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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.

Issues relating to ensuring market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries.

H.R. 7836, the Real Courts, Rule of Law Act Issues related to a proposed rule that would impose stricter sponsor vetting requirements for unaccompanied immigrant children. Issues related to the operation and funding for the Department of Health and Human Service's Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Program. Issues related to the operation and funding for the DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Withdrawal of Bureau Guidance, Interpretive Rules, Policy Statements, and Advisory Opinions; 12 CFR Chapter X; 90 Fed. Reg. 20084 (May 12, 2025) [withdrawing numerous CFPB guidance documents, including CFPB Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations]. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers; Document No. 2024-19198; RIN 1506-AB54, 89 Fed. Reg. 70258 (August 29, 2024). H.J.Res. 55, S.J.Res. 15, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to "Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers". H.R. 3213, the Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act; and Section 204 of H.R. 10184, the Consumer Financial Protection Accountability Act [which includes key provisions of the Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act]. Support favorable assessment of United States laws, regulations, and efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing and oppose any new proposed regulations on US lawyers in upcoming Financial Action Task Force 2026 Mutual Evaluation Report for the US.

Funding for foreign assistance agencies and programs that promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law. U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). U.S. funding, engagement, and leadership in international organizations. Issues related to protecting independence of international courts and judges.

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. 5676, the Strengthening Civics Education Act.

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. Activity in support of the release of federal FY2026 Department of Justice grant funds for domestic violence assistance programs.

H.R. 7491, S. 3850, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that attorney-client confidentiality extends to email for those in the federal prison system, just as it does for other modes of communication. Related activity in support of Appropriations Committee report language acknowledging the issue in H. Rept. 119-652. Activity in support of full funding in FY2027 for the Defender Services Office of the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts. Activity in support of the release of federal FY2026 Department of Justice grant funds for domestic violence assistance programs. Activity on issues involving grand juries. Activity on issues related to the treatment of the homeless. Activity on issues related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Review of State Bar Complaints and Allegations Against Department of Justice Attorneys; Docket No. OAG199; AG Order No. 6653-2026-A; RIN 1105-AB82, 91 Fed. Reg. 10780 (March 5, 2026).

H.R. 20 and S. 852, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Analyzed federal laws/regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property to ensure they did not seek to harm or regulate the legal profession, such as by undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine and do no limit the ability to access the justice system and legal counsel.

P.L. 119-21 (H.R. 1), One Big Beautiful Bill Act- (1) proposed provisions that would have eliminated or reduced the ability of law firms and other professional service pass-through businesses to deduct their state and local taxes (SALT) at the entity level and (2) final provisions that permanently renew and modify the existing 20% deduction for qualified business income of law firms and other professional service pass-through businesses contained in Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. General research and discussions surrounding the tax status of nonprofit organizations, including as it relates to tax cut expirations.

Activity in support of preserving the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Activity opposing efforts by the Administration to redefine eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers; Document No. 2024-19198; RIN 1506-AB54, 89 Fed. Reg. 70258 (August 29, 2024). H.J.Res. 55, S.J.Res. 15, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to "Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers". H.R. 3213, the Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act.

Funding for foreign assistance agencies and programs that promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law. U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). U.S. engagement and leadership in international organizations.

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.

Issues related to the operation and funding for the Department of Health and Human Service's Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Program. Issues related to immigration detention standards - efforts to identify trends in the abuses reported on the ABAs detention hotline. Issues related to the operation and funding for the DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. Issues related to congressional informational request regarding federal funding received for provision of legal services to migrants. Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule; Update To Accord With Statutory Requirements, Proposed by the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), RIN 0970-AD16 - provisions that would allow for the agency to deny release of an unaccompanied child to a potential sponsor based solely on that sponsors immigration status and to share information about a sponsors immigration status with enforcement authorities.

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. 20 and S. 852, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Draft legislation to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, to provide a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions, and to provide an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

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.

Analyzed federal laws/regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property to ensure they did not seek to harm or regulate the legal profession, such as by undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine and do no limit the ability to access the justice system and legal counsel.

Draft legislation to permanently renew the 20% deduction for qualified business income contained in Section 199A of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and apply it to all pass-through businesses-including law firms and other professional service businesses-on an equal, non-discriminatory basis with no income-related phase-outs or other limitations. General research and discussions surrounding the tax status of nonprofit organizations, including as it relates to tax cut expirations.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations. P.L. 119-4 (H.R. 1968), FY2025 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act (through 9/30/2025)-draft amendment that would have extended the deadline for reporting companies formed before January 1, 2024 to submit their initial beneficial ownership reports to the Treasury Department under the Corporate Transparency Act until January 1, 2026. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers; Document No. 2024-19198; RIN 1506-AB54, 89 Fed. Reg. 70258 (August 29, 2024). H.J. Res. 55, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network relating to "Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers" H.R. ___, Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act, draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct.

Funding for foreign assistance agencies and programs that promote democracy, human rights, and rule of law. U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). U.S. engagement and leadership in international organizations.

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.

Issues related to the operation and funding for the Department of Health and Human Service's Legal Services for Unaccompanied Children Program. S. 5, the Laken Riley Act. Issues related to immigration detention standards - efforts to identify trends in the abuses reported on the ABAs detention hotline. Issues related to the operation and funding for the DOJ Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation 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. 20 and S. 852, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Draft legislation to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, to provide a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions, and to provide an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Issues relating to ensuring market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms in foreign countries.

Support supplemental disaster relief funding for legal services. FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. FY2025 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. H.R. 8773, S. 4928, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2025, and other appropriations bills - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service.

General research and discussions surrounding the tax status of nonprofit organizations, including as it relates to tax cut expirations and H.R. 9495, Stop Terror Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act.

S. 1723/H.R. 7227, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024. S.Res. 107 - resolution recognizing the expirations of the Equal Rights Amendment. S.J.Res. 4, S.J.Res. 39, H.J.Res. 25 - Expressing the sense of Congress that the Equal Rights Amendment has been validly ratified.

Communications regarding international trade in legal services and overseas market access for U.S. firms and lawyers.

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

S. 5229 - Judicial Modernization and Transparency Act H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 H. Res. 314 - Territorial Incorporation Doctrine Support for authorizing new federal judgeships. Judicial Security - efforts to expand judicial security protection to Administrative Law Judges. Support the original intent of H.R.9278 to extend the current deadline for millions of existing small businesses to file their initial beneficial ownership reports required under the Corporate Transparency Act for one year to January 1, 2026. Oppose efforts by Congress, such as the provision contained in S.4638, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, to regulate the practice of law by mandating that attorneys married to an active duty servicemembers in the armed forces be automatically admitted to practice law in the state where the servicemember has been stationed. This would undermine the longstanding principle and doctrine supported by the ABA which believes state supreme courts have the power of licensure. 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. Model Rules of Representative Conduct developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that, if adopted by individual federal agencies, would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings before those agencies. 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.

Support legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

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. 4636, National Defense Authorization Act for FY2025 and other legislation - opposing provisions mandating that attorneys married to active duty U.S. servicemembers be automatically admitted to practice law in the state where the servicemember has been stationed, as it undermines state based judicial regulation of the legal profession.

Communications regarding potential changes to the filing procedures for Notices to Appear for unaccompanied children. Communications regarding transfers of represented individuals from the Otay Mesa Detention Center without notice to counsel. Communications regarding making bond determinations more equitable by requiring consideration of a noncitizens ability to pay and ensuring consistency in determination of bond amounts. Communications requesting issuance of regulations that enhance protection for individuals seeking asylum due to gender-based violence. Communications regarding implementation of best practices for the care, representation, and adjudication of unaccompanied immigrant children. Issues relating to access to counsel and the Legal Orientation Program, particularly for individuals in immigration detention. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S.

Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend domestic jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). Issues relating to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court. Support for increased funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program.

H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act Analyzed federal laws/regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to to ensure they did not seek to harm or regulate the legal profession, such as by undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and do not limit the ability to access the justice system and counsel.

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. 20 and S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program.

H.R. 20 and S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 H. Res. 314 - Territorial Incorporation Doctrine Support for authorizing new federal judgeships. Issues regarding diversity jurisdiction - treating unincorporated and incorporated entities the same to determine if diversity jurisdiction exists. Judicial Security - efforts to expand judicial security protection to Administrative Law Judges Support the original intent of H.R.9278 to extend the current deadline for millions of existing small businesses to file their initial beneficial ownership reports required under the Corporate Transparency Act for one year to January 1, 2026. Oppose efforts by Congress, such as the provision contained in S.4638, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, to regulate the practice of law by mandating that attorneys married to an active duty servicemembers in the armed forces be automatically admitted to practice law in the state where the servicemember has been stationed. This would undermine the longstanding principle and doctrine supported by the ABA which believes state supreme courts have the power of licensure. 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. Model Rules of Representative Conduct developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that, if adopted by individual federal agencies, would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings before those agencies. 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.

Communications regarding international trade in legal services and overseas market access for U.S. firms and lawyers.

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.

Support supplemental disaster relief funding for legal services. FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. FY2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Defender Services Office Administrative Office of the US Courts. FY2025 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY2025 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress.

Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Communications regarding increased support for investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes, particularly crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend domestic jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). Issues relating to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court. Support for increased funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs.

S. 1723/H.R. 7227, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act. S.4091/H.R.7921, the Countering Antisemitism Act - support for most key provisions.

Draft legislation making it easier for spouses of U.S. servicemembers to practice law in the jurisdictions to which they move without undue delay or burden.

Discussions regarding draft legislation to revise the current standard for assessing a motion to reopen an immigration matter based on ineffective assistance of counsel. Issues regarding collection and publication of race and ethnicity data of individuals seeking benefits or subject to enforcement processing and adjudications. Communications regarding implementation of best practices for the care, representation, and adjudication of unaccompanied immigrant children. Issues relating to access to counsel and the Legal Orientation Program, particularly for individuals in immigration detention. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Issues related to unaccompanied alien children, including access to counsel and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations S.4638,H.R. 8070, FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act - draft amendment regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. S. 4638 and H.R. 8070, FY 2025 National Defense Authorization Act-Amendment No. 2169 sponsored by Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC) extending several deadlines for companies to report and update beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department under the Corporate Transparency Act H.R. 5119 and S. 3625, Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act H.R. 9278, legislation providing existing small businesses with an additional year to report beneficial ownership information to the Treasury Department under the Corporate Transparency Act H.R. 7947, Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Rule on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers; Document No. 2024-19198; RIN 1506-AB54, 89 Fed. Reg. 70258 (August 29, 2024) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards; Document No. 2023-27973; RIN 1506-AB59, 88 Fed. Reg. 88732 (December 22, 2023) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

H.R. 9076, the Protecting Americas Children by Strengthening Families Act - provisions related to courts and legal system support that will positively affect children, parents, and families, as well as increase funding for the Court Improvement Program. Comments to provide recommendations regarding the draft non-regulatory guidance for Title I, Part D of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA), which was reauthorized and amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) in 2015, and how it can better serve the educational needs of youth in foster care.

Support legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

General policy research and discussions surrounding student debt relief developments, including the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act that would allow the use of 529 accounts for professional degrees and certifications.

S. 1723/H.R. 7227 - Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act

FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. FY2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Defender Services Office. FY2025 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY2025 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress.

H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 H. Res. 314 - Territorial Incorporation Doctrine Support for authorizing new federal judgeships. Issues regarding diversity jurisdiction - treating unincorporated and incorporated entities the same to determine if diversity jurisdiction exists. Judicial Security - efforts to expand judicial security protection to Administrative Law Judges Funding for Tribal Court Systems - Seeking additional funding in response to Supreme Court decision conferring jurisdiction on tribal courts for crimes committed on tribal lands. Support for permanently establishing within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. H.R. 8818, the American Privacy Rights Act 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. Opposed federal efforts that would seek to undermine the attorney-client privilege, work product protections, and the preservation of client confidentiality, such as by regulating attorneys as financial institutions. Oppose efforts by Congress, such as the provision contained in S.4638, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025, to regulate the practice of law by mandating that attorneys married to an active duty servicemembers in the armed forces be automatically admitted to practice law in the state where the servicemember has been stationed. This would undermine the longstanding principle and doctrine supported by the ABA which believes state supreme courts have the power of licensure. General communications about the lawyer regulatory and disciplinary process. Communications regarding the Family First Prevention Services Act and implementation in state and local child welfare systems. 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. 20 and S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

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.

Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Communications regarding increased support for investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes, particularly crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend domestic jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). Issues relating to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court. Support for increased funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs.

Draft legislation making it easier for spouses of U.S. servicemembers to practice law in the jurisdictions to which they move without undue delay or burden.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations S.4638,H.R. 8070, FY2025 National Defense Authorization Act - draft amendment regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. H.R. 7947, Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers; Docket No. FINCEN-2024-0005; RIN 1506-AB54, 89 Fed. Reg. 12424 (February 16, 2024) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards; Document No. 2023-27973; RIN 1506-AB59, 88 Fed. Reg. 88732 (December 22, 2023) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program.

Support legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

S.3178, H.R.6145 Immigration Court Efficiency and Childrens Court Act of 2023 S.1885, H.R.4285 Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act S. 365, Dream Act of 2023 S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Communications regarding immigration court backlog, children's dockets, and the Legal Orientation Program. Communications regarding transfers of of represented individuals detained in Otay Mesa Detention Center without proper notification of counsel. FR Doc. 2024-10390, 86 Fed. Reg. 41347 (May 12, 2024), DHS Docket No. USCIS-2024-0005 Application of Certain Mandatory Bars in Fear Screenings - ABA comments urging agency to rescind the proposed rule due to the likelihood of undermining due process and access to full and fair adjudication for noncitizens seeking asylum and withholding of removal. Issues relating to access to counsel and funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues related to unaccompanied alien children, including access to counsel and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act - in support of tying borrower total debt to 10 year repayment plus interest, including for those in income-driven repayment; and in general opposition to static maximum loan caps that would force borrowers increasingly into a less-regulated private loan market for a law degree. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments. Activity in support of retaining lawyers in the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Department of Education Notice of Proposed Rulemaking-Student Debt Relief for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans), the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, the Federal Perkins Loan (Perkins) Program, and the Health Education Assistance Loan (HEAL) Program; Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0123; RIN 1840-AD93, 89 Fed. Reg. 27564 (April 17, 2024).

Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Communications regarding increased support for investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes, particularly crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend domestic jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). Issues relating to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court. Support for increased funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs.

S.1753/H.R.3479 RESTORE Act of 2023 - supporting repeal of the lifetime ban on individuals with a drug felony conviction from accessing SNAP assistance Fair Future Act (Not yet introduced) - provisions repealing the Thurmond Amendment to the Fair Housing Act, which creates a lifetime exemption from federal fair housing protections for people convicted of a drug distribution crime, regardless of mitigating factors. Eviction Crisis Act (Not yet re-introduced) - provisions that would help people facing eviction by increasing the availability of landlord-tenant focused Community Courts as well as the key language urging greater funding for the Legal Services Corporation to provide legal assistance to those facing eviction who cannot afford adequate counsel.

General issues regarding the potential dismantling of asylum protections in supplemental appropriations negotiations. Detention Bond Reform - Communications regarding reconsideration of current procedures for making immigration bond determinations. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. FR Doc. 2024-03018, 86 Fed. Reg. 11283 (Feb. 14, 2024) Risk Determination Hearings for Unaccompanied Children - ABA comments urging agency to reconsider some aspects of proposed forms for Risk Determination Hearings, including clarity on the purpose and use of the forms, a stronger emphasis on notice of the right to counsel, notice of judicial review, and a child-centered approach. Issues relating to access to counsel and funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues related to unaccompanied alien children, including access to counsel and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

Support legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Draft legislation making it easier for spouses of U.S. servicemembers to practice law in the jurisdictions to which they move without undue delay or burden.

H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act in support of in opposition to static maximum loan caps for law students and related provisions that would force borrowers into a less-regulated private market to access an education in law. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments. General policy research and discussions surrounding student debt relief developments, including the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act that would allow the use of 529 accounts for professional degrees and certifications. General issues regarding free speech standards in higher education universities.

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.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program. Support for legislation that would allow a private right of action for people with disabilities harmed by air carriers.

H.R. 20 and S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

H.R.17/S. 728 - Paycheck Fairness Act S. 1723/H.R. 7227 - Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations ENABLERS Act - draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers; Docket No. FINCEN-2024-0005; RIN 1506-AB54, 89 Fed. Reg. 12424 (February 16, 2024) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards; Document No. 2023-27973; RIN 1506-AB59, 88 Fed. Reg. 88732 (December 22, 2023) Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act - draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

FY2024, FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. FY2024, FY2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Defender Services Office, Administrative Office of the US Courts. FY2024, FY2025 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY2024, FY2025 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress. Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Services Office.

Communications regarding international trade in legal services and overseas market access for U.S. firms and lawyers.

S. 3178, H.R.6145 Immigration Court Efficiency and Childrens Court Act of 2023 S. 3965, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023 General issues regarding the potential dismantling of asylum protections in supplemental appropriations negotiations. H.R. 5415, Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act of 2023 - provisions relating to protections for immigrant victims of crime, including human trafficking, rape, torture, domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation. S.1885, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Recommendations on implementation of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule and other issues related to the asylum system. RIN 1125-AB18 Docket No. EOIR 021-0410, Appellate Procedures and Decisional Finality in Immigration Proceedings; Administrative Closure - provisions relating to briefing schedules for pro se litigants, administrative closure, termination of proceedings for unaccompanied children, unilateral sua sponte termination of proceedings, use of inclusionary and nondiscriminatory terms, and retroactivity of Matter of Thomas and Matter of Thompson RIN 0970-AC93, Department of Health and Human Services Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule - provisions relating to the consideration of a childs gender and cultural identity; State agency licensing requirements; appointment and role of the attorney, representative, and child advocate; the use of certain terminology (i.e., EOIR accredited representative, legal custody, specific consent, etc.); community-based care; the Sponsor Care Agreement; SIJS eligibility for the Unaccompanied Minor Refugees (URM) program; Post Release Services (PRS); legal, educational, and language access services; access to case files; permissible use of restraints and seclusion; emergency or influx facilities; placement review process; and ombuds offices. RIN 1653-AA92, Clarifying and Revising Custody Determination and Detention Classification Procedures - provisions regarding consideration of ability to pay when determining bond amounts Issues relating to access to counsel for individuals in immigration removal proceedings and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

FY 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. FY 2024 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Defense Services Office, Administrative Office of the US Courts. FY 2024 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress.

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. Issues regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. H.Res.314 - to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. Activity in support of expanding measures to address judicial security. 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. Comments on the proposed rule change on Foster Care Legal Representation, published on September 27, 2023 (88 FR 66769). T 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. 20 and S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Support reintroduction of legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Draft legislation that would make the temporary Subchapter 5 and Chapter 13 threshold adjustments in the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-151, S. 3823) permanent.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations ENABLERS Act - draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act - draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards; Document No. 2023-27973; RIN 1506-AB49/AB59, 88 Fed. Reg. 88732 (December 22, 2023). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

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.

Communications regarding increased support for investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes, particularly crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend domestic jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). Issues relating to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court. Support for increased funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs.

Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments. General policy research and discussions surrounding student debt relief developments, including the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act that would allow the use of 529 accounts for professional degrees and certifications.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the lawyers' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations ENABLERS Act - draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act - draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49/AB59, 87 Fed. Reg. 77404 (December 16, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments. General policy research and discussions surrounding student debt relief developments, including the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act that would allow the use of 529 accounts for professional degrees and certifications.

H.R.17, S. 728 - Paycheck Fairness Act Communications regarding the status of state and local legislation to ban books.

H.R. 20 and S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

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.

Draft legislation that would make the temporary Subchapter 5 and Chapter 13 threshold adjustments in the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-151, S. 3823) permanent.

Communications regarding increased support for investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes, particularly crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend domestic jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). Issues relating to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court. Support for increased funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs.

Communications regarding a potential plan to implement a new public trust Tier 2 security clearance requirement throughout the Department of Health and Human Services, which may include all personnel at government contractors, subcontractors, and grantees who work with unaccompanied children in HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement custody or those who have been released from custody. S.1885, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Recommendations on implementation of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule and other issues related to the asylum system. Issues relating to access to counsel for individuals in immigration removal proceedings and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

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.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program. Support for legislation that would allow a private right of action for people with disabilities harmed by air carriers.

S. 2321, FY 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. H.R.4664, S.2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Federal Judiciary, Office of Defense Services, Administrative Office of the US Courts, and the Internal Revenue Service. H.R. 4665, FY 2024 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. H.R. 4364, S. 2302, FY 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress. Activity in support of the creation of a tax credit for low-income renters.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the lawyers' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations ENABLERS Act - draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act - draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49/AB59, 87 Fed. Reg. 77404 (December 16, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

Draft legislation that would make the temporary Subchapter 5 and Chapter 13 threshold adjustments in the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment and Technical Corrections Act of 2022 (P.L. 117-151, S. 3823) permanent.

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.17, S. 728 - Paycheck Fairness Act

Communications regarding increased support for investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes, particularly crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend domestic jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). Issues relating to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court. Support for increased funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs.

H.R. 20 and S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Communications regarding international trade in legal services and overseas market access for U.S. firms and lawyers.

S.1885, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Recommendations on implementation of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule and other issues related to the asylum system. Comments in response to the Department of Homeland Securitys Draft Indigenous Languages Plan. Issues relating to access to counsel for individuals in immigration removal proceedings and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

Support reintroduction of legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program. Support for legislation that would allow a private right of action for people with disabilities harmed by air carriers.

Research and policy discussions regarding Indian and Native American Affairs as they relate to current tribal policy and potential legislative concerns.

S. 2321, FY 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. H.R.4664, S.2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for judicial security. H.R. 4665, FY 2024 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. H.R. 4364, S. 2362, FY 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress.

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

Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

Communications regarding international trade in legal services and overseas market access for U.S. firms and lawyers.

Support reintroduction of legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

H.R. 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. 20 and S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

Research and advocacy regarding legislative solutions to reduce incidents of gun violence and steps to improve gun safety, specifically involving guns on higher education campuses and expanded background checks.

Draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend domestic jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). Issues relating to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court. Support for increased funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs.

Draft legislation on Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Circumvention of Lawful Pathways and other issues related to the asylum system. Comments on a Proposed Rule on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements and other issues relating to immigration fees. Issues relating to access to counsel for individuals in immigration removal proceedings and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention. Communications in regard to ending the use of section 265 of Title 42 to block asylum seekers from applying for protection at the U.S. border and to remove them without any adjudication of their claims. Issues relating to increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status.

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.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program. Support for legislation that would allow a private right of action for people with disabilities harmed by air carriers. Food and Drug Administration Recommendations for Evaluating Donor Eligibility Using Individual Risk-Based Questions to Reduce the Risk of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Transmission by Blood and Blood Products; Docket No. FDA-2015-D-1211-0152.

Activity in support of legislation to add veterans to the Fair Housing Act, prohibiting their discrimination while also preserving veterans preference under Department of Veterans Affairs housing programs.

FY 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Loan Repayment program; funding for the federal courts; and authorization of Second Chance Act funding for voter education for those leaving prison. FY 2024 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress.

H.R.17, S. 728 - Paycheck Fairness Act

H.R. 7, S. 205, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies H.R. 8404, S.4556, Respect for Marriage Act H.R. 8297, the Ensuring Access to Abortion Act H.R. 8452, the Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022 S. 4505, the Freedom to Travel for Health Care Act of 2022 S. 1486, the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

H.R. 842/S. 420, Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

H.R. 3124, S. 653, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

General communications regarding international trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms.

S. 4240, the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act and other draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. Communications regarding the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention). S.4787, H.R. 8685, the Afghan Adjustment Act Issues related to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court

P.L. 117-263 (H.R. 7776, H.R. 7900, and S. 4543) - the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 -amendments regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. P.L. 117-328 (H.R. 2617) - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - amendments regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. H.R. 1996, S. 910, the Safe Banking Act. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49/AB59, 87 Fed. Reg. 77404 (December 16, 2022) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021) Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that certain stakeholders, including attorneys and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions.

H.R. 5720, S. 3069, the Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act. H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, S. 2553, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S. 789, the Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act. S. 4573, the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act Communications regarding ethics guidance to government lawyers participating in outside professional organizations. Activity in support of permanently establishing the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. 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. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Administrative Conference of the United States' Recommendation 2021-5 titled "Clarifying Statutory Access to Judicial Review of Agency Action," adopted by the agency on September 17, 2021, and forwarded to congressional leaders for their consideration. Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

H.R. 9393, the Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore eligibility to vote in federal elections following the completion of ones sentence. H.R. 546, S. 3524, 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. Support for full funding of programs authorized under the Violence Against Women Act. 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.

P.L. 117-328 (H.R. 2617) - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; federal courts; immigration legal representation; immigration courts; Legal Orientation Program. FY2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program, and funding to meet the educational needs of students in foster care. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program. Proposals relating to providing a private right of action for people with disabilities harmed by air carriers. Support for reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

Research and advocacy regarding legislative solutions to reduce incidents of gun violence and steps to improve gun safety, specifically involving suicide prevention, guns on higher education campuses, and assault weapons. H.R. 8361, Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act

H.R. 1814/S. 879, the Civics Secures Democracy Act. S. 2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act of 2021. S.Res.46 - A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. General support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

H.R. 7900 and S. 4543, FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act-amendments regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. H.R. 1996, S. 910, the Safe Banking Act. Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021) U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that certain stakeholders, including attorneys and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions.

Communications around efforts to advance environmental justice and U.S. support for a United Nations resolution recognizing the right to a healthy environment.

H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act - determining whether digital privacy legislation would place unique burdens on the legal profession.

H.R. 3124, S. 653, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Research and support for legislative and executive actions to reduce incidents of gun violence and steps to improve gun safety, specifically involving background checks, boyfriend loophole, suicide prevention, and assault weapons. H.R. 8361, Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act

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

H.R. 1814/S. 879, the Civics Secures Democracy Act. S. 2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act of 2021. S.Res.46 - A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. General support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore eligibility to vote in federal elections following the completion of ones sentence. H.R. 2837/S. 2667, the Making Essentials Accessible and Legal (MEAL) Act, to repeal the lifetime ban on SNAP benefits for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 546, S. 3524, 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. Support for full funding of programs authorized under the Violence Against Women Act. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. 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. 4240, the Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act and other draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. Communications regarding the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention). Communications regarding continuing relocation of lawyers and judges from Afghanistan.

FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; federal courts; immigration legal representation; immigration courts; Legal Orientation Program. FY2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

H.R. 842/S. 420, Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Activity in support of new education and training program for certification tribal veteran service officers.

General communications regarding international trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program. Proposals relating to providing a private right of action for people with disabilities harmed by air carriers.

H.R. 7, S. 205, the Paycheck Fairness Act. H.R. 5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies. Issues relating to voting rights, election reform, and election security. H.R. 8404, S.4556, Respect for Marriage Act Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) Proposed Rule on Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities RIN: 0945-AA17, Docket No. HHS-OS-2022-0012, 87 Federal Register 47824 (August 4, 2022)- Comments supporting clarification that ban on discrimination in the Affordable Care Act Sec. 1597 includes sexual orientation and gender identity.

H.R. 8152, the American Data Privacy and Protection Act - determining whether digital privacy legislation would place unique burdens on the legal profession.

H.R. 842/S. 420, Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Communications around efforts to advance environmental justice and U.S. support for a United Nations resolution recognizing the right to a healthy environment.

H.R. 1996/S. 910, the Safe Banking Act. H.R. 5828, the Pets Belong with Families Act. H.R. 7900 and Draft Senate bill, FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act-amendments subjecting certain attorneys to the suspicious activity reporting, beneficial ownership reporting, general anti-money laundering, due diligence, and account identification and verification requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions subjecting certain attorneys to the suspicious transaction reporting, general anti-money laundering, due diligence, and account identification and verification requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. H.R. 1786, S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F);Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that various stakeholders, including lawyers and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring lawyers to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021).

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

H.R. 7, S. 205, the Paycheck Fairness Act. H.R. 5444, the Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies. Issues relating to voting rights, election reform, and election security.

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

S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, S. 3524, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. Activity in support of reforms to the Department of Defense 1033 and 1122 programs through which law enforcement agencies are able to obtain equipment from or through the Department of Defense. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogues in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of a mental health approach to dementia by persons in the criminal justice system. Activity in support of making funding for programs under the Second Chance Act of 2007 be eligible for helping restore the right to vote for those who fulfilled their criminal sentence of incarceration. Activity in support of the Second Look Act, which would authorize the review of lengthy sentences once a substantial portion of the sentence had been served. Activity in support of revisions to PATTERN, the Department of Justices prisoner risks and needs assessment tool. Activity in support of the Department of Justices announced National Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab. Support for full funding of programs authorized under the Violence Against Women Act. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. 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.

FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; federal courts; immigration legal representation pilot program; immigration courts; Legal Orientation Program; John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program. FY2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. FY2023 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress and the Law Library of Congress. FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings, and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to deferred action and increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. Supporting development a uniform set of detention standards that reflects the civil nature of immigration detention and are adopted as enforceable regulations. Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel for those in detention. Issues relating to concerns about the establishment of a Dedicated Docket for certain families in removal proceedings and access to legal representation and information for those on the dockets. Communications requesting the Attorney General to reverse the decision in Matter of Thomas & Matter of Thompson. Communications in regard to ending the use of section 265 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code to block asylum seekers from applying for protection at the U.S. border and to expel them from this country without any adjudication of their claims. Support Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate legal status for Afghans in the U.S.

General communications regarding international trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms.

H.R. 3124, S. 653, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

S.2694/H.R. 5169 - the Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program. Proposals relating to providing a private right of action for people with disabilities harmed by air carriers.

Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions subjecting certain attorneys to the suspicious transaction reporting, general anti-money laundering, due diligence, and account identification and verification requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. H.R. 1786, S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F);Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that various stakeholders, including lawyers and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring lawyers to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021).

General communications regarding international trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms.

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

S.998, the Driving for Opportunity Act, to incentivize states to end the practice of suspending or revoking driver's licenses or car registrations due to unpaid fees or fines. S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, S. 3524, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. S. 3623, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022. 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.

H.R. 7, S. 205, the Paycheck Fairness Act. Issues relating to voting rights, election reform, and election security.

H.R. 3124, S. 653, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

S. 1927, Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) Reauthorization Act-provisions that ensure children and parents are represented by a trained attorney in all cases involving an allegation of child abuse or neglect that results in a judicial proceeding.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program.

H.R. 842/S. 420, Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Support Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan and Ukraine Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings, and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to deferred action and increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. Supporting development a uniform set of detention standards that reflects the civil nature of immigration detention and are adopted as enforceable regulations. Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel for those in detention. Issues relating to concerns about the establishment of a Dedicated Docket for certain families in removal proceedings and access to legal representation and information for those on the dockets. Communications requesting the Attorney General to reverse the decision in Matter of Thomas & Matter of Thompson. Communications in regard to ending the use of section 265 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code to block asylum seekers from applying for protection at the U.S. border and to expel them from this country without any adjudication of their claims.

Activity in support of ABA Ten Guidelines for Residential Eviction Laws

Communications around efforts to advance environmental justice and U.S. support for a United Nations resolution recognizing the right to a healthy environment.

General discussions around potential legislation to address data privacy policy issues, as well as increased funding for rural broadband.

General research and support for legislative and executive actions to reduce incidents of gun violence and steps to improve gun safety, specifically involving concealed carry rules and ghost guns.

H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; student debt relief; and funding to enhance judicial security. S. 2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act of 2021. FY2022 and FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for legal representation pilot program, immigration courts, and Legal Orientation Program. FY2022 and FY2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. FY2022 and FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

General research and support for legislative and executive actions to reduce incidents of gun violence and steps to improve gun safety.

Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions subjecting certain attorneys to the suspicious transaction reporting, general anti-money laundering, due diligence, and account identification and verification requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. H.R. 1786, S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F);Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that various stakeholders, including lawyers and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring lawyers to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021).

H.R. 842/S. 420, Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program. Communications regarding conservatorship arrangements and potential reforms.

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

P.L. 117-58, H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; student debt relief; and funding to enhance judicial security and protect against cyber threats. S. 2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act of 2021. H.R. 4505, S. 3042, FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for legal representation pilot program, immigration courts, and Legal Orientation Program; funding for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and addressing fee diversion issue. H.R. 4345, FY2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal courts. H.R. 4373, FY2022 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. H.R. 4502, FY2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

General discussions around potential legislation to address data privacy policy issues, as well as increased funding for rural broadband. P.L. 117-2, American Rescue Plan - provisions related to broadband

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

S.998, the Driving for Opportunity Act, to incentivize states to end the practice of suspending or revoking driver's licenses or car registrations due to unpaid fees or fines. S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 1014, the First Step Implementation Act - provisions that would allow a person sentenced as a juvenile to have their lengthy criminal sentences reviewed once they had served at least 20 years, as well as provide for sealing of records of nonviolent juvenile offenses within three years of release. Activity in support of raising the minimum age of juvenile jurisdiction to 14. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act. S.1605, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 - to include language making reforms to the Departments 1033 program through which law enforcement agencies obtain surplus military equipment to comply with 2015 Obama Administration recommendations. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogues in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. 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.

H.R. 3124, S. 653, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Communications around efforts to advance environmental justice and U.S. support for a United Nations resolution recognizing the right to a healthy environment.

General communications regarding international trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms.

H.R. 1814/S. 879, the Civics Secures Democracy Act. H.R. 3408, the Promoting Programming, Research, Education and Preservation in (PREP) Civics and Government Act. Support for law student loan and student debt relief - student loan forgiveness. Comments to the U.S. Department of Education urging the Office of Civil Rights to support several important legal reforms and other measures to ensure the nondiscriminatory administration of school discipline.

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

H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; student debt relief; and funding to enhance judicial security and protect against cyber threats. S. 2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act of 2021. H.R. 4505, FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for legal representation pilot program, immigration courts, and Legal Orientation Program. H.R. 4345, FY2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal courts. H.R. 4373, FY2022 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. H.R. 4346, FY2022 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress. H.R. 4502, FY2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for $350-$500 million dollars of supplemental funding for the Legal Services Corporation, as well as for increased annual appropriations. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

S.998, the Driving for Opportunity Act, to incentivize states to end the practice of suspending or revoking driver's licenses or car registrations due to unpaid fees or fines. H.R. 2837, the Making Essentials Available and Lawful Act, which would restore eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program assistance for those with a past drug conviction. H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 - provisions repealing qualified immunity for law enforcement officers who violate the rights of individuals; improving data collection and reporting; establishing fair and independent investigation and prosecution when a person dies while in police custody; supporting reforms around the use of lethal force; opposing chokeholds; and opposing no-knock warrants in drug cases. S. 1014, the First Step Implementation Act - provisions that would allow a person sentenced as a juvenile to have their lengthy criminal sentences reviewed once they had served at least 20 years, as well as provide for sealing of records of nonviolent juvenile offenses within three years of release. Activity in support of raising the minimum age of juvenile jurisdiction to 14. H.R. 1693, S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act. H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 - relating to amendments to include language restricting the Department of Defense 1033 Program through which state and local law enforcement agencies may obtain military grade equipment and to include language authorizing military service members to appeal negative outcomes before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces to the U.S. Supreme Court without permission from the Department of Defense. Discussions at DOJ to eliminate mandatory minimums, allow compassionate release, pursue criminal justice reforms, and improve access to justice generally. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogues in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. General issues relating to appropriate implementing instruments for democracy and rule of law programs. Communications regarding the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention). Communications regarding evacuation of lawyers and judges from Afghanistan. Communications regarding organization of the Partnership for Central America. Communications regarding efforts to support enhancing the rule of law and human rights in Colombia. Issues regarding sanctions and other actions against the International Criminal Court and its personnel. Legislation to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act, including provisions of H.R. 1 and S. 1 (part 4) and H.R. 337.

General communications regarding international trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms.

Support for the implementation of the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act, P.L. 116-315, Section 4202, to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into private-public partnerships to deliver legal services to homeless veterans. Activity in support of legislation to remove procedural impediments to Tribal Veteran Services Officers receiving accreditation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021 Other activity in support of the re-establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. H.R. 2922, the Elder Abuse Protection Act. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act (PACER). Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Proposals to study potential reform of the Supreme Court. H.R. 5167, legislation that seeks to ensure basic needs for food and shelter are met by extending the benefits promised by the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

H.R. 1814/S. 879, the Civics Secures Democracy Act. H.R. 3408, the Promoting Programming, Research, Education and Preservation in (PREP) Civics and Government Act. Support for law student loan and student debt relief - student loan forgiveness. Comments to the U.S. Department of Education urging the Office of Civil Rights to support several important legal reforms and other measures to ensure the nondiscriminatory administration of school discipline.

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

H.R. 842/S. 420, Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

H.R. 3124, S. 653, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings, and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to deferred action and increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding treatment of and adjudication procedures for unaccompanied immigrant children. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. Supporting development a uniform set of detention standards that reflects the civil nature of immigration detention and are adopted as enforceable regulations. Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel and opposing unnecessary transfers for detainees, and ensuring adequate medical and mental health care for detainees. Communication recommending measures to improve the effectiveness of the ICE Online Detainee Locator System. Comments to the Executive Office for Immigration Review regarding access to legal services and a full and fair adjudication consistent with due process, and expressing concerns about the establishment of a Dedicated Docket for certain families in removal proceedings.

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

S. 2694, the Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act - relating to review of the advisability and feasibility of phasing in size and design standards for nursing homes. Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program.

H.R. 4505, FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for legal representation pilot program, immigration courts, and Legal Orientation Program; and funding for rural broadband access. H.R. 4345, FY2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal courts. H.R. 4373, FY2022 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. H.R. 4346, FY2022 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress. H.R. 4502, FY2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. Draft infrastructure legislation - to provide supplemental funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Loan Forgiveness Program. Funding for prison re-entry programs under the Second Chance Act of 2007. Funding for tribal court programs.

Proposals to reform to strict liability health fraud legislation commonly known as Stark Law.

H.R. 842/S. 420, Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

H.R. 3124, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

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

S.998, the Driving for Opportunity Act, to incentivize states to end the practice of suspending or revoking driver's licenses or car registrations due to unpaid fees or fines. H.R. 2837, the Making Essentials Available and Lawful Act, which would restore eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program assistance for those with a past drug conviction. S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act. Activity in opposition to permanently extending an unprecedented temporary classification by the Drug Enforcement Agency of unidentified fentanyl analogues as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. Activity in support of ABA law enforcement reform policies including reducing or repealing qualified immunity for law enforcement officers who violate the rights of individuals, improving data collection around police use of lethal force, and other matters. 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.

General discussions around potential legislation to address data privacy policy issues.

H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. H.R. 1786, S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F);Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021).

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms.

S.1927, the CAPTA Reauthorization Act - provisions to require states to ensure that all children and parents have legal representation in cases involving alleged abuse or neglect that result in judicial proceedings. S. 1927, the Elder Abuse Protection Act Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Proposals to study potential reform of the Supreme Court. Open Courts Act (S.8236 in 116th Congress; not yet introduced) - requiring the judiciary to consolidate all federal court records into one system and to make those records freely available to the public. Judicial security issues - to protect confidentiality of judge's personal information. General discussions on the priorities of the 117th Congress and communicating recommendations in areas of federal court reform, access to legal services, criminal justice system improvements, and immigration reform. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

H.R. 3474/S. 1858, the Keeping All Students Safe Act - to prohibit use of seclusion and restraints with children and youth in school. H.R. 1814/S. 879, the Civics Secures Democracy Act. H.R. 3408, the Promoting Programming, Research, Education and Preservation in (PREP) Civics and Government Act. Support for continued suspension of federal student loan payments, the postponement of collections on defaulted loans, and reduced interest rates to zero percent, in addition to advocating for continued support for those pursuing federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

Support for the implementation of the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into private-public partnerships to deliver legal services to homeless veterans. Activity in support of legislation to remove procedural impediments to Tribal Veteran Services Officers receiving accreditation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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

Request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency activate the ABA Young Lawyer Division-related Disaster Legal Services (DLS) programs in those states where the governors have sought a presidential disaster declaration.

Support for the extension of a federal moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, and to provide financial assistance to offset missed lease or housing payments for those experiencing economic hardship for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Activity in support of the repeal of federal lifetime ban for persons with a drug conviction from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

S. 529, Background Check Expansion Act H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 General research and support for legislative and executive actions to reduce incidents of gun violence and steps to improve gun safety. Draft legislation involving background checks, liability and enforcement, gun violence restraining orders, safe storage, and armed intimidation that are designed to address the nation's gun violence crisis.

General discussions around potential legislation to address data privacy policy issues.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and law firms.

Proposals to reform to strict liability health fraud legislation commonly known as Stark Law.

S. 382/H.R. 1238, the Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act. Communication regarding Immigration and Customs Enforcements current practice of filing Notices to Appear for unaccompanied children within two weeks or less of their arrival in the U.S. General issues regarding treatment of and adjudication procedures for unaccompanied immigrant children. Restrictions on persons seeking to apply for asylum in the U.S. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. Communications regarding access to counsel, decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, and retaining current features of the Legal Orientation Program.

Support for the implementation of the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs to enter into private-public partnerships to deliver legal services to homeless veterans. Activity in support of legislation to remove procedural impediments to Tribal Veteran Services Officers receiving accreditation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

S. 653, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Workers Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Public Law 116-283, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021, Section 2884, as it relates to a Department of Defense Policy for the Regulation of Dangerous Dogs

H.R. 1783, the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act. Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Potential legislation on requiring disclosure of funders of amicus briefs. Proposals to study potential reform of the Supreme Court Open Courts Act (S.8236 in 116th Congress; not yet introduced) - requiring the judiciary to consolidate all federal court records into one system and to make those records freely available to the public. Judicial security issues (legislation not yet introduced) - to protect confidentiality of judge's personal information. General discussions on the priorities of the 117th Congress and communicating recommendations in areas of federal court reform, access to legal services, criminal justice system improvements, and immigration reform. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations

H.R. 1814/S. 879, the Civics Secures Democracy Act. Draft legislation - the Promoting Programming, Research, Education and Preservation in (PREP) Civics and Government Act. Support for continued suspension of federal student loan payments, the postponement of collections on defaulted loans, and reduced interest rates to zero percent, in addition to advocating for continued support for those pursuing federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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

H.R. 842/S. 420, Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.

Request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency activate the ABA Young Lawyer Division-related Disaster Legal Services (DLS) programs in those states where the governors have sought a presidential disaster declaration.

Support for the extension of a federal moratorium on evictions, foreclosures, and to provide financial assistance to offset missed lease or housing payments for those experiencing economic hardship for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Activity in support of the repeal of federal lifetime ban for persons with a drug conviction from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Urging withdrawal of a 2020 Fair Housing Act Rule (concerning section 100.500(d)(2)(i) of the FHA) to ensure that the algorithms used in the mortgage lender sector serve to reduce disparate impact and encourage greater inclusion and fairness for prospective homeowners.

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

H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021)

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

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas.

Activity in support of extending the suspension of payments on federal student loans for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Activity in support of preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program S.1076, the REAL Act - to restore Pell Grant eligibility to those in prison. Section 3513 of P.L. 116-136 (H.R. 748), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)-provisions providing emergency student loan debt relief, and new proposals to extend the relief beyond 12/31/20.

Discussions regarding request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency activate the ABA Young Lawyer Division-related Disaster Legal Services programs in those states where the governors have sought a presidential disaster declaration.

Support for the extension of a federal mortarium on evictions, foreclosures, and to provide financial assistance to offset missed lease or housing payments for those experiencing economic hardship for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Activity in support of the repeal of federal lifetime ban for persons with a drug conviction from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Advocating in favor of legislation that would allow financial services institutions to service cannabis-related businesses.

Issues relating to reform to strict liability health fraud legislation know as "Stark Law."

H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - funding for Legal Services Corporation, federal judiciary, broadband services, Internal Revenue Service, the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., in addition to continued suspension of federal student loan payments, the postponement of collections on defaulted loans, and reduced interest rates to zero percent, and support for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) - provisions relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19, providing funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 6697, Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 - relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. S. 1624, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act - provisions relating to (1) providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations, (2) evictions protections, and (3) providing student loan relief to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. H.R. 7667, FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. H.R. 7668, FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 7608, FY2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. H.R. 7611, FY2021 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 7614, FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement relating to programs for unaccompanied immigrant children; funding for working interdisciplinary networks of guardianship stakeholders to help prevent elder abuse. H.R. 7617, 2nd FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Defense, CJS, Energy-Water, Fin. Svc., LHHSED, T-HUD)-provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporations, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States.

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

H.R. 4161, S. 4734, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Worker's Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies General advocacy on proposals to authorize new federal judgeships S.4996, the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act S. 4711, H.R. 8591, the Judicial Security and Privacy Act S.8235, the Open Courts Act - requiring the judiciary to consolidate all federal court records into one system and make those records freely available to the public. H.R. 6037, Fair Access to Legal Counsel Act, and draft Senate companion legislation. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations. General issues around audio and video access in the Supreme Court and federal courts - including live streaming of Supreme Court arguments. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process.

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

S. 1046, H.R. 1328 - Access Broadband Act S. 2275, H.R. 4024 - Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019 S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act of 2019 H.R. 4641 - Broadband Speed Act H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act General discussion on issues relating to broadband internet access in rural areas. General discussion on data privacy issues.

Issues regarding treatment of and adjudication procedures for unaccompanied alien children. Issues regarding restrictions on ability of persons to apply for asylum in the U.S. Issues regarding measures to protect the health and safety of individuals working in and appearing before the immigration courts that remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communications regarding immigration courts, including establishing an Art. I court, restoring docket management tools to immigration judges, and rules regulating immigration practitioners. General communications relating to access to counsel, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the Legal Orientation Program.

H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act - among other things, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans. H.R. 7105, the DELIVER Act, to provide the Secretary of Veterans Affairs flexibility in delivering healthcare, job training, and legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. Activity in support of legislation to remove procedural impediments to Tribal Veteran Services Officers receiving accreditation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

S. 4049 and H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 - as it relates to a Department of Defense Policy for the Regulation of Dangerous Dogs and the transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies (section 1033 program).

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

H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) - provisions relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19, providing funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 6697, Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 - relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. S. 1624, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act - provisions relating to (1) providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations, (2) evictions protections, and (3) providing student loan relief to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. H.R. 925, the FY2021 Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations Act - support emergency supplemental funding request for the federal judiciary and consideration of legislative proposals that the Judicial Conference of United States believes are needed to address the impact of COVID-19 on the judicial system now and post-pandemic; support for new bankruptcy judgeships. H.R. 7667, FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. H.R. 7668, FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 7608, FY2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. H.R. 7611, FY2021 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 7614, FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement relating to programs for unaccompanied immigrant children; funding for working interdisciplinary networks of guardianship stakeholders to help prevent elder abuse. H.R. 7617, 2nd FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Defense, CJS, Energy-Water, Fin. Svc., LHHSED, T-HUD)-provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporations, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States.

S. 1046, H.R. 1328 - Access Broadband Act S. 2275, H.R. 4024 - Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019 S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act of 2019 H.R. 4641 - Broadband Speed Act H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act General discussion on issues relating to broadband internet access in rural areas.

S. 4049 and H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 - as it relates to a Department of Defense Policy for the Regulation of Dangerous Dogs and the transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies (section 1033 program).

Discussions regarding request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency activate the ABA Young Lawyer Division-related Disaster Legal Services programs in those states where the governors have sought a presidential disaster declaration.

Advocating in favor of legislation that would allow financial services institutions to service cannabis-related businesses.

Support for the extension of a federal mortarium on evictions, foreclosures, and to provide financial assistance to offset missed lease or housing payments for those experiencing economic hardship for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Activity in support of the repeal of federal lifetime ban for persons with a drug conviction from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

Issues relating to reform to strict liability health fraud legislation know as "Stark Law."

H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act - among other things, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans. H.R. 7105, the DELIVER Act, to provide the Secretary of Veterans Affairs flexibility in delivering healthcare, job training, and legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. Activity in support of legislation to remove procedural impediments to Tribal Veteran Services Officers receiving accreditation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas.

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

Issues regarding treatment of and adjudication procedures for unaccompanied alien children. Issues regarding restrictions on ability of persons to apply for asylum in the U.S. Issues regarding measures to protect the health and safety of individuals working in and appearing before the immigration courts that remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communications regarding immigration court reforms, including establishing an Art. I court. General communications relating to access to counsel, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the Legal Orientation Program.

H.R. 4161, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Worker's Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

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

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

Activity in support of extending the suspension of payments on federal student loans for the duration of the COVID-19 emergency. Activity in support of preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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

S. 1046, H.R. 1328 - Access Broadband Act S. 2275, H.R. 4024 - Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019 S. 1485, H.R. 4128 - Map Improvement Act of 2019 S. 1294 - Broadband Interagency Coordination Act of 2019 H.R. 4641 - Broadband Speed Act H.R. 4229 - Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act General discussion on issues relating to broadband internet access in rural areas.

H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act - among other things, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans Department of Veterans Affairs Proposed Rule on Individuals Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs Using Veterans Benefits Administration Information Technology Systems To Access VBA Records Relevant to a Claim While Representing a Claimant Before the Agency; RIN 2900-AQ81; 85 Fed. Reg. 9435 (February 19, 2020)-provisions that would only permit attorneys accredited by the VA--but not the attorneys' staff members--to access the VA's IT system known as Veterans Benefits Management System.

S. 4049 and H.R. 6395, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2021 - as it relates to a Department of Defense Policy for the Regulation of Dangerous Dogs and the transfer of military equipment to law enforcement agencies.

Issues regarding DHS's failure to initiate removal proceedings pursuant to section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act for unaccompanied children who were previously in proceedings under the Migrant Protection Protocols. Issues regarding new restrictions on ability of persons to apply for asylum in the U.S. Communications urging the Executive Office for Immigration Review and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take several steps to protect the health and safety of individuals working in and appearing before the immigration courts that remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communications regarding immigration court reforms, including establishing an Art. I court. General communications relating to access to counsel, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding establishment of temporary "tent courts" along the Southern Border and the Migrant Protection Protocols policy

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

S.1377, H.R. 2868, the Ensuring Quality Access to Legal Defense Act, which would provide broad supports for indigent defense representation. H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R.6414, the COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020, which would establish the Pandemic Jail and Prison Emergency Response grant program for states to encourage early and compassionate transfer of those incarcerated to home confinement. S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. H.R. 4018, a technical corrections bill to amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to ensure that good time credits awarded to elderly inmates are included when the Bureau of Prisons calculates when the prisoner may be eligible to participate in the Elderly Offender Home Detention Pilot Program. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act General research and discussions to support advocacy on federal policing laws and qualified immunity. Activity in support of federal legislation concerning the sealing of criminal records and related information. Activity in support of authorizing judges to allow persons to remain free following a criminal conviction if the likely sentence would not include incarceration and the prosecution would not object. Activity in support of the greater use of Early and Compassionate Release to release inmates to home detention in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

Issues relating to reform to strict liability health fraud legislation know as "Stark Law."

Activity in support of preservation of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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

H.R. 4161, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Worker's Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Discussions regarding request that the Federal Emergency Management Agency activate the ABA Young Lawyer Division-related Disaster Legal Services programs in those states where the governors have sought a presidential disaster declaration.

Advocating in favor of legislation that would allow banks to service cannabis-related businesses.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas.

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

Support for funding for, and public access to, civil legal aid to assist families facing foreclosure or eviction.

Legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for back pay and front pay awards.

H.R. 4161, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Worker's Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

S.3030, the Eviction Crisis Act - to authorize a grant program through the State Justice Institute to create and expand community problem-solving courts such as housing courts, to help prevent or mitigate the impact of evictions.

S.1377, H.R. 2868, the Ensuring Quality Access to Legal (EQUAL) Defense Act, which would provide broad supports for indigent defense representation. H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R.6414, the COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020, which would establish the Pandemic Jail and Prison Emergency Response grant program for states to encourage early and compassionate transfer of those incarcerated to home confinement. S.3201, the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act, which would extend the current authority for prosecuting offenses involving such analogues while also preventing a consequent rise in the use of mandatory minimum sentences in connection with such cases. S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. H.R. 4018, a technical corrections bill to amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to ensure that good time credits awarded to elderly inmates are included when the Bureau of Prisons calculates when the prisoner may be eligible to participate in the Elderly Offender Home Detention Pilot Program. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Activity in support of federal legislation concerning the sealing of criminal records and related information. Activity in support of authorizing judges to allow persons to remain free following a criminal conviction if the likely sentence would not include incarceration and the prosecution would not object. Activity in support of the greater use of Early and Compassionate Release to release inmates to home detention in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act - among other things, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans Activity in support of increasing opportunities for Tribal Veteran Service Officers to obtain VA accreditation and accompanying resources through existing or new means. Activity in opposition to action by the Department of Defense to remove all decisions posted online of Discharge Review Boards and Boards for the Correction of Military Records, contrary to statute. Activity in support of reconsideration of recently-enacted Section 707 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which would permit a military spouse to elect the residency of his or her spouse for any purpose, regardless of the date of marriage.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Advocating in favor of legislation that would allow banks to service cannabis-related businesses.

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

H.R. 4280, the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2019 Issues relating to reform to strict liability health fraud legislation know as "Stark Law." H.R.2719, the Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act

Legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for back pay and front pay awards.

H.R. 4161, the Coordination of Medicare Payments and Worker's Compensation Act - to establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas.

Communications regarding immigration court reforms, including establishing an Art. I court. General communications relating to access to counsel, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding establishment of temporary "tent courts" along the Southern Border and the Migrant Protection Protocols policy Issues regarding proposals to increase/impose filing fees for certain immigration benefits, to impose new restrictions on ability of persons to apply for asylum in the U.S., and restricting ability of asylum-seekers to obtain work authorization.

H.R.2692, the Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2019 H.R.3278, the Connect America Act of 2019 H.R.2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act H.R.1644, the Save the Internet Act of 2019 H.R.2147, the RURAL Act of 2019 H.R.865, the Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2019 H.R.530, the Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 S.2275, the Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019 S.2012, the Restoring Local Control Over Public Infrastructure Act of 2019 S.1032, the Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act S.785, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 General discussion on issues relating to broadband internet access in rural areas

H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act - among other things, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans Activity in support of increasing opportunities for Tribal Veteran Service Officers to obtain VA accreditation and accompanying resources through existing or new means.

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

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

H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel Act of 2020 - to expand attorney client privilege protection to cover inmate communications with legal counsel. H.R.2500/S.1790, the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act - retention in the final conference report of the Fair Chance Act, which requires federal employers to refrain from conducting criminal background checks on most job candidates until a conditional offer of employment is made. S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. S. 2566, the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019 - provisions that would only permit the court to consider at sentencing conduct or activity that had been proven beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. H.R. 4018, a technical corrections bill to amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to ensure that good time credits awarded to elderly inmates are included when the Bureau of Prisons calculates when the prisoner may be eligible to participate in the Elderly Offender Home Detention Pilot Program. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Opposition to proposals to permanently move fentanyl analogues to Schedule I of the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act for for the way it would increase the use of harsh mandatory minimum sentences for minor roles in their distribution and without evidence that the analogues even comply with the requirements for drugs eligible for Schedule I. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

H.R. 2001, the Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2019 - to amend the Department of Housing and Urban Developments definition of homeless so as to be harmonized with the definition for other agencies.

H.R. 4926, the Prevent Family Fire Act of 2019

S.1790/H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020 - provisions relating to Burma/Myanmar and Saudi Arabia.

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

S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. H.R. 1076, the Fair Chance Act - which would require federal employers to refrain from criminal background checks on job candidates until a conditional offer of employment has been made, includes support in connection with its inclusion in H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020. S. 2566, the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019 - provisions that would only permit the court to consider at sentencing conduct or activity that had been proven beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. H.R. 4018, a technical corrections bill to amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to ensure that good time credits awarded to elderly inmates are included when the Bureau of Prisons calculates when the prisoner may be eligible to participate in the Elderly Offender Home Detention Pilot Program. Support for oversight and implementation of the First Step Act (P.L. 115-391), including the efficacy of the Department of Justices new risk and needs assessment tool. Opposition to mandatory minimum sentences for juveniles. Activity supporting a reform of the federal bail system to identify alternatives to a presumption of the current money bail system. Activity in support of mitigating the impact of collateral consequences of felony convictions. Discussions on legislation to expand attorney client privilege protection to cover inmate communications with legal counsel. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

H.R. 3055, S. 2584, FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program, and the Legal Orientation Program. H.R.3351, S. 2524, FY2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 2839, S. 2583, (H.R. 2740), FY2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and governance programs. H.R. 2740, (H.R. 2740), FY2020 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children and families. Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program.

Funding for Democracy, Rights and Governance programs and Contributions for International Organizations General issues on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy and rule of law programs Recommendations for actions to be taken against Burmese government for accountability for crimes against Rohingya and delivery of humanitarian assistance. Issues related to determining accountability and supporting sanctions for individuals involved in the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi Issues related to U.S. arms sales and support for coalition efforts in the war in Yemen

Legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for back pay and front pay awards.

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

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

Potential legislation that would provide an exemption for Puerto Rico from the Jones Act.

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas.

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

H.R. 716, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans. H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act (Panetta), to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act, to, among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans Activity in support of the role of the legal profession in addressing and ending suicide among veterans. Activity in support of increasing opportunities for Tribal Veteran Service Officers to obtain VA accreditation and accompanying resources through existing or new means.

H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 H.R. 157, Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act H.R. 1112, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 H.R. 1339, Mass Violence Prevention Act of 2019 H.R. 1324, FAST NICS Act, as it relates to improving the criminal background checks process. General discussions on efforts to reduce gun violence and pending legislation.

Opposition to proposal by the Department of Agriculture to change the eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in such a way as to remove states authority to extend food assistance to those in need, result in considerable delays in delivering food assistance to eligible persons in crisis, and change the requirements in such a way as exclude millions of current recipients.

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

General discussions to offer resources as they debate environmental issues such as environmental justice and climate change.

H.R. 2001, the Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2019 - to amend the Department of Housing and Urban Developments definition of homeless so as to be harmonized with the definition for other agencies.

H.R. 4280, the Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2019 Issues relating to reform to strict liability health fraud legislation know as "Stark Law."

Draft legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

Funding for Democracy, Rights and Governance programs and Contributions for International Organizations General issues on appropriate implementing instruments for democracy and rule of law programs Recommendations for actions to be taken against Burmese government for accountability for crimes against Rohingya and delivery of humanitarian assistance.

General discussions on efforts to reduce gun violence and pending legislation involving background checks, ghost guns, concealed carry provisions, and gun violence protection orders.

H.R. 7, S.270, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1935, the Wage Equity Act S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 35, H.J. Res. 38, the Equal Rights Amendment S. 840, H.R. 1784, the Healthy Families Act H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act S. 528, the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act H.R. 874, Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019, and S. 250, Jury ACCESS Act - prohibits exclusion of persons from jury duty in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act - prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas by including these as prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, and expands the definition of public accommodation. S. 3191, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018, signed into law on January 8, 2019, as it relates to the ABA providing nominees to the review board and the review board staff; includes discussions with House and Senate staff regarding appropriations to support the review board. H.R. 6358, the Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act - eliminates the gay and trans "panic" defense in criminal prosecutions in the federal court system.

S.1790/H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, as it relates to dog policies in military housing.

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

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

Legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income amounts received on claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow income averaging for back pay and front pay awards.

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

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

H.R. 716, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act, to, among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans H.R. 3516/S.1986, the Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2019, to prevent, among other things, housing discrimination based on income, veteran or military status. Activity in support of the role of the legal profession in addressing and ending suicide among veterans

S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. H.R. 1076, the Fair Chance Act - which would require federal employers to refrain from criminal background checks on job candidates until a conditional offer of employment has been made. S.1380, the Due Process Protection Act of 2019, to require instructions to all parties at the first appearance as to the disclosure obligations by the prosecution Opposition to proposal by the federal Office of Personnel Management to require all applicants to disclose the criminal background up-front, including participation in a diversion program that did not result in a conviction. Activity supporting a reform of the federal bail system to identify alternatives to a presumption of the current money bail system Activity in support of mitigating the impact of collateral consequences of felony convictions, such as making certain ones for low-level non-violent offenders time-limited rather than for life Discussions on legislation to expand attorney client privilege protection to cover inmate communications with legal counsel. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

General discussions to offer resources as they debate environmental issues such as environmental justice and climate change.

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

H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019 H.R. 157, Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act H.R. 1112, Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019 H.R. 1339, Mass Violence Prevention Act of 2019 H.R. 1324, FAST NICS Act, as it relates to improving the criminal background checks process S. 69, Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019

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

Potential legislation that would provide an exemption for Puerto Rico from the Jones Act.

Draft legislation exempting attorneys engaged in litigation activities from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus regulatory authority. H.R. ____, Corporate Transparency Act and similar Senate proposals-draft legislation requiring certain businesses and their attorneys to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies. Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. S. 779 and H.R. 1712, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.

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

Draft legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.

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

General communications regarding trade in legal services and market access for U.S. lawyers and firms overseas.

S.___, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2020, urging inclusion of a requirement that the DoD implement uniform, breed neutral pet policies for all U.S. military installations.

S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. H.R. 1076, the Fair Chance Act - which would require federal employers to refrain from criminal background checks on job candidates until a conditional offer of employment has been made. General discussions with House staff regarding legislation to expand attorney client privilege protection to cover inmate communications with legal counsel. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

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

H.R. 716, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans. H.R. 149, the Housing Fairness Act of 2019 - to prevent, among other things, discrimination against veterans in housing. Activity in support of reintroduction of S.980, the Senate Homeless Veteran Prevention Act - to among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans.

S. 819, H.R.1869, Paycheck Fairness Act S.J. Res. 5, S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 33 - Equal Rights Amendment S. 337, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act S. 3412, Paid Family Leave Pilot Extension Act of 2018 H.R. 1515, the Juror Non-Discrimination Act S. 635, the Jury ACCESS Act, prohibiting exclusion of persons from jury duty in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity

Communications regarding amending the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from gross income amounts received on claims based on certain unlawful discrimination and to allow for income averaging for back pay and front pay awards.

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

S. 3079, H.R. 6619, the Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements Act of 2018 - provisions to establish clear criteria for when a set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare. H.R. 7217, Improving Medicaid Programs and Opportunities for Eligible Beneficiaries Act or the IMPROVE Act - provisions providing for extension of spousal impoverishment protections

Communications regarding immigration court policy, including the imposition of case completion quotas for immigration judges Communications on various issues relating to the separation of families arriving at the southern border General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General advocacy on proposals to overturn the Flores Settlement Agreement, regarding the treatment of children in immigration detention General communications on issues relating to revision and implementation of the National Detention Standards, conditions in immigration detention, and use of alternatives to detention Issues related to immigration enforcement actions in courthouses

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

H.R. 1511, the Homeless Children and Youth Act - provisions to harmonize eligibility for federal homeless programs serving children and youth. S.3612, the Fair Housing Improvement Act, to prevent housing discrimination based on ones lawful source of income.

H.R. 956, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act H.R. 2899, S.3635, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act S. 1917, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act S. 2795, H.R. 5682, S.756, S.3649, S.3747, the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act or the FIRST STEP Act" H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act S.573, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, concerning the establishment of an independent national commission to collect and analyze data, produce model practices, and propose changes to various parts of the federal criminal justice system H.R.6964, S.860 the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act, which reauthorizes a federal grant program supporting state and local efforts to reduce juvenile offender recidivism, among related matters H.R. 6964, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 H.R. 7115, the 3D Firearms Prohibition Act, and other legislative proposals to reduce gun violence Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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

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

S.1072, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act, to among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans H.R. 1993, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal to homeless veterans. S.3612, the Fair Housing Improvement Act, to prevent housing discrimination based on ones lawful source of income or veteran status. General activity supporting low-income veterans housing.

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

Communications urging federal, state, local, tribal and territorial emergency management agencies to plan for unique needs of intimate partner and sexual violence victims during a disaster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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