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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY via PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Source: Senate LDA
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Shareholder Protection Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Shareholder Protection Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
Government By the People Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Government By the People Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Respect for Marriage Act
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
End Racial Profiling Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Fair Employment Protection Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Democracy Restoration Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Democracy Restoration Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
End Racial Profiling Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Respect for Marriage Act
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Federal Judgeship Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Federal Judgeship Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Fair Employment Protection Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Minimum Wage Fairness Act
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Democracy Restoration Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Democracy Restoration Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
FOIA Improvement Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
FOIA Improvement Act of 2014
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2851 and S. 1038 - End Racial Profiling Act, and related call for the Obama Administration to issue improved profiling guidance for federal law enforcement that closes current loopholes 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945 - Voting Rights Amendment Act 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act 113th Senate draft - Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally District of Columbia private school voucher program as funded by the FY2015 Financial Services Appropriations bill (especially 113th Senate draft), opposition to such funding and support for repeal or cuts Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Federal minimum wage, especially 113th S. 2223 - Minimum Wage Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007, especially its application to implementation of the nondiscrimination provision in the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Public Law No: 113-4) Marriage equality and the cessation of federal marriage discrimination, generally, including full repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) (Public Law No: 104-199) through such legislation as 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act Possible amendments to the FY2015 National Defense Authorization Act (especially 113th House draft) that would undermine existing religious liberty protections in the military and resist efforts to fully implement the repeal of Dont Ask, Dont Tell military service restrictions for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities, opposition to such harmful amendments Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Restoration of voting rights for formerly incarcerated persons, especially 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235 - Democracy Restoration Act
Shareholder Protection Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Shareholder Protection Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures with respect to elections.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship ActCampaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (to be introduced) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship ActCampaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (to be introduced) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56), Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1048 and S. 540, 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608 Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 11 and S. 47 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Enacted as Public Law No: 113-4) 113th H.R. 148, 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S.Con.Res. 8 FY 2014 Budget Resolution, Voucher and Tuition Tax Credit Amendments, especially those introduced by Senators Cruz; Alexander and Paul (515); and Rubio 77 FR 69812 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; DC Choice Evaluation Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform that provides a timely, clear and humane pathway to citizenship for undocumented people; prioritizes family unity by preserving existing family categories, increasing visas for family categories, reducing wait times for separated families, and ending the discrimination in immigration law that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) binational families face; ensures humane enforcement of immigration laws, including due process rights and reforms to immigration detention; guarantees full workplace rights, including wage protections, mobility and the right to organize; and lifts the one-year filing deadline for asylum Comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens our refugee resettlement program and provides it with adequate resources to help refugees adjust upon their arrival in the United States Comprehensive immigration reform that will not only provide a path to citizenship and strengthen prohibitions against racial profiling and inappropriate use of force, but also enhance the training of border patrol agents; increase oversight; and create a mechanism for a meaningful opportunity for border communities to share their input; which would ensure that law enforcement and transportation security agencies are prohibited from impermissibly using race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in carrying out their duties Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34 and S.J.Res. 11 (also known as S. 525) Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Safe Schools Improvement Act (112th H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (112th H.R. 1537 and S. 821, 113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th H.R. 148, 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) ActCampaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34 and S.J.Res. 11 (also known as S. 525) Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to restore the rights of the American people that were taken away by the Supreme Court's decision in the Citizens United case and related decisions, to protect the integrity of our elections, and to limit the corrosive influence of money in our democratic process.
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th S. 1385 Federal Judgeship Act Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) ActNational Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1048 and S. 540, 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608 Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 11 and S. 47 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Enacted as Public Law No: 113-4) 113th H.R. 148, 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S.Con.Res. 8 FY 2014 Budget Resolution, Voucher and Tuition Tax Credit Amendments, especially those introduced by Senators Cruz; Alexander and Paul (515); and Rubio 77 FR 69812 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; DC Choice Evaluation Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform that provides a timely, clear and humane pathway to citizenship for undocumented people; prioritizes family unity by preserving existing family categories, increasing visas for family categories, reducing wait times for separated families, and ending the discrimination in immigration law that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) binational families face; ensures humane enforcement of immigration laws, including due process rights and reforms to immigration detention; guarantees full workplace rights, including wage protections, mobility and the right to organize; and lifts the one-year filing deadline for asylum Comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens our refugee resettlement program and provides it with adequate resources to help refugees adjust upon their arrival in the United States Comprehensive immigration reform that will not only provide a path to citizenship and strengthen prohibitions against racial profiling and inappropriate use of force, but also enhance the training of border patrol agents; increase oversight; and create a mechanism for a meaningful opportunity for border communities to share their input; which would ensure that law enforcement and transportation security agencies are prohibited from impermissibly using race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in carrying out their duties Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34 and S.J.Res. 11 (also known as S. 525) Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Safe Schools Improvement Act (112th H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (112th H.R. 1537 and S. 821, 113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation)
Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2028 and S. 1069 Every Child Deserves a Family Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 113th H.R. 2667 Authority for Mandate Delay Act 113th H.R. 2668 Fairness for American Families Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 37529 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act (113th S. 717) and its inclusion via Amdt 1856 in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (113th S. 1392) , specifically the provision of grants therein to houses of worship Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act restoration and reform in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 - Arbitration Fairness Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th H.R. 3712 and S. 1810, Drafts Prior Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice to commence a prompt investigation under 42 U.S.C. 14141 into the New York City Police Departments (NYPD) discriminatory surveillance of American Muslim communities Restoring strength to the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Runaway and Homeless Youth Inclusion Act (113th H.R. 2955 and Sen Blumenthal draft) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the Runaway Youth Act (Public Law No: 93-415, Title III) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities 113th S. 815 S.Amdt. 2013 - To strike the appropriate balance between protecting workers and protecting religious freedom Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, especially full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies
Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Voter Empowerment Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2028 and S. 1069 Every Child Deserves a Family Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 113th H.R. 2667 Authority for Mandate Delay Act 113th H.R. 2668 Fairness for American Families Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 37529 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act (113th S. 717) and its inclusion via Amdt 1856 in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (113th S. 1392) , specifically the provision of grants therein to houses of worship Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act restoration and reform in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
Voter Empowerment Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Voter Empowerment Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 - Arbitration Fairness Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th H.R. 3712 and S. 1810, Drafts Prior Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice to commence a prompt investigation under 42 U.S.C. 14141 into the New York City Police Departments (NYPD) discriminatory surveillance of American Muslim communities Restoring strength to the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Runaway and Homeless Youth Inclusion Act (113th H.R. 2955 and Sen Blumenthal draft) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the Runaway Youth Act (Public Law No: 93-415, Title III) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities 113th S. 815 S.Amdt. 2013 - To strike the appropriate balance between protecting workers and protecting religious freedom Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, especially full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
112th H.R. 1048 and S. 540, 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608 Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 11 and S. 47 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Enacted as Public Law No: 113-4) 113th H.R. 148, 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S.Con.Res. 8 FY 2014 Budget Resolution, Voucher and Tuition Tax Credit Amendments, especially those introduced by Senators Cruz; Alexander and Paul (515); and Rubio 77 FR 69812 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; DC Choice Evaluation Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform that provides a timely, clear and humane pathway to citizenship for undocumented people; prioritizes family unity by preserving existing family categories, increasing visas for family categories, reducing wait times for separated families, and ending the discrimination in immigration law that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) binational families face; ensures humane enforcement of immigration laws, including due process rights and reforms to immigration detention; guarantees full workplace rights, including wage protections, mobility and the right to organize; and lifts the one-year filing deadline for asylum Comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens our refugee resettlement program and provides it with adequate resources to help refugees adjust upon their arrival in the United States Comprehensive immigration reform that will not only provide a path to citizenship and strengthen prohibitions against racial profiling and inappropriate use of force, but also enhance the training of border patrol agents; increase oversight; and create a mechanism for a meaningful opportunity for border communities to share their input; which would ensure that law enforcement and transportation security agencies are prohibited from impermissibly using race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in carrying out their duties Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34 and S.J.Res. 11 (also known as S. 525) Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Safe Schools Improvement Act (112th H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (112th H.R. 1537 and S. 821, 113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation)
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th H.R. 148, 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) ActCampaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34 and S.J.Res. 11 (also known as S. 525) Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56), Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
113th S. 1385 Federal Judgeship Act Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) ActNational Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship ActCampaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (to be introduced) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities
Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
Closing unjustified tax loopholes used by the wealthy and corporations, especially through the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (113th H.R. 1554 and S. 1533), but also through the Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act (113th S. 250) ; also a related call for the Budget Conference Committee to reach an agreement (incl. 113th H.J.Res. 59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (enacted as Public Law No: 113-67))78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 - Arbitration Fairness Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th H.R. 3712 and S. 1810, Drafts Prior Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice to commence a prompt investigation under 42 U.S.C. 14141 into the New York City Police Departments (NYPD) discriminatory surveillance of American Muslim communities Restoring strength to the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Runaway and Homeless Youth Inclusion Act (113th H.R. 2955 and Sen Blumenthal draft) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the Runaway Youth Act (Public Law No: 93-415, Title III) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities 113th S. 815 S.Amdt. 2013 - To strike the appropriate balance between protecting workers and protecting religious freedom Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, especially full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2028 and S. 1069 Every Child Deserves a Family Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 113th H.R. 2667 Authority for Mandate Delay Act 113th H.R. 2668 Fairness for American Families Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 37529 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act (113th S. 717) and its inclusion via Amdt 1856 in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (113th S. 1392) , specifically the provision of grants therein to houses of worship Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act restoration and reform in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2028 and S. 1069 Every Child Deserves a Family Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 113th H.R. 2667 Authority for Mandate Delay Act 113th H.R. 2668 Fairness for American Families Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 37529 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act (113th S. 717) and its inclusion via Amdt 1856 in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (113th S. 1392) , specifically the provision of grants therein to houses of worship Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act restoration and reform in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 - Arbitration Fairness Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th H.R. 3712 and S. 1810, Drafts Prior Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice to commence a prompt investigation under 42 U.S.C. 14141 into the New York City Police Departments (NYPD) discriminatory surveillance of American Muslim communities Restoring strength to the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Runaway and Homeless Youth Inclusion Act (113th H.R. 2955 and Sen Blumenthal draft) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the Runaway Youth Act (Public Law No: 93-415, Title III) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities 113th S. 815 S.Amdt. 2013 - To strike the appropriate balance between protecting workers and protecting religious freedom Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, especially full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Student Non-Discrimination Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56), Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
Shareholder Protection Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Shareholder Protection Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56), Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
Shareholder Protection Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship ActCampaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (to be introduced) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities
Shareholder Protection Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
Shareholder Protection Act of 2013
Client: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY · Firm: PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
113th H.R. 148 and S. 2516 (Drafts prior) - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 113th S. 2520 - FOIA Improvement Act Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedures, also legislative rules/procedures SEC File No. 4-637 - Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY via PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship Act 78 FR 71535 - Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Campaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (113th H.R. 20, Drafts Prior)Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Ethics allegations and related investigation and resulting misconduct report regarding retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also preceding calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Public comment addressing the meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations (NAC), particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities State of the Union address 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts rulings in McCutcheon v. FEC and Citizens United v. FEC, and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 3899 and S. 1945, Drafts Prior - Voting Rights Amendments Act 113th H.R. 4227 and S. 2133 - Fair Employment Protection Act 113th H.R. 4459 and S. 2235, Drafts Prior - Democracy Restoration Act113th H.R. 482 and S. 216/2164 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Department of Justice expansion of rules prohibiting the use of profiling by federal law enforcement agencies, particularly expanding the definition of profiling to include profiling based on an individuals religion, national origin, gender, and sexual orientation, and objections to profiling based on religion, which may sometimes be used as a proxy for race, ethnicity, or national origin, in law enforcement Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Comment Addressing the Meeting of the US Census Bureau's National Advisory Committee on Racial, Ethnic, and Other Populations, particularly the critical importance of including the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in data collection efforts Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Urging the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to move swiftly in finalizing guidance that will clarify the legal obligations of employers to provide reasonable accommodations to employees who are limited in their ability to work as a result of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, especially related implementation of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (Public Law No: 95-555) and the Americans With Disabilities Act (Public Law No: 101-336) as amended in 2008 (Public Law No: 110-325) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans
Filing targets: Bureau of the Census, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY via PEOPLE FOR THE AMERICAN WAY
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 - Arbitration Fairness Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th H.R. 3712 and S. 1810, Drafts Prior Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality, generally Preventing government overreach and ensuring rigorous debate of the critical legal issues before the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court (FISC) and the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court of Review (FISCR) by increasing transparency surrounding their legal determinations and instituting an adversarial system in their proceedings, especially through creation of a permanent office to review and, where appropriate, challenge government requests for surveillance; making public decisions involving legal interpretations, with appropriate redactions to protect classified factual information; and reforming the procedure for appointing judges so that all authority does not rest solely with the Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Request for the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice to commence a prompt investigation under 42 U.S.C. 14141 into the New York City Police Departments (NYPD) discriminatory surveillance of American Muslim communities Restoring strength to the Voting Rights Act following the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Revelations regarding government surveillance programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458) Runaway and Homeless Youth Inclusion Act (113th H.R. 2955 and Sen Blumenthal draft) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the Runaway Youth Act (Public Law No: 93-415, Title III) Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th H.R. 15 and S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities 113th S. 815 S.Amdt. 2013 - To strike the appropriate balance between protecting workers and protecting religious freedom Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, especially full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E) and the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies
112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th S. 1385 - Federal Judgeship ActCampaign finance reform, especially through the Government by the People Act (to be introduced) Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 20, H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities 78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities
Closing unjustified tax loopholes used by the wealthy and corporations, especially through the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act (113th H.R. 1554 and S. 1533), but also through the Corporate Tax Dodging Prevention Act (113th S. 250) ; also a related call for the Budget Conference Committee to reach an agreement (incl. 113th H.J.Res. 59 Continuing Appropriations Resolution (enacted as Public Law No: 113-67))78 FR 71535 Guidance for Tax-Exempt Social Welfare Organizations on Candidate-Related Political Activities
Filing targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office on Violence Against Women, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19
113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 - Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 1641 - Weekend Voting Act 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 113th H.R. 2028 and S. 1069 Every Child Deserves a Family Act113th H.R. 2278 Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 113th H.R. 2667 Authority for Mandate Delay Act 113th H.R. 2668 Fairness for American Families Act 113th H.R. 3135 and S. 1529 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 37529 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; Mandatory Civil Rights Data Collection Comprehensive, humane immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Nonprofit Energy Efficiency Act (113th S. 717) and its inclusion via Amdt 1856 in the Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act (113th S. 1392) , specifically the provision of grants therein to houses of worship Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Public Law No: 113-4 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (especially provisions therein related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Student Non-Discrimination Act (113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law No: 89-10) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive, humane immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act restoration and reform in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
113th S. 1385 Federal Judgeship Act Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures 112th S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) ActNational Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office on Violence Against Women, President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), White House Office
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56), Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598, 113th H.R. 2523 and S. 1236 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811, 113th H.R. 1755 and S. 815 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369, 113th H.R. 148 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 112th H.R. 5647 and S. 3565, 113th H.R. 1975 and S. 942 Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 113th H.R. 1844 and S. 878 Arbitration Fairness Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S. 1038 End Racial Profiling Act 113th S. 1094 Strengthening America's Schools Act, Voucher Amendments and Substitute Bills 78 FR 18725 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Rural Housing Stability Assistance Program and Revisions to the Definition of Chronically Homeless Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform, especially 113th S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in Citizens United and related cases, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34, S.J.Res. 11, S.J.Res. 18, and S.J.Res. 19 Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdt 1) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) memorandum interpreting the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA) (Public Law No: 103-141), "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act," June 29, 2007 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Revelations regarding government surveillance and Federal Bureau of Investigation and National Security Agency data collection programs, especially as they relate to Sections 206 and 215 of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act (Public Law No: 107-56) and Section 6001 of the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevent Act (Public Law No: 108-458), the FISA Amendments Act (Public Law No: 110-261), and the state secrets privilege; creation of a special committee; and the holding accountable of public officials Safe Schools Improvement Act (113th H.R. 1199 and S. 403) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555, 113th H.R. 1652 and S. 1088) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (especially 113th S. 744 Cmte Amdts 6 and 7) Voting Rights Act, especially Section 4 Coverage Formula and Section 5 Preclearance, and congressional responses to the Supreme Court's ruling in Shelby County v. Holder Public Law No: 111-148 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act 112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608, 113th H.R. 12 and S. 123 Voter Empowerment Act Pregnant and Parenting Students Access to Education Act (112th H.R. 2617, 113th H.R. 1845 and S. 870) and its inclusion in the reauthorization (especially 113th S. 1094) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)
112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360, 113th H.R. 1734 and S. 824 Shareholder Protection Act SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Ethics allegations and related investigation of retired Judge Richard Cebull, former United States District Judge for the District of Montana, also previous calls for his resignation Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/proceduresNational Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nominations necessary to ensure that it has the full complement of members necessary to conduct the people's business Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
112th H.R. 1048 and S. 540, 113th H.R. 482 and S. 216 - Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act 112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 1397 and S. 811 - Employment Non-Discrimination Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act112th H.R. 5799 and S. 3608 Voter Empowerment Act 113th H.R. 11 and S. 47 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act (Enacted as Public Law No: 113-4) 113th H.R. 148, 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act 113th H.R. 377 and S. 84 Paycheck Fairness Act 113th S.Con.Res. 8 FY 2014 Budget Resolution, Voucher and Tuition Tax Credit Amendments, especially those introduced by Senators Cruz; Alexander and Paul (515); and Rubio 77 FR 69812 Agency Information Collection Activities; Comment Request; DC Choice Evaluation Campaign finance reform, generally Comprehensive immigration reform that provides a timely, clear and humane pathway to citizenship for undocumented people; prioritizes family unity by preserving existing family categories, increasing visas for family categories, reducing wait times for separated families, and ending the discrimination in immigration law that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) binational families face; ensures humane enforcement of immigration laws, including due process rights and reforms to immigration detention; guarantees full workplace rights, including wage protections, mobility and the right to organize; and lifts the one-year filing deadline for asylum Comprehensive immigration reform that strengthens our refugee resettlement program and provides it with adequate resources to help refugees adjust upon their arrival in the United States Comprehensive immigration reform that will not only provide a path to citizenship and strengthen prohibitions against racial profiling and inappropriate use of force, but also enhance the training of border patrol agents; increase oversight; and create a mechanism for a meaningful opportunity for border communities to share their input; which would ensure that law enforcement and transportation security agencies are prohibited from impermissibly using race, ethnicity, national origin, or religion in carrying out their duties Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34 and S.J.Res. 11 (also known as S. 525) Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (112th H.R. 1842 and S. 952), Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) (June 15, 2012), and their inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation) Executive Order 11246 Equal Employment Opportunity Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Issuance of an executive order banning federal contractors from discriminating against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) Americans Issuance of an executive order banning retaliation against the employees of federal contractors for disclosing or inquiring about their wages Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Safe Schools Improvement Act (112th H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10)SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Strengthening wage data collection and reporting requirements in order to help federal enforcement agencies detect and prevent wage discrimination, especially the finalization, implementation, and expansion of the compensation data collection tool at the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), and the reinstatement of OFCCPs Equal Opportunity Survey, as well as steps to be taken by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Taking of steps to improve the enforcement of compensation discrimination, especially the rescission of guidance (Compensation Standards and Voluntary Guidelines) that has hampered the ability of the Department of Labors Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) to effectively identify and address compensation discrimination Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (112th H.R. 1537 and S. 821, 113th H.R. 519 and S. 296) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. House, Senate, and Administration principles, and those offered by the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus in Immigration Priorities for the Asian American & Pacific Islander Community and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus in One Nation)
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Close monitoring of the output of voting machines in Ohio on Election Day, November 6, 2012 Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially S.J.Res. 29 Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language H.R. 1116 and S. 598 Respect for Marriage Act H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Hate crime prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, including full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E), especially the call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies and for detailed categorization on Bias Motivation Information on Form 1-699 through the inclusion of Anti-Sikh, Anti-Hindu, and Anti-Arab categories, and the October 3, 2012 Roundtable, "Religion-Based Hate Crimes and the Uniform Crime Reports" Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99) Removal of Representative Michele Bachmann from her seat on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence following Islamophobic statements and actions Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (H.R. 1537 and S. 821) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. Congressional Hispanic Caucus One Nation principles) 77 FR 45421 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Continuum of Care Program, Sec. 578.87 Limitation on use of funds H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Aging of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans, especially the LGBT Elder Americans Act (S. 3575) H.R. 1397 and S. 811 Employment Non-Discrimination Act
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2012 · third_quarter · 3A
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Public Law No: 107-155 - Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 - Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Ethics allegations and related investigation and call for resignation of Judge Richard Cebull, United States District Judge for the District of Montana Issues related to the 2012-2013 presidential transition, incl. miscellaneous policy prescriptions
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the rights and welfare of natural persons in the 2011-2012 Supreme Court term incl. National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), Florida v. HHS (11-400), Arizona v. US, Knox v. SEIU, and Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin Holding of Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress in the matter of information requested by Congress of him and the Department of Justice regarding the Fast and Furious program, especially politicization of this pursuit; involvement of Speaker John Boehner and Chairman Darrell Issa; June 7, 2012 hearing mentioned herein; oversight conducted and report recommended (June 20, 2012) by the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform; and debate and vote on H.Res. 711 House Judiciary Committee, June 7, 2012, Oversight of the United States Department of Justice Importance of a working Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the nomination, confirmation, and recess appointment of Richard Cordray to serve as its Director Supreme Court review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law No: 111-148) through National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), and Florida v. HHS (11-400), especially as it relates to the Commerce Clause, Due Process Clause, and precedents set by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, US v. Lopez, Lochner v. New York, Sorrell v. IMS Health, Inc., NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., Wickard v. Filburn, and Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US, as well as the healthcare system established in Massachusetts by Governor Mitt Romney
112th H.R. 1116 and S. 598 - Respect for Marriage Act 112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act 113th H.R. 148, 112th H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 - Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) ActCampaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially 112th S.J.Res. 29, 113th H.J.Res. 34 and S.J.Res. 11 (also known as S. 525) Democracy concerns covering both money in politics and voting rights issues, generally Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities Student Non-Discrimination Act (112th: H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010
112th H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 Shareholder Protection Act SEC File No. 4-637 Rulemaking Petition: Petition to require public companies to disclose to shareholders the use of corporate resources for political activities
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures Issues related to the 2012-2013 presidential transition, incl. miscellaneous policy prescriptions Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes Ethics allegations and related investigation and call for resignation of Judge Richard Cebull, United States District Judge for the District of Montana
H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act
Campaign finance reform, generally Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, especially S.J.Res. 29 Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language H.R. 1116 and S. 598 Respect for Marriage Act H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality litigation, especially United States v. Windsor and Hollingsworth v. Perry, and the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99) Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 77 FR 45421 Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing: Continuum of Care Program, Sec. 578.87 Limitation on use of funds
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Aging of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans, especially the LGBT Elder Americans Act (S. 3575) H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Interfaith Alliance, "Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom: A Call to Quiet Conversations and Public Debates," July 31, 2009 Balanced approach to deficit reduction that does not include further cuts to nondefense discretionary (NDD) programs, and the impact on NDD programs of sequestration and the Budget Control Act (Public Law No: 112-25), especially as they relate to services and protections provided to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community, incl. medical and scientific research; education and job training; and housing and social services Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (H.R. 1842 and S. 952) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. S. 1258 Title I, Subtitle A, Part IV), as well as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, June 15, 2012, and DACA exclusions from key features of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid, and the Childrens Health Insurance Program, August 30, 2012, also DACA exclusions from state-level benefits Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language H.R. 1048 and S. 540 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act H.R. 1397 and S. 811 Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially congressional action taken in Windsor v. United States, Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., and Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management, also filing of Blesch et al. v. Holder Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for DOMA People For the American Way, "The War on Women: How the War on Women Became Mainstream: Turning Back the Clock in Tea Party America," April 13 and April 16, 2012, incl. Birth Control, Contraception Coverage, Choice, Violence Against Women Act, Single Mothers and Working Women, and Equal Pay Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Removal of Representatives Michele Bachmann, Thomas Rooney, and Lynn Westmoreland from their seats on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence regarding statements made about and inquiry into The Muslim Brotherhood and prominent American Muslim individuals and organizations, especially Huma Abedin, Deputy Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Muslim Advocates, and related actions by Representatives Trent Franks and Louie Gohmert Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99) through the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116 and S. 598) Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) School safety and anti-bullying/harassment prevention programs generally incl. Administration-proposed initiatives (incl. March 2011 White House Conference on Bullying and June 2011 Federal LGBT Youth Summit) and enumerated anti-bullying provisions under and amendments to the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010), especially Page 7 regarding Title IX: Gender-Based Harassment American Jewish Committee and the Religious Freedom Education Project/First Amendment Center, "Harassment, Bullying, and Free Expression: Guidelines for Free and Safe Public Schools," May 18 and 22, 2012 Hate crime data collection by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials Public Law No: 111-84, Division E Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Hate crimes prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, including full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E), especially our call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies and for detailed categorization on Bias Motivation Information on Form 1-699 through the inclusion of Anti-Sikh, Anti-Hindu, and Anti-Arab categories, and the October 3, 2012 Roundtable, "Religion-Based Hate Crimes and the Uniform Crime Reports" Democracy Restoration Act (H.R. 2212 and S. 2017) and its inclusion in the Voter Empowerment Act (H.R. 5799 Title V and S. 3608 Title V)
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Ethics allegations and related investigation and call for resignation of Judge Richard Cebull, United States District Judge for the District of Montana Issues related to the 2012-2013 presidential transition, incl. miscellaneous policy prescriptions
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially congressional action taken in Windsor v. United States, Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., and Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management, also filing of Blesch et al. v. Holder Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for DOMA Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99) through the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116 and S. 598) Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Removal of Representatives Michele Bachmann, Thomas Rooney, and Lynn Westmoreland from their seats on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence regarding statements made about and inquiry into The Muslim Brotherhood and prominent American Muslim individuals and organizations, especially Huma Abedin, Deputy Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Muslim Advocates, and related actions by Representatives Trent Franks and Louie Gohmert Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 American Jewish Committee and the Religious Freedom Education Project/First Amendment Center, "Harassment, Bullying, and Free Expression: Guidelines for Free and Safe Public Schools," May 18 and 22, 2012 Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) School safety and anti-bullying/harassment prevention programs generally incl. Administration-proposed initiatives (incl. March 2011 White House Conference on Bullying and June 2011 Federal LGBT Youth Summit) and enumerated anti-bullying provisions under and amendments to the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010), especially Page 7 regarding Title IX: Gender-Based Harassment H.R. 1048 and S. 540 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus Interfaith Alliance, "Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom: A Call to Quiet Conversations and Public Debates," July 31, 2009
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that does not include further cuts to nondefense discretionary (NDD) programs, and the impact on NDD programs of sequestration and the Budget Control Act (Public Law No: 112-25), generally Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 - Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Removal of Representatives Michele Bachmann, Thomas Rooney, and Lynn Westmoreland from their seats on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence regarding statements made about and inquiry into The Muslim Brotherhood and prominent American Muslim individuals and organizations, especially Huma Abedin, Deputy Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Muslim Advocates, and related actions by Representatives Trent Franks and Louie Gohmert Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Hate crime data collection by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials Public Law No: 111-84, Division E Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Hate crimes prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, including full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E), especially our call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies and for detailed categorization on Bias Motivation Information on Form 1-699 through the inclusion of Anti-Sikh, Anti-Hindu, and Anti-Arab categories, and the October 3, 2012 Roundtable, "Religion-Based Hate Crimes and the Uniform Crime Reports"
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that does not include further cuts to nondefense discretionary (NDD) programs, and the impact on NDD programs of sequestration and the Budget Control Act (Public Law No: 112-25), generally Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 - Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Removal of Representatives Michele Bachmann, Thomas Rooney, and Lynn Westmoreland from their seats on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence regarding statements made about and inquiry into The Muslim Brotherhood and prominent American Muslim individuals and organizations, especially Huma Abedin, Deputy Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Muslim Advocates, and related actions by Representatives Trent Franks and Louie Gohmert Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Hate crime data collection by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials Public Law No: 111-84, Division E Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Hate crimes prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, including full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E), especially our call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies and for detailed categorization on Bias Motivation Information on Form 1-699 through the inclusion of Anti-Sikh, Anti-Hindu, and Anti-Arab categories, and the October 3, 2012 Roundtable, "Religion-Based Hate Crimes and the Uniform Crime Reports"
Aging of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans, especially the LGBT Elder Americans Act (S. 3575) H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Interfaith Alliance, "Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom: A Call to Quiet Conversations and Public Debates," July 31, 2009 Balanced approach to deficit reduction that does not include further cuts to nondefense discretionary (NDD) programs, and the impact on NDD programs of sequestration and the Budget Control Act (Public Law No: 112-25), especially as they relate to services and protections provided to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community, incl. medical and scientific research; education and job training; and housing and social services Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (H.R. 1842 and S. 952) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. S. 1258 Title I, Subtitle A, Part IV), as well as the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, June 15, 2012, and DACA exclusions from key features of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Medicaid, and the Childrens Health Insurance Program, August 30, 2012, also DACA exclusions from state-level benefits Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language H.R. 1048 and S. 540 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act H.R. 1397 and S. 811 Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially congressional action taken in Windsor v. United States, Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., and Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management, also filing of Blesch et al. v. Holder Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for DOMA People For the American Way, "The War on Women: How the War on Women Became Mainstream: Turning Back the Clock in Tea Party America," April 13 and April 16, 2012, incl. Birth Control, Contraception Coverage, Choice, Violence Against Women Act, Single Mothers and Working Women, and Equal Pay Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Removal of Representatives Michele Bachmann, Thomas Rooney, and Lynn Westmoreland from their seats on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence regarding statements made about and inquiry into The Muslim Brotherhood and prominent American Muslim individuals and organizations, especially Huma Abedin, Deputy Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Muslim Advocates, and related actions by Representatives Trent Franks and Louie Gohmert Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99) through the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116 and S. 598) Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) School safety and anti-bullying/harassment prevention programs generally incl. Administration-proposed initiatives (incl. March 2011 White House Conference on Bullying and June 2011 Federal LGBT Youth Summit) and enumerated anti-bullying provisions under and amendments to the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010), especially Page 7 regarding Title IX: Gender-Based Harassment American Jewish Committee and the Religious Freedom Education Project/First Amendment Center, "Harassment, Bullying, and Free Expression: Guidelines for Free and Safe Public Schools," May 18 and 22, 2012 Hate crime data collection by federal, state, and local law enforcement officials Public Law No: 111-84, Division E Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Hate crimes prevention and the robust data collection that is essential to prevention efforts, including full implementation of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act (Public Law No: 111-84, Division E), especially our call for increased participation from local law enforcement agencies and for detailed categorization on Bias Motivation Information on Form 1-699 through the inclusion of Anti-Sikh, Anti-Hindu, and Anti-Arab categories, and the October 3, 2012 Roundtable, "Religion-Based Hate Crimes and the Uniform Crime Reports" Democracy Restoration Act (H.R. 2212 and S. 2017) and its inclusion in the Voter Empowerment Act (H.R. 5799 Title V and S. 3608 Title V)
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially congressional action taken in Windsor v. United States, Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., and Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management, also filing of Blesch et al. v. Holder Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially the holding in abeyance while litigation is pending at the Supreme Court of applications for lawful permanent residence that would be approvable but for DOMA Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99) through the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116 and S. 598) Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Removal of Representatives Michele Bachmann, Thomas Rooney, and Lynn Westmoreland from their seats on the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence regarding statements made about and inquiry into The Muslim Brotherhood and prominent American Muslim individuals and organizations, especially Huma Abedin, Deputy Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, the Muslim Public Affairs Council, and Muslim Advocates, and related actions by Representatives Trent Franks and Louie Gohmert Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) regulations governing beneficiary protections (42 C.F.R. Parts 54 and 54a) and three additional protections not included therein as recommended by the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 American Jewish Committee and the Religious Freedom Education Project/First Amendment Center, "Harassment, Bullying, and Free Expression: Guidelines for Free and Safe Public Schools," May 18 and 22, 2012 Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) School safety and anti-bullying/harassment prevention programs generally incl. Administration-proposed initiatives (incl. March 2011 White House Conference on Bullying and June 2011 Federal LGBT Youth Summit) and enumerated anti-bullying provisions under and amendments to the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010), especially Page 7 regarding Title IX: Gender-Based Harassment H.R. 1048 and S. 540 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus Interfaith Alliance, "Same-Gender Marriage & Religious Freedom: A Call to Quiet Conversations and Public Debates," July 31, 2009
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Democracy concerns covering both the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) and voting rights, generally, but incl. Senate Judiciary Committee, September 12, 2012, The Citizens United Court and the Continuing Importance of the Voting Rights Act H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Public Law No: 107-155 - Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 - Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights and Human Rights, July 24, 2012, Taking Back Our Democracy: Responding to Citizens United and the Rise of Super PACs
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that does not include further cuts to nondefense discretionary (NDD) programs, and the impact on NDD programs of sequestration and the Budget Control Act (Public Law No: 112-25) Bills and amendments, generally, that give employers the ability to make decisions about what types of healthcare their employees can receive based on their own personal religious beliefs or morals Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the rights and welfare of natural persons in the 2011-2012 Supreme Court term incl. National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), Florida v. HHS (11-400), Arizona v. US, Knox v. SEIU, and Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin Executive Order 13199 Establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13498 Amendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the President's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals governed by federal anti-discrimination laws incl. the Civil Rights Act (Public Law No: 88-352 Title VII) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Candidate Obama on July 1, 2008 at a speech in Zanesville, OH and those outlined by President Obama on July 22, 2011 at a town hall meeting in College Park, MD Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, incl. remarks before the Pew Forum on June 11, 2009, in a conference call on September 22, 2009, and those cited by PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly on May 28, 2010 and August 12, 2011 H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 3541 Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) House Judiciary Committee: Subcommittee on the Constitution, October 26, 2011, "The State of Religious Liberty in the United States" Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Military access to abortion services, related provisions under and potential amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (H.R. 4310 and S. 2467/3254) Public Law No: 103-141 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (per Department of Justice: Office of Legal Counsel memo, June 29, 2007) Supreme Court review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law No: 111-148) through National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), and Florida v. HHS (11-400), especially as it relates to the Commerce Clause, Due Process Clause, and precedents set by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, US v. Lopez, Lochner v. New York, Sorrell v. IMS Health, Inc., NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., Wickard v. Filburn, and Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US, as well as the healthcare system established in Massachusetts by Governor Mitt Romney Women's access to full reproductive health care services, generally and as mentioned herein, also healthcare restrictions generally Holding of Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress in the matter of information requested by Congress of him and the Department of Justice regarding the Fast and Furious program, especially politicization of this pursuit; involvement of Speaker John Boehner and Chairman Darrell Issa; June 7, 2012 hearing mentioned herein; oversight conducted and report recommended (June 20, 2012) by the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform; and debate and vote on H.Res. 711 House Judiciary Committee, June 7, 2012, Oversight of the United States Department of Justice S. 1813 Amdt 1520 To amend the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to protect rights of conscience with regard to requirements for coverage of specific items and services People For the American Way, "The War on Women: How the War on Women Became Mainstream: Turning Back the Clock in Tea Party America," April 13 and April 16, 2012, incl. Birth Control, Contraception Coverage, Choice, Violence Against Women Act, Single Mothers and Working Women, and Equal Pay People For the American Way, War on Women Letter Campaign, incl. Title X (Contraception and Health Services for Low-Income Women), Abortion, and Planned Parenthood Implications posed by Governor Mitt Romney's appointment of Robert Bork to lead his constitutional and judicial advisory team, as well as general forecasting regarding the Supreme Court and Supreme Court appointments under a Romney presidency v. the Obama presidency Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (H.R. 1537 and S. 821), its inclusion in the Reuniting Families Act (incl. H.R. 1796, Title II), and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. S. 1258, Title II, Subtitle C, Part II, Chapter 2) Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially congressional action taken in Windsor v. United States, Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., and Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management, also filing of Blesch et al. v. Holder Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99) through the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116 and S. 598)
Anti-discrimination protections, related provisions under and potential amendments to the reauthorization (H.R. 4297) of the Workforce Investment Act (Public Law No: 105-220, especially Title I, Subtitle E, Section 188), formerly the Job Training Partnership Act (Public Law No: 97-300) Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the rights and welfare of natural persons in the 2011-2012 Supreme Court term incl. National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), Florida v. HHS (11-400), Arizona v. US, Knox v. SEIU, and Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the Danielczyk case being heard by the Fourth Circuit, especially Republican National Committee briefs filed in Danielczyk Congressional constituent events sponsored by third parties Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof District of Columbia voucher provisions under and potential amendments to FY13 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 6020 and S. 3301) Executive Order 13199 Establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13498 Amendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the President's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals governed by federal anti-discrimination laws incl. the Civil Rights Act (Public Law No: 88-352 Title VII) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Candidate Obama on July 1, 2008 at a speech in Zanesville, OH and those outlined by President Obama on July 22, 2011 at a town hall meeting in College Park, MD Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, incl. remarks before the Pew Forum on June 11, 2009, in a conference call on September 22, 2009, and those cited by PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly on May 28, 2010 and August 12, 2011 Hearings on Muslim radicalization in America conducted by the House Committee on Homeland Security House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, November 18, 2010, Faith-Based Initiatives: Recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Community Partnerships and Other Current Issues House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, October 26, 2011, "The State of Religious Liberty in the United States" Public Law No: 103-141 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (per Department of Justice: Office of Legal Counsel memo, June 29, 2007) Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, April 17, 2012, Ending Racial Profiling in America Supreme Court review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law No: 111-148) through National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), and Florida v. HHS (11-400), especially as it relates to the Commerce Clause, Due Process Clause, and precedents set by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, US v. Lopez, Lochner v. New York, Sorrell v. IMS Health, Inc., NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., Wickard v. Filburn, and Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US, as well as the healthcare system established in Massachusetts by Governor Mitt Romney Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Implications posed by Governor Mitt Romney's appointment of Robert Bork to lead his constitutional and judicial advisory team, as well as general forecasting regarding the Supreme Court and Supreme Court appointments under a Romney presidency v. the Obama presidency
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the rights and welfare of natural persons in the 2011-2012 Supreme Court term incl. National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), Florida v. HHS (11-400), Arizona v. US, Knox v. SEIU, and Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin Supreme Court review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law No: 111-148) through National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), and Florida v. HHS (11-400), especially as it relates to the Commerce Clause, Due Process Clause, and precedents set by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, US v. Lopez, Lochner v. New York, Sorrell v. IMS Health, Inc., NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., Wickard v. Filburn, and Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US, as well as the healthcare system established in Massachusetts by Governor Mitt Romney
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act Importance of a working Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the nomination, confirmation, and recess appointment of Richard Cordray to serve as its Director H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 - Shareholder Protection Act Public Law No: 107-155 - Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 - Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b)
Balanced approach to deficit reduction that does not include further cuts to nondefense discretionary (NDD) programs, and the impact on NDD programs of sequestration and the Budget Control Act (Public Law No: 112-25) Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Executive Order 13199 Establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13498 Amendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the President's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals governed by federal anti-discrimination laws incl. the Civil Rights Act (Public Law No: 88-352 Title VII) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Candidate Obama on July 1, 2008 at a speech in Zanesville, OH and those outlined by President Obama on July 22, 2011 at a town hall meeting in College Park, MD Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, incl. remarks before the Pew Forum on June 11, 2009, in a conference call on September 22, 2009, and those cited by PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly on May 28, 2010 and August 12, 2011 H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 - Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, November 18, 2010, Faith-Based Initiatives: Recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Community Partnerships and Other Current Issues House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, October 26, 2011, "The State of Religious Liberty in the United States" Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Public Law No: 103-141 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (per Department of Justice: Office of Legal Counsel memo, June 29, 2007) Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 - Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b)
Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as potential additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the Danielczyk case being heard by the Fourth Circuit, especially Republican National Committee briefs filed in Danielczyk Congressional constituent events sponsored by third parties Ensuring local democracy for the District of Columbia, especially voucher provision mentioned herein, as well as budget autonomy through legislation incl. the District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act (H.R. 345) and the District of Columbia Local Budget Autonomy Act (S. 2345) Ethics allegations made against Associate Justice Clarence Thomas of the United States Supreme Court under the Ethics in Government Act (Public Law No: 95-521) Executive and judicial nominations and appointments incl. both individuals and rules/procedure, also legislative rules/procedures H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act Holding of Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress in the matter of information requested by Congress of him and the Department of Justice regarding the Fast and Furious program, especially politicization of this pursuit; involvement of Speaker John Boehner and Chairman Darrell Issa; June 7, 2012 hearing mentioned herein; oversight conducted and report recommended (June 20, 2012) by the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform; and debate and vote on H.Res. 711 House Judiciary Committee, June 7, 2012, Oversight of the United States Department of Justice Importance of a working Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and the nomination, confirmation, and recess appointment of Richard Cordray to serve as its Director, also Elizabeth Warren Right-left tensions related to miscellaneous policy issues, public figures, and political outcomes Withdrawal of Wal-Mart from the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Attorney General's Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Subcommittee, May 24, 2012 Convening incl. Voting Rights, Immigration, Hate Crimes, Fair Sentencing, Community Re-Entry From Prison, Disability Rights, and Foreclosures Ethics allegations and related investigation and call for resignation of Judge Richard Cebull, United States District Judge for the District of Montana Importance of a working National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the nomination, confirmation, and recess appointment of Richard Griffin and Sharon Block to serve as Members H.R. 862 Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act Implications posed by Governor Mitt Romney's appointment of Robert Bork to lead his constitutional and judicial advisory team, as well as general forecasting regarding the Supreme Court and Supreme Court appointments under a Romney presidency v. the Obama presidency
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the rights and welfare of natural persons in the 2011-2012 Supreme Court term incl. National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), Florida v. HHS (11-400), Arizona v. US, Knox v. SEIU, and Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin Holding of Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress in the matter of information requested by Congress of him and the Department of Justice regarding the Fast and Furious program, especially politicization of this pursuit; involvement of Speaker John Boehner and Chairman Darrell Issa; June 7, 2012 hearing mentioned herein; oversight conducted and report recommended (June 20, 2012) by the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform; and debate and vote on H.Res. 711 House Judiciary Committee, June 7, 2012, Oversight of the United States Department of Justice Attorney General's Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Subcommittee, May 24, 2012 Convening incl. Voting Rights, Immigration, Hate Crimes, Fair Sentencing, Community Re-Entry From Prison, Disability Rights, and Foreclosures Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (H.R. 1537 and S. 821), its inclusion in the Reuniting Families Act (incl. H.R. 1796, Title II), and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. S. 1258, Title II, Subtitle C, Part II, Chapter 2) Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially congressional action taken in Windsor v. United States, Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., and Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management, also filing of Blesch et al. v. Holder Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99) through the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116 and S. 598) Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (H.R. 1842 and S. 952) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. S. 1258 Title I, Subtitle A, Part IV), as well as DREAM principles outlined by the DREAM Policy Table, June 2012
Anti-discrimination protections, related provisions under and potential amendments to the reauthorization (H.R. 4297) of the Workforce Investment Act (Public Law No: 105-220, especially Title I, Subtitle E, Section 188), formerly the Job Training Partnership Act (Public Law No: 97-300) Campaign finance reform and congressional response to the Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission decision (reversed Austin v. Michigan Chamber of Commerce) incl. legislation and constitutional amendments not mentioned herein, as well as additional litigation, especially before the Supreme Court Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the rights and welfare of natural persons in the 2011-2012 Supreme Court term incl. National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), Florida v. HHS (11-400), Arizona v. US, Knox v. SEIU, and Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the Danielczyk case being heard by the Fourth Circuit, especially Republican National Committee briefs filed in Danielczyk Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus Constitutional amendments related to the Supreme Courts ruling in the Citizens United case, incl. 111th H.J.Res. 68, H.J.Res. 82, S.J.Res. 28, and S.J.Res. 36, and their reintroduction for the 112th Congress, as well as 112th H.J.Res. 8, H.J.Res. 72, H.J.Res. 78, H.J.Res. 82, H.J.Res. 86, H.J.Res. 88, H.J.Res. 90, H.J.Res. 92, H.J.Res. 97, H.J.Res. 100, H.J.Res. 111, S.J.Res. 29, S.J.Res. 33, and S.J.Res. 35, and hearings thereof Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010), especially Page 7 regarding Title IX: Gender-Based Harassment Department of Education Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2011-2014, especially Goal 4: Equity: Ensure Effective Educational Opportunities for All Students Regardless of Race, Ethnicity, National Origin, Age, Sex, Disability, Language, and Socioeconomic Status. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT: Fair Housing Act Regulations Amendments Standards Governing Sexual Harassment Cases (65 FR 67666) and the proposal and adoption in 2012 of a final regulation regarding sexual harassment and other types of harassment, including that based on sexual orientation, gender identity, race, and disability, covered by the Fair Housing Act (Public Law No: 90-284 Title VIII) District of Columbia voucher provisions under and potential amendments to FY13 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 6020 and S. 3301) Ensuring local democracy for the District of Columbia, especially voucher provision mentioned herein, as well as budget autonomy through legislation incl. the District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act (H.R. 345) and the District of Columbia Local Budget Autonomy Act (S. 2345) Executive Order 13199 Establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13498 Amendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the President's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals governed by federal anti-discrimination laws incl. the Civil Rights Act (Public Law No: 88-352 Title VII) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Candidate Obama on July 1, 2008 at a speech in Zanesville, OH and those outlined by President Obama on July 22, 2011 at a town hall meeting in College Park, MD Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, incl. remarks before the Pew Forum on June 11, 2009, in a conference call on September 22, 2009, and those cited by PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly on May 28, 2010 and August 12, 2011 Federally funded private school voucher programs, especially relating to House Education & the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, May 16, 2012, Exploring State Success in Expanding Parent and Student Options" H.R. 1048 and S. 540 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act H.R. 1076 To prohibit Federal funding of National Public Radio and the use of Federal funds to acquire radio content H.R. 1397 and S. 811 Employment Non-Discrimination Act H.R. 1681 and S. 1770 Every Child Deserves a Family Act H.R. 3485 and S. 1910 Domestic Partnership Benefits and Obligations Act H.R. 3541 Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) H.R. 4010 and S. 2219/3369 Democracy is Strengthened by Casting Light on Spending in Elections (DISCLOSE) Act H.R. 4970 Rules Cmte Amdt 1 Religious Discrimination Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act H.R. 5326 Amdt 1087 Profiling FY13 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations (also Amdt draft prior to introduction) H.R. 5855 Amdt 1259 Profiling FY13 Homeland Security Appropriations Hearings on Muslim radicalization in America conducted by the House Committee on Homeland Security Holding of Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt of Congress in the matter of information requested by Congress of him and the Department of Justice regarding the Fast and Furious program, especially politicization of this pursuit; involvement of Speaker John Boehner and Chairman Darrell Issa; June 7, 2012 hearing mentioned herein; oversight conducted and report recommended (June 20, 2012) by the Committee on Oversight & Government Reform; and debate and vote on H.Res. 711 House Judiciary Committee, June 7, 2012, Oversight of the United States Department of Justice House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, November 18, 2010, Faith-Based Initiatives: Recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Community Partnerships and Other Current Issues House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, October 26, 2011, "The State of Religious Liberty in the United States" Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Marriage equality and litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99), especially congressional action taken in Windsor v. United States, Pedersen et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., Gill et al. v. Office of Personnel Management et al., and Golinski v. Office of Personnel Management, also filing of Blesch et al. v. Holder Paycheck Fairness Act (H.R. 1519 and S. 797/3220 incl. as they relate to Ordering the Previous Question on H.Res. 667) Public Law No: 103-141 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (per Department of Justice: Office of Legal Counsel memo, June 29, 2007) Repealing the Defense of Marriage Act (Public Law No: 104-99) through the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 1116 and S. 598) Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) School safety and anti-bullying/harassment prevention programs generally incl. Administration-proposed initiatives (incl. March 2011 White House Conference on Bullying and June 2011 Federal LGBT Youth Summit) and enumerated anti-bullying provisions under and amendments to the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Human Rights, April 17, 2012, Ending Racial Profiling in America Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10), as well as its inclusion in the reauthorization (H.R. 4970 and S. 1925) of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (Public Law No: 103-322, Title IV) H.R. 2517 and S. 1360 Shareholder Protection Act Public Law No: 107-155 Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act (especially as it relates to FECA Section 441b) Public Law No: 92-225 Federal Election Campaign Act (see especially Section 441b) Attorney General's Advisory Committee, Civil Rights Subcommittee, May 24, 2012 Convening incl. Voting Rights, Immigration, Hate Crimes, Fair Sentencing, Community Re-Entry From Prison, Disability Rights, and Foreclosures People For the American Way, "The War on Women: How the War on Women Became Mainstream: Turning Back the Clock in Tea Party America," April 13 and April 16, 2012, incl. Birth Control, Contraception Coverage, Choice, Violence Against Women Act, Single Mothers and Working Women, and Equal Pay Marriage equality and President Obama's May 9, 2012 announcement, announcement itself and its following on the May 8, 2012 vote on North Carolina Amendment One Aging of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Americans, especially Social Security Equality Act (H.R. 4609) Uniting American Families Act (UAFA) (H.R. 1537 and S. 821), its inclusion in the Reuniting Families Act (incl. H.R. 1796, Title II), and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. S. 1258, Title II, Subtitle C, Part II, Chapter 2)
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the rights and welfare of natural persons in the 2011-2012 Supreme Court term incl. National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), Florida v. HHS (11-400), Arizona v. US, Knox v. SEIU, and Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin Supreme Court review of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law No: 111-148) through National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), and Florida v. HHS (11-400), especially as it relates to the Commerce Clause, Due Process Clause, and precedents set by the Supreme Court in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission, US v. Lopez, Lochner v. New York, Sorrell v. IMS Health, Inc., NLRB v. Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp., Wickard v. Filburn, and Heart of Atlanta Motel v. US, as well as the healthcare system established in Massachusetts by Governor Mitt Romney
American Jobs Act (especially H.R. 12 and the components thereof, and S. 1769) and related Administration initiatives Balanced approach to deficit reduction that does not include further cuts to nondefense discretionary (NDD) programs, and the impact on NDD programs of sequestration and the Budget Control Act (Public Law No: 112-25) Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission and its relationship to the rights and welfare of natural persons in the 2011-2012 Supreme Court term incl. National Federation of Independent Businesses v. Sebelius (11-393), HHS v. Florida, et al. (11-398), Florida v. HHS (11-400), Arizona v. US, Knox v. SEIU, and Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin Congressional Anti-Bullying Caucus Department of Education Dear Colleague Letter Harassment and Bullying (October 26, 2010), especially Page 7 regarding Title IX: Gender-Based Harassment Department of Education Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2011-2014, especially Goal 4: Equity: Ensure Effective Educational Opportunities for All Students Regardless of Race, Ethnicity, National Origin, Age, Sex, Disability, Language, and Socioeconomic Status. District of Columbia voucher provisions under and potential amendments to FY13 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations (H.R. 6020 and S. 3301) Ensuring local democracy for the District of Columbia, especially voucher provision mentioned herein, as well as budget autonomy through legislation incl. the District of Columbia Budget Autonomy Act (H.R. 345) and the District of Columbia Local Budget Autonomy Act (S. 2345) Executive Order 13199 Establishment of White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Executive Order 13279 Equal Protection of the Laws for Faith-Based and Community Organizations Executive Order 13498 Amendments to Executive Order 13199 and Establishment of the President's Advisory Council for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships Executive Order 13559 Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals generally incl. funding and grant-making practices, proselytization and employment discrimination concerns, and anti-discrimination language Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals governed by federal anti-discrimination laws incl. the Civil Rights Act (Public Law No: 88-352 Title VII) Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Candidate Obama on July 1, 2008 at a speech in Zanesville, OH and those outlined by President Obama on July 22, 2011 at a town hall meeting in College Park, MD Faith-based initiatives and other government-related religion proposals outlined by Joshua DuBois, Special Assistant to President Obama and Executive Director of The White House Office of Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships, incl. remarks before the Pew Forum on June 11, 2009, in a conference call on September 22, 2009, and those cited by PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly on May 28, 2010 and August 12, 2011 Federally funded private school voucher programs, especially relating to House Education & the Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, May 16, 2012, Exploring State Success in Expanding Parent and Student Options" H.Con.Res. 34 - FY12 Budget Resolution H.R. 1048 and S. 540 Tyler Clementi Higher Education Anti-Harassment Act House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, November 18, 2010, Faith-Based Initiatives: Recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Community Partnerships and Other Current Issues House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, October 26, 2011, "The State of Religious Liberty in the United States" Implementation of the Buffett Rule (tax plan applying a minimum tax rate of 30 percent to individuals making more than a million dollars a year), especially through the Paying a Fair Share Act (S. 2230) Preventing interest rates from doubling on subsidized Stafford loans and maintaining and improving the Pell Grant and the income-based repayment program for federal student loans Public Law No: 103-141 Religious Freedom Restoration Act (per Department of Justice: Office of Legal Counsel memo, June 29, 2007) Safe Schools Improvement Act (H.R. 1648 and S. 506) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10 School safety and anti-bullying/harassment prevention programs generally incl. Administration-proposed initiatives (incl. March 2011 White House Conference on Bullying and June 2011 Federal LGBT Youth Summit) and enumerated anti-bullying provisions under and amendments to the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10) Student Nondiscrimination Act (H.R. 998 and S. 555) and its inclusion in the reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) (Public Law No: 107-110) and the underlying Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Public Law 89-10), as well as its inclusion in the reauthorization (H.R. 4970 and S. 1925) of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) (Public Law No: 103-322, Title IV) Tax fairness and safety nets, incl. Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, generally vs. corporate taxation and corporate welfare Implementing the recommendations of the Presidents Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "A New Era of Partnerships: Report of Recommendations to the President," March 2010 Implementing the recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships, as contained in "Recommendations of the Interagency Working Group on Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Partnerships," April 2012 Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act (H.R. 1842 and S. 952) and its inclusion in comprehensive immigration reform (incl. S. 1258 Title I, Subtitle A, Part IV), as well as DREAM principles outlined by the DREAM Policy Table, June 2012
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Corporation for Natl & Community Service, Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office