 25, 2025)-provisions to regulate certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and to require them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information.

S. 4199, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024)- to create 66 new district court judgeships. S. 5580, H.R. 10450 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. H.R. 8028 - the Second Chance Reauthorization Act - to reauthorize programs to promote successful re-entry into society following a period of incarceration. General research and discussions on legislative efforts to ensure equal protection and prevent racism in the federal government (e.g., H.R. 8706, Dismantle DEI Act of 2024). Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 8856, the Right to Trial Act - to remove disparities in sentencing due solely to a defendant choosing to go to trial instead of accepting a plea agreement. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

H.R. 9076 - Supporting America's Children and Families Act H.R. 2955, S. 1351 - Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act

Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for those with a prior drug conviction. Activity in support of the study and reduction of coercive practices in plea bargaining that undermine the right to jury trial. H.R. 8846, the Right to Trial Act in support of ending coercive plea-bargaining tactics that undermine the right to jury trial. H.R. 4987S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

S. 4199, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024)- to create 66 new district court judgeships. S. 5580, H.R. 10450 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. H.R. 8028 - the Second Chance Reauthorization Act - to reauthorize programs to promote successful re-entry into society following a period of incarceration. General research and discussions on legislative efforts to ensure equal protection and prevent racism in the federal government (e.g., H.R. 8706, Dismantle DEI Act of 2024). Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 8856, the Right to Trial Act - to remove disparities in sentencing due solely to a defendant choosing to go to trial instead of accepting a plea agreement. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 -support for the increases to the refundable Child Tax Credit.

H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

S. 4199, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024)- to create 66 new district court judgeships. S. 5580, H.R. 10450 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. H.R. 8028 - the Second Chance Reauthorization Act - to reauthorize programs to promote successful re-entry into society following a period of incarceration. General research and discussions on legislative efforts to ensure equal protection and prevent racism in the federal government (e.g., H.R. 8706, Dismantle DEI Act of 2024). Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 8856, the Right to Trial Act - to remove disparities in sentencing due solely to a defendant choosing to go to trial instead of accepting a plea agreement. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

S. 4199, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024)- to create 66 new district court judgeships. S. 5580, H.R. 10450 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. H.R. 8028 - the Second Chance Reauthorization Act - to reauthorize programs to promote successful re-entry into society following a period of incarceration. General research and discussions on legislative efforts to ensure equal protection and prevent racism in the federal government (e.g., H.R. 8706, Dismantle DEI Act of 2024). Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 8856, the Right to Trial Act - to remove disparities in sentencing due solely to a defendant choosing to go to trial instead of accepting a plea agreement. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for those with a prior drug conviction. Activity in support of the study and reduction of coercive practices in plea bargaining that undermine the right to jury trial. H.R. 8846, the Right to Trial Act in support of ending coercive plea-bargaining tactics that undermine the right to jury trial. H.R. 4987S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

S. 4199, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024)- to create 66 new district court judgeships. S. 5580, H.R. 10450 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. H.R. 8028 - the Second Chance Reauthorization Act - to reauthorize programs to promote successful re-entry into society following a period of incarceration. General research and discussions on legislative efforts to ensure equal protection and prevent racism in the federal government (e.g., H.R. 8706, Dismantle DEI Act of 2024). Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 8856, the Right to Trial Act - to remove disparities in sentencing due solely to a defendant choosing to go to trial instead of accepting a plea agreement. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

H.R. 9076 - Supporting America's Children and Families Act H.R. 2955, S. 1351 - Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act

H.R. 9076 - Supporting America's Children and Families Act H.R. 2955, S. 1351 - Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act

Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

S. 4199, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024)- to create 66 new district court judgeships. S. 5580, H.R. 10450 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. H.R. 8028 - the Second Chance Reauthorization Act - to reauthorize programs to promote successful re-entry into society following a period of incarceration. General research and discussions on legislative efforts to ensure equal protection and prevent racism in the federal government (e.g., H.R. 8706, Dismantle DEI Act of 2024). Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 8856, the Right to Trial Act - to remove disparities in sentencing due solely to a defendant choosing to go to trial instead of accepting a plea agreement. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for those with a prior drug conviction. Activity in support of the study and reduction of coercive practices in plea bargaining that undermine the right to jury trial. H.R. 8846, the Right to Trial Act in support of ending coercive plea-bargaining tactics that undermine the right to jury trial. H.R. 4987S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for those with a prior drug conviction. Activity in support of the study and reduction of coercive practices in plea bargaining that undermine the right to jury trial. H.R. 8846, the Right to Trial Act in support of ending coercive plea-bargaining tactics that undermine the right to jury trial. H.R. 4987S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act, or the SAFER Banking Act - a bill would allow financial institutions to provide legally-operating cannabis businesses access to critical banking services - including bank accounts, credit cards, and checks - without fear of retribution by federal regulators.

S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act, or the SAFER Banking Act - a bill would allow financial institutions to provide legally-operating cannabis businesses access to critical banking services - including bank accounts, credit cards, and checks - without fear of retribution by federal regulators.

S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act, or the SAFER Banking Act - a bill would allow financial institutions to provide legally-operating cannabis businesses access to critical banking services - including bank accounts, credit cards, and checks - without fear of retribution by federal regulators.

S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act, or the SAFER Banking Act - a bill would allow financial institutions to provide legally-operating cannabis businesses access to critical banking services - including bank accounts, credit cards, and checks - without fear of retribution by federal regulators.

H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

S. 4199, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024)- to create 66 new district court judgeships. S. 5580, H.R. 10450 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. H.R. 8028 - the Second Chance Reauthorization Act - to reauthorize programs to promote successful re-entry into society following a period of incarceration. General research and discussions on legislative efforts to ensure equal protection and prevent racism in the federal government (e.g., H.R. 8706, Dismantle DEI Act of 2024). Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 8856, the Right to Trial Act - to remove disparities in sentencing due solely to a defendant choosing to go to trial instead of accepting a plea agreement. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

S. 4199, Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act of 2024)- to create 66 new district court judgeships. S. 5580, H.R. 10450 - the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. H.R. 8028 - the Second Chance Reauthorization Act - to reauthorize programs to promote successful re-entry into society following a period of incarceration. General research and discussions on legislative efforts to ensure equal protection and prevent racism in the federal government (e.g., H.R. 8706, Dismantle DEI Act of 2024). Activity in support of a repeal of the lifetime federal prohibition on access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 8856, the Right to Trial Act - to remove disparities in sentencing due solely to a defendant choosing to go to trial instead of accepting a plea agreement. H.R. 2955,S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. 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.

H.R. 1062, S. 524 - the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. Activity in support of the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore eligibility to vote in federal elections following the completion of ones felony sentence. Activity in support of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applies to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement, case record sealing, and removal of a permanent federal ban on access to nutrition assistance for persons convicted of a drug offense. Research and policy discussions regarding cybersecurity and artificial intelligence as they relate to developing technologies and emerging challenges potentially affecting the legal profession. 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. Proposed Amendments to United States Sentencing Guidelines 1B1.13; Reduction in Term of Imprisonment under 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(1)(A) (Policy Statement) (February 2, 2023)-provisions that would improve access to, and judicial discretion over, requests for a reduction to ones sentence based on extraordinary and compelling circumstances. Draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. Support for introduction of resolution to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. H.R. 1360 - the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Comments regarding a proposed rule change allowing Separate Licensing Standards for Relative or Kinship Foster Family Homes. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Support for measures related to ensuring that any covered entities under a federal cybersecurity, data security and/or digital privacy statute include clearly stated obligations and/or duties; New federal laws/ regulations should protect, not undermine, the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and state supreme courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession; Include provisions that protect intellectual property rights; Ensure that developers, integrators, suppliers, and operators (Developers) of A.I. systems and capabilities should ensure that their products, services, systems, and capabilities are subject to human authority, oversight, and control. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2891, S. 1323 - the Safe Banking Act

H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of elimination of the trial penalty, i.e., harsher charges or sentences for defendants who choose to proceed by trial rather than plead guilty. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of elimination of the trial penalty, i.e., harsher charges or sentences for defendants who choose to proceed by trial rather than plead guilty. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of elimination of the trial penalty, i.e., harsher charges or sentences for defendants who choose to proceed by trial rather than plead guilty. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of elimination of the trial penalty, i.e., harsher charges or sentences for defendants who choose to proceed by trial rather than plead guilty. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. Support for introduction of resolution to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. H.R. 1360 - the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Comments regarding a proposed rule change allowing Separate Licensing Standards for Relative or Kinship Foster Family Homes. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Support for measures related to ensuring that any covered entities under a federal cybersecurity, data security and/or digital privacy statute include clearly stated obligations and/or duties; New federal laws/ regulations should protect, not undermine, the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and state supreme courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession; Include provisions that protect intellectual property rights; Ensure that developers, integrators, suppliers, and operators (Developers) of A.I. systems and capabilities should ensure that their products, services, systems, and capabilities are subject to human authority, oversight, and control. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. H.Res.314 - to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. H.Res.314 - to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. Support for introduction of resolution to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. H.R. 1360 - the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Comments regarding a proposed rule change allowing Separate Licensing Standards for Relative or Kinship Foster Family Homes. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Support for measures related to ensuring that any covered entities under a federal cybersecurity, data security and/or digital privacy statute include clearly stated obligations and/or duties; New federal laws/ regulations should protect, not undermine, the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and state supreme courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession; Include provisions that protect intellectual property rights; Ensure that developers, integrators, suppliers, and operators (Developers) of A.I. systems and capabilities should ensure that their products, services, systems, and capabilities are subject to human authority, oversight, and control. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. H.Res.314 - to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 2891, S. 1323 - the Safe Banking Act

H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of elimination of the trial penalty, i.e., harsher charges or sentences for defendants who choose to proceed by trial rather than plead guilty. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of elimination of the trial penalty, i.e., harsher charges or sentences for defendants who choose to proceed by trial rather than plead guilty. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479, S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. S. 1247, the Terry Technical Amendments Act, which would ensure that sentence reductions for crack cocaine related offenses authorized under the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 apply retroactively to sentences that were not a mandatory minimum. S. 1248, the Safer Detention Act, which would improve access to compassionate release for the elderly. S. 1251, First Step Implementation Act, which would do several things including the authorization of second look sentence review for those who were sentenced under age 18 once they had served at least 20 years of their sentence; the bill also provides for automatic sealing and expungement of certain juvenile records. S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. Activity in support of ending gay and trans panic as a defense to the commission of a crime. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. 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.

H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of elimination of the trial penalty, i.e., harsher charges or sentences for defendants who choose to proceed by trial rather than plead guilty. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of elimination of the trial penalty, i.e., harsher charges or sentences for defendants who choose to proceed by trial rather than plead guilty. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. 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.

S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act, or the SAFER Banking Act - a bill would allow financial institutions to provide legally-operating cannabis businesses access to critical banking services - including bank accounts, credit cards, and checks - without fear of retribution by federal regulators.

S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act, or the SAFER Banking Act - a bill would allow financial institutions to provide legally-operating cannabis businesses access to critical banking services - including bank accounts, credit cards, and checks - without fear of retribution by federal regulators.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. Support for introduction of resolution to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. H.R. 1360 - the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Comments regarding a proposed rule change allowing Separate Licensing Standards for Relative or Kinship Foster Family Homes. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Support for measures related to ensuring that any covered entities under a federal cybersecurity, data security and/or digital privacy statute include clearly stated obligations and/or duties; New federal laws/ regulations should protect, not undermine, the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and state supreme courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession; Include provisions that protect intellectual property rights; Ensure that developers, integrators, suppliers, and operators (Developers) of A.I. systems and capabilities should ensure that their products, services, systems, and capabilities are subject to human authority, oversight, and control. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. H.Res.314 - to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. H.Res.314 - to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. Support for introduction of resolution to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. H.R. 1360 - the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Comments regarding a proposed rule change allowing Separate Licensing Standards for Relative or Kinship Foster Family Homes. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Support for measures related to ensuring that any covered entities under a federal cybersecurity, data security and/or digital privacy statute include clearly stated obligations and/or duties; New federal laws/ regulations should protect, not undermine, the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and state supreme courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession; Include provisions that protect intellectual property rights; Ensure that developers, integrators, suppliers, and operators (Developers) of A.I. systems and capabilities should ensure that their products, services, systems, and capabilities are subject to human authority, oversight, and control. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. 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. 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 adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. 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. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

H.R. 1062, S. 524 - the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. Activity in support of the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore eligibility to vote in federal elections following the completion of ones felony sentence. Activity in support of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applies to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement, case record sealing, and removal of a permanent federal ban on access to nutrition assistance for persons convicted of a drug offense. Research and policy discussions regarding cybersecurity and artificial intelligence as they relate to developing technologies and emerging challenges potentially affecting the legal profession. 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. Proposed Amendments to United States Sentencing Guidelines 1B1.13; Reduction in Term of Imprisonment under 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(1)(A) (Policy Statement) (February 2, 2023)-provisions that would improve access to, and judicial discretion over, requests for a reduction to ones sentence based on extraordinary and compelling circumstances. Draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479, S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. S. 1247, the Terry Technical Amendments Act, which would ensure that sentence reductions for crack cocaine related offenses authorized under the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 apply retroactively to sentences that were not a mandatory minimum. S. 1248, the Safer Detention Act, which would improve access to compassionate release for the elderly. S. 1251, First Step Implementation Act, which would do several things including the authorization of second look sentence review for those who were sentenced under age 18 once they had served at least 20 years of their sentence; the bill also provides for automatic sealing and expungement of certain juvenile records. S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. Activity in support of ending gay and trans panic as a defense to the commission of a crime. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. 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.

H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479, S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. S. 1247, the Terry Technical Amendments Act, which would ensure that sentence reductions for crack cocaine related offenses authorized under the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 apply retroactively to sentences that were not a mandatory minimum. S. 1248, the Safer Detention Act, which would improve access to compassionate release for the elderly. S. 1251, First Step Implementation Act, which would do several things including the authorization of second look sentence review for those who were sentenced under age 18 once they had served at least 20 years of their sentence; the bill also provides for automatic sealing and expungement of certain juvenile records. S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. Activity in support of ending gay and trans panic as a defense to the commission of a crime. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. 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.