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Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 409, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H.R. 423, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H. Con. Res. 11, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Title II, Section 2001 (b) & (l), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Education and Labor & Ways and Means. S. Con. Res. 5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Section 2002(e) & (g), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Finance and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, "Pensions." H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to authorize alternative structures for multiemployer pension plans to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no amendments introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, Section 9704, Special Financial Assistance Program for Financially Troubled Multiemployer Plans. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113, June 30, 2020).
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KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Proposals to amend bankruptcy law and releases of creditors' personal claims against an entity other than the debtor as part of a Chapter 11 plan that could impact the continued operation of the trust funds used to set aside money for future asbestos claims by mesothelioma victims.
Filing targets: SENATE
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Source: Senate LDA
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| FMR LLC | 5 | 2017–2021 |
| AMERICAN TRUCKING ASSOCIATIONS | 1 | 2021 |
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030.
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no amendments introduced). H. Con. Res. 11, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no amendments introduced).
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 4089, the "Darren Drake Act," a bill to direct DHS to develop and disseminate best practices for rental companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies at the point of sale of a covered rental vehicle to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles; entire bill. H.R. 4500, the "Local Law Enforcement Protection Act," a bill to incentivize States to provide robust qualified immunity to law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced). August 13, 2021, memorandum of the Associate Attorney General, "Review of the Use of Monitors in Civil Settlement Agreements and Consent Decrees involving State and Local Governmental Entities."
George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no amendments introduced). H. Con. Res. 11, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no amendments introduced).
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 409, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H.R. 423, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H. Con. Res. 11, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Title II, Section 2001 (b) & (l), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Education and Labor & Ways and Means. S. Con. Res. 5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Section 2002(e) & (g), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Finance and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, "Pensions." H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to authorize alternative structures for multiemployer pension plans to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no amendments introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, Section 9704, Special Financial Assistance Program for Financially Troubled Multiemployer Plans. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113, June 30, 2020).
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 353, the "Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021," legislation to require the revision of the SF-86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an "individual's membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities" related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol; entire bill. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 564, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act," legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to federal employees; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 962, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IV, Section 4001, Emergency Federal Employee Leave Fund, and Section 4016, eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for federal employees diagnosed with COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS); proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendment to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled as a result of COVID-19 as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to provide agency heads with the authority to waive the application of the biweekly and annual pay caps for law enforcement personnel to address exigencies and staffing shortages.
Defending our Defenders Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill.
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties (no bill introduced).
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 1649, the "Probation Officer Protection Act," legislation to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties (no bill introduced).
Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
Traumatic Brain Injury and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Law Enforcement Training Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2992, the "TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act," legislation to direct the Attorney General to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and to require a study on the incidence of TBI in law enforcement; entire bill. H.R. 4148, the Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees, a bill to allow first responders aged 50 or older who have been separated from service as the result of retirement or disability to buy into Medicare; entire bill.
Putting Our First Responders First Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 3060, the "Putting First Responders First Act," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill. S. 1618, the "Putting First Responders First Act," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill.
Postal Service Reform Act of 2022
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. S. 1856, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act," a bill to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service; Title I, Section 101, relating to the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. S. 309, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," legislation to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no amendment introduced). S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; Manager's Amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
Protect and Serve Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
Back the Blue Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
HELPER Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 3172, the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021," a bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders; entire bill. S. 2981, the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021," a bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders; entire bill.
HELPER Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2936, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill. H.R. 3071, the "Public Safety Officer Support Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder; entire bill. H.R. 3172, the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder," a bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide federal educational assistance to the families of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prevent restrictions on state and local law enforcements access to surplus military equipment through the Department of Defense 1033 program or other existing programs that would hamper the work of law enforcement or put officers lives in danger unnecessarily (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Community Oriented Policing Services Program (no bill introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. Implementation of President Biden's Crime Prevention Strategy announced June 23, 2021 and resulting changes to authorized uses of Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds for law enforcement purposes and related Frequently Asked Questions.
Save Local Business Act
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 3185, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to revise the "joint employment" standard under the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to codify the misclassification of workers; entire bill. S. 1636, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to revise the "joint employment" standard under the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to codify the misclassification of workers; entire bill. House FY 2022 Labor-Health and Human Services Appropriations Act; amendment proposal related to the eligibility of registered apprenticeship programs to receive Perkins Grants (no amendment introduced). General education concerning ways to improve the application of federal prevailing wages in the construction industry and the survey process to determine those wages. Registered apprenticeship and subpart B of title 29 CFR part 29 concerning standards recognition entities. The interpretation of joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Misclassification of construction workers and enforcement of related wage and hour laws in the construction industry. Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to COVID-19 (86 Fed. Reg. 32376; June 21, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (86 Fed. Reg. 14038, March 12, 2021). Peters Amendment to S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act" (applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to the Act). Cornyn Amendment #1858 to S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (to remove Peters Amendment applying David-Bacon).
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 3225, the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act," legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions; entire bill. Forthcoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration request for information concerning best practices in emergency response and preparedness and related OSHA regulations (RIN 1218-AC91). New items in the Department of Labor's Spring 2021 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda that could impact overtime for police officers.
Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 353, the "Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021," legislation to require the revision of the SF-86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an "individual's membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities" related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol; entire bill. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 564, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act," legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to federal employees; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 962, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IV, Section 4001, Emergency Federal Employee Leave Fund, and Section 4016, eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for federal employees diagnosed with COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS); proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendment to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled as a result of COVID-19 as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to provide agency heads with the authority to waive the application of the biweekly and annual pay caps for law enforcement personnel to address exigencies and staffing shortages.
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 3684, the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways programs, water infrastructure, school construction, airports, public buildings, and other infrastructure development; Division D, Title V, Part II, Subtitle D, section 40541, Grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public school facilities; Division E, "Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure"; Division J, "Appropriations," provisions addressing "Airport Infrastructure Grants" and "General Services Administration Real Property Activities Federal Buildings Fund.
Darren Drake Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 4089, the "Darren Drake Act," a bill to direct DHS to develop and disseminate best practices for rental companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies at the point of sale of a covered rental vehicle to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles; entire bill. H.R. 4500, the "Local Law Enforcement Protection Act," a bill to incentivize States to provide robust qualified immunity to law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced). August 13, 2021, memorandum of the Associate Attorney General, "Review of the Use of Monitors in Civil Settlement Agreements and Consent Decrees involving State and Local Governmental Entities."
Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 409, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H.R. 423, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H. Con. Res. 11, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Title II, Section 2001 (b) & (l), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Education and Labor & Ways and Means. S. Con. Res. 5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Section 2002(e) & (g), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Finance and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, "Pensions." H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to authorize alternative structures for multiemployer pension plans to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no amendments introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, Section 9704, Special Financial Assistance Program for Financially Troubled Multiemployer Plans. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113, June 30, 2020).
Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2992, the "TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act," legislation to direct the Attorney General to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and to require a study on the incidence of TBI in law enforcement; entire bill. H.R. 4148, the Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees, a bill to allow first responders aged 50 or older who have been separated from service as the result of retirement or disability to buy into Medicare; entire bill.
Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4222, the "Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act," a bill to include certain overtime pay received by members of the Capitol Police in the computation of annuities for such members; entire bill. S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review of the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. S. 2879, the "Stop Vaccine Mandates Act," a bill to provide that Executive Order 14042 ("Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors") and Executive Order 14043 ("Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees") shall have no force or effect; entire bill. S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the criminal justice system; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to better provide for law enforcement personnel injured in the line of duty. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 409, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H.R. 423, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H. Con. Res. 11, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Title II, Section 2001 (b) & (l), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Education and Labor & Ways and Means. S. Con. Res. 5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Section 2002(e) & (g), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Finance and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, "Pensions." H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to authorize alternative structures for multiemployer pension plans to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no amendments introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, Section 9704, Special Financial Assistance Program for Financially Troubled Multiemployer Plans. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113, June 30, 2020).
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022.
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 4345, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022," a bill making appropriations for Financial Services and General Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; amendment proposal to increase funding and support for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; proposed amendment to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations (no amendment introduced). S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement premium pay shall be included in such computation (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." General education regarding the impact of the federal employee vaccine mandate on Federal Air Marshal Service personnel and the need to address the disparities in pay and overtime compensation for such personnel.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; Jayapal amendment no. 184 to direct federal agencies to initiate debarment proceedings for contractors with repeat and willful wage theft violations; Porter amendment no. 592 to conform reporting requirements and create penalties for federal contractors failing to report beneficial ownership. Implementation of vaccine mandates for government contractors and subcontractors.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; H. Amdt. 534, restricting the Department of Defense from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5305, the "Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act," a bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance; Sec. 3104, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." H.R. 5376, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Subtitle J, Section 31067, "Supplemental Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. S. 2853, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," a bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to extend the authorization of Pub. L. 116-157, "Safeguarding America's First Responders Act" (no bill introduced).
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; S. Amdt. 4432, list of Department of Defense property eligible for transfer to law enforcement and study on use of authority to transfer property; S. Amdt. 4463, oversight of the procurement of equipment by state and local law governments through the Department of Defense; and S. Amdt. 4466, reform and oversight of Department of Defense Transfer of Personal Property to Law Enforcement Agencies and Other Entities. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 31067, supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. H.R. 6119, the "Further Extending Government Funding Act," a bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; Sec. 2101, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI.
National Apprenticeship Act of 2021
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 447, the "National Apprenticeship Act," legislation to: (1) provide $3.5 billion over 5 years for grant programs to create or support registered apprenticeship programs; (2) codify and streamline standards for registered youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs; (3) codify the Office of Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor; and (4) establish the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships; entire bill. Department of Labor final rule regarding "Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (85 Fed. Reg. 2820, January 16, 2020). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (86 Fed. Reg. 14038, March 12, 2021). Department of Labor final rule regarding Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (86 Fed. Reg. 1168, January 7, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Delay of Effective Date" (86 Fed. Reg. 8326, February 5, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Withdrawal" (86 Fed. Reg. 14027, March 12, 2021). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum 234, Fiscal Year 2021 Davis-Bacon Survey Plan and Fiscal Year 2022 Davis-Bacon Survey Plan under Consideration (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum Number 235, Rescission of All Agency Memorandum Number 212 Regarding the Applicability of Davis-Bacon Labor Standards to Members of Survey Crews (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum Number 236, Updating the $1 Million Threshold for Multiple Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor Opinion Letter FLSA2019-6, concerning when a service provider for a virtual marketplace company is an independent contractor or an employee subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Executive Order 14016, "Revocation of Executive Order 13801" (86 Fed. Reg. 11089, February 23, 2021). Implementation of Executive Order 14008, "Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad" (86 Fed. Reg. 7619, February 1, 2021); Section 206, "Procurement Standards." DOL OSHA consideration of an emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 and any such rule's impact on workplace practices developed by employers and signatory unions. Nomination of Marty Walsh to be Secretary of Labor. General education concerning the need to ensure Davis-Bacon coverage for any taxpayer funds expended as part of an infrastructure proposal. Application of Davis-Bacon to HUD projects.
Local Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 4089, the "Darren Drake Act," a bill to direct DHS to develop and disseminate best practices for rental companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies at the point of sale of a covered rental vehicle to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles; entire bill. H.R. 4500, the "Local Law Enforcement Protection Act," a bill to incentivize States to provide robust qualified immunity to law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced). August 13, 2021, memorandum of the Associate Attorney General, "Review of the Use of Monitors in Civil Settlement Agreements and Consent Decrees involving State and Local Governmental Entities."
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 4505, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022," a bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; H. Amdt. 54, to strike language that would create prerequisites to receive Byrne/JAG or COPS funding; H. Amdt. 56, to strike funding for a public police misconduct database; and H. Amdt. 119, to strike language that puts restrictive conditions on funding for state and local law enforcement.
Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 483, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2021," legislation to improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program and the delivery of death, disability, and education benefits for public safety employees; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to direct the Justice Department to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs for law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Community Oriented Policing Services Program (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need to prevent New York City and other municipalities from refusing to cooperate with law enforcement in the apprehension of dangerous criminal aliens who are in the United States unlawfully.
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; S. Amdt. 4432, list of Department of Defense property eligible for transfer to law enforcement and study on use of authority to transfer property; S. Amdt. 4463, oversight of the procurement of equipment by state and local law governments through the Department of Defense; and S. Amdt. 4466, reform and oversight of Department of Defense Transfer of Personal Property to Law Enforcement Agencies and Other Entities. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 31067, supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. H.R. 6119, the "Further Extending Government Funding Act," a bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; Sec. 2101, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI.
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; H. Amdt. 534, restricting the Department of Defense from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5305, the "Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act," a bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance; Sec. 3104, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." H.R. 5376, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Subtitle J, Section 31067, "Supplemental Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. S. 2853, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," a bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to extend the authorization of Pub. L. 116-157, "Safeguarding America's First Responders Act" (no bill introduced).
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. S. 1856, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act," a bill to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service; Title I, Section 101, relating to the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. S. 309, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," legislation to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no amendment introduced). S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; Manager's Amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 353, the "Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021," legislation to require the revision of the SF-86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an "individual's membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities" related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol; entire bill. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 564, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act," legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to federal employees; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 962, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IV, Section 4001, Emergency Federal Employee Leave Fund, and Section 4016, eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for federal employees diagnosed with COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS); proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendment to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled as a result of COVID-19 as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to provide agency heads with the authority to waive the application of the biweekly and annual pay caps for law enforcement personnel to address exigencies and staffing shortages.
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4222, the "Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act," a bill to include certain overtime pay received by members of the Capitol Police in the computation of annuities for such members; entire bill. S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review of the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. S. 2879, the "Stop Vaccine Mandates Act," a bill to provide that Executive Order 14042 ("Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors") and Executive Order 14043 ("Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees") shall have no force or effect; entire bill. S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the criminal justice system; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to better provide for law enforcement personnel injured in the line of duty. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; H. Amdt. 534, restricting the Department of Defense from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5305, the "Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act," a bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance; Sec. 3104, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." H.R. 5376, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Subtitle J, Section 31067, "Supplemental Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. S. 2853, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," a bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to extend the authorization of Pub. L. 116-157, "Safeguarding America's First Responders Act" (no bill introduced).
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; H. Amdt. 534, restricting the Department of Defense from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5305, the "Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act," a bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance; Sec. 3104, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." H.R. 5376, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Subtitle J, Section 31067, "Supplemental Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. S. 2853, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," a bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to extend the authorization of Pub. L. 116-157, "Safeguarding America's First Responders Act" (no bill introduced).
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 21004, Adjustment of Civil Penalties; provisions related to funding for the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs and funding for infrastructure. H.R. 5972, the "Leveraging and Energizing Americas Apprenticeship Programs Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs; entire bill. S. 1260, the "United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021," legislation to (in part) establish a critical supply chain resiliency program and the related funding for microchip manufacturing capacity that applies federal prevailing wage standards. Proposals for appropriations for the Department of Labor to include increased funding for enforcement agencies. Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council September 30, 2021 memorandum on "Issuance of Agency Deviations to Implement Executive Order 14042" mandating vaccines for federal contractor employees. Occupational Safety and Health Administration advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" (86 Fed. Reg. 59309, October 27, 2021). Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard (86 Fed. Reg. 61402, November 5, 2021) regarding vaccination policy requirements for employers with 100 or more employees. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration," (86 Fed. Reg. 62966, November 15, 2021) (proposing to rescind the regulations creating Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs). General education concerning the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to the construction industry. General education concerning the implementation of vaccine mandates for construction industry employers. General education concerning ways to modernize and improve the regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; S. Amdt. 4432, list of Department of Defense property eligible for transfer to law enforcement and study on use of authority to transfer property; S. Amdt. 4463, oversight of the procurement of equipment by state and local law governments through the Department of Defense; and S. Amdt. 4466, reform and oversight of Department of Defense Transfer of Personal Property to Law Enforcement Agencies and Other Entities. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 31067, supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. H.R. 6119, the "Further Extending Government Funding Act," a bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; Sec. 2101, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI.
Inflation Reduction Act of 2022
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
General education regarding the inclusion of immigration reform provisions in H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to S. Con. Res. 14. General education concerning the need to allow immigrant workers in the construction industry to report violations of labor, employment, and human trafficking laws without fear of adverse action by immigration authorities in order to address illegal practices in the construction industry. Department of Homeland Security Policy Memorandum 065-06, Worksite Enforcement: The Strategy to Protect the American Labor Market, the Conditions of the American Worksite, and the Dignity of the Individual (October 12, 2021), and implementation of this memorandum.
Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 353, the "Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021," legislation to require the revision of the SF-86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an "individual's membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities" related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol; entire bill. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 564, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act," legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to federal employees; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 962, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IV, Section 4001, Emergency Federal Employee Leave Fund, and Section 4016, eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for federal employees diagnosed with COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS); proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendment to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled as a result of COVID-19 as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to provide agency heads with the authority to waive the application of the biweekly and annual pay caps for law enforcement personnel to address exigencies and staffing shortages.
LEAP Act
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 21004, Adjustment of Civil Penalties; provisions related to funding for the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs and funding for infrastructure. H.R. 5972, the "Leveraging and Energizing Americas Apprenticeship Programs Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs; entire bill. S. 1260, the "United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021," legislation to (in part) establish a critical supply chain resiliency program and the related funding for microchip manufacturing capacity that applies federal prevailing wage standards. Proposals for appropriations for the Department of Labor to include increased funding for enforcement agencies. Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council September 30, 2021 memorandum on "Issuance of Agency Deviations to Implement Executive Order 14042" mandating vaccines for federal contractor employees. Occupational Safety and Health Administration advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" (86 Fed. Reg. 59309, October 27, 2021). Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard (86 Fed. Reg. 61402, November 5, 2021) regarding vaccination policy requirements for employers with 100 or more employees. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration," (86 Fed. Reg. 62966, November 15, 2021) (proposing to rescind the regulations creating Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs). General education concerning the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to the construction industry. General education concerning the implementation of vaccine mandates for construction industry employers. General education concerning ways to modernize and improve the regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act.
Further Extending Government Funding Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; S. Amdt. 4432, list of Department of Defense property eligible for transfer to law enforcement and study on use of authority to transfer property; S. Amdt. 4463, oversight of the procurement of equipment by state and local law governments through the Department of Defense; and S. Amdt. 4466, reform and oversight of Department of Defense Transfer of Personal Property to Law Enforcement Agencies and Other Entities. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 31067, supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. H.R. 6119, the "Further Extending Government Funding Act," a bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; Sec. 2101, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI.
Implementation of H. Rept. 116-617 Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283); Title LXIV, establishing beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, provisions impacting exercise of free speech rights by nonprofit entities, and related exemptions to the definition of reporting company.
Implementation of H. Rept. 116-617 Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283); Title LXIV, establishing beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, provisions impacting exercise of free speech rights by nonprofit entities, and related exemptions to the definition of reporting company.
JUSTICE Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
JUSTICE Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 353, the "Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021," legislation to require the revision of the SF-86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an "individual's membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities" related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol; entire bill. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 564, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act," legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to federal employees; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 962, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IV, Section 4001, Emergency Federal Employee Leave Fund, and Section 4016, eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for federal employees diagnosed with COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS); proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendment to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled as a result of COVID-19 as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to provide agency heads with the authority to waive the application of the biweekly and annual pay caps for law enforcement personnel to address exigencies and staffing shortages.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4222, the "Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act," a bill to include certain overtime pay received by members of the Capitol Police in the computation of annuities for such members; entire bill. S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review of the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. S. 2879, the "Stop Vaccine Mandates Act," a bill to provide that Executive Order 14042 ("Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors") and Executive Order 14043 ("Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees") shall have no force or effect; entire bill. S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the criminal justice system; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to better provide for law enforcement personnel injured in the line of duty. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; proposed amendment to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations (no amendment introduced). S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement premium pay shall be included in such computation (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." General education regarding the impact of the federal employee vaccine mandate on Federal Air Marshal Service personnel and the need to address the disparities in pay and overtime compensation for such personnel.
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. S. 1856, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act," a bill to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service; Title I, Section 101, relating to the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. S. 309, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," legislation to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no amendment introduced). S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; Manager's Amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 353, the "Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021," legislation to require the revision of the SF-86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an "individual's membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities" related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol; entire bill. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 564, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act," legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to federal employees; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 962, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IV, Section 4001, Emergency Federal Employee Leave Fund, and Section 4016, eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for federal employees diagnosed with COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS); proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendment to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled as a result of COVID-19 as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to provide agency heads with the authority to waive the application of the biweekly and annual pay caps for law enforcement personnel to address exigencies and staffing shortages.
Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 21004, Adjustment of Civil Penalties; provisions related to funding for the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs and funding for infrastructure. H.R. 5972, the "Leveraging and Energizing Americas Apprenticeship Programs Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs; entire bill. S. 1260, the "United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021," legislation to (in part) establish a critical supply chain resiliency program and the related funding for microchip manufacturing capacity that applies federal prevailing wage standards. Proposals for appropriations for the Department of Labor to include increased funding for enforcement agencies. Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council September 30, 2021 memorandum on "Issuance of Agency Deviations to Implement Executive Order 14042" mandating vaccines for federal contractor employees. Occupational Safety and Health Administration advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" (86 Fed. Reg. 59309, October 27, 2021). Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard (86 Fed. Reg. 61402, November 5, 2021) regarding vaccination policy requirements for employers with 100 or more employees. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration," (86 Fed. Reg. 62966, November 15, 2021) (proposing to rescind the regulations creating Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs). General education concerning the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to the construction industry. General education concerning the implementation of vaccine mandates for construction industry employers. General education concerning ways to modernize and improve the regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 3185, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to revise the "joint employment" standard under the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to codify the misclassification of workers; entire bill. S. 1636, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to revise the "joint employment" standard under the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to codify the misclassification of workers; entire bill. House FY 2022 Labor-Health and Human Services Appropriations Act; amendment proposal related to the eligibility of registered apprenticeship programs to receive Perkins Grants (no amendment introduced). General education concerning ways to improve the application of federal prevailing wages in the construction industry and the survey process to determine those wages. Registered apprenticeship and subpart B of title 29 CFR part 29 concerning standards recognition entities. The interpretation of joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Misclassification of construction workers and enforcement of related wage and hour laws in the construction industry. Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to COVID-19 (86 Fed. Reg. 32376; June 21, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (86 Fed. Reg. 14038, March 12, 2021). Peters Amendment to S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act" (applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to the Act). Cornyn Amendment #1858 to S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (to remove Peters Amendment applying David-Bacon).
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. S. 1856, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act," a bill to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service; Title I, Section 101, relating to the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. S. 309, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," legislation to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no amendment introduced). S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; Manager's Amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 353, the "Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021," legislation to require the revision of the SF-86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an "individual's membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities" related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol; entire bill. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 564, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act," legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to federal employees; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 962, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IV, Section 4001, Emergency Federal Employee Leave Fund, and Section 4016, eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for federal employees diagnosed with COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS); proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendment to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled as a result of COVID-19 as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to provide agency heads with the authority to waive the application of the biweekly and annual pay caps for law enforcement personnel to address exigencies and staffing shortages.
First Responder Fair RETIRE Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4222, the "Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act," a bill to include certain overtime pay received by members of the Capitol Police in the computation of annuities for such members; entire bill. S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review of the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. S. 2879, the "Stop Vaccine Mandates Act," a bill to provide that Executive Order 14042 ("Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors") and Executive Order 14043 ("Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees") shall have no force or effect; entire bill. S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the criminal justice system; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to better provide for law enforcement personnel injured in the line of duty. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
Thin Blue Line Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
Lifesaving Gear for Police Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
Back the Blue Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
Putting First Responders First Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 3060, the "Putting First Responders First Act," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill. S. 1618, the "Putting First Responders First Act," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill.
Save Local Business Act
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 3185, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to revise the "joint employment" standard under the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to codify the misclassification of workers; entire bill. S. 1636, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to revise the "joint employment" standard under the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to codify the misclassification of workers; entire bill. House FY 2022 Labor-Health and Human Services Appropriations Act; amendment proposal related to the eligibility of registered apprenticeship programs to receive Perkins Grants (no amendment introduced). General education concerning ways to improve the application of federal prevailing wages in the construction industry and the survey process to determine those wages. Registered apprenticeship and subpart B of title 29 CFR part 29 concerning standards recognition entities. The interpretation of joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Misclassification of construction workers and enforcement of related wage and hour laws in the construction industry. Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to COVID-19 (86 Fed. Reg. 32376; June 21, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (86 Fed. Reg. 14038, March 12, 2021). Peters Amendment to S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act" (applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to the Act). Cornyn Amendment #1858 to S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (to remove Peters Amendment applying David-Bacon).
Probation Officer Protection Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 1649, the "Probation Officer Protection Act," legislation to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties (no bill introduced).
Rights for the TSA Workforce Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. S. 1856, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act," a bill to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service; Title I, Section 101, relating to the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. S. 309, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," legislation to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no amendment introduced). S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; Manager's Amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. S. 1856, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act," a bill to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service; Title I, Section 101, relating to the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. S. 309, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," legislation to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no amendment introduced). S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; Manager's Amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; H. Amdt. 534, restricting the Department of Defense from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5305, the "Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act," a bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance; Sec. 3104, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." H.R. 5376, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Subtitle J, Section 31067, "Supplemental Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. S. 2853, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," a bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to extend the authorization of Pub. L. 116-157, "Safeguarding America's First Responders Act" (no bill introduced).
9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; S. Amdt. 4432, list of Department of Defense property eligible for transfer to law enforcement and study on use of authority to transfer property; S. Amdt. 4463, oversight of the procurement of equipment by state and local law governments through the Department of Defense; and S. Amdt. 4466, reform and oversight of Department of Defense Transfer of Personal Property to Law Enforcement Agencies and Other Entities. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 31067, supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. H.R. 6119, the "Further Extending Government Funding Act," a bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; Sec. 2101, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI.
Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
S. 2727, the "Prevent Government Shutdowns Act," legislation to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide increased funding and support in fiscal year 2022 for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers (no bill introduced).
POWER Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; H. Amdt. 534, restricting the Department of Defense from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5305, the "Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act," a bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance; Sec. 3104, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." H.R. 5376, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Subtitle J, Section 31067, "Supplemental Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. S. 2853, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," a bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to extend the authorization of Pub. L. 116-157, "Safeguarding America's First Responders Act" (no bill introduced).
Stop Vaccine Mandates Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4222, the "Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act," a bill to include certain overtime pay received by members of the Capitol Police in the computation of annuities for such members; entire bill. S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review of the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. S. 2879, the "Stop Vaccine Mandates Act," a bill to provide that Executive Order 14042 ("Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors") and Executive Order 14043 ("Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees") shall have no force or effect; entire bill. S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the criminal justice system; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to better provide for law enforcement personnel injured in the line of duty. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; proposed amendment to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations (no amendment introduced). S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement premium pay shall be included in such computation (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." General education regarding the impact of the federal employee vaccine mandate on Federal Air Marshal Service personnel and the need to address the disparities in pay and overtime compensation for such personnel.
Federal Employees Civil Relief Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4222, the "Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act," a bill to include certain overtime pay received by members of the Capitol Police in the computation of annuities for such members; entire bill. S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review of the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. S. 2879, the "Stop Vaccine Mandates Act," a bill to provide that Executive Order 14042 ("Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors") and Executive Order 14043 ("Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees") shall have no force or effect; entire bill. S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the criminal justice system; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to better provide for law enforcement personnel injured in the line of duty. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
HELPER Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 3172, the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021," a bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders; entire bill. S. 2981, the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021," a bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders; entire bill.
Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. S. 1856, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act," a bill to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service; Title I, Section 101, relating to the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. S. 309, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," legislation to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no amendment introduced). S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; Manager's Amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
COVID–19 Safer Detention Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. S. 1856, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act," a bill to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service; Title I, Section 101, relating to the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. S. 309, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," legislation to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no amendment introduced). S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; Manager's Amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
COVID–19 Safer Detention Act of 2021
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4222, the "Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act," a bill to include certain overtime pay received by members of the Capitol Police in the computation of annuities for such members; entire bill. S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review of the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. S. 2879, the "Stop Vaccine Mandates Act," a bill to provide that Executive Order 14042 ("Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors") and Executive Order 14043 ("Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees") shall have no force or effect; entire bill. S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the criminal justice system; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to better provide for law enforcement personnel injured in the line of duty. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
EAGLES Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
EAGLES Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Kelsey Smith Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
S. 466, the "Kelsey Smith Act," legislation to strengthen the ability of law enforcement to acquire cell location information from wireless providers in emergency situations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to establish a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to access encrypted data (no bill introduced).
Protect and Serve Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
Protect and Serve Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. Legislative proposal to enhance state and local law enforcement's response to transnational criminal organizations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide law enforcement with improved collaboration and communication when responding to active shooter incidents (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced). General education concerning the increase in violent crime and property crime as a result of policies implemented by local prosecutors in New York City and other major metropolitan areas.
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill.
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 1649, the "Probation Officer Protection Act," legislation to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties (no bill introduced).
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties (no bill introduced).
Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act
Client: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
Client: SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; S. Amdt. 4432, list of Department of Defense property eligible for transfer to law enforcement and study on use of authority to transfer property; S. Amdt. 4463, oversight of the procurement of equipment by state and local law governments through the Department of Defense; and S. Amdt. 4466, reform and oversight of Department of Defense Transfer of Personal Property to Law Enforcement Agencies and Other Entities. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 31067, supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. H.R. 6119, the "Further Extending Government Funding Act," a bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; Sec. 2101, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI.
A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
Client: SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE · Firm: SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
General education regarding the inclusion of immigration reform provisions in the bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to S. Con. Res. 14, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
S.J. Res. 29, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "COVID-19 Vaccination and Testing; Emergency Temporary Standard." Implementation of vaccine mandates for government contractors and subcontractors.
H.R. 3684, the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act," a bill to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways programs, water infrastructure, school construction, airports, public buildings, and other infrastructure development; Division D, Title V, Part II, Subtitle D, section 40541, Grants for energy efficiency improvements and renewable energy improvements at public school facilities; Division E, "Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure"; Division J, "Appropriations," provisions addressing "Airport Infrastructure Grants" and "General Services Administration Real Property Activities Federal Buildings Fund.
General education regarding the inclusion of immigration reform provisions in H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to S. Con. Res. 14. General education concerning the need to allow immigrant workers in the construction industry to report violations of labor, employment, and human trafficking laws without fear of adverse action by immigration authorities in order to address illegal practices in the construction industry. Department of Homeland Security Policy Memorandum 065-06, Worksite Enforcement: The Strategy to Protect the American Labor Market, the Conditions of the American Worksite, and the Dignity of the Individual (October 12, 2021), and implementation of this memorandum.
H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 21004, Adjustment of Civil Penalties; provisions related to funding for the creation and expansion of registered apprenticeship programs and pre-apprenticeship programs and funding for infrastructure. H.R. 5972, the "Leveraging and Energizing Americas Apprenticeship Programs Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow employers a credit against income tax for employees who participate in qualified apprenticeship programs; entire bill. S. 1260, the "United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021," legislation to (in part) establish a critical supply chain resiliency program and the related funding for microchip manufacturing capacity that applies federal prevailing wage standards. Proposals for appropriations for the Department of Labor to include increased funding for enforcement agencies. Federal Acquisition Regulatory (FAR) Council September 30, 2021 memorandum on "Issuance of Agency Deviations to Implement Executive Order 14042" mandating vaccines for federal contractor employees. Occupational Safety and Health Administration advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding "Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings" (86 Fed. Reg. 59309, October 27, 2021). Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard (86 Fed. Reg. 61402, November 5, 2021) regarding vaccination policy requirements for employers with 100 or more employees. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Apprenticeship Programs, Labor Standards for Registration," (86 Fed. Reg. 62966, November 15, 2021) (proposing to rescind the regulations creating Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Programs). General education concerning the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to the construction industry. General education concerning the implementation of vaccine mandates for construction industry employers. General education concerning ways to modernize and improve the regulations implementing the Davis-Bacon Act.
Legislative proposals to provide for additional reforms to the multiemployer pension system, including composite plans (no bill introduced). Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) interim final rule and request for comments regarding "Special Financial Assistance from PBGC" (86 Fed. Reg. 36598, July 12, 2021). Employee Benefits Security Administration proposed rule regarding "Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights" (86 Fed. Reg. 57272, October 14, 2021).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · 4T
General education concerning the need for the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration to adhere to labor standards in approving projects under the Capability Acceptance Process.
Application of Davis-Bacon federal prevailing wage to the installation and maintenance of passenger baggage and screening equipment under the authority of the Transportation Security Administration.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE
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2021 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Nomination of Lisa Gomez to serve as Assistant Secretary of Labor for the Employee Benefits Security Administration.
Filing targets: Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · 4T
S. 2727, the "Prevent Government Shutdowns Act," legislation to provide for a period of continuing appropriations in the event of a lapse in appropriations under the normal appropriations process, and establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to enact appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide increased funding and support in fiscal year 2022 for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers (no bill introduced).
General education regarding the need to ensure the Transportation Security Administration improves officer health and wellness programs for Federal Air Marshal Service personnel.
H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; proposed amendment to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations (no amendment introduced). S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement premium pay shall be included in such computation (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase death gratuities and funeral allowances for federal employees (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." General education regarding the impact of the federal employee vaccine mandate on Federal Air Marshal Service personnel and the need to address the disparities in pay and overtime compensation for such personnel.
S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Officers and Employees Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · fourth_quarter · 4T
H.R. 5655, the "Kelsey Smith Act," a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the users call for emergency services; entire bill.
S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act of 2021," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. Legislative proposal to enhance state and local law enforcement's response to transnational criminal organizations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide law enforcement with improved collaboration and communication when responding to active shooter incidents (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced). General education concerning the increase in violent crime and property crime as a result of policies implemented by local prosecutors in New York City and other major metropolitan areas.
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
General education regarding the inclusion of immigration reform provisions in the bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to S. Con. Res. 14, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2022 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2023 through 2031.
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; Jayapal amendment no. 184 to direct federal agencies to initiate debarment proceedings for contractors with repeat and willful wage theft violations; Porter amendment no. 592 to conform reporting requirements and create penalties for federal contractors failing to report beneficial ownership. Implementation of vaccine mandates for government contractors and subcontractors.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Extension of COVID-19-related flexibilities for the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
Filing targets: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
General education concerning the need for the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration to adhere to labor standards in approving projects under the Capability Acceptance Process.
Application of Davis-Bacon federal prevailing wage to the installation and maintenance of passenger baggage and screening equipment under the authority of the Transportation Security Administration. Reconstitution of the Department of Labor Advisory Committee on Apprenticeship. Certification of registered apprenticeship programs in the final months of the previous administration. Ideas for improving the Davis-Bacon wage survey process.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); entire bill and Watson Coleman committee amendment to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 4222, the "Capitol Police Retirement Reform Act," a bill to include certain overtime pay received by members of the Capitol Police in the computation of annuities for such members; entire bill. S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review of the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability, and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. S. 2879, the "Stop Vaccine Mandates Act," a bill to provide that Executive Order 14042 ("Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors") and Executive Order 14043 ("Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees") shall have no force or effect; entire bill. S. 2900, the "Federal Employee Civil Relief Act," a bill to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the criminal justice system; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to raise the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act to better provide for law enforcement personnel injured in the line of duty. Executive Order 14043, "Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees." June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4505, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022," a bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; H. Amdt. 54, to strike language that would create prerequisites to receive Byrne/JAG or COPS funding; H. Amdt. 56, to strike funding for a public police misconduct database; and H. Amdt. 119, to strike language that puts restrictive conditions on funding for state and local law enforcement.
H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 4089, the "Darren Drake Act," a bill to direct DHS to develop and disseminate best practices for rental companies and dealers to report suspicious behavior to law enforcement agencies at the point of sale of a covered rental vehicle to prevent and mitigate acts of terrorism using motor vehicles; entire bill. H.R. 4500, the "Local Law Enforcement Protection Act," a bill to incentivize States to provide robust qualified immunity to law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced). August 13, 2021, memorandum of the Associate Attorney General, "Review of the Use of Monitors in Civil Settlement Agreements and Consent Decrees involving State and Local Governmental Entities."
KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Implementation of H. Rept. 116-617 Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283); Title LXIV, establishing beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, provisions impacting exercise of free speech rights by nonprofit entities, and related exemptions to the definition of reporting company.
Filing targets: SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 3185, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to revise the "joint employment" standard under the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to codify the misclassification of workers; entire bill. S. 1636, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to revise the "joint employment" standard under the National Labor Relations Act and Fair Labor Standards Act to codify the misclassification of workers; entire bill. House FY 2022 Labor-Health and Human Services Appropriations Act; amendment proposal related to the eligibility of registered apprenticeship programs to receive Perkins Grants (no amendment introduced). General education concerning ways to improve the application of federal prevailing wages in the construction industry and the survey process to determine those wages. Registered apprenticeship and subpart B of title 29 CFR part 29 concerning standards recognition entities. The interpretation of joint employment under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Misclassification of construction workers and enforcement of related wage and hour laws in the construction industry. Occupational Safety and Health Administration emergency temporary standard for occupational exposure to COVID-19 (86 Fed. Reg. 32376; June 21, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (86 Fed. Reg. 14038, March 12, 2021). Peters Amendment to S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act" (applying Davis-Bacon prevailing wages to the Act). Cornyn Amendment #1858 to S. 1260, the United States Innovation and Competition Act (to remove Peters Amendment applying David-Bacon).
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
General education regarding the need to ensure application of Davis-Bacon to any funding for projects for the installation and maintenance of passenger baggage and screening equipment at airports in any infrastructure funding package.
Application of Davis-Bacon federal prevailing wage to the installation and maintenance of passenger baggage and screening equipment under the authority of the Transportation Security Administration. Job Corps changes to contracting processes. Certification of registered apprenticeship programs in the final months of the previous administration.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 1649, the "Probation Officer Protection Act," legislation to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties (no bill introduced).
H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. S. 1856, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 3076, the "Postal Service Reform Act," a bill to provide stability to and enhance the services of the United States Postal Service; Title I, Section 101, relating to the creation of the Postal Service Health Benefits Program. S. 309, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," legislation to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses in Federal criminal cases; proposed amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers (no amendment introduced). S. 312, the "COVID-19 Safer Detention Act," a bill to expand eligibility for and provide judicial review for the Elderly Home Detention Pilot Program, provide for compassionate release based on COVID-19 vulnerability and shorten the waiting period for judicial review during the COVID-19 pandemic; Manager's Amendment to direct the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to request additional resources for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to require a GAO study on the workforce and staffing needs of U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers. S. 1888, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. June 3, 2021 memorandum issued by Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas, "Supporting the TSA Workforce Through Improving the Transportation Security Officer Employment Experience;" provisions impacting the pay and overtime compensation of TSA law enforcement officers.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2992, the "TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act," legislation to direct the Attorney General to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and to require a study on the incidence of TBI in law enforcement; entire bill. H.R. 4148, the Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees, a bill to allow first responders aged 50 or older who have been separated from service as the result of retirement or disability to buy into Medicare; entire bill.
H.R. 3225, the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act," legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions; entire bill. Forthcoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration request for information concerning best practices in emergency response and preparedness and related OSHA regulations (RIN 1218-AC91). New items in the Department of Labor's Spring 2021 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda that could impact overtime for police officers.
KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Implementation of H. Rept. 116-617 Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (Pub. L. 116-283); Title LXIV, establishing beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, provisions impacting exercise of free speech rights by nonprofit entities, and related exemptions to the definition of reporting company.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 409, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H.R. 423, the Emergency Pension Plan Relief Act of 2021, legislation to provide relief for multiemployer and single employer pension plans; entire bill. H. Con. Res. 11, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Title II, Section 2001 (b) & (l), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Education and Labor & Ways and Means. S. Con. Res. 5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030, Section 2002(e) & (g), regarding reconciliation instructions for the Committees on Finance and Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, "Pensions." H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to authorize alternative structures for multiemployer pension plans to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no amendments introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, Section 9704, Special Financial Assistance Program for Financially Troubled Multiemployer Plans. Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113, June 30, 2020).
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
General education regarding the need to ensure application of Davis-Bacon to the installation and maintenance of passenger baggage and screening equipment under the authority of the Transportation Security Administration. Ensuring the integrity of the registered apprenticeship program and programs recently registered by the U.S. Department of Labor.
General education regarding the need to ensure application of Davis-Bacon to any funding for projects for the installation and maintenance of passenger baggage and screening equipment at airports in any infrastructure funding package.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 353, the "Security Clearance Improvement Act of 2021," legislation to require the revision of the SF-86 questionnaire used for national security eligibility determinations to include questions regarding an "individual's membership in, or association with, organizations spreading conspiracy theories regarding the Government and participation in the activities" related to the January 6 attack on the Capitol; entire bill. H.R. 521, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 129, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 564, the "Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act," legislation to provide paid family and medical leave to federal employees; entire bill. H.R. 903, the "Rights for TSA Workforce Act of 2021," legislation to apply the personnel system under Title 5, U.S. Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA); proposed amendments to ensure that TSA law enforcement personnel do not receive a reduction in pay as a result of the transition to Title 5 and the General Schedule. H.R. 962, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it; entire bill. H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5, Title IV, Section 4001, Emergency Federal Employee Leave Fund, and Section 4016, eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for federal employees diagnosed with COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2021, and language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes to extend 6(c)/LEO retirement to all law enforcement employees who currently do not receive it (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reforms to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS); proposals to provide governmentwide reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act and to establish a new health care system applicable to USPS law enforcement personnel (no bill introduced). S. Con. Res. 5, a concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendment to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled as a result of COVID-19 as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to provide agency heads with the authority to waive the application of the biweekly and annual pay caps for law enforcement personnel to address exigencies and staffing shortages.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2021 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 1690, the "Defending Our Defenders Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to make the murder of a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer a crime punishable by life in prison; entire bill. S. 42, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with Federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act of 2021," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 854, the "Methamphetamine Response Act," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by active and qualified retired law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to protect law enforcement officers by enhancing the criminal penalties for murdering, attempting to murder, or assaulting a federal, state, or local law enforcement officer (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to require the Justice Department to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and to better track the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to extend the authority of the Drug Enforcement Administration to list fentanyl analogues under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act.
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2021 · first_quarter · RA
Workforce development and training; federal infrastructure proposals and developments of interest to the trucking industry.
Workforce development and training; federal infrastructure proposals and developments of interest to the trucking industry.
Workforce development and training; federal infrastructure proposals and developments of interest to the trucking industry.
KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H. Rept. 116-617 Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021"; Title LXIV, establishing beneficial ownership information reporting requirements, section 6403, definition of a reporting company.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113, June 30, 2020). Department of Labor final rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" interpreting section 404(a)(1)(A) of ERISA concerning requirements that plan fiduciaries act for the exclusive purpose of: (i) providing benefits to participants and their beneficiaries; and (ii) defraying reasonable expenses of administering the plan" (85 Fed. Reg. 72846, November 13, 2020). H.R. 7370, the "Protecting Employees and Retirees in Business Bankruptcies Act of 2020," legislation modifying the ability of workers to make claims related to their retirement benefits during Chapter 11 bankruptcy; entire bill. H.R. 8406, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; Division G ("Retirement Provisions"), Title I ("Relief for Multiemployer Pension Plans") and Division H ("Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act"). Legislative proposals to authorize composite multiemployer pension plans as a means to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no bill introduced). General education concerning proposals for comprehensive reform of the defined benefit, multiemployer pension system and the importance of authorizing new plan designs as part of any such comprehensive reform. General education concerning the need to include composite plans in any future COVID-19 relief bill.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
DOL OSHA notice requesting nominations for the 15-member Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health, which advises the Secretary of Labor and the Assistant Secretary of Labor for OSHA on the formulation of standards affecting the construction industry and on policy matters arising in the administration of the safety and health provisions of the Construction Safety Act and the Occupational Safety and Health Act (85 Fed. Reg. 79221, Dec. 9, 2020). General education regarding the need to ensure application of Davis-Bacon to the installation and maintenance of passenger baggage and screening equipment under the authority of the Transportation Security Administration. Concerns about the safe and timely re-opening of Job Corps Centers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1195, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 6733, the "Federal Frontline Worker Leave Protection Act," a bill to amend current law to restore annual leave lost by certain Federal employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. H.R. 7667, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021," legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; Title II, Department of Justice, Sec. 218, to provide "danger pay" for the U.S. Marshals Service. H.R. 7668, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021," legislation making appropriations for Financial Services and General Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers; general education on the need to amend the legislation to address the repayment of deferred payroll taxes in 2021 by federal law enforcement officers under the August 8, 2020 Presidential Memorandum on "Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster"; general education on the need to amend the legislation to prohibit the implementation of the October 21, 2020 Executive Order on "Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service." H.R. 8457, the "Federal Worker Leave Fairness Act of 2020," legislation to restore annual leave lost by certain Federal employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. H.R. 8541, legislation to allow federal employees who are military veterans to retain disabled veteran leave for a longer period of time, and restore leave that was forfeited due to COVID-19; entire bill. H.R. 8629, the "Protecting Employees from Surprise Taxes Act," legislation to require the federal government and other employers to obtain employee consent before deferring payroll taxes under the August 8, 2020 Presidential Memorandum on "Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster"; entire bill. S. 4810, the "Protecting Employees from Surprise Taxes Act," legislation to require the federal government and other employers to obtain employee consent before deferring payroll taxes under the August 8, 2020 Presidential Memorandum on "Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster"; entire bill. H.R. 8687, the "Saving the Civil Service Act," a bill to nullify the October 21, 2020 Executive Order on "Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service"; entire bill. S. 4907, a bill to nullify the October 21, 2020 Executive Order on "Creating Schedule F in the Excepted Service"; entire bill. S. 4977, the "Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act," legislation to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse; entire bill. S. 5036, the "Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act," legislation to provide a three-year extension of the waiver of the overtime pay cap for Secret Service personnel; entire bill. H. Rept. 116-617 Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021"; sec. 1103, paid parental leave technical corrections; sec. 1111, temporary increase in limitation on accumulation of annual leave for executive branch employees. Fifth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposals to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position, to extend hazard pay to and waive the annual cap on premium pay under Sec. 5547 of Title 5, U.S. Code, for federal law enforcement officers during the period of the public health emergency, and provide additional resources to increase the number of U.S. Probation Officers and extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to increase staffing for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services and to improve the overtime compensation for federal probation officers in light of recent increases in the number of offenders requiring supervision and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 4568, the "Responsible Body Armor Possession Act," legislation to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians; entire bill. S. 178, the "Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019," legislation to condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslins in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China; proposed amendment to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers (no amendment introduced). S. 4612, the "Methamphetamine Response Act of 2020," legislation to designate methamphethamine as an emerging threat, and for other purposes; entire bill. S. 4861, the "Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights Of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act," legislation to amend requirements under Title 18, U.S. Code, related to civil and criminal forfeiture; entire bill. Addressing the need for the Department of Justice to expedite its investigation into any groups or individuals responsible for facilitating or enabling the recent assaults and violence against federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. General education concerning the need to prevent New York City and other municipalities from refusing to cooperate with law enforcement in the apprehension of dangerous criminal aliens who are in the United States unlawfully. Implementation of the Task Force on Law Enforcement Oversight established by the Joint Explanatory Statement accompanying Title II (Department of Justice) of Division B of Pub. Law 116-260, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6395, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," legislation to authorize appropriations for the Department of Defense; H. Amdt. 499, the "Corporate Transparency Act." Free speech rights of nonprofit entities implicated by legislative proposals under consideration to permit the government greater access to and authority over individuals' personal financial information and the ability to retain this information in government databases.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 4317, the "Safeguarding Americas Frontline Employees To Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy Act," a bill to lessen the burdens on interstate commerce by discouraging insubstantial lawsuits relating to COVID-19 while preserving the ability of individuals and businesses that have suffered real injury to obtain complete relief (entire bill). Fourth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; legislative proposal regarding employer liability protections (no proposal introduced). S. 178, the Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019, legislation to condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslins in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China; S. Amdt. 2565, the Safeguarding Americas Frontline Employees to Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy Act.
Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Financial Factors in Selecting Plan Investments" (85 Fed. Reg. 39113, June 30, 2020). H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; Division D ("Retirement Provisions") and Division N ("Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act"). H.R. 8406, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; Division G ("Retirement Provisions"), Title I ("Relief for Multiemployer Pension Plans") and Division H ("Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act"). Legislative proposals to authorize composite multiemployer pension plans as a means to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need to include composite plans in any future COVID-19 relief bill. General education concerning proposals for comprehensive reform of the defined benefit, multiemployer pension system and the importance of authorizing new plan designs as part of any such comprehensive reform.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3256, the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; proposed amendment to include a common access credential under the Personnel Surety Program (no amendment introduced). H.R. 7987, the "TSA Security Threat Assessment Application Modernization Act," a bill to standardize the enrollment process for individuals applying for multiple TSA Security Threat Assessment programs, including the TWIC, HAZMAT Endorsement, and TSA PreCheck programs of the Administration; entire bill. S. 4133, the "REAL ID Modernization Act," a bill to modernize the REAL ID Act of 2005; entire bill. S. 4148, a bill to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, White House Office
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Fifth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposals to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position, to extend hazard pay to and waive the annual cap on premium pay under Sec. 5547 of Title 5, U.S. Code, for federal law enforcement officers during the period of the public health emergency, and provide additional resources to increase the number of U.S. Probation Officers and extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers (no bill introduced). H.R. 1256, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 5885, the "Federal Employee Parental Leave Technical Correction Act," a bill to make technical corrections relating to parental leave for Federal employees; proposed amendment to ensure the inclusion of law enforcement employees at the U.S. Postal Service, Transportation Security Administration, and Veterans Affairs Administration (no amendment introduced). H.R. 6395, the "William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," legislation to authorize appropriations for the Department of Defense; H. Amdt. 149, to restore annual leave lost by certain Federal employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic; H. Amdt. 503, to provide family and medical leave to federal employees. H.R. 6733, the "Federal Frontline Worker Leave Protection Act," a bill to amend current law to restore annual leave lost by certain Federal employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic; entire bill. H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; Sec. 70302, retirement for certain employees. H.R. 7667, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021," legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; Title II, Department of Justice, Sec. 218, to provide "danger pay" for the U.S. Marshals Service. H.R. 7668, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021," legislation making appropriations for Financial Services and General Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; language in H. Rept. 116-456 directing the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to report to Congress on providing Law Enforcement Availability Pay to U.S. Probation Officers. S. 531, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 4320, the "Coronavirus Response Additional Supplemental Appropriations Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; Sec. 812, to provide for a waiver of the annual cap on premium pay under Sec. 5547 of Title 5, U.S. Code, for federal law enforcement officers during 2020. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to restore annual leave lost by certain federal employees due to the COVID-19 pandemic (no bill introduced). Issues regarding the application of the August 8, 2020 Presidential Memorandum on "Deferring Payroll Tax Obligations in Light of the Ongoing COVID-19 Disaster" to federal law enforcement officers. Office of Personnel Management interim final rule on "Scheduling of Annual Leave by Employees Determined Necessary To Respond to Certain National Emergencies" (85 Fed. Reg. 48096, August 10, 2020). General education regarding the need to increase staffing for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services and to improve the overtime compensation for federal probation officers in light of recent increases in the number of offenders requiring supervision and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 7951, the "Qualified Immunity Act," a bill to amend the Revised Statute to codify the defense of qualified immunity in the case of any action under section 1979; entire bill. General education concerning the doctrine of qualified immunity.
H.R. 7891, the "Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act," legislation to improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to access encrypted data; entire bill. S. 273, the "Kelsey Smith Act," legislation to strengthen the ability of law enforcement to acquire cell location information from wireless providers in emergency situations; entire bill. S. 3398, the "Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act," legislation to establish a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention; entire bill. S. 4051, the "Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act," legislation to improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to access encrypted data, and for other purposes; entire bill.
KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 2563, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, Title IV, provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal sanctions for paperwork violations. S. 4049, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," legislation to authorize appropriations for the Department of Defense; S. Amdt. 2198, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act"; Title LIV, Section 5403, defining a reporting company.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 2563, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act; Title IV concerning beneficial ownership disclosure. S. 4049, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," legislation to provide continuing appropriations for the Department of Defense; S. Amdt. 2198, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act." Fourth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposal to authorize and establish minimum standards for electronic and remote notarizations that occur in or affect interstate commerce, to require any federal court located in a state to recognize notarizations performed by a notary public commissioned by another state when the notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce, and to require any state to recognize notarizations performed by a notary public commissioned by another state when the notarization occurs in or affects interstate commerce or when the notarization was performed under or relates to a public act, record, or judicial proceeding of the state in which the notary public was commissioned (no proposal introduced). General education concerning the benefits of expediting the SEC's transition to electronic delivery.
Filing targets: Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Fourth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; legislative proposal regarding employer liability protections (no proposal introduced).
H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; Division C, Title III, Section 3037 to continue COBRA subsidies through January 2021. Fourth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposal to provide subsidies for COBRA health insurance during the period of the public health emergency (no proposal introduced). Proposals to provide reinsurance to multiemployer health plans to cover costs related to COVID-19.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 6864, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to ensure that Section 1114 of Title 18, U.S. Code ("Protection of officers and employees of the United States") applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 3732, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to ensure that Section 1114 of Title 18, U.S. Code ("Protection of officers and employees of the United States") applies extraterritorially; entire bill.
H.R. 1256, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 531, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; Sec. 70302, retirement for certain employees; Sec. 70303, presumption of eligibility for workers' compensation benefits for federal employees diagnosed with coronavirus; Sec. 170202, Pandemic Duty Differential; Sec. 170203, waiver of the limitation on premium pay under Sec. 5547 of Title 5, U.S. Code. H.R. 5706, the "Danger Pay for U.S. Marshals Act," legislation to amend section 151 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 by allowing danger pay for the U.S. Marshals Service; entire bill. S. 3661, the "Danger Pay for U.S. Marshals Act," legislation to amend section 151 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 by allowing danger pay for the U.S. Marshals Service; entire bill. H.R. 6656, the "Coronavirus Workers' Compensation for TSA Employees Act," legislation to ensure Transportation Security Administration employees who contract COVID-19 are entitled to appropriate workers compensation and other benefits; proposed amendment to ensure coverage of Federal Air Marshals and criminal investigative employees (no amendment introduced). Fourth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposals to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position, establish a presumption under the Federal Employees Compensation Act for disabilities related to the coronavirus or COVID-19 exposures, to extend hazard pay to and waive the annual cap on premium pay under Sec. 5547 of Title 5, U.S. Code, for federal law enforcement officers during the period of the public health emergency, reform the U.S. Postal Service without including provisions to provide Law Enforcement Availability Pay to law enforcement components and excluding amendments to the Federal Employees Compensation Act to reduce coverage for federal law enforcement personnel, and provide additional resources to increase the number of U.S. Probation Officers and extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Implementation of Division B, Title VI, Sec. 16003 and Title VIII, Sec. 18110 of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (Pub. Law 116-136) concerning the waiver of the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement officers under Sec. 5547 of Title 5, U.S. Code. General education regarding the need to increase staffing for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services and to improve the overtime compensation for federal probation officers in light of recent increases in the number of offenders requiring supervision and the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2812, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1208, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 3607, the "Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020," legislation to ensure coverage under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for first responders who die or become disabled as a result of the coronavirus or COVID-19; entire bill. H.R. 6509, the "Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act of 2020," legislation to ensure coverage under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for first responders who die or become disabled as a result of the coronavirus; entire bill. H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; Sec. 190802, establishing a presumption under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for COVID-19-related death and disability claims; and Division A, Title II (Commerce-Justice-Science and related agencies) related to additional funding under the COPS Program for hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers. Fourth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposed amendments to provide for coverage under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for first responders who die or become disabled as a result of the virus, establish a new grant program to increase the resources available to state and local agencies for the purchase of personal protective equipment, ensure paid sick leave coverage for first responders, and authorize the COPS Grant Program to reimburse state and local law enforcement agencies for overtime costs incurred during the period of the public health emergency (no bill introduced). April 2020 policy of the Bureau of Justice Assistance regarding COVID-19-related death and disability claims filed under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program. General education regarding the need to clarify the application of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program to the COVID-19 pandemic. S. 4049, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, S. Amdt. 2252 and S. Amdt. 2411, regarding the transfer of Department of Defense property for law enforcement activities.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Draft Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Services-General Government Appropriations Act; provisions related to funding for the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to ensure funding for recruiting and hiring additional U.S. Probation Officers, and to study the extension of Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers (no bill introduced).
H.R. 1866, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. S. 1504, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. Legislative proposal to ensure that Section 1114 of Title 18, U.S. Code ("Protection of officers and employees of the United States") applies extraterritorially (no bill introduced).
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 397, the "Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. H.R. 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act," legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic; proposals to include comprehensive multiemployer retirement plan reform and authorization of composite plans. Legislative proposals to authorize composite multiemployer pension plans as a means to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no bill introduced). Grassley-Alexander Concept Release concerning comprehensive reform of the multiemployer pension system; provisions related to composite plans, return assumptions, withdrawal liability, and PBGC premium rates (no bill introduced). General education concerning proposals for comprehensive reform of the defined benefit, multiemployer pension system and the importance of authorizing new plan designs as part of any such comprehensive reform.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislative proposal to require a study on the development of a national infection control risk assessment standard for construction work in federally-funded hospitals, nursing home facilities, and medical facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in order to protect patients, staff, and construction workers from secondary infections during construction and maintenance activities in response to the coronavirus pandemic (no bill introduced).
H.R. 3256, the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; proposed amendment to include a common access credential under the Personnel Surety Program (no amendment introduced). S. 3416, the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2020," legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; proposed amendment to include a common access credential under the Personnel Surety Program (no amendment introduced). H.R. 6160, legislation to extend the chemical facility anti-terrorism standards program of the Department of Homeland Security; entire bill. General education regarding the need to increase standardization and harmonization among federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2020 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 3735, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," legislation to require the Director of the FBI to provide information on suicide rates in law enforcement; entire bill. S. 2746, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," legislation to require the Director of the FBI to provide information on suicide rates in law enforcement; entire bill. H.R. 5395, the "Back the Blue Act of 2019," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1480, the "Back the Blue Act of 2019," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 3201, the "Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act," legislation to extend the DEA's temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. H.R. 1156, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1325, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2019," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 954, the "POWER Act," legislation to provide grants to state, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 6008, the "TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act," legislation to direct DOJ to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress disorder, and to require the CDC to study and report on the incidence of TBI and PTSD in law enforcement; entire bill. Legislative proposal to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by law enforcement officers (no bill introduced).
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 5929, the "Shareholder Political Transparency Act of 2020," legislation to amend the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934 to compel public disclosure of nonprofit entities receiving support from corporations if the nonprofits engage in constitutionally protected speech on public issues, even if they are not seeking the election or defeat of a candidate for federal office. S. 2563, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, Title IV, provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal sanctions for paperwork violations. General education regarding the scope of free speech and free association rights guaranteed by the First Amendment.
H.R. 3256, the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; entire bill. S. 3416, the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2020," legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; entire bill. H.R. 6160, legislation to extend the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program of the Department of Homeland Security; entire bill.
KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2513, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2019," legislation to create a centralized database with the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest in a for-profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal penalties for paperwork violations. S. 1889, the "TITLE Act," legislation to require states to maintain databases of the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest or deriving a substantial benefit from a for-profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; Section 3 provisions concerning application to nonprofit entities. S. 2563, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act; Title IV, provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal sanctions for paperwork violations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 397, the "Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Grassley-Alexander Concept Release concerning comprehensive reform of the multiemployer pension system; provisions related to composite plans, return assumptions, withdrawal liability, and PBGC premium rates (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (no bill introduced). General education concerning proposals for comprehensive reform of the defined benefit, multiemployer pension system and the importance of authorizing new plan designs referred to as composite plans as part of any such comprehensive reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 3256, the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; proposed amendment to include a common access credential under the Personnel Surety Program (no amendment introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; proposed amendment to include a common access credential under the Personnel Surety Program (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to increase standardization and harmonization among federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
General education regarding the need to increase funding for the hiring of additional probation officers in light of recent increases in the number of offenders requiring supervision.
H.R. 1866, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. S. 1504, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 2059, the "Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act of 2019," legislation to provide a civil remedy for individuals harmed by sanctuary jurisdiction policies; entire bill. General education concerning the risks posed to citizens and police officers by state and local policies that prevent police departments from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in removing dangerous criminals from communities.
H.R. 5342, the "Supporting America's First Responders Act of 2019," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction; entire bill.
KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2513, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2019," legislation to create a centralized database with the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest in a for-profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal penalties for paperwork violations. S. 1889, the "TITLE Act," legislation to require states to maintain databases of the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest or deriving a substantial benefit from a for profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; Section 3 provisions concerning application to nonprofit entities. S. 2563, the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, Title IV, provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal sanctions for paperwork violations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
General education concerning employee classification issues in the construction industry. General education concerning the application of federal prevailing wage requirements to federal and federally-assisted construction contracts. Implementation of the June 15, 2017 Executive Order 13801 on Expanding Apprenticeships in America. Occupational Safety and Health Administration request for information to inform revisions to the silica rule list of acceptable practices-also known as Table 1 (84 Fed. Reg. 41667, August 15, 2019). Sources and terms of grants to fund worker training programs, including registered apprenticeship.
H.R. 1869, the "Restoring Investments in Improvements Act," legislation to allow immediate expensing for the full cost of renovations to the interior of commercial buildings; entire bill. S. 803, the "Restoring Investments in Improvements Act," legislation to allow immediate expensing for the full cost of renovations to the interior of commercial buildings; entire bill. H.R. 748, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," legislation to repeal the excise tax on high-value healthcare plans offered to middle class workers; entire bill. S. 684, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," legislation to repeal the excise tax on high-value healthcare plans offered to middle class workers; entire bill. Proposals to include as part of any tax extenders legislation further delay of the Affordable Care Act's 40% excise tax on high-quality healthcare plans provided to many working families; no bill introduced. S. 1623, the "Expanding Access to Apprenticeships Act", to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for distributions from 529 accounts for expenses associated with registered apprenticeship programs; entire bill.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 3256, the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; proposed amendment to include a common access credential under the Personnel Surety Program (no amendment introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; proposed amendment to include a common access credential under the Personnel Surety Program (no amendment introduced). General education regarding the need to increase standardization and harmonization among federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
General education regarding the law enforcement retirement provisions of the Federal Employees Retirement System and Civil Service Retirement System. H.R. 1256, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 531, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 2828, the "LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2019," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement overtime compensation shall be included in such computation; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Agents (no bill introduced). S. 1877, the "Government Shutdown Accountability Act," legislation to establish procedures and consequences in the event of a failure to complete regular appropriations; entire bill.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1327, the "Never Forget the Heroes: James Zadroga,Ray Pfeifer, and Luis Alvarez Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. S. 546, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. H.R. 2812, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1208, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1644, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to provide liability protection for local officials who comply with immigration detainers, and to withhold non-law enforcement federal grant funds from sanctuary jurisdictions; entire bill.
KOCH COMPANIES PUBLIC SECTOR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2513, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2019," legislation to create a centralized database with the personal information of every individual with a substantial interest in a for-profit or nonprofit corporation or limited liability company; provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal penalties for paperwork violations. Discussion draft of the "Improving Laundering Laws and Increasing Comprehensive Information Tracking of Criminal Activity in Shell Holdings (ILLICIT CASH) Act," legislation to reform the Bank Secrecy Act, Title IV, provisions related to nonprofit entities that may impede their operation and expose volunteers to criminal sanctions for paperwork violations. Proposals related to public disclosure of all individuals who directly or indirectly derive a benefit from a corporation, limited liability company, or other entity and their potential impact on non-profits and people who volunteer for them as well as overcriminalization concerns related to low mens rea requirements (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 397, the "Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Legislative proposals to authorize composite multiemployer pension plans as a means to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no bill introduced). General education concerning the importance of authorizing new plan designs as part of any comprehensive reform of multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. General education concerning the need for Congress to pass legislation to reform multiemployer pensions, to address more than just "red zone" plans, to provide solutions for the long-term stability of the multiemployer pension system, and to avoid proposals that would cause additional multiemployer plans to face insolvency. Nomination of Gordon Hartogensis to be Executive Director of the Pension Benefit Guranty Corporation.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 3256, the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; potential provisions related to access control, background check, and credentialing standards. Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; potential provisions related to access control, background check, and credentialing standards (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to increase standardization and harmonization among federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
General education regarding the possibility that the "kiddie tax" impacts federal retirement benefits provided to the children of federal law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty.
Legislative proposals to reform the operations of the U.S. Postal Service, possible provisions to provide for government-wide reform of the Federal Employees Compensation Act (no bill introduced).
H.R. 1195, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 1256, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 531, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 2828, the "LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2019," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement overtime compensation shall be included in such computation; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to authorize Department of Justice law enforcement officers to apply for a longer waiver of the mandatory retirement age (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to reform the Federal Protective Service (no bill introduced).
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2697, the Corporal Ronil Singh and Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act," legislation to eliminate the expected family contribution used in calculating eligibility for a federal Pell Grant if the student is the spouse of a police officer, firefighter, or other first responder who dies in the line of duty; entire bill.
H.R. 2368, the "Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize and expand federal support for law enforcement mental health and wellness programs; entire bill. S. 998, the "Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize and expand federal support for law enforcement mental health and wellness programs; entire bill. Legislative proposal to require the Director of the FBI to provide information on suicide rates in law enforcement (no bill introduced).
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 748, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," legislation to repeal the excise tax on high-value healthcare plans offered to middle class workers; entire bill. S. 684, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019," legislation to repeal the excise tax on high-value healthcare plans offered to middle class workers; entire bill.
H.R. 397, the "Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need for Congress to pass legislation to reform multiemployer pensions, to address more than just "red zone" plans, to provide solutions for the long-term stability of the multiemployer pension system, and to avoid proposals that would cause additional multiemployer plans to face insolvency. General education concerning the importance of authorizing new plan designs as part of any comprehensive reform of multiemployer defined benefit pension plans.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program; potential provisions related to access control, background check, and credentialing standards (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to increase standardization and harmonization among federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
CENTER FOR CAPITAL MARKETS COMPETITIVENESS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1, the "For the People Act of 2019"; Title IV, Subtitle F repealing the prohibition on the Securities and Exchange Commission promulgating regulations to require a shareholder vote for a corporation to engage in spending that supports the best interests of the company on public issues directly and through trade associations and other entities. Legislative proposal directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest (no bill introduced). Proposals related to public disclosure of all individuals who directly or indirectly derive a benefit from a corporation, limited liability company, or other entity. Proposals for a regulatory "sandbox" to facilitate innovation and consumer choice in financial services consistent with legal and regulatory requirements. CFPB development of "No Action Letter" process to clarify the scope of permissible activities by regulated entities. General education regarding the SEC's proposed Regulation Best Interest (83 Fed. Reg. 21574, May 9, 2018). General education concerning the need to simplify AML/BSA reporting mandates under the Bank Secrecy Act.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislative proposals to reform the operations of the U.S. Postal Service, possible provisions to provide for government-wide reform of the Federal Employees Compensation Act (no bill introduced).
H.R. 545, the "Financial Relief for Feds Act of 2019," legislation to allow for penalty-free distributions from retirement accounts in the case of federal employees and certain federal contractors impacted by the federal government shutdown; entire bill. S. 204, the "Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to waive certain penalties for affected federal employees receiving a distribution from the Thrift Savings Plan during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement (no bill introduced).
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislative proposal to allow qualified volunteer first responders to qualify for public service federal student loan forgiveness (no bill introduced).
H.R. 1210, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers; entire bill. S. 465, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers; entire bill. H.R. 1327, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. S. 546, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. Legislative proposal reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future administrations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty (no bill introduced). Implementation of P.L. 115-276, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act."
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 6239, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2018," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; provisions facilitating the public disclosure of individuals who support non-profit advocacy organizations. S. 3150, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2018," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; provisions facilitating the public disclosure of individuals who support non-profit advocacy organizations. S.J. Res. 64, a joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Treasury relating to "Returns by Exempt Organizations and Returns by Certain Non-Exempt Organizations; entire resolution. General education concerning the importance of preventing illicit and needless disclosure of individuals' confidential taxpayer information. General education concerning abuse of IRS information by government officials to retaliate against donors to various nonprofit organizations and causes.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 88, the Shiloh National Military Park Boundary Adjustment and Parkers Crossroads Battlefield Designation Act, to add the text of the Retirement, Savings, and Other Tax Relief Act of 2018 and the Taxpayer First Act of 2018; Title III, section 302 (Delay in implementation of excise tax on high cost employer-sponsored health coverage). H.R. 4997, the "Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act of 2018," legislation to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design; entire bill. S. 2147, the "Butch Lewis Act of 2017," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Development of recommendations of the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans to improve the solvency of the multiemployer pension system. Draft legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reform retirement provisions of the tax code (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need for the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans to address more than just "red zone" plans, to provide solutions for the long-term stability of the multiemployer pension system, and to avoid proposals that would cause additional multiemployer plans to face insolvency.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Implementation of Sec. 1050 of Public Law 114-138, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017," concerning the use of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials to gain access at Department of Defense installations. Implementation of the Identity Management Engine for Security and Analysis system and the ability for employees and contractors to utilize Transportation Worker Identification Credentials for access to Defense Department facilities and installations.
General education regarding the need to increase standardization and harmonization among federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: SENATE
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1039, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. S. 367, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. Proposed legislative vehicle to provide omnibus appropriations for FY 2019; proposed amendment to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties (no bill or amendment introduced). Proposed legislation to provide for additional federal efforts to stop the trafficking of synthetic analogs and fentanyl; proposed amendment to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties (no bill or amendment introduced).
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 3834, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017," legislation to provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible for the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor; entire bill. H.R. 4227, the "Vehicular Terrorism Prevention Act of 2018," legislation to require the Department of Homeland Security to develop a strategy to prevent vehicular terrorism; entire bill. H.R. 7062, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. S. 3591, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. Implementation of Pub. Law 115-276, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act." Legislative proposal seeking introduction of a revised version of the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future administrations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled from 9/11-related health conditions (no bill introduced).
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4997, the "Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act of 2018," legislation to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design; entire bill. Seeking to include H.R. 4997, the "Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act of 2018," into the Tax Reform 2.0 proposal (no bill introduced containing H.R. 4997). S. 2147, the "Butch Lewis Act of 2017," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Development of recommendations of the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans to improve the solvency of the multiemployer pension system (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need for the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans to address more than just "red zone" plans, to provide solutions for the long-term stability of the multiemployer pension system, and to avoid proposals that would cause additional multiemployer plans to face insolvency.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of Sec. 1086 of Public Law 114-92, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016," concerning Government Accountability Office study of federal background check, access control, and credentialing standards.
S. 3405, the "Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program; Section 7, Personnel Surety Program. General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
Implementation of Sec. 1050 of Public Law 114-138, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017," concerning the use of Transportation Worker Identification Credentials to gain access at Department of Defense Installations. Implementation of the Identity Management Engine for Security and Analysis system and the ability for employees and contractors to utilize Transportation Worker Identification Credentials for access to Defense Department facilities and installations.
CENTER FOR CAPITAL MARKETS COMPETITIVENESS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4790, the "Volcker Rule Harmonization Act," a bill to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to grant exclusive rulemaking authority under the Volcker Rule (limiting proprietary trading) to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors; entire bill. H.R. 4015, the "Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017," legislation to improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry; entire bill. H.R. 3089, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2017," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. S. 1717, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2017," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. H.R. 5037, the "Securities Fraud Act of 2018," legislation to ensure that federal securities law is applied to securities traded on nationally-registered exchanges regulated by the SEC; entire bill. H.R. 6068, the "Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act," legislation to update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports, to improve information sharing between financial institutions with respect to terrorism, money laundering, and other unlawful activities, and to provide an 18-month enforcement delay of FinCEN's final rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence (81 Fed. Reg. 29397, May 11, 2016); entire bill. H.R. 6239, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2018," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; provisions related to beneficial ownership, the SEC requiring public companies to disclose political spending, and requirements for federal contractors to disclose their support for public issues and causes that are not otherwise subject to disclosure under federal law. S. 3150, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2018," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; provisions related to beneficial ownership, the SEC requiring public companies to disclose political spending, and requirements for federal contractors to disclose their support for public issues and causes that are not otherwise subject to disclosure under federal law. S. 1454, the "True Incorporation Transparency for Law Enforcement (TITLE) Act," legislation to direct each state to amend their business formation laws to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. S. 3421, the "Blue Sky Harmonization Act," legislation to ensure uniform application of federal securities law is applied to securities traded on nationally registered exchanges regulated by the SEC; entire bill. Legislative proposals to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest. Sec. 1006 of Public Law 115-232, the "John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019," to require any company doing business with the Department of Defense to have its audit firm report to the Department any disciplinary proceeding against the audit firm brought on a Federal or State level, including Public Company Accounting Oversight Board disciplinary proceedings against an audit firm that audits a company doing business with the Department. Implementation of Pub. Law 115-174, the "Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act." Implementation of the July 11, 2018 Executive Order Regarding the Establishment of the Task Force on Market Integrity and Consumer Fraud. Nomination of Elad Roisman to be a Commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Nomination of Dino Falaschetti for Director of the Office of Financial Research. General education regarding the SEC's proposed Regulation Best Interest (83 Fed. Reg. 21574, May 9, 2018), and Form CRS Relationship Summary (83 Fed. Reg. 21416, May 9, 2018). General education concerning the need to modernize and improve the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) regime applicable to financial institutions. General education concerning the need to include in the Senate Financial Services General Government appropriations bill the policy rider prohibiting the SEC from using funds to promulgate any rule compelling public companies to disclose payments made to entities, such as trade associations, that engage in political activity. General education concerning the need for a uniform federal regulatory scheme for financial technology. General education concerning ways to rationalize and improve the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's regulatory and enforcement policies. General education concerning the Financial Stability Oversight Council's exercise of authority to designate entities for enhanced oversight under section 117 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1039, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. S. 367, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill.
H.R. 302, the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration and for other purposes; Division K, Title I, Section 1908, TSA LEAP Pay Reform, to clarify the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration. H.R. 964, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 3303, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 4431, the "Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans' Pensions Act," legislation to amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to provide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for prior military service or certain volunteer service; entire bill. H.R. 4804, the "Continuation on Active Service Act," legislation to amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to allow injured federal law enforcement officers to continue to serve their agencies; entire bill. H.R. 6490, the "Law Enforcement Retirement Enhancement Act," legislation to amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to treat the service of Members of the United States Capitol Police who are transferred directly to an administrative or supervisory position with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center as a law enforcement officer service for purposes of the Federal Employees Retirement System; entire bill. H.R. 6893, the "Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act," legislation to amend the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend the Secret Service overtime pay exception through 2019; entire bill. S. 29, the "Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 424, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. S. 1888, the "Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act of 2017," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment and to include an annual adjustment in accordance with the Consumer Price Index; Section 3, related to clarifying the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration. S. 1896, the "TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act of 2017," legislation to amend section 8331 of title 5, United States Code, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration; entire bill. S. 2629, the "Postal Service Reform Act," legislation to improve postal operations, service, and transparency; Title I, Postal Personnel. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Implementation of Section 11024 of Public Law 107-273 and 28 U.S.C. 540C concerning the level of pay and benefits for members of the FBI Police. General education regarding the need to amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to revise the limits on total overtime compensation which can be earned by federal law enforcement officers.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 387, the "Email Privacy Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs; entire bill. S. 1654, the "Email Privacy Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs; entire bill. H.R. 5515, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; Section 1090 of the House-passed bill to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes. H.R. 6147, the "Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019," legislation making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for fiscal year 2019; Title X, to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes. Legislative proposals to reform the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (no bill introduced).
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4997, the "Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act of 2018 (GROW ACT)," legislation to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design; entire bill. S. 2147, the "Butch Lewis Act of 2017," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Legislative recommendations of the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans to improve the solvency of the multiemployer pension system (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need for the Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans to address more than just "red zone" plans and to provide for the long-term stability of the multiemployer pension system.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Prospects to move postal reform legislation in the 115th Congress.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 2987, the "John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; amendment proposal related to the use of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential and other credentials by construction workers who require access to secure DoD facilities (no amendment introduced).
Legislative proposals to reauthorize the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards program; general education regarding Risk Based Performance Standard 12 and access control requirements (no bill introduced). General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CENTER FOR CAPITAL MARKETS COMPETITIVENESS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 3089, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2017," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. H.R. 4015, the "Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017," legislation to improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry; entire bill. H.R. 4790, the "Volcker Rule Regulatory Harmonization Act," legislation to amend the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to grant exclusive rulemaking authority under the Volcker Rule (limiting proprietary trading) to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors; entire bill. H.R. 5037, the "Securities Fraud Act of 2018," legislation to ensure that uniform application of federal securities law is applied to securities traded on nationally-registered exchanges regulated by the SEC. H.R. 5155, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; SA 2459, an amendment to direct each state to amend their business formation laws to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest. H.R. 6068, the "Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act," legislation to update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports, to improve information sharing between financial institutions with respect to terrorism, money laundering, and other unlawful activities, and to provide an 18-month enforcement delay of FinCEN's final rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence, 81 Fed. Reg. 29397 (May 11, 2016); entire bill. S. 1454, the "True Incorporation Transparency for Law Enforcement (TITLE) Act," legislation to direct each state to amend their business formation laws to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. General education concerning problems relating to the upcoming implementation of FinCEN's final rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence and the need to delay implementation, 81 Fed. Reg. 29397 (May 11, 2016). General education concerning the need to modernize and improve the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) regime applicable to financial institutions. SEC proposed Regulation Best Interest, 83 Fed. Reg. 21574 (May 9, 2018), and Form CRS Relationship Summary, 83 Fed. Reg. 21416 (May 9, 2018). General education regarding the SEC's proposed Regulation Best Interest, 83 Fed. Reg. 21574 (May 9, 2018), and Form CRS Relationship Summary, 83 Fed. Reg. 21416 (May 9, 2018). General education concerning the need to include in the Senate Financial Services & General Government appropriations bill the policy rider prohibiting the SEC from using funds to promulgate any rule compelling public companies to disclose payments made to entities, such as trade associations, that engage in political activity.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1039, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. H.R. 5515, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; SA 2837, an amendment to amend 18 U.S.C. 3606 regarding the authority of U.S. Probation Officers. S. 367, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill.
H.R. 756, the "Postal Service Reform Act of 2017," legislation to restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail; Title I, Postal Service Benefits Reform, and Title III, Postal Service Personnel. H.R. 964, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 3303, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 4804, the "Continuation on Active Service Act," legislation to amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to allow injured federal law enforcement officers to continue to serve their agencies; entire bill. S. 29, the "Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 424, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. S. 1872, the "TSA Modernization Act," legislation to authorize programs of the Transportation Security Administration relating to transportation security; potential amendment to amend section 8331 of title 5, United States Code, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration (no amendment introduced). S. 1888, the "Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act of 2017," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment and to include an annual adjustment in accordance with the Consumer Price Index; provisions related to clarifying the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration. S. 1896, the "TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act of 2017," legislation to amend section 8331 of title 5, United States Code, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration; entire bill. S. 2629, the "Postal Service Reform Act of 2018," legislation to improve postal operations, service, and transparency; Title I, Postal Personnel. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). General education regarding proposals to significantly alter federal law enforcement officer pay and retirement benefits in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget request and congressional budget resolutions, as well as the May 4, 2018 retirement reform proposal put forward by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management. General education regarding the need to amend Title 5, United States Code, to revise the limits on total overtime compensation which can be earned by federal law enforcement officers.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 115, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim as a public safety officer; entire bill. H.R. 3249, the "Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize the Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program through Fiscal Year 2021; entire bill. H.R. 5515, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; SA 2713, to impose restrictions on the transfer of excess property to state and local law enforcement agencies and place prohibitions on the types of equipment such agencies can purchase with federal grant funds; SA 2754, to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers. H.R. 5698, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2018," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 6105, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States; entire bill. S. 2763, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," legislation to provide grants to state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 2774, the "COPS Reauthorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program funding officer hiring through Fiscal Year 2023; entire bill. S. 2794, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2018," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 2961, the "Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 ("Improving Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse Cases"); entire bill. Legislative proposal to enhance officer safety by increasing penalties for the murder, attempted murder, or assault of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. Regulatory proposals about assisting the re-entry of former offenders into society. General education concerning the dangers of politically motivated prosecutions of police officers that lack legal merit and the deterrent effect they have on recruitment and retention of police officers.
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 4997, the "Giving Retirement Options to Workers (GROW) Act," legislation to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design; entire bill. Legislative recommendations of the Joint Select Committee on Solvency of Multiemployer Pension Plans to improve the solvency of the multiemployer pension system (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need for the Select Committee on Multiemployer Pension Reform to address more than just "red zone" plans and to provide for the long-term stability of the multiemployer pension system.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
FMR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislative proposals to reform the U.S. Postal System (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 2825, the "Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act," legislation to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security; potential for amendments related to access control, background check, and credentialing programs overseen by the Department (no amendments introduced). S. 1872, the "TSA Modernization Act," legislation to authorize programs of the Transportation Security Administration relating to transportation security; potential for amendments related to access control, background check, and credentialing programs overseen by the Administration (no amendments introduced). Membership of the Aviation Security Advisory Committee.
Filing targets: SENATE
CENTER FOR CAPITAL MARKETS COMPETITIVENESS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 3089, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2017," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. S. 1717, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2017," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. H.R. 4015, the "Corporate Governance Reform and Transparency Act of 2017," legislation to improve the quality of proxy advisory firms for the protection of investors and the U.S. economy, and in the public interest, by fostering accountability, transparency, responsiveness, and competition in the proxy advisory firm industry; entire bill. S. 1241, the "Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2017," legislation to expand prohibitions on money laundering and tax evasion; entire bill. S. 1454, the "True Incorporation Transparency for Law Enforcement (TITLE) Act," legislation to direct each state to amend their business formation laws to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises substantial control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. S. 2155, the "Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act," legislation amending the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 to exempt banks with assets valued at less than $10 billion from the "Volcker Rule," which prohibits banking agencies from engaging in proprietary trading or entering into certain relationships with hedge funds and private-equity funds; exempts certain types of banks from specified capital and leverage ratios, with federal banking agencies directed to promulgate new requirements; and alters enhanced prudential regulation for financial institutions, including those related to stress testing and leverage requirements to allow them to use municipal bonds for purposes of meeting liquidity requirements; entire bill. Draft legislative proposal entitled the "Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act," a bill to update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports, and to improve information sharing between financial institutions with respect to terrorism, money laundering, and other unlawful activities (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need to include in the omnibus appropriations bill the policy rider prohibiting the SEC from using funds to promulgate any rule compelling public companies to disclose payments made to entities such as trade associations that engage in political activity. General education concerning problems relating to the upcoming implementation of FINCEN's final rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence and the need to delay implementation, 81 Fed. Reg. 29397 (May 11, 2016). General education concerning the need to modernize and improve the Bank Secrecy Act and Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) regime applicable to financial institutions. General education concerning regulatory reform at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Administration proposals related to a requirement for business owners to file with the federal or a state government information on every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity (no proposal introduced).
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 1039, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. S. 367, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill.
H.R. 756, the "Postal Service Reform Act of 2017," legislation to restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail; Title I, Postal Service Benefits Reform, and Title III, Postal Service Personnel. S. 2629, the "Postal Service Reform Act of 2018," legislation to improve postal operations, service, and transparency; Title I, Postal Personnel. H.R. 2825, the "Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act," legislation to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to make certain improvements in the laws administered by the Secretary of Homeland Security; potential amendment to amend section 8331 of title 5, United States Code, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration (no amendment introduced). H.R. 2294, the "LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2017," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement overtime compensation shall be included in such computation; entire bill. H.R. 3303, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 3731, the "Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2018," legislation to authorize certain law enforcement officers of the U.S. Secret Service to receive overtime compensation up to level II of the Executive Schedule through calendar year 2018, and to strengthen efforts to recruit and retain personnel; entire bill. H.R. 4804, the "Continuation on Active Service Act," legislation to amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to allow injured federal law enforcement officers to continue to serve their agencies; entire bill. S. 29, the "Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 1872, the "TSA Modernization Act," legislation to authorize programs of the Transportation Security Administration relating to transportation security; potential amendment to amend section 8331 of title 5, United States Code, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration (no amendment introduced). S. 1888, the "Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act of 2017," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment and to include an annual adjustment in accordance with the Consumer Price Index; provisions related to clarifying the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration. S. 1896, the "TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act of 2017," legislation to amend section 8331 of title 5, United States Code, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). General education regarding proposals to significantly alter federal law enforcement officer pay and retirement benefits in the Fiscal Year 2019 budget request and congressional budget resolutions. General education regarding the need to amend Title 5, United States Code, to revise the limits on total overtime compensation which can be earned by federal law enforcement officers.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislative proposal to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services (no bill introduced).
H.R. 1892, the "Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018," legislation to provide additional continuing appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018, and budget authority for Fiscal Years 2018 and 2019; Division A, "Honoring Hometown Heroes Act." H.R. 1892, the "Honoring Hometown Heroes Act," legislation to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1108, the "Honoring Hometown Heroes Act," legislation to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty; entire bill. H.R. 3834, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017," legislation to provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible for the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor; entire bill. H.R. 5060, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2018," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the PSOB program; entire bill. Implementation of Pub. Law 115-36, the "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017," a law to require adequate reporting on the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program and to provide for processing improvements to increase the timeliness of claims adjudication. Legislative proposal to codify the repeal of Executive Order 13688 concerning the transfer of certain surplus federal property to state and local law enforcement agencies, and the ability of such agencies to purchase such equipment using federal grant funds (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center of the Department of Homeland Security (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal seeking introduction of a revised version of the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future Administrations (no bill introduced). "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program" proposed rule to revise program regulations with respect to 9/11-related death and disability claims, implement the offset requirements at 42 USC 3796(f)(3), and implement the provisions of the Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003; RIN 1121-AA85; 81 Fed. Reg. 46019 (July 15, 2016). "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program" proposed rule to revise program regulations with respect to the filing of an application for benefits, the definition of when an individual is a public safety officer, the evidence requirements to support a claim, and for other purposes; RIN 1121-AA86; 81 Fed. Reg. 57348 (August 22, 2016).
SIGNATORY WALL AND CEILING CONTRACTORS ALLIANCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1, the "Tax Cut and Jobs Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; amendment related to the use of 529 education funds for expenses related to attendance at registered apprenticeship programs and section 1202(d) of the House engrossed version of H.R. 1. H.R. 3441, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to fundamentally redefine the joint employment standard under both the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act; entire bill. Implementation of Executive Order 13801, "Expanding Apprenticeships in America," signed June 15, 2017, directing the Department of Labor to determine ways to expand the use of apprenticeships to provide economic opportunity for job seekers.
H.R. 1, the "Tax Cut and Jobs Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018; potential amendments related to authorizing composite multiemployer pension plans. Legislative proposal to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (no bill introduced). General education concerning the role that the creation of composite plans can play in stabilizing the finances of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 2810, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; amendment related to use of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential by construction workers who require access to secure DoD facilities. Legislative proposal to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; amendment related to use of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential by construction workers who require access to secure DoD facilities (no bill introduced).
General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
Filing targets: SENATE
CENTER FOR CAPITAL MARKETS COMPETITIVENESS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 3089, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2017," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. S. 1717, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2017," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. S. 1241, the "Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2017," legislation to expand prohibitions on money laundering and tax evasion; entire bill. S. 1454, the "True Incorporation Transparency for Law Enforcement (TITLE) Act," legislation to direct each state to amend their business formation laws to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. Draft legislative proposal entitled the "Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act," a bill to update dollar amount thresholds for certain currency transaction reports and suspicious activity reports, and to improve information sharing between financial institutions with respect to terrorism, money laundering, and other unlawful activities; Sec. 9, "Transparent Incorporation Practices" (no bill introduced).
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 1039, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. S. 367, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill.
H.R. 964, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 3303, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 3731, the "Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017," legislation to authorize certain law enforcement officers of the U.S. Secret Service to receive overtime compensation up to level II of the Executive Schedule through calendar year 2018, and to strengthen efforts to recruit and retain personnel; entire bill. H.R. 4431, the "Correcting Miscalculations in Veterans' Pensions Act," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide for interest payments by agencies in the case of administrative error in processing certain annuity deposits for prior military service; entire bill. S. 29, the "Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 1888, the "Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment Adjustment Act of 2017," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment and to include an annual adjustment in accordance with the Consumer Price Index; provisions related to clarifying the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration. S.1896, the "TSA LEAP Pay Reform Act of 2017," legislation to amend section 8331 of title 5, United States Code, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration; entire bill. General education regarding proposals to significantly alter federal law enforcement officer pay and retirement benefits in Fiscal Year 2018 budget resolutions. General education regarding the need to amend Title 5, United States Code, to revise the limits on total overtime compensation which can be earned by federal law enforcement officers.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 949, the "Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act," legislation to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers; entire bill. S. 597, the "Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act," legislation to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers; entire bill. H.R. 4508, the "PROSPER Act," legislation to support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with the skills they need for lifelong success; amendment proposal to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers (no amendment introduced). S. 2207, the "Volunteer First Responder Loan Forgiveness Act," legislation to allow qualified volunteer first responders to qualify for public service federal student loan forgiveness; entire bill.
Legislative proposal to provide omnibus appropriations for fiscal year 2018; provisions related to restrictions on the use of asset forfeiture by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies (no bill introduced).
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2017 · fourth_quarter · RR
Composite retirement plans; the "Cadillac Tax" on health plans; prevailing wage issues; and issues related to apprenticeship and training.
Composite retirement plans; the "Cadillac Tax" on health plans; prevailing wage issues; and issues related to apprenticeship and training.
Composite retirement plans; the "Cadillac Tax" on health plans; prevailing wage issues; and issues related to apprenticeship and training.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 1872, legislation to authorize programs of the Transportation Security Administration; amendments related to access control, background check, and credentialing standards. General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
H.R. 2810, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; amendment related to use of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential by construction workers who require access to secure DOD facilities. S. 1519, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; amendment related to use of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential by construction workers who require access to secure DOD facilities.
CENTER FOR CAPITAL MARKETS COMPETITIVENESS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
S. 1585, the "DISCLOSE Act of 2017," legislation to amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities; Sec. 201, provisions related to the disclosure of beneficial ownership information.
S. 1241, the "Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2017," legislation to expand prohibitions on money laundering and tax evasion; entire bill. H.R. 3089, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2017," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. S. 1717, the "Corporate Transparency Act of 2017," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. S. 1454, the "True Incorporation Transparency for Law Enforcement (TITLE) Act," legislation to direct each state to amend their business formation laws to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. H.R. 3544, the "Aircraft Ownership Transparency Act of 2017," legislation to require public disclosure of beneficial owners of private aircraft; entire bill.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1039, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. S. 367, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill.
S.1896, legislation to amend section 8331 of title 5, United States Code, and the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to clarify the treatment of availability pay for federal air marshals and criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration; entire bill. H.R. 2294, the "LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2017," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement overtime compensation shall be included in such computation; entire bill. H.R. 3303, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 29, the "Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 756, the "Postal Service Reform Act of 2017," legislation to restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail; Title I, Postal Service Benefits Reform, and Title III, Postal Service Personnel. H.R. 964, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 3731, the "Secret Service Recruitment and Retention Act of 2017," legislation to authorize certain law enforcement officers of the U.S. Secret Service to receive overtime compensation up to level II of the Executive Schedule through calendar year 2018, and to strengthen efforts to recruit and retain personnel; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend Title 5, United States Code, to revise the limits on total overtime compensation which can be earned by federal law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reform of the federal civilian civil service system, pay and benefits, and hiring as they relate to federal law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend title 5, United States Code, to increase the mandatory retirement age for law enforcement officers and customs and border protection officers (no bill introduced). General education regarding proposals to significantly alter federal law enforcement officer pay and retirement benefits in Fiscal Year 2018 budget resolutions.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2228, the "Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017," legislation to provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 867, the "Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017," legislation to provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers; entire bill.
Legislative proposal to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services (no bill introduced).
FMR LLC via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · third_quarter · RR
Issues related to tax reform; fixed income issues associated with innovative infrastructure financing; and retirement security.
Issues related to tax reform; fixed income issues associated with innovative infrastructure financing; and retirement security.
Issues related to tax reform; fixed income issues associated with innovative infrastructure financing; and retirement security.
SERGEANTS BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION OF NEW YORK CITY via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act; ensuring adequate funding for the Justice Department's Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program (no bill introduced).
E.O. 13688, "Federal Support for Local Law Enforcement Equipment Acquisition," January 16, 2015; provisions regarding restrictions on equipment that can be purchased or obtained through the U.S. Department of Defense or with federal grant funds for use by law enforcement. Proposal for Executive action on measures related to Executive branch restrictions on state, local, and tribal law enforcement accessing certain lifesaving federal gear and the timely delivery of benefits under the Public Safety Officers Benefits Program (no measure introduced). S. 419, the "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act of 2017," legislation to require adequate reporting on the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program and to provide for processing improvements to increase the timeliness of claims adjudication; entire bill. S. 1087, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. 1108, the "Honoring Hometown Heroes Act," legislation to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty; entire bill. H.R. 1892, the "Honoring Hometown Heroes Act," legislation to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty; entire bill. H.R. 426, the "Protecting Lives Using Surplus Equipment Act," legislation to prohibit any regulation, rule, guidance, recommendation, or policy issued after May 15, 2015, that limits the sale or donation of excess property of the federal government to state and local agencies for law enforcement activities; entire bill.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Draft legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; amendment related to use of the Transportation Worker Identification Credential by construction workers who require access to secure DOD facilities (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: SENATE
CENTER FOR CAPITAL MARKETS COMPETITIVENESS, U.S. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 1241, the "Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2017," legislation to expand prohibitions on money laundering and tax evasion; entire bill. H.R. 3089, the "Corporate Transparency Act," legislation directing the Treasury Department to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. S. 1454, the "True Incorporation Transparency for Law Enforcement (TITLE) Act," legislation to direct each state to amend their business formation laws to require every business owner in the United States to file with the government the name, address, and a copy of a driver's license or unexpired passport of every individual who, directly or indirectly, derives a substantial economic benefit from, exercises control over, or has certain other interests in a legal entity and further requiring business owners to update this information within 60 days of any change in individuals who, directly or indirectly, have such an interest or any change in the information about an individual already disclosed as having a reportable direct or indirect interest; entire bill. Legislative proposals to require every state or the federal government to collect information on all individuals with a direct or indirect interest in a legal entity formed in the United States and make such information available to federal and state civil and criminal authorities, Congress, and, in some instances, the general public.
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS ASSOCIATION via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 1124, the "Patrick T. Carothers U.S. Marshals Service Hiring Improvement Act," legislation to grant the Director of the United States Marshals Service authority to appoint criminal investigators in the excepted service; proposed amendment concerning the rank and pay of Journeymen U.S. Marshals. H.R. 2294, the "LEO Fair Retirement Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement overtime compensation shall be included in such computation; entire bill. H.R. 756, the "Postal Service Reform Act of 2017," legislation to restore the financial solvency and improve the governance of the United States Postal Service in order to ensure the efficient and affordable nationwide delivery of mail; Title I, Postal Service Benefits Reform, and Title III, Postal Service Personnel. H.R. 964, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. S. 424, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. S. 29, the "Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend Title 5, United States Code, to revise the limits on total overtime compensation which can be earned by federal law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to reform the U.S. Postal Service; provisions related to government-wide reform of the Federal Employees Compensation Act (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reform of the Federal Employees' Compensation Act (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to provide for reform of the federal civilian civil service system, pay and benefits, and hiring as they relate to federal law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to end the recent policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to not consider Law Enforcement Availability Pay or pay received over the General Schedule pay cap in calculating the retirement annuities earned by criminal investigators of the Transportation Security Administration's Office of Inspection (no bill introduced). Revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse. OMB Memorandum M-17-22, "Comprehensive Plan for Reforming the Federal Government and Reducing the Federal Civilian Workforce," April 12, 2017; potential unintended consequences for federal law enforcement officers. Executive Branch proposals related to pay and benefits for federal law enforcement personnel.
UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS OF AMERICA via SIFF & ASSOCIATES PLLC
2017 · first_quarter · Q1
General education regarding federal access control, background check, and credentialing programs.
Implementation of Sec. 1086 of Public Law 114-92, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, concerning Government Accountability Office study of federal background check, access control, and credentialing standards.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; S. Amdt. 4432, list of Department of Defense property eligible for transfer to law enforcement and study on use of authority to transfer property; S. Amdt. 4463, oversight of the procurement of equipment by state and local law governments through the Department of Defense; and S. Amdt. 4466, reform and oversight of Department of Defense Transfer of Personal Property to Law Enforcement Agencies and Other Entities. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5376, the "Build Back Better Act," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Sec. 31067, supplemental funding for the World Trade Center Health Program. H.R. 6119, the "Further Extending Government Funding Act," a bill making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; Sec. 2101, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI.
H.R. 3172, the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021," a bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders; entire bill. S. 2981, the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder (HELPER) Act of 2021," a bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
General education regarding the need to ensure application of Davis-Bacon to any funding for projects for the installation and maintenance of passenger baggage and screening equipment at airports in any infrastructure funding package.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill.
H.R. 4345, the "Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022," a bill making appropriations for Financial Services and General Government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022; amendment proposal to increase funding and support for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers.
General education regarding the need to ensure the Transportation Security Administration improves officer health and wellness programs for Federal Air Marshal Service personnel.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 4350, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022," a bill to authorize appropriations for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction; H. Amdt. 534, restricting the Department of Defense from transferring certain surplus military property to federal, state, or local law enforcement agencies. H.R. 4965, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. S. 2683, the "9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act," a bill to amend title XXXIII of the Public Health Service Act with respect to flexibility and funding for the World Trade Center Health Program; entire bill. H.R. 5305, the "Extending Government Funding and Delivering Emergency Assistance Act," a bill making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for providing emergency assistance; Sec. 3104, "Extension of Temporary Order for Fentanyl-Related Substances." H.R. 5376, a bill to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of S. Con. Res. 14; Subtitle J, Section 31067, "Supplemental Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program." S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill and proposed amendment to reauthorize legislation to extend such benefits to officers who die or become disabled as a result of COVID-19. S. 2853, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," a bill to provide grants to State, local, territorial, and Tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to extend the authorization of Pub. L. 116-157, "Safeguarding America's First Responders Act" (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Implementation of Pub. L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; Title IX, Subtitle H, Section 9704, Special Financial Assistance Program for Financially Troubled Multiemployer Plans.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
General education concerning the need for the Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration to adhere to labor standards in approving projects under the Capability Acceptance Process.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE
Legislative proposal to provide appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for Financial Services & General Government; proposals to increase funding to support U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
H.R. 3060, the "Putting First Responders First Act," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill. S. 1618, the "Putting First Responders First Act," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill.
House FY 2022 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act; provisions related to funding to support programs authorized by the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act and Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis Act (no bill introduced).
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
H.R. 2936, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill. H.R. 3071, the "Public Safety Officer Support Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder; entire bill. H.R. 3172, the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder," a bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide federal educational assistance to the families of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prevent restrictions on state and local law enforcements access to surplus military equipment through the Department of Defense 1033 program or other existing programs that would hamper the work of law enforcement or put officers lives in danger unnecessarily (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Community Oriented Policing Services Program (no bill introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. Implementation of President Biden's Crime Prevention Strategy announced June 23, 2021 and resulting changes to authorized uses of Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds for law enforcement purposes and related Frequently Asked Questions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 447, the "National Apprenticeship Act," legislation to: (1) provide $3.5 billion over 5 years for grant programs to create or support registered apprenticeship programs; (2) codify and streamline standards for registered youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs; (3) codify the Office of Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor; and (4) establish the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships; entire bill. Department of Labor final rule regarding "Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (85 Fed. Reg. 2820, January 16, 2020). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding Rescission of Joint Employer Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act Rule (86 Fed. Reg. 14038, March 12, 2021). Department of Labor final rule regarding Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (86 Fed. Reg. 1168, January 7, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act: Delay of Effective Date" (86 Fed. Reg. 8326, February 5, 2021). Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act; Withdrawal" (86 Fed. Reg. 14027, March 12, 2021). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum 234, Fiscal Year 2021 Davis-Bacon Survey Plan and Fiscal Year 2022 Davis-Bacon Survey Plan under Consideration (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum Number 235, Rescission of All Agency Memorandum Number 212 Regarding the Applicability of Davis-Bacon Labor Standards to Members of Survey Crews (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, All Agency Memorandum Number 236, Updating the $1 Million Threshold for Multiple Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations (December 14, 2020). Department of Labor Opinion Letter FLSA2019-6, concerning when a service provider for a virtual marketplace company is an independent contractor or an employee subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. Executive Order 14016, "Revocation of Executive Order 13801" (86 Fed. Reg. 11089, February 23, 2021). Implementation of Executive Order 14008, "Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad" (86 Fed. Reg. 7619, February 1, 2021); Section 206, "Procurement Standards." DOL OSHA consideration of an emergency temporary standard for COVID-19 and any such rule's impact on workplace practices developed by employers and signatory unions. Nomination of Marty Walsh to be Secretary of Labor. General education concerning the need to ensure Davis-Bacon coverage for any taxpayer funds expended as part of an infrastructure proposal. Application of Davis-Bacon to HUD projects.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, White House Office
Legislative proposal to provide appropriations for fiscal year 2022 for Financial Services & General Government; proposals to increase funding to support U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers and to extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers (no bill introduced).
H.R. 2137, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 921, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to amend 18 U.S.C. 1114 to clarify that the provision applies extraterritorially; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide arrest authority to U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services Officers for any third party who assaults, resists, intimidates, or interferes with a Probation Officer in the performance of their official duties (no bill introduced).
General education regarding the need to improve access to COVID-19 vaccinations for federal law enforcement personnel.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. H.R. 483, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2021," legislation to improve the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program and the delivery of death, disability, and education benefits for public safety employees; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to direct the Justice Department to develop best practices and professional standards for peer support counseling programs for law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Community Oriented Policing Services Program (no bill introduced). General education concerning the need to prevent New York City and other municipalities from refusing to cooperate with law enforcement in the apprehension of dangerous criminal aliens who are in the United States unlawfully.
H.R. 1319, the "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021," legislation to provide for reconciliation pursuant to Title II of S. Con. Res. 5; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no amendments introduced). H. Con. Res. 11, establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no amendments introduced).
S. 466, the "Kelsey Smith Act," legislation to strengthen the ability of law enforcement to acquire cell location information from wireless providers in emergency situations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to establish a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to access encrypted data (no bill introduced).
S. Con. Res. 5, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2021 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2022 through 2030; S. Amdt. 310, to create a budget neutral reserve fund relating to assistance to officers injured or killed in the line of duty; S. Amdt. 313, to create a deficit-neutral reserve fund relating to funding the police. Legislative proposal to provide appropriations to the Department of Justice for Fiscal Year 2022; provisions related to funding for grant programs under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act and the STOIC Act (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Department of Labor proposed rule regarding "Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act" (85 Fed. Reg. 60600, September 25, 2020). Wage and Hour Division opinion letter FLSA2020-16 addressing the compensability of employee travel time of construction workers under the Fair Labor Standards in various situations involving construction sites located away from an employers principal place of business. Wage and Hour Division All Agency Memoranda (AAM) 233 (December 14, 2020) clarifying AAM 213 of March 22, 2013 to direct that when a wage determination contains fewer than three classifications in the relevant skilled craft or power equipment operator category, contracting officers shall evaluate whether a proposed new classification bears a reasonable relationship to both the existing skilled craft and power equipment operator classifications that are in the wage determination; AAM 234 (December 14, 2020) requesting comments on the planned schedule for Davis-Bacon wage surveys for fiscal year 2022; AAM 235 (December 14, 2020) rescinding AAM 212 of March 22, 2013 setting forth standards for the application of Davis-Bacon to construction survey crews; AAM 236 (December 14, 2020) raising from $1 million to $2.5 million the threshold for determining if more than one wage determination applies to a construction project because there is substantial construction in a category of construction that is different from the overall project but does not exceed 20% of the project's overall cost. H.R. 8294, the "National Apprenticeship Act of 2020," legislation to: (1) provide $3.5 billion over 5 years for grant programs to create or support registered apprenticeship programs; (2) codify and streamline standards for registered youth apprenticeships, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs; (3) codify the Office of Apprenticeship at the Department of Labor; and (4) establish the National Advisory Committee on Apprenticeships; Amendment 16 (Stefanik), striking the requirement that the Secretary must also approve an alternative time-based model that reflects industry standards and hazards of the occupation, leaving such approval at the discretion of the state registration agency; Amendment 20 (Scott Managers Amendment), making a series of technical and conforming changes, ensuring the definition of a State includes outlying areas, including employment and training activities in the Departments of Commerce, Energy and Transportation, and the Small Business Administration, in the Related Federal Programs definition, ensuring costs related to assessments and licenses are allowable, clarifying that the 2,000 hours on-the-job learning requirement for time-based apprenticeship programs is cumulative, and that the exception to this requirement should be made only for nontraditional apprenticeship industries or occupations, allowing sponsors with five or fewer apprentices, pre-apprentices or youth apprentices to report data annually rather than quarterly, ensuring pre-apprenticeship programs are developed in consultation with an apprenticeship program sponsor; Amendment 28 (Smith/Langevin), allowing pre-apprenticeship programs that receive grant funds under Title II to use funds to provide stipends to pre-apprentices for costs incurred during the pre-apprenticeship program such as housing, transportation, childcare, and other out-of-pocket expenses; Amendment 29 (Levin), providing that any eligible entity applying for a Title II grant should be partnering with a labor or joint labor-management organization, to the extent practicable. H.R. 8375, the "Worker Flexibility and Small Business Protection Act of 2020," legislation to provide a right to flexibility and to broaden and increase employee protections at work, to protect small businesses through shared responsibility for workers' rights, and to provide public transparency on workers' rights violations; entire bill. S. 4738, the "Worker Flexibility and Small Business Protection Act," legislation to provide a right to flexibility and to broaden and increase employee protections at work, to protect small businesses through shared responsibility for workers' rights, and to provide public transparency on workers' rights violations; entire bill.
S. 178, the "Uighur Intervention and Global Humanitarian Unified Response Act of 2019," legislation to condemn gross human rights violations of ethnic Turkic Muslins in Xinjiang, and calling for an end to arbitrary detention, torture, and harassment of these communities inside and outside China; S. Amdt. 2652, the Delivering Immediate Relief to America's Families, Schools and Small Businesses Act, Title II, Coronavirus Liability Relief. Fifth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; legislative proposal regarding employer liability protections (no proposal introduced). Advocating inclusion in any coronavirus relief package of S. 4317, the "Safeguarding Americas Frontline Employees To Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy (SAFE to WORK) Act," legislation to lessen the burdens on interstate commerce by discouraging insubstantial lawsuits relating to COVID-19 while preserving the ability of individuals and businesses that have suffered real injury to obtain complete relief (entire bill). General education concerning the need to safeguard from liability for COVID exposure employers who comply with state and local mandates and union agreements to protect their workers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 6864, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to ensure that Section 1114 of Title 18, U.S. Code ("Protection of officers and employees of the United States") applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 3732, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to ensure that Section 1114 of Title 18, U.S. Code ("Protection of officers and employees of the United States") applies extraterritorially; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Fifth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no bill introduced).
H.R. 2812, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1208, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill. H.R. 7667, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021," legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; Title II, Department of Justice, provisions to impose additional restrictions on the receipt of grant funds by state and local law enforcement agencies. H.R. 8649, the "Joshua John Comeau First Responder Cancer Benefit Act of 2020," legislation to amend the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program to provide for a presumption of eligibility for benefits for certain public safety officers who died of exposure-related cancers; entire bill. H. Rept. 116-617 Conference Report to accompany H.R. 6395, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021; Title X, Subtitle E, Sec. 1053, "Sale or Donation of Excess Department of Defense Personal Property for Law Enforcement Activities." Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program (no bill introduced).
S. 273, the "Kelsey Smith Act," legislation to strengthen the ability of law enforcement to acquire cell location information from wireless providers in emergency situations; entire bill. S. 3398, the "Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act," legislation to establish a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 6864, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to ensure that Section 1114 of Title 18, U.S. Code ("Protection of officers and employees of the United States") applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 3732, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to ensure that Section 1114 of Title 18, U.S. Code ("Protection of officers and employees of the United States") applies extraterritorially; entire bill. S. 4549, the "Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act," a bill to provide federal courts additional discretion to determine whether pretrial detention is appropriate for defendants charged with nonviolent drug offenses; proposed amendment to address the negative impacts such legislation would have on U.S. Pretrial Services and Probation Officers without the addition of provisions addressing agency staffing issues and the lack of overtime compensation for officers (no amendment offered). Legislative proposals to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections (no bill introduced); proposed amendment to ensure that Section 1114 of Title 18, U.S. Code ("Protection of officers and employees of the United States") applies extraterritorially (no amendment introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, White House Office
Implementation of the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act" to require the Director of the FBI to provide information on suicide rates in law enforcement (Pub. Law 116-143). H.R. 7120, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 8251, legislation to make it a federal crime to prevent access to lifesaving medical procedures and treatments; entire bill. S. 1508, the "Thin Blue Line Act," a bill to expand the list of statutory aggravating factors in death penalty determinations to also include killing or targeting a law enforcement officer and other first responders; entire bill. S. 3985, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 4491, the "Methamaphetamine Response Act of 2020," legislation to designate methamphetamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 4605, the "Protect and Serve Act," a bill to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 4612, the "Methamphetamine Response Act of 2020," legislation to designate methamphethamine as an emerging threat; entire bill. S. 4662, the "Protect Law Enforcement Officers Act," a bill to criminalize blocking law enforcement officers who have been injured by a criminal act or in the line of duty from accessing emergency medical services; entire bill. Proposed legislation to provide whistleblower protections to federal, state, and local law enforcement officers in certain instances; no bill introduced. Addressing the need for the Department of Justice to expedite its investigation into any groups or individuals responsible for facilitating or enabling the recent assaults and violence against federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. General education concerning the violent anti-police activity of protestors and the policies of irresponsible prosecutors that fail to bring perpetrators of violence against police and members of the public to justice.
H.R. 8043, the "Scholarship for Service: The Building Better Americans Act," a bill to establish a scholarship program for certain individuals who have completed at least 2 years of service in the military, emergency medical service, police force, or as a teachers assistant or firefighter; entire bill.
Fifth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no bill introduced). H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; Sec. 20202 and 20204, regarding an above-the-line tax deduction for first responders for expenses and equipment related to pandemic response. S. 4558, the "Thank You Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish a temporary refundable tax credit for law enforcement officers and an above-the-line deduction for first responders; entire bill.
Legislative proposals to provide liability protections to state and local governments from lawsuits filed by public employees related to COVID-19 (no bill introduced).
H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; Sec. 190802, establishing a presumption under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for COVID-19-related death and disability claims; and Division A, Title II (Commerce-Justice-Science and related agencies) related to additional funding under the COPS Program for hiring and rehiring of additional career law enforcement officers. H.R. 7568, the "Public Safety Officer Support Act," legislation to authorize Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder; entire bill. H.R. 7667, the Fiscal Year 2021 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act, a bill making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2021; Title II, Department of Justice, provisions to impose additional restrictions on the receipt of grant funds by state and local law enforcement agencies. S. 1208, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 3607, the "Safeguarding America's First Responders Act of 2020," legislation to ensure coverage under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for first responders who die or become disabled as a result of the coronavirus or COVID-19; entire bill. S. 4049, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021," legislation authorizing FY2021 appropriations and setting forth policies for Department of Defense programs and activities; S. Amdt. 2252 and S. Amdt. 2411, regarding the transfer of Department of Defense property for law enforcement activities. Implementation of the 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act (Pub. Law 115-276). Legislative proposal to amend the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program to provide for a presumption of eligibility for benefits for certain public safety officers who died of exposure-related cancers (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020; Division D concerning relief for critical and declining multiemployer pension funds and to expand the ability of the PBGC to partition liabilities from troubled funds and to raise the PBGC minimum guarantee for plan participants; Division N "Giving Retirement Options to Workers Act" to authorize composite plans. Proposals in the Senate to provide additional relief from COVID-19 and the impacts of the related public health emergency and the need to include pension reform that includes authorization of composite plans, expanded partition authority for the PBGC, and an extension of COBRA subsidies. Proposals to authorize composite multiemployer pension plans as a means to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers. General education concerning proposals for comprehensive reform of the defined benefit, multiemployer pension system and the importance of authorizing new plan designs as part of any such comprehensive reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Navy, Dept of, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 6800, the "Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions (HEROES) Act," legislation making emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal year 2020 to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; Sec. 20202 and 20204, regarding an above-the-line tax deduction for first responders for expenses and equipment related to pandemic response. Fourth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposed amendments to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no bill introduced).
H.R. 3735, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," legislation to require the Director of the FBI to provide information on suicide rates in law enforcement; entire bill. S. 2746, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," legislation to require the Director of the FBI to provide information on suicide rates in law enforcement; entire bill. S. 3732, the "Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act," legislation to ensure that Section 1114 of Title 18, U.S. Code ("Protection of officers and employees of the United States") applies extraterritorially; entire bill. H.R. 7120, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. S. 3985, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 3912, the "Justice in Policing Act," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 7278, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 3873, the "Walter Scott Notification Act," legislation to require law enforcement agencies to report the use of lethal force and use of force; entire bill. S. 4036, the "Reforming Qualified Immunity Act," legislation to fundamentally alter the doctrine of qualified immunity as it is currently interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court; entire bill. S. Res. 613, a resolution calling for justice for George Floyd and opposing calls to defund the police; entire resolution. Executive Order 13929, "Safe Policing for Safe Communities." General education regarding law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology and the potential impact of proposals to impose a ban or moratorium on such use. General education concerning challenges that New York City law enforcement is facing in responding to civil unrest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
S. 273, the "Kelsey Smith Act," a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services; entire bill. S. 3398, the "Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act," legislation to establish a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention; entire bill. S. 4051, the "Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act," legislation to improve the ability of law enforcement agencies to access encrypted data; entire bill. General education concerning the challenges posed to law enforcement by encryption and other technological barriers on cellular phones and messaging apps.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 1256, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 531, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 1195, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend Title 5, United States Code, to include certain federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act," legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic; Division B, Title VI, Sec. 16003 and Title VIII, Sec. 18110, concerning the waiver of the annual cap on premium pay for federal law enforcement officers under Sec. 5547 of Title 5, U.S. Code. S. 3548, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act," legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic; proposals related to the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse, ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position, and to extend hazard pay to and waive the annual cap on premium pay under Sec. 5547 of Title 5, U.S. Code, for federal law enforcement officers during the period of the public health emergency. Fourth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposed amendments to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position, establish a presumption under the Federal Employees Compensation Act for disabilities related to the coronavirus or COVID-19 exposures, to extend hazard pay to and waive the annual cap on premium pay under Sec. 5547 of Title 5, U.S. Code, for federal law enforcement officers during the period of the public health emergency, and provide additional resources to increase the number of U.S. Probation Officers and extend Law Enforcement Availability Pay to such officers (no bill introduced). H.R. 5885, the "Federal Employee Parental Leave Technical Correction Act," legislation to make technical corrections relating to parental leave for federal employees; proposed amendment to ensure coverage for non-bargaining unit law enforcement officers of the U.S. Postal Service (no amendment introduced). S. 3199, the "Border Patrol Pay Security Act of 2020," legislation to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to ensure appropriate compensation for certain hours of overtime work by border patrol agents; entire bill. H.R. 5706, the "Danger Pay for U.S. Marshals Act," legislation to amend section 151 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 by allowing danger pay for the U.S. Marshals Service; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to increase the number of, guarantee overtime compensation to, and ensure the protection of, U.S. Probation Officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend section 151 of the Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 1990 and 1991 by allowing danger pay for the U.S. Marshals Service (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to increase staffing for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services and to improve the overtime compensation for federal probation officers in light of recent increases in the number of offenders requiring supervision.
Filing targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Implementation of the President's June 15, 2017 Executive Order 13801, "Expanding Apprenticeships in America." Implementation of the President's June 25, 2019 Executive Order 13878, "Establishing a White House Council on Eliminating Regulatory Barriers to Affordable Housing." Legislative proposal concerning employee classification issues in the construction industry (no bill introduced). General education concerning the application of federal prevailing wage requirements to federal and federally-assisted construction contracts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Legislative proposal to provide mental health training and support for first responders (no bill introduced). The need for additional protective equipment for New York first responders to protect from COVID-19.
H.R. 748, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act," legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic; Division B, Title II, providing $850 million for the purchase of personal protective equipment by state and local law enforcement agencies. S. 3548, the "Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act," legislation to provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic; proposed amendment to provide funding through the Justice Department for the purchase of personal protective equipment by state and local law enforcement agencies (no amendment introduced).
S. 273, the "Kelsey Smith Act," a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services; entire bill. S. 3398, the "Eliminating Abusive and Rampant Neglect of Interactive Technologies (EARN IT) Act of 2020," legislation to establish a National Commission on Online Child Sexual Exploitation Prevention; entire bill. General education concerning the challenges posed to law enforcement by encryption and other technological barriers on cellular phones and messaging apps. General education regarding law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology and the potential impact of proposals to impose a ban or moratorium on such use.
H.R. 2812, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1208, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. H.R. 1140, the "Rights for Transportation Security Officers Act of 2020," legislation to modify the workplace rights, protections, and benefits applicable to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) personnel; proposed amendment related to the extension of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program to TSA screener personnel (amendment submitted but not offered). Fourth legislative proposal to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposed amendments to provide for coverage under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for first responders who die or become disabled as a result of the virus, and to establish a new grant program to increase the resources available to state and local agencies for the purchase of personal protective equipment (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to ensure coverage under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for first responders who die or become disabled as a result of the coronavirus or COVID-19 (no bill introduced). Nomination of Iris Lan to be a U.S. District Court Judge for the Southern District of New York. General education regarding the need to clarify the application of the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program to the COVID-19 pandemic.
H.R. 5342, the "Supporting America's First Responders Act of 2019," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction; entire bill. S. 1278, the "Putting First Responders First Act," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill. H.R. 6379, the Take Responsibility for Workers and Families Act, legislation to provide emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020 to respond to the coronavirus pandemic; proposals to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses, including the purchase of personal protective equipment, of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, extend tax relief for disability compensation for public safety officers injured in the line of duty, and increase the allowable amount of retirement benefits that can be used for healthcare expenses. Legislative proposal to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow certain expenses of first responders as an above-the-line deduction, exclude certain disability-related first responder retirement payments from gross income, and increase the amount excluded from gross income by reason of distributions from governmental retirement plans for health and long-term care insurance for public safety officers (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), SENATE
H.R. 1256, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. H.R. 1195, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 613, the "TRICARE Reserve Select Improvement Act," legislation to remove the current prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are eligible to enroll in FEHB; entire bill. S. 164, the "TRICARE Reserve Select Improvement Act," legislation to remove the current prohibition on eligibility for TRICARE Reserve Select for members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who are eligible to enroll in FEHB; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide additional assistance to federal law enforcement officers required to relocate (no bill introduced). General education regarding the need to increase staffing for U.S. Probation and Pretrial Services, and to improve the overtime compensation for federal probation officers in light of recent increases in the number of offenders requiring supervision. General education on TSA's implementation of Division K, Title I, Sec. 1908 of P.L. 115-254, regarding the treatment of availability pay received by federal air marshals and TSA criminal investigators.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 3735, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," legislation to require the Director of the FBI to provide information on suicide rates in law enforcement; entire bill. S. 2746, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," legislation to require the Director of the FBI to provide information on suicide rates in law enforcement; entire bill. H.R. 5395, the "Back the Blue Act of 2019," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 2323, the "Screening All Fentanyl-Enhanced (SAFE) Mail Act," legislation to require the 100 percent screening of international mail and express cargo inbound into the United States from high-risk countries to detect and prevent the importation of illicit fentanyl and other illicit synthetic opioids; entire bill. Legislative proposal to include a provision in any final year-end government funding package to extend the DEA's temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances. General education concerning the need to ensure that fentanyl analogues continue to be included on the list of prohibited Schedule A opioids when the temporary placement of certain analogues on this list expires.
H.R. 2812, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1208, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1644, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to provide liability protection for local officials who comply with immigration detainers, and to withhold non-law enforcement federal grant funds from sanctuary jurisdictions; entire bill.
S. 273, the "Kelsey Smith Act," a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services; entire bill. S. 2878, the "Facial Recognition Technology Warrant Act of 2019," legislation to limit the ability of federal law enforcement agencies to utilize facial recognition technology; entire bill. General education regarding law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology and the potential impact of proposals to impose a ban or moratorium on such use. General education concerning the challenges posed to law enforcement by encryption and other technological barriers on cellular phones and messaging apps.
H.R. 1865, the "Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020"; Division K, "National Law Enforcement Museum Commemorative Coin." H.R. 3055, the FY 2020 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act; S.Amdt. 963, an amendment to establish a "Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program Type III Body Armor Fund."
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
General education concerning proposals for comprehensive reform of the defined benefit, multiemployer pension system. General education concerning the importance of authorizing new plan designs as part of any comprehensive reform of multiemployer defined benefit pension plans. General education concerning the need for Congress to pass legislation to reform multiemployer pensions, to address more than just "red zone" plans, to provide solutions for the long-term stability of the multiemployer pension system, and to avoid proposals that would cause additional multiemployer plans to face insolvency. H.R. 397, the "Rehabilitation for Multiemployer Pensions Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to create a Pension Rehabilitation Trust Fund and to establish a Pension Rehabilitation Administration within the Department of the Treasury to make loans to multiemployer defined benefit plans; entire bill. Draft legislation to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to authorize a new composite multiemployer pension plan design (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to authorize composite multiemployer pension plans as a means to provide a secure, sustainable retirement for workers while ensuring the viability of sponsoring employers (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, White House Office
S. 1504, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1156, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States; entire bill. H.R. 1325, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2019," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 954, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," legislation to provide grants to state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3735, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," legislation to require the Director of the FBI to provide information on suicide rates in law enforcement; entire bill. H.R. 4568, the "Responsible Body Armor Possession Act," legislation to prohibit the purchase, ownership, or possession of enhanced body armor by civilians; entire bill. S. 2323, the "Screening All Fentanyl-Enhanced (SAFE) Mail Act," legislation to require the 100 percent screening of international mail and express cargo inbound into the United States from high-risk countries to detect and prevent the importation of illicit fentanyl and other illicit synthetic opioids; entire bill.
Application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to police officers. Nomination of Eugene Scalia to serve as Secretary of Labor.
S. 998, the "Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis (STOIC) Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize and expand federal support for law enforcement mental health and wellness programs; entire bill. Implementation of Pub. Law 116-32, a law to reauthorize and expand federal support for law enforcement mental health and wellness programs. Draft Fiscal Year 2020 Labor, Health & Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act; amendment to increase the cap on enrollment for responders and survivors in the World Trade Center Health Program (no amendment introduced). H.R. 4378, the "Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Health Extenders Act of 2019"; Title VI, Section 1602, increasing the numerical limitations of the World Trade Center Health Program. Legislative proposal to direct the Attorney General to create and make available online resources designed to address mental health needs of first responders (no bill introduced). S. 1790, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020"; amendment to increase the cap on enrollment for responders and survivors in the World Trade Center Health Program (no amendment introduced).
S. 273, the "Kelsey Smith Act," a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services; entire bill. General education concerning the challenges posed to law enforcement by encryption and other technological barriers on telecommunications and other devices.
Filing targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Legislative proposal to bar federal agencies from awarding certain construction contracts unless the contractor and any subcontractors agree to require at least 20 percent of their non-management employees to complete or be enrolled in a Department of Labor-recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program as of the date construction begins (no bill introduced). Proposed changes to Senate Rules to speed consideration of nominees for positions in the Executive Branch that require Senate confirmation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
H.R. 1866, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. S. 1504, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2019," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. Legislative proposal to require the Comptroller General of the U.S. to study the monitoring of individuals on supervised or pretrial release (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 3055, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020," Division A, Commerce-Justice-Science; amendment #90, to restore funding for the Project Safe Neighborhoods grant program. Draft Fiscal Year 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act; support for full funding for the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
H.R. 1327, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. S. 546, the "Never Forget the Heroes: Permanent Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act," legislation to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113; entire bill. H.R. 1210, the "Heroes Lesley Zerebny and Gilbert Vega First Responders Survivors Support Act of 2019," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to make reforms to the benefits for Public Service Officers; entire bill. H.R. 2812, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1208, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program for public safety officers who have died or become disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1644, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to provide liability protection for local officials who comply with immigration detainers, and to withhold non-law enforcement federal grant funds from sanctuary jurisdictions; entire bill. S. 1537, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future administrations; entire bill. Implementation of P.L. 115-276, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act."
H.R. 2560, the "Putting First Responders First Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill. S. 1278, the "Putting First Responders First Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill. H.R. 2840, legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to treat certain first responder survivor benefits as earned income for purposes of the "kiddie tax"; entire bill. General education regarding the possibility that the "kiddie tax" impacts federal, state, or local death and disability benefits provided to the children of first responders killed or disabled in the line of duty.
S. 273, the "Kelsey Smith Act," a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services; entire bill.
H.R. 1156, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States; entire bill. Legislative proposals to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States (no bill introduced). H.R. 1325, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2019," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 2379, legislation to permanently reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program at the Department of Justice; entire bill. S. 1231, legislation to permanently reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program at the Department of Justice; entire bill. S. 954, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," legislation to provide grants to state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1480, the "Back the Blue Act of 2019," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers. S. 1508, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim as a public safety officer; entire bill. Legislative proposal to reauthorize the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program at the Department of Justice (no bill introduced). Nomination of Jeffrey Rosen to be Deputy Attorney General.
Filing targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Proposed legislation barring federal agencies from awarding certain construction contracts unless the contractor and any subcontractors agree to require at least 20 percent of their non-management employees to complete or be enrolled in a Department of Labor-recognized Registered Apprenticeship Program as of the date construction begins (no bill introduced). Proposed legislation to reduce from 10 percent to 5 percent the maximum retainage a federal agency may withhold from a government contractor under a contract for construction services (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
H.R. 489, the "SHIELD Act of 2019," legislation to prioritize the payment of pay and allowances to members of the Armed Forces and federal law enforcement officers in the event the debt ceiling is reached or there is a funding gap causing a government shutdown; entire bill. S. 104, the "End Government Shutdowns Act," legislation to amend title 31, United States Code, to provide for automatic continuing resolutions; entire bill. S. 113, the "Shutdown Fairness Act," legislation to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees; entire bill. S. 113, the "Shutdown Fairness Act," legislation to appropriate funds for pay and allowances of excepted Federal employees; entire bill. Legislative proposals to provide appropriations to fund federal government agencies impacted by the government shutdown; possible amendment to address concerns related to the application of the pay cap under title 5, U.S. Code, to compensation received by federal law enforcement officers at the conclusion of a government shutdown (no amendment introduced).
H.R. 1866, the "Probation Officer Protection Act," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill.
H.R. 588, the "Federal Employees Civil Relief Act," legislation to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. S. 72, the "Federal Employees Civil Relief Act," legislation to suspend the enforcement of certain civil liabilities of Federal employees and contractors during a lapse in appropriations; entire bill. H.R. 790, the "Federal Civilian Workforce Pay Raise Fairness Act of 2019," legislation to provide for a pay increase in 2019 for certain civilian employees of the federal government; possible amendment to address concerns related to the application of the pay cap to compensation received by federal law enforcement officers at the conclusion of a government shutdown (no amendment introduced). H.R. 1195, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. S. 473, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act," legislation to amend title 5, United States Code, to include certain Federal positions within the definition of law enforcement officer for retirement purposes; entire bill. H.R. 1256, the "First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 531, the First Responder Fair RETIRE Act," legislation to ensure the continuation of law enforcement retirement coverage for officers disabled in the line of duty as if the individual had never been disabled and regardless of whether the individual is reappointed to federal service in a non-covered position; entire bill. S. 24, the "Government Employee Fair Treatment Act," legislation to provide for the compensation of federal and other government employees affected by lapses in appropriations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to allow injured federal law enforcement officers to continue to serve their agencies (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide that for purposes of computing the annuity of certain law enforcement officers, any hours worked in excess of the limitation applicable to law enforcement premium pay shall be included in such computation (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to authorize Department of Justice law enforcement officers to apply for a longer waiver of the mandatory retirement age (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1646, the "Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act of 2019," legislation to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to improve the detection, prevention, and treatment of mental health issues among public safety officers; entire bill.
Draft Fiscal Year 2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations Act, ensuring adequate funding for the Justice Department's Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program, COPS Program, and Byrne/JAG Grant Program.
H.R. 99, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim as a public safety officer; entire bill. H.R. 1156, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States; entire bill. H.R. 1325, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2019," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 495, the "EAGLES Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize and expand the National Threat Assessment Center of the Department of Homeland Security; entire bill. S. 820, the "Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2019," legislation to reauthorize programs authorized under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004; entire bill. S. 954, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," legislation to provide grants to state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program at the Department of Justice (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program at the Department of Justice (no bill introduced).
S. 273, the "Kelsey Smith Act," a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services; entire bill. General education regarding legislative proposals to reform the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Veterans Employment & Training Service
H.R. 6693, the "Helping America Re-Develop High-Quality Accessible Training (HARD HAT) Act," legislation to amend Title 41, U.S. Code, to require certain contractors to meet a requirement with respect to registered apprenticeship programs; entire bill. H.R. 7221, the "Stop Unfair Bid Shopping (SUBS) Act of 2018," legislation to require prime contractors under federal construction contracts to notify the government of changes in certain subcontractors performing work under the contract; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 4804, the "Continuation on Active Service Act," legislation to amend Title 5, U.S. Code, to allow injured federal law enforcement officers to continue to serve their agencies; entire bill. H.R. 6893, the "Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act," legislation to amend the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend the Secret Service overtime pay exception through 2019; entire bill, and proposed amendment related to reporting requirements of the U.S. Secret Service (no amendment introduced). S. 3663, the "Secret Service Overtime Pay Extension Act," legislation to amend the Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2016 to extend the Secret Service overtime pay exception through 2019; entire bill. Proposed legislative vehicle to provide omnibus appropriations for FY 2019; proposed amendment to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill or amendment introduced). Legislative proposal to address the revised policy of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to take retroactive and prospective assessments from a retiree's retirement annuity supplement in those cases where a Federal Employees Retirement System annuity is divided between the retiree and a former spouse (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to authorize Department of Justice law enforcement officers to apply for a longer waiver of the mandatory retirement age (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 387, the "Email Privacy Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs; entire bill. H.R. 6147, the "Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019," legislation making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for fiscal year 2019; Title X, to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes. Proposed legislative vehicle to provide omnibus appropriations for FY 2019; inclusion of Title X of H.R. 6147, to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes (no bill or amendment introduced). Legislative proposals to reform the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (no bill introduced). General education concerning the challenges posed to law enforcement by encryption and other technological barriers on iPhones and other telecommunication devices.
H.R. 5698, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2018," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 6105, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States; entire bill. S. 2774, the "COPS Reauthorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize the COPS ON THE BEAT grant program through Fiscal Year 2023; entire bill. S. 2794, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2018," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 2961, the "Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 ("Improving Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse Cases"); entire bill. Proposed legislative vehicle to provide omnibus appropriations for FY 2019; proposed amendment to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers (no bill or amendment introduced). Legislative proposal to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 3441, the "Save Local Business Act," legislation to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act and the National Labor Relations Act standards governing joint employment and related liability; provisions amending standards for the misclassification of employees under the FLSA. H.R. 5509, the "Innovations in Mentoring, Training, and Apprenticeships Act," legislation to direct the National Science Foundation to provide grants for research about STEM education approaches and the STEM-related workforce; section 3 concerning apprenticeship grants. H. Res. 839, setting a rule for amendments in order for consideration of H.R. 4, the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018," concerning amendments for the application of federal prevailing wage laws to projects funded under H.R. 4. Application of federal prevailing wage rates to the disaster relief provisions in Title VI of H.R. 4, the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018." Implementation of the June 15, 2017 Executive Order 13801 on Expanding Apprenticeships in America. General education concerning efforts SWACCA is making to give ex-offenders a second chance through skills training in the construction industry. General education concerning the challenges that the misclassification of workers as independent contractors in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act poses for honest small businesses seeking to provide workers with middle class wages and benefits. General education concerning federal prevailing wage requirements and the process to ascertain federal prevailing wage rates. General education concerning the application of federal prevailing wage requirements to the construction, repair, and renovation of public housing supported under the Public Housing Act. General education on the need to expand registered apprenticeship programs in the construction industry.
H.R. 173, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017," legislation to repeal the excise tax on high-value healthcare plans offered to middle class workers; entire bill. S. 58, the "Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2017," legislation to repeal the excise tax on high-value healthcare plans offered to middle class workers; entire bill. General education on the need to repeal the so-called "Cadillac Tax" on high-cost, employer-sponsored health plans.
H.R. 6693, the "Helping America Re-Develop High-Quality Accessible Training (HARD HAT) Act," legislation to amend Title 41, U.S. Code, to require certain contractors to meet a requirement with respect to registered apprenticeship programs; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: SENATE
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 3834, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017," legislation to provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible for the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor; entire bill. H.R. 6378, the "Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act," legislation to reauthorize certain programs under the Public Health Service Act and the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to public health security and all-hazards preparedness and response; Title III, Section 301, regarding benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program. Legislative proposal seeking introduction of a revised version of the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future administrations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund under Public Law 114-113 (no bill introduced).
S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act, legislation to prohibit prescription benefit management companies from contractually imposing gag clauses on pharmacists that prevent them from telling patients of less expensive alternatives; entire bill. Implementation of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (Public Law 115-113).
H.R. 6, the "SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act," legislation to provide for opioid use disorder prevention, recovery, and treatment; amendment proposal to include a grant program for state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers (no amendment offered). H.R. 5698, the "Protect and Serve Act of 2018," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 6105, the "LEOSA Reform Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States; entire bill. S. 2763, the "Providing Officers With Electronic Resources (POWER) Act," legislation to provide grants to state, local, territorial, and tribal law enforcement agencies to purchase chemical screening devices and train personnel to use chemical screening devices in order to enhance law enforcement efficiency and protect law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 2794, the , the "Protect and Serve Act of 2018," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 2961, the "Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize subtitle A of the Victims of Child Abuse Act of 1990 ("Improving Investigation and Prosecution of Child Abuse Cases"); entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to improve the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2004, which allows qualified active and retired police officers to carry a concealed weapon in any jurisdiction in the United States (no bill introduced). General education concerning the challenges posed to law enforcement by encryption and other technological barriers on iPhones and other telecommunication devices.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
S. 2860, the "Putting First-Responders First Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
H.R. 387, the "Email Privacy Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs; entire bill. S. 1654, the "Email Privacy Act," legislation to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to update the privacy protections for electronic communications information that is stored by third-party service providers in order to protect consumer privacy interests while meeting law enforcement needs; entire bill. H.R. 5515, the "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019," legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2019 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; Section 1090 of the House-passed bill to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes. S. 2973, the "Kelsey Smith Act," a bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer or an employee or other agent of a public safety answering point in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical harm or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services; entire bill. House Appropriations Committee draft of the Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2019; Title X, to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes. Legislative proposals to reform the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (no bill introduced). General education concerning the challenges posed to law enforcement by encryption and other technological barriers on telecommunication devices.
Legislative proposal to allow public safety officers permanently disabled in the line of duty, and the families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty, to be eligible to purchase health insurance coverage through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (no bill introduced). Implementation of the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017 (Pub. L. 115-113).
H.R. 3834, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017," legislation to provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible for the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor; entire bill. S. 2878, the "Helping Extend Responding Officers Expansive Support (HEROES) Act of 2018," legislation to improve the tracking of data on, and benefits paid to, public safety officers who are killed or disabled in the line of duty; entire bill. Legislative proposal seeking introduction of a revised version of the Lifesaving Gear for Police Act reflecting the repeal of Executive Order 13688 and prohibiting similar executive actions by future Administrations (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the delivery of death and disability benefits under the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program (no bill introduced). Implementation of "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program" final rule to revise program regulations; RIN 1121-AA85; 83 Fed. Reg. 22367 (May 15, 2018). "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program" proposed rule to revise program regulations; RIN 1121-AA85; 81 Fed. Reg. 46019 (July 15, 2016).
S. 3072, the "Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019," legislation to make appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2019; ensuring adequate funding for the Justice Department's Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program.
Filing targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, SENATE
Filing targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 387, the "Email Privacy Act," legislation to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes; entire bill. S. 1654, the "Email Privacy Act," legislation to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes; entire bill.
Implementation of Pub. Law 115-113, the "Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act," a law to provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers. Legislative proposal to allow public safety officers permanently disabled in the line of duty, and the families of public safety officers killed in the line of duty, to be eligible to purchase health insurance coverage through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program (no bill introduced).
H.R. 115, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim as a public safety officer; entire bill. S. 573, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2017, legislation directing a study of and recommendations on issues facing law enforcement and the criminal justice system; entire bill. S. 2135, the "Fix NICS Act of 2017," legislation to enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System; entire bill. S. 2577, the "Debbie Smith Reauthorization Act of 2018," legislation to reauthorize programs under the Debbie Smith Act of 2004 related to DNA analysis in law enforcement investigations; entire bill. Legislative proposal to enhance officer safety by increasing penalties for the murder, attempted murder, or assault of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services, U.S. Department of Justice (no bill introduced). Legislative and regulatory proposals on assisting the re-entry of former offenders into society (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to provide omnibus consolidated appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018; inclusion of language to enforce current law regarding the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
H.R. 949, the "Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act," legislation to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers; entire bill. S. 597, the "Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act," legislation to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers; entire bill. H.R. 4508, the "PROSPER Act," legislation to support students in completing an affordable postsecondary education that will prepare them to enter the workforce with the skills they need for lifelong success; amendment proposal to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers (no amendment introduced). S. 2207, the "Volunteer First Responder Loan Forgiveness Act," legislation to allow qualified volunteer first responders to qualify for public service federal student loan forgiveness; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide omnibus consolidated appropriations for Fiscal Year 2018; inclusion of language to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers.
Budget Proposal of the President of the United States for Fiscal Year 2019; provisions to transfer the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health to the National Institute of Health, and transfer of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services within the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Legislative proposal to provide appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 to the Departments of Justice and Commerce, and other agencies; funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services grants of the Department of Justice.
Filing targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
H.R. 2228, the "Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017," legislation to provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 867, the "Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017," legislation to provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers; entire bill.
S. 782, the "PROTECT Our Children Act of 2017," legislation to reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program; entire bill.
Legislative proposal to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services (no bill introduced).
H.R. 387, the "Email Privacy Act," legislation to impose greater privacy protections for online accounts than exist for peoples' homes; entire bill.
H.R. 1892, the "Honoring Hometown Heroes Act," legislation to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1108, the "Honoring Hometown Heroes Act," legislation to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty; entire bill. H.R. 3834, the "9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor Act of 2017," legislation to provide that members of public safety agencies who died of 9/11-related health conditions are eligible for the Presidential 9/11 Heroes Medal of Valor; entire bill. "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program" proposed rule to revise program regulations with respect to 9/11-related death and disability claims, implement the offset requirements at 42 USC 3796(f)(3), and implement the provisions of the Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003; RIN 1121-AA85; 81 FR 46019 (July 15, 2016). "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program" proposed rule to revise program regulations with respect to the filing of an application for benefits, the definition of when an individual is a public safety officer, the evidence requirements to support a claim, and for other purposes; RIN 1121-AA86; 81 FR 57348 (August 22, 2016). Legislative proposal to provide for reforms to the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program and the Public Safety Officers' Educational Assistance Program (no bill introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Composite retirement plans; the "Cadillac Tax" on health plans; prevailing wage issues; and issues related to apprenticeship and training.
Filing targets: SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
H.R. 2929, the "Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax Parity Act," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income certain combat zone compensation earned by law enforcement officers and other federal employees; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 949, the "Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act," legislation to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers; entire bill. S. 597, the "Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act," legislation to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers; entire bill.
H.R. 3354, the "Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018," legislation to make consolidated appropriations for the federal government for Fiscal Year 2018, Division C, Commerce-Justice-Science; H. Amdt. 107, to provide $100 million for the COPS Hiring Program; H. Amdt. 149, to transfer $100 million from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration to the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grants Program. Advocating against reductions to the Byrne-JAG and Community Oriented Policing programs in the Congressional Appropriations process.
Implementation of Pub. L. 115-36, the Public Safety Officers' Benefits Improvement Act, a law to require adequate reporting on the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program and to provide for processing improvements to increase the timeliness of claims adjudication. Implementation of E.O. 13809 to revoke the restrictions imposed by E.O. 13688 on the acquisition of lifesaving equipment through the Department of Defense or the use of federal grant funds. The need to repeal Executive Order 13688 restricting the ability of state and local law enforcement to obtain or to purchase lifesaving protective equipment from federal agencies or with federal funds. "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program" proposed rule to revise program regulations with respect to 9/11-related death and disability claims, implement the offset requirements at 42 USC 3796(f)(3), and implement the provisions of the Hometown Heroes Survivors Benefits Act of 2003; RIN 1121-AA85; 81 FR 46019 (July 15, 2016). "Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program" proposed rule to revise program regulations with respect to the filing of an application for benefits, the definition of when an individual is a public safety officer, the evidence requirements to support a claim, and for other purposes; RIN 1121-AA86; 81 FR 57348 (August 22, 2016). H.R. 2810, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018, legislation to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2018 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year; opposing S. Amdt. 872, to codify the restrictions of E.O. 13688, prohibiting law enforcement's acquisition of lifesaving equipment through the Department of Defense or using federal grant funds. H.R. 1892, the "Honoring Hometown Heroes Act," legislation to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1108, the "Honoring Hometown Heroes Act," legislation to amend title 4, United States Code, to provide for the flying of the flag at half-staff in the event of the death of a first responder in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1087, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. Legislative proposal to prohibit future presidential administrations from restricting the ability of state and local law enforcement agencies to obtain or to purchase lifesaving protective equipment from federal agencies or with federal funds (no bill introduced). Education concerning the need to end micro-management of police departments through the civil rights division and the through the collaborative reform initiative for technical assistance.
H.R. 3697, the "Criminal Alien Gang Member Removal Act," legislation to amend the Immigration and National Act to provide grounds for removal of criminal alien gang members and eliminate eligibility for relief for gang members; entire bill. Issues related to New York City policies that prevent police from cooperating with federal counterparts concerning dangerous felons who are not lawfully present in the United States and their removal from the communities police seek to protect.
H.R. 510, the "Rapid DNA Act of 2017," legislation to establish a system for integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to reduce violent crime and reduce the current DNA analysis backlog; entire bill. H.R. 115, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim as a public safety officer; entire bill. S. 1085, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim as a public safety officer; entire bill. H.R. 2437, the "Back the Blue Act of 2017," legislation to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1134, the "Back the Blue Act of 2017," legislation to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. Proposals to improve the safety of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers and provide enhanced penalties for the murder of or assaults on law enforcement officers (no bills introduced). Issues related to stopping violence perpetrated by criminal gangs, such as MS-13. Education concerning the systemic implications of the political prosecution of New York Police Sergeant Hugh Barry by the state of New York.
Filing targets: Bureau of Justice Assistance, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
S. 597, the "Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act," legislation to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers; entire bill. H.R. 949, the "Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Act," legislation to increase Federal Pell Grants for the children of fallen public safety officers; entire bill.
FCC proposed rule to incorporate a new Blue Alert event code into the Emergency Alert System pursuant to the Rafael Ramos and Wenjian Liu National Blue Alert Act of 2015; Docket No. 15-14, FCC-17-74; 82 FR 29811 (June 30, 2017). Legislative proposal to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to require providers of a covered service to provide call location information concerning the telecommunications device of a user of such service to an investigative or law enforcement officer in an emergency situation involving risk of death or serious physical injury or in order to respond to the user's call for emergency services (no bill introduced).
S. 867, the "Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act," legislation to provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 2228, the "Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act," legislation to provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers; entire bill.
H.R. 2502, the "Don't Tax Our Fallen Public Safety Heroes Update Act of 2017," legislation to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude certain compensation received by public safety officers and their dependents from gross income; entire bill.
S. 52, legislation to make aliens associated with a criminal gang inadmissible, deportable, and ineligible for various forms of relief; entire bill. S. 87, the "Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act," legislation to ensure that state and local law enforcement may cooperate with federal officials to protect our communities from violent criminals and suspected terrorists who are illegally present in the United States; entire bill. S. 139, the "Rapid DNA Act of 2017," legislation to establish a system for integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to reduce violent crime and reduce the current DNA analysis backlog; entire bill. H.R. 510, the "Rapid DNA Act of 2017," legislation to establish a system for integration of Rapid DNA instruments for use by law enforcement to reduce violent crime and reduce the current DNA analysis backlog; entire bill. S. 573, the "National Criminal Justice Commission Act," legislation to establish a National Criminal Justice Commission; entire bill. H.R. 1886, the "National Criminal Justice Commission Act," legislation to establish a National Criminal Justice Commission; entire bill. S. 583, the "American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1428, the "American Law Enforcement Heroes Act of 2017," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize COPS grantees to use grant funds to hire veterans as career law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 708, the "INTERDICT Act," legislation to improve the ability of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to interdict fentanyl, other synthetic opioids, and other narcotics and psychoactive substances that are illegally imported into the United States; entire bill. S. 782, the "PROTECT Our Children Act," legislation to reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program; entire bill. H.R. 1846, the "PROTECT Our Children Act," legislation to reauthorize the National Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program; entire bill. S. 1085, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim as a public safety officer; entire bill. H.R. 115, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to provide additional aggravating factors for the imposition of the death penalty based on the status of the victim as a public safety officer; entire bill. S. 1134, the "Back the Blue Act of 2017," legislation to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 2437, the "Back the Blue Act of 2017," legislation to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3004, "Kate's Law," legislation to enhance penalties for dangerous criminal aliens who are deported and return to the United States; entire bill. Legislative proposal to amend Title 18, U.S. Code, to provide enhanced federal prosecution of attacks against law enforcement officers (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to improve the safety of federal, state, and local law enforcement officers and provide enhanced penalties for the murder of or assaults on law enforcement officers (no bills introduced). Proposal for Executive action to provide liability protections for state and local law enforcement officers who comply with federal immigration detainers (no measure introduced). Support for the Administration to call for Cuba to extradite cop-killer Joanne Chesimard as part of any revised policy on U.S.-Cuba relations. Issues related to recidivist criminal aliens unlawfully present in the United States, the impact of New York City policies that inhibit cooperation between municipal and federal law enforcement to apprehend and remove these dangerous individuals, and the impact such policies have on the growth of criminal gangs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, White House Office
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
H.R. 1039, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill. S. 367, the "Probation Officer Protection Act of 2017," legislation to grant probation officers authority to arrest hostile third parties who obstruct or impede a probation officer in the performance of official duties; entire bill.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), White House Office