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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
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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
Source: Senate LDA
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act of 2021
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Women's Health Protection Act of 2021
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Women's Health Protection Act of 2021
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
John Lewis Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2021
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 8520 Michigan Avenue in Whittier, California, as the Jose Ramos Post Office Building.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
The Heroes Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
The Heroes Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
The Heroes Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
CARES Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
CARES Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
CARES Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
SOAR Permanent Authorization Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
CARES Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
CARES Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Fairness for All Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
NO BAN Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Every Child Deserves a Family Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of measure to weaken or repeal the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code in funding mechanism H.R.1625, Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Making further supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and calendar year 2017 wildfires, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill H.R. 4667, Supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and wildfires - Opposed inclusion of private school voucher programs in additional disaster relief appropriations bill H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid S. 2517, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid Opposed inclusion of education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Opposed the inclusion of private school vouchers in the Department of Education's Proposed Supplemental Priorities for Discretionary Grant Programs Submitted comments to suggest areas of data collection that the Department of Education should add to its proposed D.C. School Choice Incentive Program Information Collection Submitted comments to oppose proposed waiver and extension of the project period for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program
Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill H.R. 4667, Supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and wildfires - Opposed inclusion of private school voucher programs in additional disaster relief appropriations bill H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid S. 2517, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid Opposed inclusion of education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Opposed the inclusion of private school vouchers in the Department of Education's Proposed Supplemental Priorities for Discretionary Grant Programs Submitted comments to suggest areas of data collection that the Department of Education should add to its proposed D.C. School Choice Incentive Program Information Collection Submitted comments to oppose proposed waiver and extension of the project period for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program
Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid S. 2517, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid H.R. 5515, Opposed Banks Amendment to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Opposed addition of Hunter Amendment to create private school voucher program for military-connected students with disabilities to H.R. 5515, Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2987, Opposed Sasse amendments to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid S. 2517, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid H.R. 5515, Opposed Banks Amendment to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Opposed addition of Hunter Amendment to create private school voucher program for military-connected students with disabilities to H.R. 5515, Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2987, Opposed Sasse amendments to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act
Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 6147, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed Section 112 of appropriations bill which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed addition of provision which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code
Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 6147, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed Section 112 of appropriations bill which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed inclusion of provision which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Supported closing state tuition tax credit loophole in proposed IRS regulations regarding "Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits"
Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 6147, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed Section 112 of appropriations bill which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed inclusion of provision which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Supported closing state tuition tax credit loophole in proposed IRS regulations regarding "Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits"
Military Education Savings Account Act of 2018
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill H.R. 4667, Supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and wildfires - Opposed inclusion of private school voucher programs in additional disaster relief appropriations bill H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid S. 2517, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid Opposed inclusion of education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Opposed the inclusion of private school vouchers in the Department of Education's Proposed Supplemental Priorities for Discretionary Grant Programs Submitted comments to suggest areas of data collection that the Department of Education should add to its proposed D.C. School Choice Incentive Program Information Collection Submitted comments to oppose proposed waiver and extension of the project period for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program
Military Education Savings Account Act of 2018
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid S. 2517, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid H.R. 5515, Opposed Banks Amendment to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Opposed addition of Hunter Amendment to create private school voucher program for military-connected students with disabilities to H.R. 5515, Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2987, Opposed Sasse amendments to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act
John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid S. 2517, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid H.R. 5515, Opposed Banks Amendment to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Opposed addition of Hunter Amendment to create private school voucher program for military-connected students with disabilities to H.R. 5515, Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2987, Opposed Sasse amendments to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 6147, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed Section 112 of appropriations bill which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed addition of provision which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 6147, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed Section 112 of appropriations bill which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed inclusion of provision which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Supported closing state tuition tax credit loophole in proposed IRS regulations regarding "Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits"
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
H.R. 6147, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed Section 112 of appropriations bill which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed inclusion of provision which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Supported closing state tuition tax credit loophole in proposed IRS regulations regarding "Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits"
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 H.R. 4667, Supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and wildfires - Opposed inclusion of private school voucher programs in additional disaster relief appropriations bill
An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Opposed inclusion of a provision in H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to repeal or weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Opposed measure to weaken or repeal the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code in the FY 2018 funding mechanism
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
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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
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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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
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), 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
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
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
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
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)
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. 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
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
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 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
Opposed weakening the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Opposed weakening the 1954 Johnson Amendment in the Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills for 2020
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Opposed weakening the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code
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
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
H.R. 6147, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed Section 112 of appropriations bill which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed inclusion of provision which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Supported closing state tuition tax credit loophole in proposed IRS regulations regarding "Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits"
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
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
H.R. 6147, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed Section 112 of appropriations bill which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed inclusion of provision which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Supported closing state tuition tax credit loophole in proposed IRS regulations regarding "Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits"
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid S. 2517, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid H.R. 5515, Opposed Banks Amendment to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Opposed addition of Hunter Amendment to create private school voucher program for military-connected students with disabilities to H.R. 5515, Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2987, Opposed Sasse amendments to include education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act
H.R. 6147, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed Section 112 of appropriations bill which would weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code S. 3107, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill for fiscal year 2019 - Opposed addition of provision which would weaken 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
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming second phase of tax reform bill H.R. 4667, Supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and wildfires - Opposed inclusion of private school voucher programs in additional disaster relief appropriations bill H.R. 5199, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid S. 2517, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2018 - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts funded by Impact Aid Opposed inclusion of education savings accounts for military families in Fiscal Year 2019 National Defense Authorization Act Opposed the inclusion of private school vouchers in the Department of Education's Proposed Supplemental Priorities for Discretionary Grant Programs Submitted comments to suggest areas of data collection that the Department of Education should add to its proposed D.C. School Choice Incentive Program Information Collection Submitted comments to oppose proposed waiver and extension of the project period for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Opposed inclusion of a provision in H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 to repeal or weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code Opposed measure to weaken or repeal the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code in the FY 2018 funding mechanism
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in H.R. 1, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 H.R. 4667, Supplemental appropriations for disaster assistance for Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and wildfires - Opposed inclusion of private school voucher programs in additional disaster relief appropriations bill
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)
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Opposed inclusion of a provision in upcoming tax reform bill to repeal or weaken the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code H.R. 781, Free Speech Fairness Act - Opposed allowing charitable organizations to endorse or oppose political candidates or parties 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 endorse or oppose political candidates or parties 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 Trumps religious freedom executive order aimed at limiting application of 1954 Johnson Amendment to the tax code H.R. 3280, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill for FY 2018 - Opposed provision in appropriations bill to limit enforcement of the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code
Opposed inclusion of tuition tax credit for private school tuition in upcoming tax reform bill H.R. 895, Educational Opportunities Act - Opposed measure to create tuition tax credit program S. 148, Educational Opportunities Act - Opposed measure to create tuition tax credit program
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
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
H.R. 781, Free Speech Fairness Act - Opposed allowing charitable organizations to endorse or oppose political candidates or parties 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 endorse or oppose political candidates or parties 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 Trumps religious freedom executive order aimed at limiting application of 1954 Johnson Amendment to the tax code Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill for FY 2018 - Opposed provision in appropriations bill to limit enforcement of 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
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
Opposed the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education Opposed private school voucher program proposed by President Trump H.R. 1387, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program H.R. 895, Educational Opportunities Act - Opposed measure to create tuition tax credit program S. 148, Educational Opportunities Act - Opposed measure to create tuition tax credit program
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
Opposed the confirmation of Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education Opposed private school voucher program proposed during campaign by President-Elect Trump H.R. 10, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program S. 2171, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provisions included in appropriations bill to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program
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
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
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
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
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
H.R. 10, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program S. 2171, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program S. 2711, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed provisions that would allow Bureau of Indian Education funding to go to state education savings accounts Opposed private school voucher programs generally for the hearing, Expanding Educational Opportunity Through School Choice
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
H.R. 10, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - conducted meetings and sent letters opposing the reauthorization of the D.C. voucher program. S. 2171, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act- conducted meetings and sent letters opposing the reauthorization of the D.C. voucher program. H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act - sent a letter opposing the inclusion of D.C. vouchers in the omnibus bill.
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.
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 10, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - conducted meetings and sent letters opposing the reauthorization of the D.C. voucher program. S. 2171, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act- conducted meetings and sent letters opposing the reauthorization of the D.C. voucher program. H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act - sent a letter opposing the inclusion of D.C. vouchers in the omnibus bill.
Americans United has provided input on: - Draft religious liberty legislation
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2802, First Amendment Defense Act S. 1598, First Amendment Defense Act Americans United has provided input on: - Draft religious liberty legislation - Review of 2007 OLC Memorandum re Application of RFRA to Statutory Nondiscrimination Provision
S. 352, Equitable Access to Care and Health (EACH) Act H.R. 2061, Equitable Access to Care and Health (EACH) Act
H.R. 3066, FEDERAL DISASTER ASSISTANCE NONPROFIT FAIRNESS ACT OF 2015
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Americans United opposed the following bills: S.J. Res. 10/H.J. Res. 43: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. S.J. Res. 11/H.J. Res. 44: A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Americans United has opposed certain provisions in the following bills: H.R. 1779, A bill to reauthorize the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act S. 178, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act Americans United has provided input on: - Draft religious liberty legislation - Forthcoming regulations in reference to Executive Order 13559, "Fundamental Principles and Policymaking Criteria for Partnerships With Faith-Based and Other Neighborhood Organizations"
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 352 / HR 631, Equitable Access to Care and Health (EACH) Act
S. 667 / H.R. 1299, A bill to ensure that organizations with religious or moral convictions are allowed to continue to provide services for children S. 262, Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
Americans United opposed the following bills: S.J. Res. 10. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Reproductive Health Non-Discrimination Amendment Act of 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. S.J. Res. 11. A joint resolution disapproving the action of the District of Columbia Council in approving the Human Rights Amendment Act of 2014; to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 2998, A bill to allow for the portability of funds under title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965
H.R. 3300, A bill to reauthorize the programs and activities of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
S.2289 / H.R.4435, National Defense Authorization Act FY2015
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
- Letter to President Obama re: Executive Order 13279 and Executive Order 11246
S. 2578 / H.R. 5051, Protect Women's Health from Corporate Interference Act
S. 2289 / H.R. 4435, National Defense Authorization Act FY 2015
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
- Instruction 1300.17 - Accommodation of Religious Practices Within the Military Services - Air Force Instruction 1-1 (Air Force Policy Directive 1 (August 7, 2012)) - H.R. 4435, National Defense Authorization Act FY 2015 - H.R. 2175/S.1044, WWII Memorial Prayer Act of 2013
- S.1968 / H.R. 4000, the Scholarship for Kids Act - S. 1909 / H.R. 4773, the CHOICE Act - H.R. 5016, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY 2015, and the Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY 2015
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
S. 1926, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act (Gillibrand Amendment SA 2711)
S.1909, the CHOICE Act H.R. 4000 / S. 1968, the Scholarship for Kids Act
H.R. 1814 / S. 862, the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, 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, 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)
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
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Opposed inclusion of measure to weaken or repeal the 1954 Johnson Amendment to U.S. tax code in funding mechanism H.R.1625, Vehicle for Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
Opposed private school voucher program proposed by President Trump H.R. 1387, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program H.R. 895, Educational Opportunities Act - Opposed measure to create tuition tax credit program S. 148, Educational Opportunities Act - Opposed measure to create tuition tax credit program S. 1294, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed measure to allow Bureau of Indian Affairs funds to be used for Education Savings Accounts
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
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
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, President of the U.S., SENATE
H.R. 10, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program S. 2171, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provisions included in appropriations bill to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program S. 2711, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed measure to allow Bureau of Indian Affairs funds to be used for Education Savings Accounts
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
H.R. 10, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program S. 2171, Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Reauthorization Act - Opposed provisions to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year 2017 - Opposed provisions included in appropriations bill to reauthorize the D.C. voucher program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
Submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services proposed rule entitled "Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities" opposing a religious exemption.
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)
Submitted comments to the Department of Health and Human Services proposed rule entitled "Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities" opposing a religious exemption.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
H.R. 5, the Student Success Act of 2015 S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program Reauthorization
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
We lobbied against private school vouchers and Title I Portability in the following bills: H.R. 5, the Student Success Act of 2015 S. 1177, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
We lobbied against private school vouchers and Title I Portability in the following bills: H.R. 5, the Student Success Act of 2015 S. ___, Every Child Achieves Act of 2015 S. Con Res. 11, Fiscal 2016 Senate Budget Resolution S.____, Every Child Ready for College or Career Act of 2015 H.R. 773, Transform Education in America through Choice Act of 2015 S. 265, CHOICE Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
- Michael P. Boggs, Judicial Nominee for Georgia district court seat - Memorandum for the General Counsel, Office of Justice Programs, from John P. Elwood, Deputy Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel, Re: Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act (June 29, 2007)
- S. 862 / H.R. 1814 the Equitable Access to Care and Health Act
Filing targets: Air Force, Dept of, Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE