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An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
S. 4297 - Support bill to repeal federal private school voucher program created under H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027: Opposed inclusion of the Weldon Amendment.
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2026 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 9289 / S. 4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026: Supported legislation to repeal the federal tax-credit scholarship program. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment that would create a pilot scholarship program.
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy. H.R. 9722, Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026: Opposed bill that would affect religious organizations with tax-exempt status. Opposed changes to the enforcement functions of the Office for Civil Rights.
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Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Signed onto letter opposing the rescission of EEOC voting procedures. Signed onto letter opposing rescission of EEOC Harassment Guidance. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Equal Campus Access Act of 2026
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025: Opposed bill expanding campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups. H.R. 9289 / S. 4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026: Supported legislation to repeal the federal tax-credit scholarship program.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Opposed amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy and supported amendment regarding religious affiliation codes.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy. H.R. 9722, Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026: Opposed bill that would affect religious organizations with tax-exempt status. Opposed changes to the enforcement functions of the Office for Civil Rights.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 9289 / S. 4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026: Supported legislation to repeal the federal tax-credit scholarship program. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment that would create a pilot scholarship program.
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027: Opposed inclusion of the Weldon Amendment.
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025: Opposed bill expanding campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups. H.R. 9289 / S. 4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026: Supported legislation to repeal the federal tax-credit scholarship program.
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 9289 / S. 4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026: Supported legislation to repeal the federal tax-credit scholarship program. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment that would create a pilot scholarship program.
Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy. H.R. 9722, Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026: Opposed bill that would affect religious organizations with tax-exempt status. Opposed changes to the enforcement functions of the Office for Civil Rights.
Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy. H.R. 9722, Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026: Opposed bill that would affect religious organizations with tax-exempt status. Opposed changes to the enforcement functions of the Office for Civil Rights.
Celebrating the country's history of church-state separation and recognizing the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Opposed amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy and supported amendment regarding religious affiliation codes.
Honoring the foundational principle of separation of church and state, opposing extreme right-wing Christian nationalism, and recognizing the 65th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association and 150th anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant's speech to the Society of the Army of the Tennessee.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy. H.R. 9722, Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026: Opposed bill that would affect religious organizations with tax-exempt status. Opposed changes to the enforcement functions of the Office for Civil Rights.
Honoring the foundational principle of separation of church and state, opposing extreme right-wing Christian nationalism, and recognizing the 65th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association and 150th anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant's speech to the Society of the Army of the Tennessee.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Supported effort to urge House leadership to censure Representative Randy Fine. Signed onto a letter regarding Senate confirmation of judicial nominees. H.Res 773: Supported a resolution honoring the principle of separation of church and state.
Honoring the foundational principle of separation of church and state, opposing extreme right-wing Christian nationalism, and recognizing the 65th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association and 150th anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant's speech to the Society of the Army of the Tennessee.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Opposed amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy and supported amendment regarding religious affiliation codes.
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025: Opposed bill expanding campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups. H.R. 9289 / S. 4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026: Supported legislation to repeal the federal tax-credit scholarship program.
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
S. 4297 - Support bill to repeal federal private school voucher program created under H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 9289 / S. 4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026: Supported legislation to repeal the federal tax-credit scholarship program. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment that would create a pilot scholarship program.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 9289 / S. 4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026: Supported legislation to repeal the federal tax-credit scholarship program. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment that would create a pilot scholarship program.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800 / S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Opposed House amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy. H.R. 9722, Fair Treatment of Religious Organizations Act of 2026: Opposed bill that would affect religious organizations with tax-exempt status. Opposed changes to the enforcement functions of the Office for Civil Rights.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027: Opposed inclusion of the Weldon Amendment.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Signed onto letter opposing the rescission of EEOC voting procedures. Signed onto letter opposing rescission of EEOC Harassment Guidance. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1: Opposed provision creating private school voucher. Signed onto letter in support of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Signed onto letter to Secretary of Education objecting to campaign against LGBTQ+-inclusive school policies. Conducted outreach following Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit decisions in education cases. Opposed re-authorization of DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in FY2026 appropriations bill.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Met with the Office of Management and Budget regarding implementation of federal voucher program, created in H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Prepared for outreach to IRS regarding implementation of federal voucher program, created in H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Urged rescission of directives instructing employees to report only specific kinds of anti-religious bias. Signed onto letter urging increased funds for judicial security. Signed onto letters requesting confirmation hearing for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission nominees and opposing Andrea Lucass confirmation. H.R. 1: Opposed provision imposing constraints on judicial power in federal cases. Opposed the nomination of Kimberly Richey to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Opposed the nomination of Jonathan Berry to serve as the Solicitor of Labor at the Department of Labor. Signed onto letter to Speaker Mike Johnson regarding guest chaplain. H.R. 924 / S. 398, National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act (NO BAN Act): Supported bill to prohibit certain travel bans. Outlined legal considerations for agencies pursuant to presidential memorandum, Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations.
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 5181, SOAR Act Improvements Act: Opposed bill that would re-authorize the District of Columbia private school voucher program. H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Opposed provision creating a federal voucher program. Prepared for outreach to the Treasury Department regarding implementation of federal voucher program, created in H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
NORRA of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges.
NORRA of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
JUDGES Act of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
JUDGES Act of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges.
Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation Act of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation Act of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Signed onto letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services on the importance of civil rights and health equity. Signed onto letter urging oversight of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Signed onto letter opposing the inclusion of anti-LGBTQ riders in the FY2026 appropriations bills.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges.
No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
SOAR Act Improvements Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 5181, SOAR Act Improvements Act: Opposed bill that would re-authorize the District of Columbia private school voucher program. H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Opposed provision creating a federal voucher program. Prepared for outreach to the Treasury Department regarding implementation of federal voucher program, created in H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1: Opposed provision creating private school voucher. Signed onto letter in support of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Signed onto letter to Secretary of Education objecting to campaign against LGBTQ+-inclusive school policies. Conducted outreach following Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit decisions in education cases. Opposed re-authorization of DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in FY2026 appropriations bill.
Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Urged rescission of directives instructing employees to report only specific kinds of anti-religious bias. Signed onto letter urging increased funds for judicial security. Signed onto letters requesting confirmation hearing for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission nominees and opposing Andrea Lucass confirmation. H.R. 1: Opposed provision imposing constraints on judicial power in federal cases. Opposed the nomination of Kimberly Richey to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Opposed the nomination of Jonathan Berry to serve as the Solicitor of Labor at the Department of Labor. Signed onto letter to Speaker Mike Johnson regarding guest chaplain. H.R. 924 / S. 398, National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act (NO BAN Act): Supported bill to prohibit certain travel bans. Outlined legal considerations for agencies pursuant to presidential memorandum, Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
Expressing support for the designation of the week of February 24 through February 28, 2025, as "Public Schools Week".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges.
Honoring the foundational principle of separation of church and state, opposing extreme right-wing Christian nationalism, and recognizing the 65th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy's address to the Greater Houston Ministerial Association and 150th anniversary of President Ulysses S. Grant's speech to the Society of the Army of the Tennessee.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Outlined legal considerations for agencies pursuant to the Office of Personnel Managements memorandum, Protecting Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace. H.Res 773: Supported a resolution honoring the principle of separation of church and state. Signed onto letter opposing the General Service Administrations dismantling of the POST Application Programming Interface feature on Regulations.gov. Supported congressional letter on the effect of the joint proposed settlement in National Religious Broadcasters v. Bessent on the Johnson Amendment. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to oppose the administrations attacks on the NEA and wider government retaliation against advocacy groups.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Sent letter to Department of Health & Human Services regarding a survey sent to its employees. Supported congressional letter on the effect of the joint proposed settlement in National Religious Broadcasters v. Bessent on the Johnson Amendment. S. 1071, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed inclusion of provisions to undermine diversity, equality, and inclusion in the military. Supported congressional letter to Secretary of Defense raising concerns with September 30 Memorandum re: Grooming Standards for Facial Hair Implementation. Opposed the nomination of T. March Bell to serve as Inspector General for the Department of Health & Human Services.
Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
Educational Choice for Children Act of 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1: Opposed provision creating private school voucher. Signed onto letter in support of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Signed onto letter to Secretary of Education objecting to campaign against LGBTQ+-inclusive school policies. Conducted outreach following Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit decisions in education cases. Opposed re-authorization of DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in FY2026 appropriations bill.
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Urged rescission of directives instructing employees to report only specific kinds of anti-religious bias. Signed onto letter urging increased funds for judicial security. Signed onto letters requesting confirmation hearing for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission nominees and opposing Andrea Lucass confirmation. H.R. 1: Opposed provision imposing constraints on judicial power in federal cases. Opposed the nomination of Kimberly Richey to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Opposed the nomination of Jonathan Berry to serve as the Solicitor of Labor at the Department of Labor. Signed onto letter to Speaker Mike Johnson regarding guest chaplain. H.R. 924 / S. 398, National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act (NO BAN Act): Supported bill to prohibit certain travel bans. Outlined legal considerations for agencies pursuant to presidential memorandum, Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Signed onto letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services on the importance of civil rights and health equity. Signed onto letter urging oversight of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Signed onto letter opposing the inclusion of anti-LGBTQ riders in the FY2026 appropriations bills.
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9027, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9026, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8997, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8998, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9028, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9029, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality H.R. 9495 - Opposed bill threatening tax exempt status Supported confirmation of judges Opposed recess appointments Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73 - opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Discussed Project 2025 and discrimination in foster care Supported congressional amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Courts upcoming case dealing with Tennessees ban on evidence-based care for transgender young people
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73 - opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Discussed Project 2025 and discrimination in foster care Supported congressional amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Courts upcoming case dealing with Tennessees ban on evidence-based care for transgender young people
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9027, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9026, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8997, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8998, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9028, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9029, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality H.R. 9495 - Opposed bill threatening tax exempt status Supported confirmation of judges Opposed recess appointments Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
End Woke Higher Education Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 9462 & 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create private school voucher through a billion-dollar tax credit H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act - Opposed bill to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY26 H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Opposed increase to DC voucher H.R. 3724, the End Woke Higher Education Act - Opposed bill that authorizes discrimination by student groups at public universities and grants exemptions to religious colleges
End Woke Higher Education Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25 H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Opposed increase to DC voucher
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 9462 & 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create private school voucher through a billion-dollar tax credit H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act - Opposed bill to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY26 H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Opposed increase to DC voucher H.R. 3724, the End Woke Higher Education Act - Opposed bill that authorizes discrimination by student groups at public universities and grants exemptions to religious colleges
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25 H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Opposed increase to DC voucher
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9027, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9026, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8997, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8998, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9028, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9029, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality H.R. 9495 - Opposed bill threatening tax exempt status Supported confirmation of judges Opposed recess appointments Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 9462 & 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create private school voucher through a billion-dollar tax credit H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed increase to DC voucher
Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73 - opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Discussed Project 2025 and discrimination in foster care Supported congressional amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Courts upcoming case dealing with Tennessees ban on evidence-based care for transgender young people
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73 - opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Discussed Project 2025 and discrimination in foster care Supported congressional amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Courts upcoming case dealing with Tennessees ban on evidence-based care for transgender young people
Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9027, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9026, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8997, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8998, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9028, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9029, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality H.R. 9495 - Opposed bill threatening tax exempt status Supported confirmation of judges Opposed recess appointments Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73 - opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Discussed Project 2025 and discrimination in foster care Supported congressional amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Courts upcoming case dealing with Tennessees ban on evidence-based care for transgender young people
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9027, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9026, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8997, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8998, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9028, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9029, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality H.R. 9495 - Opposed bill threatening tax exempt status Supported confirmation of judges Opposed recess appointments Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73 - opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Discussed Project 2025 and discrimination in foster care Supported congressional amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Courts upcoming case dealing with Tennessees ban on evidence-based care for transgender young people
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9027, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9026, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8997, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8998, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9028, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9029, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality H.R. 9495 - Opposed bill threatening tax exempt status Supported confirmation of judges Opposed recess appointments Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2025
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025: Opposed bill expanding campus access at public institutions of higher education for religious groups. H.R. 9289 / S. 4297, Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026: Supported legislation to repeal the federal tax-credit scholarship program.
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027: Opposed inclusion of the Weldon Amendment.
H. Res. 1415: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H. Res. 773: Supported a resolution related to church-state separation. H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026: Opposed amendment regarding changes to the military chaplaincy and supported amendment regarding religious affiliation codes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Supported effort to urge House leadership to censure Representative Randy Fine. Signed onto a letter regarding Senate confirmation of judicial nominees. H.Res 773: Supported a resolution honoring the principle of separation of church and state.
Signed onto letter opposing the rescission of EEOC voting procedures. Signed onto letter opposing rescission of EEOC Harassment Guidance. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
S. 4297 - Support bill to repeal federal private school voucher program created under H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Filing targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Met with the Office of Management and Budget regarding implementation of federal voucher program, created in H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Prepared for outreach to IRS regarding implementation of federal voucher program, created in H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Supported congressional letter to President Trump urging rescission of Executive Order, Designating Antifa As A Domestic Terrorist Organization. Opposed December 16, 2025, hearing held by the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government targeting a nonprofit.
Sent letter to Department of Health & Human Services regarding a survey sent to its employees. Supported congressional letter on the effect of the joint proposed settlement in National Religious Broadcasters v. Bessent on the Johnson Amendment. S. 1071, FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed inclusion of provisions to undermine diversity, equality, and inclusion in the military. Supported congressional letter to Secretary of Defense raising concerns with September 30 Memorandum re: Grooming Standards for Facial Hair Implementation. Opposed the nomination of T. March Bell to serve as Inspector General for the Department of Health & Human Services.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 5181, SOAR Act Improvements Act: Opposed bill that would re-authorize the District of Columbia private school voucher program. H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Opposed provision creating a federal voucher program. Prepared for outreach to the Treasury Department regarding implementation of federal voucher program, created in H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Outlined legal considerations for agencies pursuant to the Office of Personnel Managements memorandum, Protecting Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace. H.Res 773: Supported a resolution honoring the principle of separation of church and state. Signed onto letter opposing the General Service Administrations dismantling of the POST Application Programming Interface feature on Regulations.gov. Supported congressional letter on the effect of the joint proposed settlement in National Religious Broadcasters v. Bessent on the Johnson Amendment. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to oppose the administrations attacks on the NEA and wider government retaliation against advocacy groups.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1: Opposed provision creating private school voucher. Signed onto letter in support of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Signed onto letter to Secretary of Education objecting to campaign against LGBTQ+-inclusive school policies. Conducted outreach following Supreme Court and Fifth Circuit decisions in education cases. Opposed re-authorization of DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in FY2026 appropriations bill.
Signed onto letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services on the importance of civil rights and health equity. Signed onto letter urging oversight of the Civil Rights Division of the U.S. Department of Justice. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Signed onto letter opposing the inclusion of anti-LGBTQ riders in the FY2026 appropriations bills.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 833 / S. 292, Educational Choice for Children Act: Opposed bill that would create a tuition tax credit program. H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed into a letter to Linda McMahon asking that she align of the Departments focus with the letter and intent of federal civil rights law by ensuring every student has access to a school environment that is free from sex-based harassment and discrimination. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges. Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 9462 & 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create private school voucher through a billion-dollar tax credit H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed increase to DC voucher
H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9027, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9026, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8997, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8998, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9028, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 9029, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality H.R. 9495 - Opposed bill threatening tax exempt status Supported confirmation of judges Opposed recess appointments Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73 - opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Discussed Project 2025 and discrimination in foster care Supported congressional amicus brief in U.S. v. Skrmetti, the Supreme Courts upcoming case dealing with Tennessees ban on evidence-based care for transgender young people
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed implications of private school vouchers for hearing on "Educational Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers" in House Ways & Means Committee Discussed 2023 Dept. of Education's Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Discussed proposed reauthorization of Education Sciences Reform Act (ESRA) and potential implications for religious freedom law Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II in House Committee on Oversight& Accountability Discussed private school vouchers in advance of hearing on School Choice: Expanding Educational Freedom for All in the House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education Discussed the use of funding streams provided by Congresss COVID-19 recovery bills (the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds) for private school voucher programs in some states Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Opposed proposed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part I in House Committee on Oversight & Accountability H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" Discussed Department of Education's "Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Rule" Supported nomination of Julie Rikelman to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality Discussed Biden Administrations upcoming regulations on Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations. Submitted comments on the Department of Education's proposed rulemaking on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX Submitted comments on Department of Health and Human Services' Nondiscrimination policies in Health Programs and Activities H.R. 2167, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Discussed addition of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to consolidated appropriations bill for FY23 and implications of including religious freedom provisions Supported prioritizing the confirmation of pending judicial nominees Supported ethics laws for and investigations of federal judges
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access S. 1975, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2021 - Supported bill to reauthorize CSBG program Supported Proposal to Rescind Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clauses Religious Exemption issued by Dept. of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Discussed Department of Education's "Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Rule" Supported passing similar CSBG bill in the Senate to House version H.R. 5129 Supported nomination of Julie Rikelman to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality H.R. 8373, Right To Contraception Act - Supported bill to ensure access to contraception Discussed Biden Administrations upcoming regulations on Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations. Submitted comments on the Department of Education's proposed rulemaking on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access S. 1975, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access Discussed Trump administration regulations and guidance regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2021 - Supported bill to reauthorize CSBG program Supported Proposal to Rescind Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clauses Religious Exemption issued by Dept. of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs H.R. 301, National Hymn Bill - Discussed the church-state implications of creating national hymn Discussed Department of Education's "Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Rule" Supported passing similar CSBG bill in the Senate to House version H.R. 5129 Discussed nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as Supreme Court Justice and her record on religious freedom S.4186, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Discussed bill and church-state implications of measure barring discrimination against pregnant workers
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY22 and FY23 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and potential implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and potential implications for religious freedom in public schools H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act - Discussed funding for facilities and nondiscrimination protections in childcare and preK provisions of bill S.C.R. 14, Build Back Better Act provisions - Discussed funding for facilities and nondiscrimination protections in childcare and preK provisions of bill
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access S. 1975, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access Discussed Trump administration regulations and guidance regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2021 - Supported bill to reauthorize CSBG program Supported Proposal to Rescind Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clauses Religious Exemption issued by Dept. of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs H.R. 301, National Hymn Bill - Discussed the church-state implications of creating national hymn Discussed nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as Supreme Court Justice and her record on religious freedom Discussed Department of Education's "Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Rule"
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY22 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and potential implications for government funding of private education H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act - Discussed funding for facilities and nondiscrimination protections in childcare and preK provisions of bill S.C.R. 14, Build Back Better Act provisions - Discussed funding for facilities and nondiscrimination protections in childcare and preK provisions of bill
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Discussed church-state implications of bill to ensure abortion access S. 1975, Women's Health Protection Act - Discussed church-state implications of bill to ensure abortion access Discussed Trump administration regulations and guidance regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" Discussed inclusion of charitable choice provisions in authorization of Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) Supported Proposal to Rescind Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clauses Religious Exemption issued by Dept. of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Submitted testimony regarding vaccine requirements and religious accommodations to Joint Hearing on Protecting Lives and Livelihoods: Vaccine Requirements and Employee Accommodations
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Discussed church-state implications of bill to ensure abortion access S. 1975, Women's Health Protection Act - Discussed church-state implications of bill to ensure abortion access Discussed Trump administration regulations and guidance regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2119, Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act - Discussed church-state implications of bill to fund family violence prevention services Provided comment on Office of Management and Budget request for for Information on Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through Government
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY22 appropriations bills Opposed including provisions in American Rescue Plan Act that would provide federal funding for private school vouchers, or direct further funding to private schools such as the the Emergency Assistance to Non-public Schools Program
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 1848, John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act - Supported bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded discrimination by foster care and adoption providers H.R. 3488, John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act - Supported bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded discrimination by foster care and adoption providers H.R. 1333, No BAN Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination in immigration based on national origin S. 1891, No BAN Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination in immigration based on national origin Discussed church-state separation implications of provisions in Biden Administration's American Families Plan, American Jobs Plan (infrastructure proposals), Child Care for Working Families Act, and the Building an Economy for Families Act Supported confirmation of Vanita Gupta to serve as Associate Attorney General and confirmation of Kristen Clarke to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at Department of Justice H.R. 1065, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Discussed bill and church-state implications of measure barring discrimination against pregnant workers H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Discussed church-state implications of bill to ensure abortion access People's Response Act - Discussed church-state safeguards and nondiscrimination provisions of bill regarding public safety Discussed Trump administration regulations and guidance regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Bush administration Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" S. 1260, Endless Frontier Act - Discussed free speech implications of Sullivan amendment to bill regarding technology and innovation
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for incoming Biden Administration and newly elected members of Congress including opposing funding of private school voucher programs through COVID relief bills and opposing funding of the DC voucher program Opposed including provisions in American Rescue Plan Act that would provide federal funding for private school vouchers, or direct further funding to private schools such as the the Emergency Assistance to Non-public Schools Program Discussed Executive Order regarding "Expanding Educational Opportunity Through School Choice" which provided guidance to local agencies on how to use Community Services Block Grant funds as emergency learning scholarships Discussed implementation of the American Rescue Plans Emergency Assistance to Non-public Schools Program Guidance
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity Every Child Deserves a Family Act - Supported bill to prohibit taxpayer-funded discrimination by foster care and adoption providers H.R. 1333, No BAN Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination in immigration based on national origin Supported confirmation of Vanita Gupta to serve as Associate Attorney General and confirmation of Kristen Clarke to serve as Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at Department of Justice Discussed President Biden's first judicial nominations
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for incoming Biden Administration and newly elected members of Congress Opposed Trump Administration executive order on "Expanding Educational Opportunity Through School Choice" Discussed Paycheck Protection Program loans distributed to private schools under the CARES Act and subsequent coronavirus stimulus bills HEALS Act, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, & Schools Act - Opposed provisions in coronavirus relief package legislation that would provide federal funding for private school vouchers or direct further grant funding to private schools H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act - Opposed inclusion of COVID relief funding for private schools and private school voucher programs Opposed continued funding for the DC Opportunity Scholarship program in FY 2021 appropriations
Opposed confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as Supreme Court Justicema H.R. 1450, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 593, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed updated EEOC Compliance Manual on Religious Discrimination released in November 2020 Opposed OFCCP rule on religious exemption to Executive Order 11246
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2020 · third_quarter · 3A
Opposed nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as Supreme Court Justice H.R. 1450, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 593, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 2214, The NO BAN Act - Supported bill to end discrimination based on national origin in immigration law H.R. 2694, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Opposed inclusion of religious exemption in bill to ensure accommodations for pregnant and childbearing workers Small Business Administration Regulations, "Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program -Requirements-Loan Forgiveness," "Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-SBA Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and Lender Responsibilities" - Advocated for changes to regulations on the Paycheck Protection Program's loan forgiveness provisions to reflect the constitutional bar on using funds for religious activities Opposed proposed Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations regarding "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs" Opposed proposed regulations and guidance by federal agencies regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed Paycheck Protection Program funding coverage of clergy salaries and religious activities in CARES Act and subsequent coronavirus stimulus bills
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Opposed nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as Supreme Court Justice H.R. 1450, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 593, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 2214, The NO BAN Act - Supported bill to end discrimination based on national origin in immigration law H.R. 2694, The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Opposed inclusion of religious exemption in bill to ensure accommodations for pregnant and childbearing workers Small Business Administration Regulations, "Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program -Requirements-Loan Forgiveness," "Business Loan Program Temporary Changes; Paycheck Protection Program-SBA Loan Review Procedures and Related Borrower and Lender Responsibilities" - Opposed use of loan funds for religious activities in rules that apply to loan forgiveness under the Paycheck Protection Program Opposed proposed Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations regarding "Making Admission or Placement Determinations Based on Sex in Facilities Under Community Planning and Development Housing Programs" Opposed proposed regulations and guidance by federal agencies regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Opposed Department of Health & Human Services rule titled "Health and Human Services Grants Regulation" regarding nondiscrimination protections in social service grant programs Discussed SBA rules regarding the Paycheck Protection Program coverage of clergy salaries and religious activities
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1450, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 593, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed proposed regulations and guidance by federal agencies regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Opposed Department of Health & Human Services rule titled "Health and Human Services Grants Regulation" regarding nondiscrimination protections in social service grant programs H.R. 2214, No BAN Act - Supported bill to bar discrimination on the basis of religion and national origin in the Immigration and Nationality Act H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act of 2020; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020; S. 3548, CARES Act - Opposed the use of the Paycheck Protection Program established in the CARES Act and subsequent phases of appropriations for loan forgiveness for religious activities Discussing SBA rules regarding the Paycheck Protection Program coverage of clergy salaries and religious activities Opposed nomination of Judge Justin R. Walker to serve on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) S. 788, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) H.R. 3144, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies S. 1791, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 5626, Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act - Supported bill to abolish the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the Office of Civil Rights of HHS
H.R. 1450, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 593, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 3114, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies S. 1791, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) S. 788, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) Opposed proposed regulations by nine agencies (USDA, Ed., HHS, DHS, HUD, DOJ, DOL, USAID, VA) regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed Office of Management & Budget memorandum regarding "Guidance Regarding Federal Grants and Executive Order 13798" Opposed Department of Health & Human Services rule titled "Health and Human Services Grants Regulation" regarding nondiscrimination protections in social service grant programs Provided support for House Oversight & Reform Committee hearing on "The Administrations Religious Liberty Assault on LGBT Rights" H.R. 2214, No BAN Act - Supported bill to bar discrimination on the basis of religion and national origin in the Immigration and Nationality Act H.R. 748, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES) Act of 2020; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020; S. 3548, CARES Act - Opposed the use of the Paycheck Protection Program established in the CARES Act and subsequent phases of appropriations for loan forgiveness for religious activities H.R. 2694, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Opposed inclusion of amendment regarding Title VII religious exemption for religious organizations
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1450, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 593, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed waiver granted to South Carolina by Department of Health and Human Services to allow exemption to federal prohibitions on discrimination for a faith-based adoption and foster care provider H.R. 3114, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies S. 1791, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) S. 788, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) Opposed Department of Labor OFCCP regulations to expand religious hiring exemptions for federal contractors Opposed upcoming proposed regulations by nine agencies (USDA, Ed., HHS, DHS, HUD, DOJ, DOL, USAID, VA) regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" H.R. 5331, Fairness for All Act - Opposed bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity, allowing for religious exemptions S.J.R. 58, A joint resolution expressing support for freedom of conscience - Opposed resolution regarding religious freedom and tax exemption for religious organizations H.J.R. 78, Expressing support for freedom of conscience - Opposed resolution regarding religious freedom and tax exemption for religious organizations Opposed Department of Health & Human Services rule titled "Health and Human Services Grants Regulation" regarding nondiscrimination protections in social service grant programs
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Opposed Department of Health and Human Services rule regarding "Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care" Opposed Department of Health and Human Services rule regarding Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act
H.R. 1450, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 593, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed waiver granted to South Carolina by Department of Health and Human Services to allow exemption to federal prohibitions on discrimination for a faith-based adoption and foster care provider Opposed upcoming regulations by Department of Health and Human Services to allow exemption to federal prohibitions on discrimination for all faith-based adoption and foster care providers nationwide H.R. 3114, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies S. 1791, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies H.R. 2214, NO BAN Act - Supported bill to bar national origin discrimination in entry of nonimmigrants to the U.S. S. 1123, NO BAN Act - Supported bill to bar to bar national origin discrimination in entry of nonimmigrants to the U.S. H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) S. 788, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) Opposed Department of Labor OFCCP regulations to expand religious hiring exemptions for federal contractors
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Opposed Department of Health and Human Services rule regarding "Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care"
H.R. 1450, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 593, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed waiver granted to South Carolina by Department of Health and Human Services to allow exemption to federal prohibitions on discrimination for a faith-based adoption and foster care provider Opposed upcoming regulations by Department of Health and Human Services to allow exemption to federal prohibitions on discrimination for all faith-based adoption and foster care providers nationwide H.R. 3114, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies S. 1791, Every Child Deserves A Family Act - Supported bill to end discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies H.R. 2214, NO BAN Act - Supported introduction of the NO BAN Act to bar national origin discrimination in entry of nonimmigrants to the U.S. S. 1123, NO BAN Act - Supported introduction of the NO BAN Act to bar national origin discrimination in entry of nonimmigrants to the U.S. H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) S. 788, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity) Opposed forthcoming Department of Labor-OFCCP regulations to expand the religious exemption of Executive Order 11246
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act - Supported bill to nullify 2017 interim final rules regarding religious and moral exemptions to the requirement to cover contraceptive services in the Affordable Care Act
Opposed revising provisions of regulations regarding eligibility of faith-based entities to participate in programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act by Department of Education Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Opposed Department of Education's proposed changes to the rules implementing Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972 regarding religious exemptions to Title IX Opposed reauthorization of Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) program in upcoming reauthorization bills in 116th Congress Opposed inclusion of Education Freedom Tax Credit Scholarships in the Department of Education and Trump Administration's proposed budget for FY 2020 Opposed Department of Education decision to not enforce statutory provision in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that bars LEAs from contracting with religious organizations to deliver services in schools
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act - Supported bill to nullify 2017 interim final rules regarding religious and moral exemptions to the requirement to cover contraceptive services in the Affordable Care Act
Opposed revising provisions of regulations regarding eligibility of faith-based entities to participate in programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act by Department of Education Negotiated Rulemaking Committee Opposed reauthorization of Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) program in upcoming reauthorization bills in 116th Congress
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3222, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2918, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed exemption requested by South Carolina to federal prohibitions on discrimination for a faith-based adoption and foster care provider H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - Opposed Aderholt amendment to allow discrimination by federally funded adoption and foster care providers S. 3158, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019 - Opposed inclusion of provision to allow discrimination by federally funded adoption and foster care providers
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill Opposed revising provisions of regulations regarding eligibility of faith-based entities to participate in programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act by Department of Education Negotiated Rulemaking Committee
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 3222, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2918, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed inclusion of provisions to allow taxpayer-funded discrimination in draft reauthorization of Community Services Block Grant program Opposed addition of potential amendments to bar or limit nontheist chaplains from entering the Armed Services chaplain corps to Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 5515 and S. 2987) Opposed exemption requested by South Carolina to federal prohibitions on discrimination for a faith-based adoption and foster care provider
H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act - Supported bill to nullify 2017 interim final rules regarding religious and moral exemptions to the requirement to cover contraceptive services in the Affordable Care Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 3222, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed inclusion of provisions to allow taxpayer-funded discrimination in draft reauthorization of Community Services Block Grant program H.R. 1892, Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 - Opposed inclusion of provisions to fund rebuilding of religious structures and houses of worship in disaster recovery measures of budget bill Opposed addition of potential amendments to bar or limit nontheist chaplains from entering the Armed Services chaplain corps to Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act
H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act - Supported bill to nullify 2017 interim final rules regarding religious and moral exemptions to the requirement to cover contraceptive services in the Affordable Care Act Submitted comments to oppose proposed rule by Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Civil Rights, titled "Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care"
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 3222, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 4460, Disaster Recovery Reform Act - Opposed inclusion of provisions to fund rebuilding of religious structures and houses of worship in disaster recovery bill H.R. 4667, Supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and wildfires - Opposed inclusion of provisions to fund rebuilding of religious structures and houses of worship in disaster recovery bill Submitted comments to Department of State and Office of Management and Budget regarding Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants Opposed inclusion of provisions to allow taxpayer-funded discrimination in draft reauthorization of Community Services Block Grant program H.R. 4508, PROSPER ACT Higher Education Authorization - Opposed inclusion of provisions to allow religion to be used to discriminate by religiously affiliated colleges
Submitted comments in response to request for public comment on Department of Health & Human Services' Draft Strategic Plan for 2018-2022 Submitted comments in response to request for information entitled Removing Barriers for Religious and Faith-Based Organizations to Participate in HHS Programs and Receive Public Funding by Department of Health & Human Services Submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to interim final rule entitled Religious Exemptions and Accommodations for Coverage for Certain Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act Submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in response to interim final rule entitled Moral Exemptions and Accommodations for Coverage for Certain Preventive Services under the Affordable Care Act H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act - Supported bill to nullify 2017 interim final rules regarding religious and moral exemptions to the requirement to cover contraceptive services in the Affordable Care Act Opposed nomination of Alex Azar as Secretary of Health and Human Services H.R. 3358, Fiscal Year 2018 Labor, Health & Human Services, & Education Appropriations Bill - Supported Wasserman-Schultz Amendment to strike the Conscience Protection Act from the bill and supported Lowey Amendment regarding Affordable Care Acts birth control benefit
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2018 - Opposed inclusion of Palmer Amendment in appropriations bill to block funds from implementing the District of Columbias Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (RHNDAA) H.R. 3358, FY2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Bill - Supported proposal to strip Section 356 of the appropriations bill, the "Conscience Protection Act," Supported amendment to prohibit the use of federal funds to promulgate or enforce changes to the Affordable Care Act's birth control benefit
Opposed provisions in President Trumps religious freedom executive order aimed at allowing discrimination and threatening womens access to healthcare Opposed provisions in President Trump's travel ban executive orders allowing religious discrimination in U.S. immigration policy H.R. 3222, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 3773, Child Care for Working Families Act - Discussed provisions regarding employment discrimination by child care providers in bill S. 1806, Child Care for Working Families Act - Discussed provisions regarding employment discrimination by child care providers in bill
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Opposed provisions in President Trumps religious freedom executive order aimed at allowing discrimination and threatening womens access to healthcare Opposed provisions in President Trump's travel ban executive orders allowing religious discrimination in U.S. immigration policy H.R. 3222, Do No Harm Act - Supported introduction of bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 2810, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2018 - Opposed adding provision to authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination in federal grants and contracts
Opposed draft Trump administration regulations regarding insurance coverage for contraception
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Opposed the confirmation of Rep. Tom Price as Secretary of Health and Human Services
Opposed the confirmation of Sen. Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General Opposed the confirmation of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court Opposed provisions in President Trump's draft "religious freedom" executive order allowing taxpayer-funded discrimination Opposed provisions in President Trump's travel ban executive orders allowing religious discrimination in U.S. immigration policy Supported reintroduction of 2015 Do No Harm Act (2015 H.R. 5272) to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 852, Freedom of Religion Act - Supported bill to bar religious discrimination in U.S. immigration policy S. Res. 56 - Supported resolution expressing the sense of the Senate against discrimination in U.S. immigration policy
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Opposed the confirmation of Sen. Jeff Sessions as U.S. Attorney General H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination in federal grants and contracts S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed including provision in conference report for authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination in federal grants and contracts
H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in appropriations bill to limit the IRS from investigating houses of worship that violate the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2016 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6159, Free Speech Fairness Act - Opposed bill to allow tax-exempt houses of worship to endorse or oppose political candidates H.R. 6086, Protecting Religious Expression Against Censorship and Harassment Act - Opposed bill repealing enforcement provision of 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in appropriations bill to limit the IRS from investigating houses of worship that violate the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code
S. 304, Conscience Protection Act - Opposed bill permitting health care providers to refuse to pay for, cover, or refer for abortions Submitted comments to Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Department of Labor, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Department of Health and Human Services in response to Request for Information regarding coverage for contraceptive services
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 5207, Freedom of Religion Act - Supported bill to bar religious discrimination in U.S. immigration policy Advocated for a review of the 2007 OLC Memorandum re Application of RFRA to Statutory Nondiscrimination Provision H.R. 5272, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 2802, First Amendment Defense Act - Opposed bill to create religious exemptions H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination for federal grant and contract recipients S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination for federal grant and contract recipients H.R. 5055, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in appropriations bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination for federal grant and contract recipients H.R. 5293, Department of Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed potential amendment to permit taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination
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2016 · first_quarter · Q1
S.524, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act - Discussed creation of new grant program. S.2680, Mental Health Reform Act - Opposed provision authorizing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination and harming religious liberty
S.553, End Modern Slavery Initiative Act - Opposed language that would alter grant eligibility. Supported draft legislation to protect religious liberty Advocated for a review of the 2007 OLC Memorandum re Application of RFRA to Statutory Nondiscrimination Provision
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Americans United has provided input on: - Draft religious liberty legislation Submitted comments to proposed regulations affecting the Faith-based Initiative for the following agencies: Department of Education, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Agriculture, Department of Veterans Affairs, and U.S. Agency for International Development.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, all provisions relating to church-state separation S 160 - District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009, all provisions relating to church-state separation HR 1105 - Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations, all provisions relating to church-state separation S 277 - Serve America Act, all provisions relating to church-state separation HR 1388 - Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, all provisions relating to church-state separation
HR 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, all provisions relating to church-state separation S 160 - District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009, all provisions relating to church-state separation HR 1105 - Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations, all provisions relating to church-state separation S 277 - Serve America Act, all provisions relating to church-state separation HR 1388 - Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act, all provisions relating to church-state separation Formation of the Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, all issues relating to church-state separation
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 3454 - A bill to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the George Washington National Forest in Alleghany County, Va., all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 1431 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty S 3628 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 985 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 5872 - A bill to require the secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (House), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 6932 - Freedom of Religious Expression in the Home Act of 2008, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 3454 - A bill to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the George Washington National Forest in Alleghany County, Va., all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 1431 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty S 3628 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 985 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 5872 - A bill to require the secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (House), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 6932 - Freedom of Religious Expression in the Home Act of 2008, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 1431 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Reauthorization of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (draft bill), all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 985 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 5524 - Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 5872 - A bill to require the secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (House), all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Nomination of Richard H. Honaker to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming Advocating for safeguards on funding to religious organizations, to include Congressional Oversight
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
HR 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty"
HR 3454 - A bill to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the George Washington National Forest in Alleghany County, Va., all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 1431 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 985 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty"
HR 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" S 1710 Fiscal 2008 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to "religious liberty"
HR 4137 College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 3685 Employment Non-Discrimination Act, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" S 1060 Recidivism Reduction and Second Chance Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 1593 Second Chance Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty"
Urged rescission of directives instructing employees to report only specific kinds of anti-religious bias. Signed onto letter urging increased funds for judicial security. Signed onto letters requesting confirmation hearing for Equal Employment Opportunity Commission nominees and opposing Andrea Lucass confirmation. H.R. 1: Opposed provision imposing constraints on judicial power in federal cases. Opposed the nomination of Kimberly Richey to serve as Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights at the Department of Education. Opposed the nomination of Jonathan Berry to serve as the Solicitor of Labor at the Department of Labor. Signed onto letter to Speaker Mike Johnson regarding guest chaplain. H.R. 924 / S. 398, National Origin-Based Antidiscrimination for Nonimmigrants Act (NO BAN Act): Supported bill to prohibit certain travel bans. Outlined legal considerations for agencies pursuant to presidential memorandum, Directing the Repeal of Unlawful Regulations.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 1954 / S. 894, Do No Harm Act: Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act. H.R. 32, No Bailout for Sanctuary Cities Act / Defund Our Communities Act: Opposed cutting and freezing federal funds for critical services in our communities. H.Res. 159: Supported resolution related to the designation of Public Schools Week. Discussed response to E.O. 14173, which rescinded equal employment opportunity requirements that apply to federal contractors. Signed onto a letter urging Congress to preserve the Public Interest Loan Forgiveness Program Signed onto a letter opposing No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) Signed onto a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the rule of law that named the following: The Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act (H.R. 1702) would grant President Trump authority to appoint 22 new lifetime district court judges, enabling him to stack federal courts with loyalists who would rubber-stamp his agenda and shield him from accountability. The Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation (PEPPER) Act (H.R. 1789) would expand executive power by allowing current and former executive branch officials to move cases against them from state to federal courts and requiring federal courts to dismiss virtually all cases against presidents and vice presidents. The No Rogue Rulings (NORRA) Act (H.R. 1526) would prevent judges from granting relief beyond the parties directly before the court-impeding judicial relief for unconstitutional executive actions.The Nationwide Injunction Abuse Prevention Act would similarly ban nationwide injunctions by district court judges.
Opposed nomination of Russell Vought to serve at Office of Management and Budget. Opposed nomination of Pete Hegseth to serve at Department of Defense. Opposed nomination of Linda McMahon to serve at Department of Education. Opposed nomination of Harmeet Dhillon to serve at Department of Justice. Opposed nomination of Pam Bondi to serve as U.S. Attorney General.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 9462 & 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create private school voucher through a billion-dollar tax credit H.R. 8915, the Education and Workforce Freedom Act - Opposed bill to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY26 H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act - Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Opposed increase to DC voucher H.R. 3724, the End Woke Higher Education Act - Opposed bill that authorizes discrimination by student groups at public universities and grants exemptions to religious colleges
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25 H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Opposed increase to DC voucher
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act Discussed proposed solutions to learning loss for hearing on "Generational Learning Loss: How Pandemic School Closures Hurt Students" in House Education & Workforce, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Hearing H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed role on ACA contraceptive coverage requirement Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed role on healthcare providers ability to cite religion to deny healthcare Discussed reintroduction of the Do No Harm Act for the 118th Congress Discussed and submitted comments on Biden Administrations proposed regulations on Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations Discussed and submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed role on student groups at public universities S.75, Lifting Local Communities Act- Opposed bill to create religious exemptions for social services organizations that partner with the federal government
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY22 and FY23 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed potential harms of private school voucher proposals for subcommittee hearing on controversies in public education Discussed USDA announcements regarding sex-based discrimination by schools receiving federal funds through the National School Lunch Program Submitted comments regarding DC School Choice Incentive Program Information Collection Submitted comments on the Department of Educations proposed rules on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY22 and FY23 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and potential implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and potential implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed potential harms of private school voucher proposals for subcommittee hearing on controversies in public education
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY22 appropriations bills Discussed upcoming Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and potential implications for government funding of private education Supported data collection and oversight of the Emergency Assistance for Non-Public Schools (EANS) Program Opposed funding private school vouchers using funds from COVID-19 discretionary grant programs H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act - Discussed funding for facilities and nondiscrimination protections in childcare and preK provisions of bill
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue, regarding state private school voucher programs, and discussed potential implications of the ruling Discussed Paycheck Protection Program loans distributed to private and public charter schools under the CARES Act and subsequent coronavirus stimulus bills H.R. 6800, HEROES Act, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act - Supported inclusion of language to prevent funding of private school vouchers Opposed Department of Education rule regarding CARES Act Programs; Equitable Services to Students and Teachers in Non-Public Schools HEALS Act, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, & Schools Act - Opposed provisions in coronavirus relief package legislation that would provide federal funding for private school vouchers or direct further grant funding to private schools Opposed continued funding for the DC Opportunity Scholarship program in FY 2021 appropriations
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
Discussed Supreme Court case Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue, regarding state private school voucher programs, and discussed potential implications of the ruling Discussed Paycheck Protection Program loans distributed to private and public charter schools under the CARES Act and subsequent coronavirus stimulus bills H.R. 6800, HEROES Act, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act - Supported inclusion of language to prevent funding of private school vouchers Opposed Department of Education rule regarding CARES Act Programs; Equitable Services to Students and Teachers in Non-Public Schools HEALS Act, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, & Schools Act - Opposed provisions in coronavirus relief package legislation that would provide federal funding for private school vouchers or direct further grant funding to private schools Opposed continued funding for the DC Opportunity Scholarship program in FY 2021 appropriations
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
Discussed Supreme Court case Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue, regarding state private school voucher programs, and discussed potential implications of the ruling Opposed continued funding of the DC Opportunity Scholarship program in FY 2021 appropriations H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act; H.R. 6074, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2020; H.R. 6201, Families First Coronavirus Response Act - Discussed provisions regarding equitable services funding and Dept. of Education grant funding, opposed proposed provisions for coronavirus relief funding for private school vouchers H.R. 6800, The HEROES Act - Discussed provisions regarding equitable services funding and Dept. of Education grant funding, opposed proposed provisions for coronavirus relief funding for private school vouchers Opposed Department of Education rule regarding CARES Act Programs; Equitable Services to Students and Teachers in Non-Public Schools S.634, Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to create education freedom scholarships tax credit program H.R. 1434, Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to create education freedom scholarships tax credit program Opposed Department of Education Rule regarding Demonstration Grants for Indian Childrenand Youth Program proposal to including prioritizing private school education with federal dollars
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
Discussed upcoming Supreme Court case Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue, regarding state private school voucher programs, and discussed potential implications of the ruling S. 2682, SOAR Permanent Reauthorization Act - Opposed reauthorization of the DC Opportunity Scholarship program Opposed continued funding of the DC Opportunity Scholarship program in FY 2021 appropriations Discussed proposed tuition tax credit programs and provisions to expand 529 savings accounts to allow homeschooling and K-12 expenses Discussed Dept. of Education Updated Guidance on "Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools" Opposed revising provisions of regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act by the Department of Education regarding religious institutions of higher education
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
H.R. 5626, Eliminating the HHS Discrimination Division Act - Supported bill to abolish the Conscience and Religious Freedom Division in the Office of Civil Rights of HHS H.R. 5036, Put Patients First Act - Supported bill to prohibit enforcement of HHS rule regarding "Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care" S. 2836, Put Patients First Act - Supported bill to prohibit enforcement of HHS rule regarding "Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care"
Opposed revising provisions of regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act by the Department of Education regarding religious institutions of higher education Opposed Department of Education rule to not enforce statutory provision in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that bars LEAs from contracting with religious organizations to deliver services in schools Discussed upcoming Supreme Court case Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue, regarding state private school voucher programs, and discussed potential implications of the ruling H.R. 1865, Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Opposed reauthorization of the DC Opportunity Scholarship program in FY 2020 spending bil1 H.R. 1994, Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019, Opposed inclusion of provision to expand 529 savings accounts to allow homeschooling and K-12 expenses
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Opposed revising provisions of regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act by the Department of Education regarding religious institutions of higher education Opposed Department of Education rule to not enforce statutory provision in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that bars LEAs from contracting with religious organizations to deliver services in schools Discussed upcoming Supreme Court case Espinoza v. Montana Dept. of Revenue, regarding state private school voucher programs, and discussed potential implications of the ruling
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Opposed revising provisions of regulations under Title IV of the Higher Education Act by the Department of Education regarding religious institutions of higher education Opposed reauthorization of Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) program in the Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills for 2020 Opposed Department of Education decision to not enforce statutory provision in Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act that bars LEAs from contracting with religious organizations to deliver services in schools H.R. 1994, SECURE Act - Opposed inclusion of provision in bill to expand 529 savings accounts to include expenses for attending private K-12 schools and homeschooling S. 1790, National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 - Opposed inclusion of provision to create education savings accounts for military-connected students
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
H.R. 3222, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2918, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed waiver granted to South Carolina by Department of Health and Human Services to allow exemption to federal prohibitions on discrimination for a faith-based adoption and foster care provider Opposed proposed Department of Health and Human Services rule regarding "Protecting Statutory Conscience Rights in Health Care" Supported reintroduction of the Every Child Deserves a Family Act for the 116th Congress, regarding discrimination by taxpayer-funded adoption and foster care agencies H.R. 2214, NO BAN Act - Supported introduction of the NO BAN Act to bar national origin discrimination in entry of nonimmigrants to the U.S. Opposed confirmation of William Barr as Attorney General
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
H.R. 3222, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2918, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Opposed exemption requested by South Carolina to federal prohibitions on discrimination for a faith-based adoption and foster care provider H.R. 5682, FIRST STEP Act - Opposed provisions in bill regarding recidivism reduction programs that allow taxpayer money to fund faith-based classes, services, treatments, and regimens S. 3649, FIRST STEP Act - Opposed provisions in bill regarding recidivism reduction programs that allow taxpayer money to fund faith-based classes, services, treatments, and regimens
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
H.R. 4082, Protect Access to Birth Control Act - Supported bill to nullify 2017 interim final rules regarding religious and moral exemptions to the requirement to cover contraceptive services in the Affordable Care Act H.R. 6, SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act - Reviewed and discussed provisions of bill regarding faith-based opioid treatment programs
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
H.R. 781, Free Speech Fairness Act - Opposed allowing charitable organizations to make statements relating to political campaigns by limiting the application of the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 264, Free Speech Fairness Act - Opposed allowing charitable organizations to make statements relating to political campaigns by limiting the application of the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code H.R. 172 - Opposed provision to repeal the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Opposed provision in President Trump's draft "religious freedom" executive order to limit the application of the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
Opposed the confirmation of Rep. Tom Price as Secretary of Health and Human Services
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
H.R. 5207, Freedom of Religion Act - Supported bill to bar religious discrimination in U.S. immigration policy H.R. 5272, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 2802, First Amendment Defense Act - Opposed bill that allows LGBT discrimination in the name of religion H.R. 4909, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision in authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination in federal grants and contracts S. 2943, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed adding provision to authorization bill allowing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination in federal grants and contracts
Filing targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), President of the U.S., SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
S.2680, Mental Health Reform Act - Opposed potential amendment authorizing taxpayer-funded hiring discrimination and harming religious liberty S.304, Conscience Protection Act - Opposed bill permitting health care providers to refuse to pay for, cover, or refer for abortions H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provision prohibiting implementation of the District of Columbias Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014 (RHNDAA)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
HR 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, all provisions relating to church-state separation S 160 - District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009, all provisions relating to church-state separation HR 1105 - Fiscal 2009 Omnibus Appropriations, all provisions relating to church-state separation Reauthorization of DC Opportunity Scholarship Program, all provisions relating to church-state separation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Faith-Based & Community Initiatives, SENATE
HR 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 1431 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty S 3628 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Reauthorization of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (draft bill), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 985 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 5524 - Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 5872 - A bill to require the secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (House), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Nomination of Richard H. Honaker to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming Advocating for safeguards on funding to religious organizations, to include Congressional Oversight Department of Health and Human Services Proposed Rule - "Ensuring that Department of Health and Human Services Funds Do Not Support Coercive or Discriminatory Policies or Practices in Violation of Federal Law" Nomination of Brent R. Orrell to be Assistant Secretary of Labor
HR 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (House), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
HR 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (House), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty
HR 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 1431 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty S 3628 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Reauthorization of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (draft bill), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 985 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 5524 - Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty HR 5872 - A bill to require the secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (House), all provisions relating to First Amendment/religious liberty Nomination of Richard H. Honaker to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming Advocating for safeguards on funding to religious organizations, to include Congressional Oversight Department of Health and Human Services Proposed Rule - "Ensuring that Department of Health and Human Services Funds Do Not Support Coercive or Discriminatory Policies or Practices in Violation of Federal Law" Nomination of Brent R. Orrell to be Assistant Secretary of Labor
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
HR 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (House), all provisions relating to "religious liberty"
HR 3454 - A bill to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the George Washington National Forest in Alleghany County, Va., all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 1431 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 985 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 5872 - A bill to require the secretary of the Treasury to mint coins in commemoration of the centennial of the Boy Scouts of America, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (Senate), all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Fiscal 2009 Financial Services Appropriations (House), all provisions relating to "religious liberty"
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 4137 - College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 1431 - Workplace Religious Freedom Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Reauthorization of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (draft bill), all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 2857 - Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education (GIVE) Act, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 985 - Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act of 2007, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 5524 - Reconnecting Homeless Youth Act of 2008, all provisions relating to "religious liberty" Nomination of Richard H. Honaker to the U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming Advocating for safeguards on funding to religious organizations, to include Congressional Oversight
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S 1710 Fiscal 2008 Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations (Senate), provisions relating to "religious liberty" HR 3454 A bill to provide for the conveyance of a small parcel of National Forest System land in the George Washington National Forest in Alleghany County, Va., all provisions relating to "religious liberty"
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE