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H.R. 2620/ S. 1171, the Investor Choice Act. S. 3755, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act. H.R. 7740, Employee and Retiree Access to Justice Act of 2022, with regard to the ERISA provisions. General lobbying on shareholder forced arbitration and forum selection clauses in corporate bylaws. General lobbying related to private equity ownership of nursing homes.

H.R. 963/ S. 505, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR). H.R. 2195, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members Act (PERSA). H.R. 2196, Justice for Servicemembers Act. H.R. 2812, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 3947, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in health insurance contracts. S. 1334, PFAS Accountability Act. H.R. 2467, PFAS Action Act of 2021. H.R. 5169 / S. 2694, Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act. H.R. 4445 / S. 2342, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021. H.R. 4350, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration, MCA claims, and cyber incident reporting. H.R.4128, VALID Act of 2021. H.R. 7667, Food and Drug Amendments of 2022, with specific regard to provisions on cosmetics. H.R. 7900, National Defense Authorization Act, with specific regard to amendments on SCRA and USERRA forced arbitration. HR 8227, SPEAK OUT Act. S. 4348, FDA Safety and Landmark Advancements Act. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in age discrimination cases. Draft legislation on PFAS. Draft asbestos ban legislation. Draft generic drug labeling legislation. Draft cosmetics reform legislation. Draft dietary supplement legislation. General lobbying on ending the use of forced arbitration for consumers and workers. General lobbying with regard to forced arbitration in nursing homes. General lobbying with regard to COVID-19 liability. General lobbying on e-cigarettes safety and regulation. General lobbying on the FDA proposal regarding the testing of talc for asbestos. General lobbying on FIFRA preemption and Monsanto Company v. Hardeman preemption case. General lobbying on glyphosate safety. General lobbying on drug pricing.

H.R. 1280, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. H.R. 3655, Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act. S. 1260, United States Innovation and Competition Act, with specific regard to provisions on supply chain liability for information sharing programs. H.R. 4777/ S. 2497, Nondebtor Release Prohibition Act. Draft legislation related to regulatory reforms and significant guidance. Draft legislation related to police misconduct reforms. Draft legislation on structured settlements. General lobbying with regard to qualified immunity reforms. General lobbying with regard to diversity of professional background for the federal judiciary. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial nominations, and with specific regard to Margaret Strickland, nominated and confirmed for District of New Mexico; Charlotte Sweeney, nominated for District of Colorado; Shalina D. Kumar, nominated for Eastern District of Michigan; Jane M. Beckering, nominated for Western District of Michigan; David Herrera Urias, nominated for District of New Mexico; Tana Lin, nominated for Western District of Washington; Jennifer Sung, nominated for 9th Circuit Court of Appeals (OR). General lobbying with regard to federal judicial nominations, and with specific regard to Judge Julie Rubin, nominated for the United States District Court for the District of Maryland; Jessica G.L. Clarke, nominated for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York; Judge William S. Pocan, nominated for the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Wisconsin. General lobbying with regard to nonconsensual third-party releases and stays in bankruptcy proceedings. General lobbying with regard to diversity jurisdiction and snap removal. General lobbying with regard to federal officer removal. General lobbying with regard to the Solicitor General and ambassador positions. General lobbying with regard to liability in voluntary government sharing programs. General lobbying with regard to litigation financing. General lobbying with regard to a board member position on the President's Intelligence Advisory Board.

H.R. 2620/ S. 1171, the Investor Choice Act. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in consumer financial services contracts. General lobbying on the nomination of Rohit Chopra as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. General lobbying on shareholder forced arbitration and forum selection clauses in corporate bylaws. General lobbying related to private equity ownership of nursing homes.

H.R. 2620/ S. 1171, the Investor Choice Act. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in consumer financial services contracts. General lobbying on the nominations of Gary Genslar as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Rohit Chopra as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. General lobbying on shareholder forced arbitration and forum selection clauses in corporate bylaws. General lobbying related to private equity ownership of nursing homes.

Draft Investor Choice Act. Draft legislation on prohibiting forced arbitration in consumer financial services contracts. General lobbying on the nominations of Gary Genslar as Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission and Rohit Chopra as head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. H.R. 6395/ S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with specific regard to servicemember forced arbitration amendments. H.R. 7940, Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act. S. 4317, Safe to Work Act. S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to American Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act. H.R. 7528, Get America Back to Work Act. H.R. 8237, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Portman/ Cornyn COVID Relief Draft Proposal. Draft Ending Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault Claims Act. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions and liability frameworks in COVID-19 legislation. General lobbying with regard to nursing home COVID-19 liablity.

H.R. 1837, United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act, wtih regard to terrorist parties consenting to personal jurisdiction. H.R. 5954/ S. 2946 (115th), Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018, specifically about the jurisdiction of US courts and retroactivity issues. Pence/ Gallego amendment #178 to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, that allows the families of the 1983 Marine Barracks bombing victims in Beirut, Lebanon, to execute on $1.68 billion in Iranian funds. S. 2132, Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019.

H.R. 7, Paycheck Fairness Act, specifically attorney's fee cap amendment and motion to recommit with attorney fee cap. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 2148, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize, specifically in regards to amendments on joint employer liability for franchisors. General lobbying with regard to ERISA.

H.R. 2429, ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act, bill to reverse impact of executive order regarding the selection of Administrative Law Judges back to traditional merit system. S. 1638/ H.R. 3003, National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Improvement Act of 2019, bill to increase the special masters on the vaccine courts and stop backlog. S. 2064, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2019, with regard to increased court filing fees. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2019, with regard to increased court filing fees. S. 1419, The Early Participation in Regulations Act. S. 92, The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act. S. 869, The Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act. S. 1420, The Setting Manageable Analysis Requirements in Text Act. H.R. 3269, The Regulatory Improvement Act. H.R. 5801, Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act. H.R. 7120, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, with regard to provisions on qualified immunity, transparency, and accountability. S. 3985, Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. H.R. 8235, Open Courts Act of 2020. H.R. 8803, Justice Hotline Act of 2020. Draft Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act. Draft anti-corruption legislation, specifically judicial ethics. Draft crime victim rights legislaiton. General lobbying on Social Security Administration rule including removing the provision regarding the inability to communicate in English. General lobbying with regard to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to jurisdiction rules. General lobbying with regard to court secrecy. General lobbying with regard to snap removal. General lobbying with regard to social security disability. General lobbying with regard to qui tam and whistleblower litigation. General lobbying with regard to qualified immunity reforms. General lobbying with regard to state and federal court funding and technology in the courtroom. General lobbying with regard to the federal judicial nominees. General lobbying with specific regard to the nomination of Nancy Beck to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). General lobbying with specific regard to the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. General lobbying with regard to police misconduct reforms. General lobbying with regard to vaccine liability and compensation programs.

H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. H.R. 6395/ S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with specific regard to servicemember forced arbitration amendments. H.R. 7940, Protect America's Children from Toxic Pesticides Act. S. 4317, Safe to Work Act. S. 178, Delivering Immediate Relief to American Families, Schools, and Small Businesses Act. H.R. 7528, Get America Back to Work Act. H.R. 8237, Protecting the Employment Rights of Service Members. Draft Ending Mandatory Arbitration for Sexual Assault Claims Act. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions in COVID-19 legislation. General lobbying with regard to nursing home COVID-19 liablity.

H.R. 2429, ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act, bill to reverse impact of executive order regarding the selection of Administrative Law Judges back to traditional merit system. S. 1638/ H.R. 3003, National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Improvement Act of 2019, bill to increase the special masters on the vaccine courts and stop backlog. S. 2064, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2019, with regard to increased court filing fees. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2019, with regard to increased court filing fees. S. 1419, The Early Participation in Regulations Act. S. 92, The Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny Act. S. 869, The Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act. S. 1420, The Setting Manageable Analysis Requirements in Text Act. H.R. 3269, The Regulatory Improvement Act. H.R. 5801, Removal Jurisdiction Clarification Act. H.R. 7120, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, with regard to provisions on qualified immunity, transparency, and accountability. S. 3985, Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. H.R. 8235, Open Courts Act of 2020. Draft anti-corruption legislation, specifically judicial ethics. Draft crime victim rights legislaiton. General lobbying on Social Security Administration rule including removing the provision regarding the inability to communicate in English. General lobbying with regard to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to jurisdiction rules. General lobbying with regard to court secrecy. General lobbying with regard to snap removal. General lobbying with regard to social security disability. General lobbying with regard to qui tam and whistleblower litigation. General lobbying with regard to qualified immunity reforms. General lobbying with regard to state and federal court funding and technology in the courtroom. General lobbying with regard to the federal judicial nomination process. General lobbying with specific regard to the nomination of Nancy Beck to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). General lobbying with specific regard to the nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the United States Supreme Court. General lobbying with regard to police misconduct reforms. General lobbying with regard to vaccine liability and compensation programs.

H.R. 1837, United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act, wtih regard to terrorist parties consenting to personal jurisdiction. H.R. 5954/ S. 2946 (115th), Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018, specifically about the jurisdiction of US courts and retroactivity issues. Pence/ Gallego amendment #178 to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, that allows the families of the 1983 Marine Barracks bombing victims in Beirut, Lebanon, to execute on $1.68 billion in Iranian funds. S. 2132, Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019.

S. 2992/ H.R. 5336 Investor Choice Act of 2019, prohibits forced arbitration provisions in corporate documents of registered public companies and in contracts for investment advisors. H.R. 7011, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020. H.R. 6983, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020. General lobbying on SEC shareholder arbitration. General lobbying on bank and financial industry use of forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the importance of investors having access to redress for securities law violations. General lobbying with regard to FINRA arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the small business c(6) exception in COVID-19 funding legislation.

H.R. 7, Paycheck Fairness Act, specifically attorney's fee cap amendment and motion to recommit with attorney fee cap. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 2148, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize, specifically in regards to amendments on joint employer liability for franchisors. General lobbying with regard to ERISA.

H.R. 1837, United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act, wtih regard to terrorist parties consenting to personal jurisdiction. H.R. 5954/ S. 2946 (115th), Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018, specifically about the jurisdiction of US courts and retroactivity issues. Pence/ Gallego amendment #178 to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, that allows the families of the 1983 Marine Barracks bombing victims in Beirut, Lebanon, to execute on $1.68 billion in Iranian funds. S. 2132, Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019.

H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766, PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717, Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943, Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326, Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544, Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279, Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017, Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535, PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R. 4982, Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. S. 3372, Health Care Workforce Protection Act. H.R. 748, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. S. 3548, CARES Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6379, Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, with specific regard to immunity provisions. H.R. 6101/ S. 3400, Ending Passenger Rail Forced Arbitration. H.R. 6058, SHOP SAFE Act of 2020. H.R. 6044, Accurate Labels Act. H.R. 6395/ S. 4049, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with specific regard to servicemember forced arbitration amendments. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation. General lobbying with regard to immunity provisions in COVID-19 legislation. General lobbying with regard to nursing home COVID-19 liablity.

S. 2992/ H.R. 5336 Investor Choice Act of 2019, prohibits forced arbitration provisions in corporate documents of registered public companies and in contracts for investment advisors. H.R. 7011, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020. H.R. 6983, Pandemic Risk Insurance Act of 2020. General lobbying on SEC shareholder arbitration. General lobbying on bank and financial industry use of forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the importance of investors having access to redress for securities law violations. General lobbying with regard to FINRA arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the small business c(6) exception in COVID-19 funding legislation.

H.R. 2422, SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019, to allow FTCA claims for members of the armed services and their families for medical malpractice injuries. S. 546/ H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions, and for other purposes. Speier amendment to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, Feres doctrine reform to allow FTCA claims for medical malpractice. H.R. 6283, Good Samaritan Health Professional Act of 2020. H.R. 7059, Coronavirus Provider Protection Act. H.R. 6204, Camp LeJeune Justice Act. Draft legislation on Camp LeJeune FTCA recoveries. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law. General lobbying with regard to healthcare immunity in COVID-19 legislation.

S. 2992/ H.R. 5336 Investor Choice Act of 2019, prohibits forced arbitration provisions in corporate documents of registered public companies and in contracts for investment advisors. General lobbying on SEC shareholder arbitration. General lobbying on bank and financial industry use of forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the importance of investors having access to redress for securities law violations. General lobbying with regard to FINRA arbitration.

H.R. 1837, United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act, wtih regard to terrorist parties consenting to personal jurisdiction. H.R. 5954/ S. 2946 (115th), Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018, specifically about the jurisdiction of US courts and retroactivity issues. Pence/ Gallego amendment #178 to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, that allows the families of the 1983 Marine Barracks bombing victims in Beirut, Lebanon, to execute on $1.68 billion in Iranian funds. S. 2132, Promoting Security and Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act of 2019.

H.R. 2422, SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019, to allow FTCA claims for members of the armed services and their families for medical malpractice injuries. S. 546/ H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions, and for other purposes. Speier amendment to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, Feres doctrine reform to allow FTCA claims for medical malpractice. H.R. 6283, Good Samaritan Health Professional Act of 2020. Draft legislation on Camp LeJeune FTCA recoveries. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law. General lobbying with regard to healthcare immunity in COVID-19 legislation.

H.R. 7, Paycheck Fairness Act, specifically attorney's fee cap amendment and motion to recommit with attorney fee cap. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 2148, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act. H.R. 2474, Protecting the Right to Organize, specifically in regards to amendments on joint employer liability for franchisors. General lobbying with regard to ERISA.

H.R. 2422 SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019, to allow FTCA claims for members of the armed services and their families for medical malpractice injuries. S. 546/ H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions, and for other purposes. Speier amendment to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, Feres doctrine reform to allow FTCA claims for medical malpractice. Draft legislation on Camp LeJeune FTCA recoveries. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law.

H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 4296, Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2019. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 3764, Justice for Student Borrowers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in student loan agreements. S. 766 PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. H.R. 1816, Children's Product Warning Label Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). H.R. 5216/ S. 2943 Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019. H.R. 5326 Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act. H.R. 4544 Ensuring Fair Legal Recourse for Private Student Loan Borrowers Act. H.R. 5279 Cosmetic Safety Enhancement Act of 2019. H.R. 5017 Natural Cosmetics Act. H.R. 535 PFAS Action of 2019. S. 2838, A bill to amend the Ted Stevens Olympic Amateur Sports Act to improve transparency of the United States Center for Safe Sport, to provide grant accountability, and to protect victims of abuse from retaliation, and for other purposes. H.R.4982 - Health Care Workforce Protection Act of 2019. Draft legislation regarding additions to the PREP Act. Draft legislation regarding the Accurate Labels Act. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues. General lobbying with regard to evidence availability in pipeline safety legislation.

H.R. 7, Paycheck Fairness Act, specifically attorney's fee cap amendment and motion to recommit with attorney fee cap. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491, Restoring Justice for Workers Act, bill to prohibit forced arbitration in employment disputes. H.R. 2148, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act.

Draft Investor Choice Act. General lobbying on SEC shareholder arbitration. General lobbying on bank and financial industry use of forced arbitration. General lobbying with regard to the importance of investors having access to redress for securities law violations. General lobbying with regard to FINRA arbitration.

H.R. 2422 SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019, to allow FTCA claims for members of the armed services and their families for medical malpractice injuries. S. 546/ H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions, and for other purposes. Speier amendment to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, Feres doctrine reform to allow FTCA claims for medical malpractice. Draft legislation on Camp LeJeune FTCA recoveries. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law.

H.R. 1837, United States-Israel Cooperation Enhancement and Regional Security Act, wtih regard to terrorist parties consenting to personal jurisdiction. H.R. 5954/ S. 2946 (115th), Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018, specifically about the jurisdiction of US courts and retroactivity issues. Pence/ Gallego amendment #178 to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, that allows the families of the 1983 Marine Barracks bombing victims in Beirut, Lebanon, to execute on $1.68 billion in Iranian funds.

H.R. 1423, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 610, Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal Act (FAIR), which would eliminate forced arbitration in consumer and employment contracts. S. 608, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education. H.R. 1430, A bill to provide that chapter 1 of title 9 of the United States Code, relating to the enforcement of arbitration agreements, shall not apply to enrollment agreements made between students and certain institutions of higher education, and to prohibit limitations on the ability of students to pursue claims against certain institutions of higher education S. 630, Arbitration Fairness for Consumers Act, a bill to amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 with respect to arbitration. H.R. 1443, Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment act of 2019, bill to amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect to arbitration, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in cases of sexual harassment, assault, discrimination. S. 635, A bill to restore statutory rights to the people of the United States from forced arbitration. S. 620, Safety Over Arbitration, a bill to amend title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 726, Personal Care Products Safety Act, to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 269, Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019, specifically regarding preemption and immunity provisions. H.R. 2750, Justice for Servicemembers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration against members of the armed forces. H.R. 2749/ S. 1491 Restoring Justice for Workers Act, prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in employment disputes. S. 766 PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2019. H.R. 1603/ S. 717 Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2019. Dingell and Cicilline amendments to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, regarding PFAS CERCLA designation (Dingell), and prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in SCRA claims (Cicilline). Draft bill prohibiting the use of forced arbitration in nursing home cases. Draft Investor Choice Act, which would prohibit the use of forced arbitration in IPO documents, and in contracts between financial advisors and consumers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and related liability issues. General lobbying with regard to Asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state causes of action. General lobbying with regard to PFAS liability issues.

H.R. 2422 SFC Richard Stayskal Military Medical Accountability Act of 2019, to allow FTCA claims for members of the armed services and their families for medical malpractice injuries. S. 546/ H.R. 1327, Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. S. 471, Litigation Funding Transparency Act of 2019, to increase transparency and oversight of third-party litigation funding in certain actions, and for other purposes. Speier amendment to H.R. 2500, National Defense Authorization Act, Feres doctrine reform to allow FTCA claims for medical malpractice. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law.

Draft Investor Choice Act. General lobbying on SEC shareholder arbitration. General lobbying on bank and financial industry use of forced arbitration.

H.R. 7, Paycheck Fairness Act, specifically attorney's fee cap amendment and motion to recommit with attorney fee cap. Draft Restoring Justice for Workers bill. Draft bill prohibiting forced arbitration in sexual harassment cases.

H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. S. 1112, (Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017); retricts the use of information reviewed by the maternal mortality review committee. Infomration is considered confidential and not subject to dioscvery at a civil trial. S. 2852 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018); regarding immunity provisions, and additional variations of the bill including: H.R. 7328 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018) and H.R. 6378 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018). H.R. 6022/ S. 3019 (Accurate Labels Act); regarding the broad preemption of state and local labeling laws for consumer products. H.R. 6903 (Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2018); amends current law to ensure the safety of cosmetics and personal care products. H.R. 919 (Blitz Gas Can bill). H.R. 3850 (Made in America Act of 2017); directs the FTC to establish labels that may be used as a voluntary means of indicating to consumers the extent to which products are of US origin; more specifically about the FTC enforcement authority. General issues pertaining to Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts. Cosmetic Regulation and Safety and realted preemption issues in Murray Alexander draft bill. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation. General lobbying with regard to asbestos in talc and talc generally. General lobbying with regard to nursing home arbitration. General lobbying with regard to issues relating to PFOA.

H.R. 1215 (Protecting Access to Care Act); establishes provisions governing health care lawsuits, including limiting noneconomic damages to $250,000. S. 808/H.R. 302 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 1565 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 1704 (ACCESS Act of 2017); affects healthcare lawsuits by limiting liability and capping noneconomic damages, among other measures. H.R. 1118 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); limits liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products during the regular course of trade or business. S. 781/H.R. 1876 (Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act); limits the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in response to a disaster. S. 1134/H.R. 2437 (Back the Blue Act); alters rules governing criminal and civil rights cases against government entities. H.R. 1103 (Child Abuse Accountability Enhancement Act); amends title 10, United States Code, to provide for garnishment pursuant to a court order to satisfy a judgment against a retired member of the uniformed services for physically, sexually, or emotionally abusing a child. S. 1693 (Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of that Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sex trafficking. H.R. 1865 (Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of such Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sexual exploitation of children or sex trafficking, and for other purposes. H.R. 459 (Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017); provides for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking. S. 1426 (United States Center for Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017); amends the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to expand the purposes of the corporation, to designate the United States Center for Safe Sport. H.R. 3808 (Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017); preempts New York state law and precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving federal financial assistance. S. 2815 (Litigation Funding Transparency Act); requries one-sided disclosure of plaintiff use of litigation funding. H.R. 5856 (Good Samaritan Charitable Physicians Services Act of 2018); creates limited liability for volunteer health care professionals. General lobbying with regard to federal preemption of state common law.

S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 6080/S. 3064 (Workers Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2018); amends National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 1959, and for other purposes. S. 6417 (AG and Legal Workforce Act); a bill to create a nonimmigrant H-2C work visa program for agricultural workers, to make mandatory and permanent requirements relating to use of an electronic employment eligibility verification system, and for other purposes. S. 3615 (Restoring Justice for Workers Act); a bill that prohibits forced arbitration in employment disputes, and for other purposes. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations.

S. 223/H.R. 3758 (Senior$afe Act of 2017); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. H.R. 10 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2017); converts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into a consumer law enforcement agency, subjects the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight, eliminates supervisory authority over financial institutions; and limits the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices. H.R. 3911 (Risk-Based Credit Examination Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. S. 1321/H.R. 2823 (Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act); amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 198 to repeal the Fiduciary Definition rulemaking. S. 370/S. 1804 (Repeal CFPB Act); eliminates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by repealing title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. H.R. 3118/H.R. 1031; repeals the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. H.J Res. 111; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S.J.Res.47; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S. 2155 (Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act); amends current banking and financial regulation laws. H.R. 5037 (Securities Fraud Act of 2018); provides exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions, preempting state law and regulation. S. 3421 (Blue Sky Harmonization Act); provides exclusive federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions, preempting state law and regulation. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors conflict of interest rule. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors fiduciary rule. General lobbying with regard to the SEC fiduciary standard review. General lobbying on issues related to shareholder arbitration provisions.

H.R. 1568 (Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017); creates a national hiring standard for motor carriers. S. 1655/H.R. 3353 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. H.R. 1625, Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, meal and rest breaks provision that would preempt state laws. H.R. 4 (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018), specifically the Denham amendment (preempts state employment protections for truck drivers, like meal & rest break laws) and the Duncan Amendment (allows broker/shippers to escape liability through national hiring standard). S. 1405 (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017), specifically the Fischer amendment which preempts state employment protections for truck drivers, like meal & rest break laws. General lobbying with regard to federal preemption of state laws governing meal and rest breaks. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers.

H.R. 985 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. H.R. 2359 (FCRA Liability Harmonization Act); amends the civil liability requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to include requirements relating to class actions. H.R. 725 (Innocent Party Protection Act); amends title 28, United States Code, to affect claims of fraudulent joinder. H.R. 720 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. H.R. 3487; amends section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, to provide that the requirement for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case. H.R. 2660 (APPEAL Act); provides exclusive original jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for cases regarding an executive order, action, or memorandum. S. 951/H.R. 5 (Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 21/H.R. 26 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 34/H.R. 21 (Midnight Rules Relief Act); amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules. S. 56 (RED Tape Act of 2017); prohibits a federal agency from issuing a rule that causes a new financial or administrative burden on businesses or people in the United States unless the agency has repealed or amended two or more such existing rules. S. 69 (Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017); sets forth general requirements for the federal regulatory system, including the protection of public health, welfare, safety, and the environment, the promotion of predictability in the regulatory process, and the consideration of benefits and costs of regulations. S. 584/H.R. 33 (Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act); amends chapter 6 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules. H.R. 74 (REVIEW Act of 2017); prohibits a final agency rule from being published or taking effect until the agency submits the rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), and the OIRA makes a determination as to whether the rule is a high-impact rule. H.R. 75 (ALERT Act of 2017); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings. H.R. 76 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017); modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of: (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies. H.R. 78 (SEC Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require new standards to issue new rules and mandating a review of existing regulations. H.R. 978 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2017); establish an independent advisory committee to review certain regulations. S. 288 (Regulatory Predictability for Business Growth Act of 2017); requires notice and comment for certain interpretative rules. S. 579 (Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2017); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. H.R. 2887 (No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017); stipulates that a State may tax or regulate a persons activity in interstate commerce only when such person is physically present in the State during the period in which the tax or regulation is imposed. S. 119/H.R. 469 (Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017); establishes public notice and comment procedures and motion to intervene standards for civil actions seeking to compel agency action and alleging that an agency is unlawfully withholding or unreasonably delaying an agency action, and for consent decrees or settlement agreements that require agency action, relating to a regulatory action that would affect the rights of: (1) private persons other than the person bringing the action; or (2) a state, local, or tribal government. H.R. 1430 (HONEST Act); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. S. 378/H.R. 1033 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. S. 328/H.R. 968 (Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2017); enforces the Sixth Amendment right to the assistance of effective counsel at all stages of the adversarial process, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide declaratory and injunctive relief against systemic violations of such right. S. 333/S. 522/H.R. 732 (Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017); limits donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. H.R. 620 (ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 1493 (ADA Lawsuit Clarification Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to impose notice and a compliance opportunity to be provided before commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 50 (Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2017); regulatory reform, restricting agency mandates. H.R 4423 (North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017)/ H.R. 5468 (Permitting Litigation Efficiency Act of 2018); regulatory reform targeting judicial review of the environmental review process. S.J.Res. 57 (providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity). H.R. 5954 (Anti-terrorism Clarification Act); amends existing law to make is easier to file civil cases against foriegn countries for their role in terrorist activities. H.R. 6730 (Injunctive Authority Clarification Act); eliminates the ability of federal district courts to grant universal injunctions. H.R. 3487 (Complete Diversity Jurisdiction); eliminates the current requirement for complete diversity of parties, and changes the rule to minimal diversity. H.R. 6754 (CIRCUIT Act); splits up the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. H.R. 6755 (Judiciary ROOM Act); makes several changes to court structures and procedures. Report Language on Conference Report (H.R. 6157 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act). Representative Bobby Scott Amendment to H.R. 6157 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, to overturn executive order on Administrative Law Judges. Draft legislation on international evidence parity rules; more specifically the ability to obtain discovery of American companies in foriegn tribunals. S. 2296 (GOOD Act); a regulatory reform bill. Draft legislation on reducing or eliminating the Feres Doctrine. General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence; Rule 23, MDLs, Rule 30(b)(6), social security appeals, residual hearsay exception. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. General lobbying with respect to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to the jurisdiction rules. General lobbying with regard to the emoluments clause. General lobbying with regard to regulatory reform. General lobbying with regard to injunctive relief. General lobbying related to federalizing the treatment of non-disclosure agreements. General lobbying with regard to intermediate care facility class actions. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial nominations generally, and with specific regard to the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. Lobbying with regard to federal executive agency nominations generally, and with specific regard to the nomination of Peter Feldmen to be Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and with specific regard to the nomination of Diana Furchtgott-Roth to be Assistant Secretary of Transportation. General lobbying on forced arbitration in claims by members of the armed forces. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial nominations generally, and with specific regard to the nomination of Chad Readler of Ohio to the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial nominations generally, and with specific regard to the nomination of Eric Miller of Washington to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. S. 1112, (Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017); retricts the use of information reviewed by the maternal mortality review committee. Infomration is considered confidential and not subject to dioscvery at a civil trial. S. 2852 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018); regarding immunity provisions. H.R. 6022/ S. 3019 (Accurate Labels Act); regarding the broad preemption of state and local labeling laws for consumer products. Cosmetic Regulation and Safety and realted preemption issues in Murray Alexander draft bill. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation.

S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 6080/S. 3064 (Workers Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2018) amends National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 1959, and for other purposes.

S. 223/H.R. 3758 (Senior$afe Act of 2017); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. H.R. 10 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2017); converts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into a consumer law enforcement agency, subjects the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight, eliminates supervisory authority over financial institutions; and limits the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices. H.R. 3911 (Risk-Based Credit Examination Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. S. 1321/H.R. 2823 (Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act); amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 198 to repeal the Fiduciary Definition rulemaking. S. 370/S. 1804 (Repeal CFPB Act); eliminates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by repealing title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. H.R. 3118/H.R. 1031; repeals the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. H.J Res. 111; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S.J.Res.47; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S. 2155 (Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act); amends current banking and financial regulation laws. H.R. 5037 (Securities Fraud Act of 2018); provides exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions, preempting state law and regulation. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors conflict of interest rule. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors fiduciary rule. General lobbying with regard to the SEC fiduciary standard review. General lobbying on issues related to shareholder arbitration.

H.R. 1568 (Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017); creates a national hiring standard for motor carriers. S. 1655/H.R. 3353 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. H.R. 1625, Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, meal and rest breaks provision that would preempt state laws. H.R. 4 (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018), specifically the Denham amendment (preempts state employment protections for truck drivers, like meal & rest break laws) and the Duncan Amendment (allows broker/shippers to escape liability through national hiring standard). S. 1405 (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017), specifically the Fischer amendment which preempts state employment protections for truck drivers, like meal & rest break laws. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state laws governing meal and rest breaks. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers.

H.R. 985 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. H.R. 2359 (FCRA Liability Harmonization Act); amends the civil liability requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to include requirements relating to class actions. H.R. 725 (Innocent Party Protection Act); amends title 28, United States Code, to affect claims of fraudulent joinder. H.R. 720 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. H.R. 3487; amends section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, to provide that the requirement for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case. H.R. 2660 (APPEAL Act); provides exclusive original jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for cases regarding an executive order, action, or memorandum. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial nominations. S. 951/H.R. 5 (Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 21/H.R. 26 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 34/H.R. 21 (Midnight Rules Relief Act); amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules. S. 56 (RED Tape Act of 2017); prohibits a federal agency from issuing a rule that causes a new financial or administrative burden on businesses or people in the United States unless the agency has repealed or amended two or more such existing rules. S. 69 (Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017); sets forth general requirements for the federal regulatory system, including the protection of public health, welfare, safety, and the environment, the promotion of predictability in the regulatory process, and the consideration of benefits and costs of regulations. S. 584/H.R. 33 (Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act); amends chapter 6 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules. H.R. 74 (REVIEW Act of 2017); prohibits a final agency rule from being published or taking effect until the agency submits the rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), and the OIRA makes a determination as to whether the rule is a high-impact rule. H.R. 75 (ALERT Act of 2017); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings. H.R. 76 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017); modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of: (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies. H.R. 78 (SEC Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require new standards to issue new rules and mandating a review of existing regulations. H.R. 978 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2017); establish an independent advisory committee to review certain regulations. S. 288 (Regulatory Predictability for Business Growth Act of 2017); requires notice and comment for certain interpretative rules. S. 579 (Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2017); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. H.R. 2887 (No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017); stipulates that a State may tax or regulate a persons activity in interstate commerce only when such person is physically present in the State during the period in which the tax or regulation is imposed. S. 119/H.R. 469 (Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017); establishes public notice and comment procedures and motion to intervene standards for civil actions seeking to compel agency action and alleging that an agency is unlawfully withholding or unreasonably delaying an agency action, and for consent decrees or settlement agreements that require agency action, relating to a regulatory action that would affect the rights of: (1) private persons other than the person bringing the action; or (2) a state, local, or tribal government. H.R. 1430 (HONEST Act); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. S. 378/H.R. 1033 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. S. 328/H.R. 968 (Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2017); enforces the Sixth Amendment right to the assistance of effective counsel at all stages of the adversarial process, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide declaratory and injunctive relief against systemic violations of such right. S. 333/S. 522/H.R. 732 (Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017); limits donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. H.R. 620 (ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 1493 (ADA Lawsuit Clarification Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to impose notice and a compliance opportunity to be provided before commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 50 (Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2017); regulatory reform, restricting agency mandates. H.R 4423 (North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017)/ H.R. 5468 (Permitting Litigation Efficiency Act of 2018); regulatory reform targeting judicial review of the environmental review process. S.J.Res. 57 (providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity). H.R. 5954 (Anti-terrorism Clarification Act); amends existing law to make is easier to file civil cases against foriegn countries for their role in terrorist activities. Draft legislation on international evidence parity rules; more specifically the ability to obtain discovery of American companies in foriegn tribunals. General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence; Rule 23, MDLs, Rule 30(b)(6), social security appeals, Residual hearsay exception. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. General lobbying with respect to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to the jurisdiction rules. General lobbying with regard to the emoluments clause. General lobbying with regard to nominations to executive agencies. General lobbying with regard to regulatory reform. General lobbying with regard to injunctive relief. General lobbying related to federalizing the treatment of non-disclosure agreements. General lobbying with regard to intermediate care facility class actions.

S. 317/H.R. 71 (Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act); provides taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them. H.R. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. S. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. H.Res.667; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. H.Res.668; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. General lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. General lobbying with regard to tax reform.

S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 6080/S. 3064 (Workers Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2018) amends National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 1959, and for other purposes. S. 6417 (AG and Legal Workforce Act).

H.R. 1568 (Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017); creates a national hiring standard for motor carriers. S. 1655/H.R. 3353 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. H.R. 1625, Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, meal and rest breaks provision that would preempt state laws. H.R. 4 (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018), specifically the Denham amendment (preempts state employment protections for truck drivers, like meal & rest break laws) and the Duncan Amendment (allows broker/shippers to escape liability through national hiring standard). S. 1405 (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017), specifically the Fischer amendment which preempts state employment protections for truck drivers, like meal & rest break laws. General lobbying with regard to federal preemption of state laws governing meal and rest breaks. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers.

S. 223/H.R. 3758 (Senior$afe Act of 2017); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. H.R. 10 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2017); converts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into a consumer law enforcement agency, subjects the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight, eliminates supervisory authority over financial institutions; and limits the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices. H.R. 3911 (Risk-Based Credit Examination Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. S. 1321/H.R. 2823 (Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act); amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 198 to repeal the Fiduciary Definition rulemaking. S. 370/S. 1804 (Repeal CFPB Act); eliminates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by repealing title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. H.R. 3118/H.R. 1031; repeals the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. H.J Res. 111; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S.J.Res.47; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S. 2155 (Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act); amends current banking and financial regulation laws. H.R. 5037 (Securities Fraud Act of 2018); provides exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions, preempting state law and regulation. S. 3421 (Blue Sky Harmonization Act); provides exclusive federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions, preempting state law and regulation. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors conflict of interest rule. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors fiduciary rule. General lobbying with regard to the SEC fiduciary standard review. General lobbying on issues related to shareholder arbitration provisions.

H.R. 985 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. H.R. 2359 (FCRA Liability Harmonization Act); amends the civil liability requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to include requirements relating to class actions. H.R. 725 (Innocent Party Protection Act); amends title 28, United States Code, to affect claims of fraudulent joinder. H.R. 720 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. H.R. 3487; amends section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, to provide that the requirement for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case. H.R. 2660 (APPEAL Act); provides exclusive original jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for cases regarding an executive order, action, or memorandum. S. 951/H.R. 5 (Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 21/H.R. 26 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 34/H.R. 21 (Midnight Rules Relief Act); amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules. S. 56 (RED Tape Act of 2017); prohibits a federal agency from issuing a rule that causes a new financial or administrative burden on businesses or people in the United States unless the agency has repealed or amended two or more such existing rules. S. 69 (Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017); sets forth general requirements for the federal regulatory system, including the protection of public health, welfare, safety, and the environment, the promotion of predictability in the regulatory process, and the consideration of benefits and costs of regulations. S. 584/H.R. 33 (Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act); amends chapter 6 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules. H.R. 74 (REVIEW Act of 2017); prohibits a final agency rule from being published or taking effect until the agency submits the rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), and the OIRA makes a determination as to whether the rule is a high-impact rule. H.R. 75 (ALERT Act of 2017); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings. H.R. 76 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017); modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of: (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies. H.R. 78 (SEC Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require new standards to issue new rules and mandating a review of existing regulations. H.R. 978 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2017); establish an independent advisory committee to review certain regulations. S. 288 (Regulatory Predictability for Business Growth Act of 2017); requires notice and comment for certain interpretative rules. S. 579 (Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2017); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. H.R. 2887 (No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017); stipulates that a State may tax or regulate a persons activity in interstate commerce only when such person is physically present in the State during the period in which the tax or regulation is imposed. S. 119/H.R. 469 (Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017); establishes public notice and comment procedures and motion to intervene standards for civil actions seeking to compel agency action and alleging that an agency is unlawfully withholding or unreasonably delaying an agency action, and for consent decrees or settlement agreements that require agency action, relating to a regulatory action that would affect the rights of: (1) private persons other than the person bringing the action; or (2) a state, local, or tribal government. H.R. 1430 (HONEST Act); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. S. 378/H.R. 1033 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. S. 328/H.R. 968 (Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2017); enforces the Sixth Amendment right to the assistance of effective counsel at all stages of the adversarial process, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide declaratory and injunctive relief against systemic violations of such right. S. 333/S. 522/H.R. 732 (Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017); limits donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. H.R. 620 (ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 1493 (ADA Lawsuit Clarification Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to impose notice and a compliance opportunity to be provided before commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 50 (Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2017); regulatory reform, restricting agency mandates. H.R 4423 (North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017)/ H.R. 5468 (Permitting Litigation Efficiency Act of 2018); regulatory reform targeting judicial review of the environmental review process. S.J.Res. 57 (providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity). H.R. 5954 (Anti-terrorism Clarification Act); amends existing law to make is easier to file civil cases against foriegn countries for their role in terrorist activities. H.R. 6730 (Injunctive Authority Clarification Act); eliminates the ability of federal district courts to grant universal injunctions. H.R. 3487 (Complete Diversity Jurisdiction); eliminates the current requirement for complete diversity of parties, and changes the rule to minimal diversity. H.R. 6754 (CIRCUIT Act); splits up the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. H.R. 6755 (Judiciary ROOM Act); makes several changes to court structures and procedures. Report Language on Conference Report (H.R. 6157 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act). Representative Bobby Scott Amendment to H.R. 6157 Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, to overturn executive order on Administrative Law Judges. Draft legislation on international evidence parity rules; more specifically the ability to obtain discovery of American companies in foriegn tribunals. General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence; Rule 23, MDLs, Rule 30(b)(6), social security appeals, residual hearsay exception. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. General lobbying with respect to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to the jurisdiction rules. General lobbying with regard to the emoluments clause. General lobbying with regard to regulatory reform. General lobbying with regard to injunctive relief. General lobbying related to federalizing the treatment of non-disclosure agreements. General lobbying with regard to intermediate care facility class actions. Lobbying with regard to federal judicial nominations generally, and with specific regard to the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. Lobbying with regard to federal executive agency nominations generally, and with specific regard to the nomination of Peter Feldmen to be Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and with specific regard to the nomination of Diana Furchtgott-Roth to be Assistant Secretary of Transportation.

S. 317/H.R. 71 (Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act); provides taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them. H.R. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. S. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. H.Res.667; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. H.Res.668; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. General lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. General lobbying with regard to tax reform.

H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. S. 1112, (Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017); retricts the use of information reviewed by the maternal mortality review committee. Infomration is considered confidential and not subject to dioscvery at a civil trial. S. 2852 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018); regarding immunity provisions. H.R. 6022/ S. 3019 (Accurate Labels Act); regarding the broad preemption of state and local labeling laws for consumer products. H.R. 6903 (Safe Cosmetics and Personal Care Products Act of 2018); amends current law to ensure the safety of cosmetics and personal care products. H.R. 919 (Blitz Gas Can bill). General issues pertaining to Asbestos Bankruptcy Trusts. Cosmetic Regulation and Safety and realted preemption issues in Murray Alexander draft bill. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation.

S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 6080/S. 3064 (Workers Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2018) amends National Labor Relations Act, the Labor Management Relations Act, 1947, and the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act, 1959, and for other purposes.

H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. S. 1112, (Maternal Health Accountability Act of 2017); retricts the use of information reviewed by the maternal mortality review committee. Infomration is considered confidential and not subject to dioscvery at a civil trial. S. 2852 (Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2018); regarding immunity provisions. H.R. 6022/ S. 3019 (Accurate Labels Act); regarding the broad preemption of state and local labeling laws for consumer products. Cosmetic Regulation and Safety and realted preemption issues in Murray Alexander draft bill. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation.

H.R. 985 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. H.R. 2359 (FCRA Liability Harmonization Act); amends the civil liability requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to include requirements relating to class actions. H.R. 725 (Innocent Party Protection Act); amends title 28, United States Code, to affect claims of fraudulent joinder. H.R. 720 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. H.R. 3487; amends section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, to provide that the requirement for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case. H.R. 2660 (APPEAL Act); provides exclusive original jurisdiction to the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for cases regarding an executive order, action, or memorandum. General lobbying with regard to federal judicial nominations. S. 951/H.R. 5 (Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 21/H.R. 26 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 34/H.R. 21 (Midnight Rules Relief Act); amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules. S. 56 (RED Tape Act of 2017); prohibits a federal agency from issuing a rule that causes a new financial or administrative burden on businesses or people in the United States unless the agency has repealed or amended two or more such existing rules. S. 69 (Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017); sets forth general requirements for the federal regulatory system, including the protection of public health, welfare, safety, and the environment, the promotion of predictability in the regulatory process, and the consideration of benefits and costs of regulations. S. 584/H.R. 33 (Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act); amends chapter 6 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules. H.R. 74 (REVIEW Act of 2017); prohibits a final agency rule from being published or taking effect until the agency submits the rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), and the OIRA makes a determination as to whether the rule is a high-impact rule. H.R. 75 (ALERT Act of 2017); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings. H.R. 76 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017); modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of: (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies. H.R. 78 (SEC Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require new standards to issue new rules and mandating a review of existing regulations. H.R. 978 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2017); establish an independent advisory committee to review certain regulations. S. 288 (Regulatory Predictability for Business Growth Act of 2017); requires notice and comment for certain interpretative rules. S. 579 (Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2017); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. H.R. 2887 (No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017); stipulates that a State may tax or regulate a persons activity in interstate commerce only when such person is physically present in the State during the period in which the tax or regulation is imposed. S. 119/H.R. 469 (Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017); establishes public notice and comment procedures and motion to intervene standards for civil actions seeking to compel agency action and alleging that an agency is unlawfully withholding or unreasonably delaying an agency action, and for consent decrees or settlement agreements that require agency action, relating to a regulatory action that would affect the rights of: (1) private persons other than the person bringing the action; or (2) a state, local, or tribal government. H.R. 1430 (HONEST Act); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. S. 378/H.R. 1033 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. S. 328/H.R. 968 (Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2017); enforces the Sixth Amendment right to the assistance of effective counsel at all stages of the adversarial process, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide declaratory and injunctive relief against systemic violations of such right. S. 333/S. 522/H.R. 732 (Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017); limits donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. H.R. 620 (ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 1493 (ADA Lawsuit Clarification Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to impose notice and a compliance opportunity to be provided before commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 50 (Unfunded Mandates Information and Transparency Act of 2017); regulatory reform, restricting agency mandates. H.R 4423 (North Texas Water Supply Security Act of 2017)/ H.R. 5468 (Permitting Litigation Efficiency Act of 2018); regulatory reform targeting judicial review of the environmental review process. S.J.Res. 57 (providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to Indirect Auto Lending and Compliance with the Equal Credit Opportunity). H.R. 5954 (Anti-terrorism Clarification Act); amends existing law to make is easier to file civil cases against foriegn countries for their role in terrorist activities. Draft legislation on international evidence parity rules; more specifically the ability to obtain discovery of American companies in foriegn tribunals. General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence; Rule 23, MDLs, Rule 30(b)(6), social security appeals, Residual hearsay exception. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. General lobbying with respect to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to the jurisdiction rules. General lobbying with regard to the emoluments clause. General lobbying with regard to nominations to executive agencies. General lobbying with regard to regulatory reform. General lobbying with regard to injunctive relief. General lobbying related to federalizing the treatment of non-disclosure agreements. General lobbying with regard to intermediate care facility class actions.

S. 223/H.R. 3758 (Senior$afe Act of 2017); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. H.R. 10 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2017); converts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into a consumer law enforcement agency, subjects the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight, eliminates supervisory authority over financial institutions; and limits the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices. H.R. 3911 (Risk-Based Credit Examination Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. S. 1321/H.R. 2823 (Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act); amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 198 to repeal the Fiduciary Definition rulemaking. S. 370/S. 1804 (Repeal CFPB Act); eliminates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by repealing title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. H.R. 3118/H.R. 1031; repeals the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. H.J Res. 111; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S.J.Res.47; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S. 2155 (Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act); amends current banking and financial regulation laws. H.R. 5037 (Securities Fraud Act of 2018); provides exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions, preempting state law and regulation. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors conflict of interest rule. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors fiduciary rule. General lobbying with regard to the SEC fiduciary standard review. General lobbying on issues related to shareholder arbitration.

H.R. 1215 (Protecting Access to Care Act); establishes provisions governing health care lawsuits, including limiting noneconomic damages to $250,000. S. 808/H.R. 302 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 1565 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 1704 (ACCESS Act of 2017); affects healthcare lawsuits by limiting liability and capping noneconomic damages, among other measures. H.R. 1118 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); limits liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products during the regular course of trade or business. S. 781/H.R. 1876 (Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act); limits the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in response to a disaster. S. 1134/H.R. 2437 (Back the Blue Act); alters rules governing criminal and civil rights cases against government entities. H.R. 1103 (Child Abuse Accountability Enhancement Act); amends title 10, United States Code, to provide for garnishment pursuant to a court order to satisfy a judgment against a retired member of the uniformed services for physically, sexually, or emotionally abusing a child. S. 1693 (Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of that Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sex trafficking. H.R. 1865 (Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of such Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sexual exploitation of children or sex trafficking, and for other purposes. H.R. 459 (Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017); provides for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking. S. 1426 (United States Center for Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017); amends the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to expand the purposes of the corporation, to designate the United States Center for Safe Sport. H.R. 3808 (Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017); preempts New York state law and precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving federal financial assistance. S. 2815 (Litigation Funding Transparency Act); requries one-sided disclosure of plaintiff use of litigation funding. H.R. 5856 (Good Samaritan Charitable Physicians Services Act of 2018); creates limited liability for volunteer health care professionals. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law.

H.R. 1568 (Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2017); creates a national hiring standard for motor carriers. S. 1655/H.R. 3353 (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018. H.R. 1625, Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018, meal and rest breaks provision that would preempt state laws. H.R. 4 (FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018), specifically the Denham amendment (preempts state employment protections for truck drivers, like meal & rest break laws) and the Duncan Amendment (allows broker/shippers to escape liability through national hiring standard). S. 1405 (Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2017), specifically the Fischer amendment which preempts state employment protections for truck drivers, like meal & rest break laws. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state laws governing meal and rest breaks. General lobbying with regard to increasing the minimum insurance requirements for motor carriers.

H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities S. 2564, (PROTECT Asbestos Victims Act of 2018); restricts claims against asbestos trusts and provides for criminal penalties for fraudulent claims. General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to the CMS long term care rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. General lobbying with regard to liability issues related to regulation of cosmetics products. General lobbying with regard to TSCA implementation.

H.R. 1215 (Protecting Access to Care Act); establishes provisions governing health care lawsuits, including limiting noneconomic damages to $250,000. S. 808/H.R. 302 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 1565 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 1704 (ACCESS Act of 2017); affects healthcare lawsuits by limiting liability and capping noneconomic damages, among other measures. H.R. 1118 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); limits liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products during the regular course of trade or business. S. 781/H.R. 1876 (Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act); limits the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in response to a disaster. S. 1134/H.R. 2437 (Back the Blue Act); alters rules governing criminal and civil rights cases against government entities. H.R. 1103 (Child Abuse Accountability Enhancement Act); amends title 10, United States Code, to provide for garnishment pursuant to a court order to satisfy a judgment against a retired member of the uniformed services for physically, sexually, or emotionally abusing a child. S. 1693 (Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of that Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sex trafficking. H.R. 1865 (Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of such Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sexual exploitation of children or sex trafficking, and for other purposes. H.R. 459 (Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017); provides for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking. S. 1426 (United States Center for Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017); amends the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to expand the purposes of the corporation, to designate the United States Center for Safe Sport. H.R. 3808 (Infrastructure Expansion Act of 2017); preempts New York state law and precludes absolute liability in any action against a property owner or contractor for projects receiving federal financial assistance. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law. General lobbying opposing the federalization of tort reform.

S. 317/H.R. 71 (Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act); provides taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them. H.R. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. S. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. H.Res.667; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. H.Res.668; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. General lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. General lobbying with regard to tax reform.

S. 223/H.R. 3758 (Senior$afe Act of 2017); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. H.R. 10 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2017); converts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into a consumer law enforcement agency, subjects the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight, eliminates supervisory authority over financial institutions; and limits the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices. H.R. 3911 (Risk-Based Credit Examination Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. S. 1321/H.R. 2823 (Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act); amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 198 to repeal the Fiduciary Definition rulemaking. S. 370/S. 1804 (Repeal CFPB Act); eliminates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by repealing title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. H.R. 3118/H.R. 1031; repeals the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. H.J Res. 111; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S.J.Res.47; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S. 2155 (Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act); amends current banking and financial regulation laws. H.R. 5037 (Securities Fraud Act of 2018); provides exclusive Federal jurisdiction over civil securities fraud actions, preempting state law and regulation. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors conflict of interest rule. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors fiduciary rule General lobbying with regard to the SEC fiduciary standard review. General lobbying on issues related to shareholder arbitration.

S. 317/H.R. 71 (Taxpayers Right-To-Know Act); provides taxpayers with an annual report disclosing the cost and performance of Government programs and areas of duplication among them. H.R. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. S. 1; provides for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018, including amendments to the Internal Revenue Code to reduce tax rates and modify policies, credits, and deductions for individuals and businesses. H.Res.667; providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3312) to amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to specify when bank holding companies may be subject to certain enhanced supervision, and for other purposes; and for other purposes. H.Res.668; providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 1) to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. General lobbying with regard to deductibility of punitive damage awards paid by defendants. General lobbying with regard to tax reform.

H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to the CMS long term care rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues.

S. 223/H.R. 3758 (Senior$afe Act of 2017); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. H.R. 10 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2017); converts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into a consumer law enforcement agency, subjects the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight, eliminates supervisory authority over financial institutions; and limits the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices. H.R. 3911 (Risk-Based Credit Examination Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. S. 1321/H.R. 2823 (Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act); amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 198 to repeal the Fiduciary Definition rulemaking. S. 370/S. 1804 (Repeal CFPB Act); eliminates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by repealing title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. H.R. 3118/H.R. 1031; repeals the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. H.J Res. 111; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S.J.Res.47; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors conflict of interest rule. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors fiduciary rule General lobbying with regard to the SEC fiduciary standard review.

H.R. 1215 (Protecting Access to Care Act); establishes provisions governing health care lawsuits, including limiting noneconomic damages to $250,000. S. 808/H.R. 302 (Sports Medicine Licensure Clarity Act); provides protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State. H.R. 1565 (Saving Lives, Saving Costs Act); establishes a framework for health care liability lawsuits to undergo review by independent medical review panels if health care professionals (practicing physicians or their agents or employees) allege adherence to applicable clinical practice guidelines in the provision of health care goods or services. H.R. 1704 (ACCESS Act of 2017); affects healthcare lawsuits by limiting liability and capping noneconomic damages, among other measures. H.R. 1118 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); limits liability for personal injury, monetary loss, or damage to property arising out of an accident or transaction involving a seller's products during the regular course of trade or business. S. 781/H.R. 1876 (Good Samaritan Health Professionals Act); limits the liability of health care professionals who volunteer to provide health care services in response to a disaster. S. 1134/H.R. 2437 (Back the Blue Act); alters rules governing criminal and civil rights cases against government entities. H.R. 1103 (Child Abuse Accountability Enhancement Act); amends title 10, United States Code, to provide for garnishment pursuant to a court order to satisfy a judgment against a retired member of the uniformed services for physically, sexually, or emotionally abusing a child. S. 1693 (Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of that Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sex trafficking. H.R. 1865 (Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017); amends the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify that section 230 of such Act does not prohibit the enforcement against providers and users of interactive computer services of Federal and State criminal and civil law relating to sexual exploitation of children or sex trafficking, and for other purposes. H.R. 459 (Trafficking Survivors Relief Act of 2017); provides for the vacating of certain convictions and expungement of certain arrests of victims of human trafficking. S. 1426 (United States Center for Safe Sport Authorization Act of 2017); amends the Ted Stevens Olympic and Amateur Sports Act to expand the purposes of the corporation, to designate the United States Center for Safe Sport. General lobbying with regard to preemption of state common law. General lobbying opposing the federalization of tort reform.

S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. S. 2159/H.R. 4396 (ME TOO Congress Act); requires covered harassment and covered discrimination awareness and prevention training for Members, officers, employees, interns, fellows, and detailees of Congress within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter, to require a biennial climate survey of Congress, to amend the enforcement process under the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights for covered harassment and covered discrimination complaints. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations. S. 2203/H.R. 4734/H.R. 4570 (Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Harassment Act of 2017); prohibits a pre-dispute arbitration agreement from being valid or enforceable if it requires arbitration of a sex discrimination dispute.

H.R. 985 (Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act of 2015); amends the federal judicial code to prohibit federal courts from certifying any proposed class unless the party seeking to maintain a class action affirmatively demonstrates through admissible evidentiary proof that each proposed class member suffered an injury of the same type and extent as the injury of the named class representatives. H.R. 2359 (FCRA Liability Harmonization Act); amends the civil liability requirements under the Fair Credit Reporting Act to include requirements relating to class actions. H.R. 725 (Innocent Party Protection Act); amends title 28, United States Code, to affect claims of fraudulent joinder. H.R. 720 (Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act); amends Rule 11 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure to make sanctions mandatory. H.R. 3487; amends section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, to provide that the requirement for diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case. S. 951/H.R. 5 (Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Administrative Procedures Act (APA), which is the law that governs how federal agencies propose and establish regulations. S. 21/H.R. 26 (REINS Act); provides that major rules of the executive branch shall have no force or effect unless a joint resolution of approval is enacted into law. S. 34/H.R. 21 (Midnight Rules Relief Act); amends chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for midnight rules. S. 56 (RED Tape Act of 2017); prohibits a federal agency from issuing a rule that causes a new financial or administrative burden on businesses or people in the United States unless the agency has repealed or amended two or more such existing rules. S. 69 (Regulatory Responsibility for our Economy Act of 2017); sets forth general requirements for the federal regulatory system, including the protection of public health, welfare, safety, and the environment, the promotion of predictability in the regulatory process, and the consideration of benefits and costs of regulations. S. 584/H.R. 33 (Small Business Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act); amends chapter 6 of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, to ensure complete analysis of potential impacts on small entities of rules. H.R. 74 (REVIEW Act of 2017); prohibits a final agency rule from being published or taking effect until the agency submits the rule to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), and the OIRA makes a determination as to whether the rule is a high-impact rule. H.R. 75 (ALERT Act of 2017); amends title 5, united States Code, to provide for the publication, by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, of information relating to rulemakings. H.R. 76 (Separation of Powers Restoration Act of 2017); modifies the scope of judicial review of agency actions to authorize courts reviewing agency actions to decide de novo (without giving deference to the agency's interpretation) all relevant questions of law, including the interpretation of: (1) constitutional and statutory provisions, and (2) rules made by agencies. H.R. 78 (SEC Regulatory Accountability Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to require new standards to issue new rules and mandating a review of existing regulations. H.R. 978 (Regulatory Improvement Act of 2017); establish an independent advisory committee to review certain regulations. S. 288 (Regulatory Predictability for Business Growth Act of 2017); requires notice and comment for certain interpretative rules. S. 579 (Early Participation in Regulations Act of 2017); requires agencies to publish an advance notice of proposed rule making for major rules. H.R. 2887 (No Regulation Without Representation Act of 2017); stipulates that a State may tax or regulate a persons activity in interstate commerce only when such person is physically present in the State during the period in which the tax or regulation is imposed. S.119/H.R. 469 (Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2017); establishes public notice and comment procedures and motion to intervene standards for civil actions seeking to compel agency action and alleging that an agency is unlawfully withholding or unreasonably delaying an agency action, and for consent decrees or settlement agreements that require agency action, relating to a regulatory action that would affect the rights of: (1) private persons other than the person bringing the action; or (2) a state, local, or tribal government. H.R. 1430 (HONEST Act); prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency from proposing, finalizing, or disseminating regulations or assessments based upon science that is not transparent or reproducible. S. 378/H.R. 1033 (Open Book on Equal Access to Justice Act); amends titles 5 and 28, United States Code, to require the maintenance of databases on, awards of fees and other expenses to prevailing parties in certain administrative proceedings and court cases to which the United States is a party. S. 328/H.R. 968 (Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2017); enforces the Sixth Amendment right to the assistance of effective counsel at all stages of the adversarial process, to confer jurisdiction upon the district courts of the United States to provide declaratory and injunctive relief against systemic violations of such right. S. 333/S. 522/H.R. 732 (Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2017); limits donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party. H.R. 620 (ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to promote compliance through education, to clarify the requirements for demand letters, to provide for a notice and cure period before the commencement of a private civil action. H.R. 1493 (ADA Lawsuit Clarification Act of 2017); amends the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 to impose notice and a compliance opportunity to be provided before commencement of a private civil action. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. General lobbying with regard to proposed revisions to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Federal Rules of Evidence. General lobbying with regard to clarifying state and federal court jurisdiction in certain cases. General lobbying with regard to settlement disclosures. General lobbying with respect to diversity jurisdiction and potential changes to the jurisdiction rules. General lobbying with regard to the emoluments clause. General lobbying with regard to nominations to executive agencies. General lobbying with regard to regulatory reform. General lobbying with regard to Federal judicial selection.

H.R. 906 (Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency Act); amends title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under section 524(g) of such title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos. H.R. 1563 (Mary Jo Lawyer Spano Mesothelioma Patient Registry Act of 2017); amends the Public Health Service Act to provide for the establishment of a mesothelioma patient registry. H.R. 575 (Cosmetic Modernization Amendments of 2017); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to establish new procedures and requirements for the registration of cosmetic manufacturing establishments, the submission of cosmetic and ingredient statements, and the reporting of serious cosmetic adverse events. S. 1113 (Personal Care Products Safety Act); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ensure the safety of cosmetics. H.R. 832 (Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9 of the United States Code to require that arbitration proceedings in certain disputes involving consumer financial products and services be open to the public. S. 542 (Safety Over Arbitration Act of 2017); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration where the claim or controversy alleges facts relevant to a hazard to public health or safety. S. 552/H.R. 1414 (Justice for Victims of Fraud Act); amends the Truth in Lending Act and the Electronic Fund Transfer Act to provide justice to victims of fraud. S. 550/H.R. 1396 (Restoring Statutory Rights Act); invalidates arbitration agreements between parties in certain commercial contracts or transactions if they require arbitration of a claim for damages or injunctive relief brought by an individual or small business arising from the alleged violation of a federal or state statute, the U.S. Constitution, or a state constitution. S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services. S. 647 (Mandatory Arbitration Transparency Act); amends title 9, United States Code, with respect to arbitration. S. 537/H.R. 1374 (Arbitration Fairness Act); prohibits mandatory, pre-dispute arbitration in employment, consumer, antitrust, or civil rights disputes. H.R. 3857 (PASS Act of 2017); amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to lower standards of conduct for brokers and dealers that are in the best interest of their retail customers. S. 534/H.R. 1973 (Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse Act of 2017); prevents the sexual abuse of minors and amateur athletes by requiring the prompt reporting of sexual abuse to law enforcement authorities General lobbying with regard to the Education Departments borrower defenses rule. General lobbying with regard to the CMS long term care rule. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. General lobbying with regard to pesticide regulations. General lobbying with regard to amending Telephone Consumer Protection Act liability. General lobbying with regard to attorney advertising issues. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues.

S. 646/H.R. 2631 (Justice for Servicemembers and Veterans Act); amends title 38, United States Code, to improve the enforcement of employment and reemployment rights of members of the uniformed services, to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to improve the protection of members of the uniformed services, and for other purposes. Lobbying with regard to draft legislation affecting USERRA. General lobbying with regard to the Executive Order on Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces. General lobbying with regard to whistleblower retaliation issues. General lobbying with regard to arbitration of discrimination claims. General lobbying with regard to draft legislation related to state licensing board antitrust violations.

S. 223/H.R. 3758 (Senior$afe Act of 2017); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. H.R. 10 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2017); converts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into a consumer law enforcement agency, subjects the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight, eliminates supervisory authority over financial institutions; and limits the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices. H.R. 3911 (Risk-Based Credit Examination Act); amends the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to risk-based examinations of Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Organizations. S. 1321/H.R. 2823 (Affordable Retirement Advice for Savers Act); amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 198 to repeal the Fiduciary Definition rulemaking. S. 370/S. 1804 (Repeal CFPB Act); eliminates the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection by repealing title X of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, commonly known as the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010. H.R. 3118/H.R. 1031; repeals the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010, which established the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. H.J Res. 111; Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." S.J.Res.47; A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection relating to "Arbitration Agreements." General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors conflict of interest rule. General lobbying with regard to the SEC fiduciary standard review.

S. 223 (Senior$afe Act of 2017); provides immunity from suit for certain individuals who disclose potential examples of financial exploitation of senior citizens. General lobbying with regard to the Department of Labors conflict of interest rule. General lobbying regarding altering the CFPB's operational structure and rulemaking authority. H.R. 10 (Financial CHOICE Act of 2017); converts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau into a consumer law enforcement agency, subjects the agency to the congressional appropriations process, expanded judicial review, and additional congressional oversight, eliminates supervisory authority over financial institutions; and limits the agency's authority to take action against entities for abusive practices.