ELIZABETH HEMPOWICZ

Supported COVID IG whistleblower protections in the CORE Act (S.3855) and the COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act (H.R. 7227) Supported COVID-19 transparency and accountability provisions (H.R. 748) Support independent IGs, and including for-cause removal in the CORE Act (S.3855) and Inspector General Independence Act (S.6984) Advocated for stronger inspector general independence provisions to be in the Strengthening Inspector General Independence Act (S.3994) Supported National Strategic Stockpile transparency Supported the Coronavirus Oversight and Recovery Ethics Act of 2020 Opposed OMB CARES Act guidance Supported stronger whistleblower confidentiality protections in the Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act (H.R. 7185)

Supported COVID IG whistleblower protections in the CORE Act (S.3855) and the COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act (H.R. 7227) Supported COVID-19 transparency and accountability provisions (H.R. 748) Support independent IGs, and including for-cause removal in the CORE Act (S.3855) and Inspector General Independence Act (S.6984) Advocated for stronger inspector general independence provisions to be in the Strengthening Inspector General Independence Act (S.3994) Supported National Strategic Stockpile transparency Supported the Coronavirus Oversight and Recovery Ethics Act of 2020 Opposed OMB CARES Act guidance Supported stronger whistleblower confidentiality protections in the Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act (H.R. 7185)

Advocated against reducing royalty rates in response to COVID-19. Advocated against extractive industry bailout in CARES Act. Supported increased accountability and transparency in the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's offshore leasing procedures. Supported the Fair Returns for Public Lands Act of 2020 (S. 3330).

Supported National Emergencies Act reform. Supported clarifying the scope of the reporting requirements contained in the CARES Act. Opposed PPP loan forgiveness proposals. Supported giving inspectors general for-cause removal protections. Supported the PLUM Act (S.3836). Supported the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act and Merit Systems Protection Board Empowerment Act. Supported changes to the PPP to bar foreign state-owned companies from the program. Supported delaying the SCOTUS nomination. Supported strengthening witness disclosure rules in the House. Supported efforts to make Congress an equal branch of government. Supported the Protecting Our Democracy Act. Supported the Congressional Power of the Purse Act.

Supported COVID IG whistleblower protections in the CORE Act (S.3855) and the COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act (H.R. 7227) Supported COVID-19 transparency and accountability provisions (H.R. 748) Support independent IGs, and including for-cause removal in the CORE Act (S.3855) and Inspector General Independence Act (S.6984) Advocated for stronger inspector general independence provisions to be in the Strengthening Inspector General Independence Act (S.3994) Supported National Strategic Stockpile transparency Supported the Coronavirus Oversight and Recovery Ethics Act of 2020 Opposed OMB CARES Act guidance Supported stronger whistleblower confidentiality protections in the Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act (H.R. 7185)

Supported strong intelligence community whistleblower protections in the FY21 Intelligence Authorization Act (S.3905)

Supported COVID IG whistleblower protections in the CORE Act (S.3855) and the COVID-19 Whistleblower Protection Act (H.R. 7227) Supported COVID-19 transparency and accountability provisions (H.R. 748) Support independent IGs, and including for-cause removal in the CORE Act (S.3855) and Inspector General Independence Act (S.6984) Advocated for stronger inspector general independence provisions to be in the Strengthening Inspector General Independence Act (S.3994) Supported National Strategic Stockpile transparency Supported the Coronavirus Oversight and Recovery Ethics Act of 2020 Opposed OMB CARES Act guidance Supported stronger whistleblower confidentiality protections in the Enhancing Protections for Whistleblower Anonymity Act (H.R. 7185)

Supported and opposed various provisions in NDAA (H.R. 6395/S. 4049), including supporting whistleblower protections, OCO reform, improved financial management, ethics reforms, and transparency. Opposed reducing authority of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction. Supported war powers reforms and sunsetting 2001 and 2002 authorizations for the use of military force.

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 (HR 6395/S.4049) Supported reforms and increased transparency for Overseas Contingency Operations spending Supported stronger revolving door laws across the government Opposed a Department of Defense proposal to weaken revolving door laws Supported increased transparency of Department of Defense operations and activities Supported efforts to challenge wasteful and excessive Department spending

Supported the Protecting Our Democracy Act Supported stronger whistleblower protections Supported stronger Truth in Testimony rules for witnesses Supported COVID-19 relief oversight and PPP transparency Support improvements to the False Claims Act Supported disclosure of beneficial ownership information Supported the Saving the Civil Service Act (S. 4907)

Supported improvements to the Foreign Agent Registration Act Supported improved DATA Act implementation Supported inspector general transparency and increased budgets Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported improved disaster responsiveness Supported many judicial and executive branch ethics provisions in H.R. 1 Supported Office Of Government Ethics reauthorization bills (HR 745/S 896) Supported improved service contractor inventories Supported acquisition reforms for other transactions and commercial items Supported transparency around outside fellows working in Congressional offices Supported the Special Counsel Transparency Act Supported the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act Supported the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2019 Supported the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act Opposed the nomination of Barry Myers to lead NOAA Working on language to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Working on creating a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported increased protections for whistleblowers within the intelligence community Supported public and free access to court documents on PACER

Supported reforms to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act Supported reforms to the Inspector General Act Supported reforms to OSC Hatch Act Guidance Supported reauthorization of the Merit Systems Protection Board and reforms to the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act Supported extension of whistleblower protections to legislative and judicial branch employees Supported initiative to grant the Justice Department Inspector General the right to investigate DOJ attorneys for misconduct (HR 202/S 685) Supported reforms to the National Emergencies Act (S 764) Supported increased transparency for final opinions issued by DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel Supported clarification to existing law to ensure whistleblowers from non-intelligence community agencies, but who have access to classified information, are protected against reprisal for making disclosures to Congress Supported creation of a whistleblower ombudsman office in the Senate Supported strengthening of whistleblower protections/enforcement mechanisms in Scientific Integrity Act (HR 1709)

Supported reforms to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act Supported reforms to the Inspector General Act Supported reforms to OSC Hatch Act Guidance Supported reauthorization of the Merit Systems Protection Board and reforms to the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act Supported extension of whistleblower protections to legislative and judicial branch employees Supported initiative to grant the Justice Department Inspector General the right to investigate DOJ attorneys for misconduct (HR 202/S 685) Supported reforms to the National Emergencies Act (S 764) Supported increased transparency for final opinions issued by DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel Supported clarification to existing law to ensure whistleblowers from non-intelligence community agencies, but who have access to classified information, are protected against reprisal for making disclosures to Congress Supported creation of a whistleblower ombudsman office in the Senate Supported strengthening of whistleblower protections/enforcement mechanisms in Scientific Integrity Act (HR 1709)

Supported improvements to contractor whistleblower protection Supported Inspector General Access Act of 2019 (HR 202) Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported reforms to whistleblower protections for Title 5 employees Supported efforts to increase congressional staffs access to classified information and enhance reporting on clearance processing (HR 2779/S 2581) Supporting efforts to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Supported a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported efforts to increase authorities of CRCL at DHS to conduct oversight over immigration detention facilities Supported No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act (HR 4008) Supported Open and Responsive Government Act (S 2220) Supported Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act (ARTICLE ONE Act, S 764) Supported provisions in S 245 to simplify and strengthen whistleblower protections for intelligence community employees Supported reforms to FARA Supported election security improvements

Opposed increased military spending in HR 2021

Supported taxpayer protections for commercial items contracts (H.R. 2500/S. 1790). Supported repeals of 2001 and 2002 authorizations of the use of military force (H.R. 2500/S. 1790/H.R. 2474). Supported efforts to increase Department of Defense transparency and accountability and reduce wasteful spending (H.R. 2500/S. 1790).

Supported reforms to reduce wasteful Pentagon spending, increase transparency, reform acquisition laws, and strengthen ethics and foreign influence laws (HR 2500/S 1790) Supported strengthening burdens of proof for military whistleblowers Supported legislation to reestablish the Commission on Wartime Contracting (HR 3576)

Supported reforms to reduce wasteful Pentagon spending, increase transparency, reform acquisition laws, enforce Congresss constitutional war powers, and strengthen ethics and foreign influence laws (HR 2500/S 1790) Supported bill to reestablish the Commission on Wartime Contracting (HR 3576) Supported improved transparency for contractors with delinquent taxes in FY 2020 NDAA Supported efforts to improve whistleblower protections for DOD employees

Supported taxpayer protections for commercial items contracts (H.R. 2500/S. 1790). Supported repeals of 2001 and 2002 authorizations of the use of military force (H.R. 2500/S. 1790/H.R. 2474). Supported efforts to increase Department of Defense transparency and accountability and reduce wasteful spending (H.R. 2500/S. 1790).

Advocated for reforms to Dodd Frank for whistleblowers to adequately ensure their disclosures are protected under law. Advocated for H.R. 2515 the Whistleblower Protection Reform Act of 2019 Advocated for increased transparency around enforcement actions at the PCAOB. Advocated for changes to PCAOB inspection reports.

Supported reforms to Dodd Frank to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and supported reforms to burdens of proof (HR 2515)

Supporting FARA reform legislation (S. 1764). Requesting reforms to intel community whistleblower protection laws. Advocated for changes to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act to encourage timely, qualified presidential appointments. Advocated for passage of the Inspector General Access Act (S. 685), which would give the DOJ OIG jurisdiction over investigations concerning attorney misconduct. Advocated for changes to the National Emergencies Act generally and advocated for the ARTICLE ONE Act (S. 764). Advocated for restoration of quorum at the MSPB. Advocated for full funding for the Office of Special Counsel and OSHA. Supported the ILLICIT CASH Act (S. 2563). Supported the Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2531). Advocated in support of the Open and Responsive Government Act (S. 2220). Advocated for reforms to the Freedom of Information Act. Advocated in favor of the OLC Sunlight Act (H.R. 4556).

Supported improvements to contractor whistleblower protection Supported Inspector General Access Act of 2019 (HR 202) Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported reforms to whistleblower protections for Title 5 employees Supported efforts to increase congressional staffs access to classified information and enhance reporting on clearance processing (HR 2779/S 2581) Supporting efforts to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Supported a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported efforts to increase authorities of CRCL at DHS to conduct oversight over immigration detention facilities Supported No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act (HR 4008) Supported Open and Responsive Government Act (S 2220) Supported Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act (ARTICLE ONE Act, S 764) Supported provisions in S 245 to simplify and strengthen whistleblower protections for intelligence community employees Supported reforms to FARA Supported election security improvements

Supported reforms to reduce wasteful Pentagon spending, increase transparency, reform acquisition laws, enforce Congresss constitutional war powers, and strengthen ethics and foreign influence laws (HR 2500/S 1790) Supported bill to reestablish the Commission on Wartime Contracting (HR 3576) Supported improved transparency for contractors with delinquent taxes in FY 2020 NDAA Supported efforts to improve whistleblower protections for DOD employees

Supported reforms to reduce wasteful Pentagon spending, increase transparency, reform acquisition laws, and strengthen ethics and foreign influence laws (HR 2500/S 1790) Supported strengthening burdens of proof for military whistleblowers Supported legislation to reestablish the Commission on Wartime Contracting (HR 3576)

Supported increased transparency for reports from the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Supported efforts to create an incentive program to reward whistleblowers that come forward when they suspect violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, and other laws, rules, and professional standards governing the audits of public companies, brokers, and dealers. (HR 3625)

Supported improvements to contractor whistleblower protection Supported Inspector General Access Act of 2019 (HR 202) Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported reforms to whistleblower protections for Title 5 employees Supported efforts to increase congressional staffs access to classified information and enhance reporting on clearance processing (HR 2779/S 2581) Supporting efforts to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Supported a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported efforts to increase authorities of CRCL at DHS to conduct oversight over immigration detention facilities Supported No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act (HR 4008) Supported Open and Responsive Government Act (S 2220) Supported Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act (ARTICLE ONE Act, S 764) Supported provisions in S 245 to simplify and strengthen whistleblower protections for intelligence community employees Supported reforms to FARA Supported election security improvements

Supporting FARA reform legislation (S. 1764). Requesting reforms to intel community whistleblower protection laws. Advocated for changes to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act to encourage timely, qualified presidential appointments. Advocated for passage of the Inspector General Access Act (S. 685), which would give the DOJ OIG jurisdiction over investigations concerning attorney misconduct. Advocated for changes to the National Emergencies Act generally and advocated for the ARTICLE ONE Act (S. 764). Advocated for restoration of quorum at the MSPB. Advocated for full funding for the Office of Special Counsel and OSHA. Supported the ILLICIT CASH Act (S. 2563). Supported the Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2531). Advocated in support of the Open and Responsive Government Act (S. 2220). Advocated for reforms to the Freedom of Information Act. Advocated in favor of the OLC Sunlight Act (H.R. 4556).

Supported improvements to the Foreign Agent Registration Act Supported improved DATA Act implementation Supported inspector general transparency and increased budgets Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported improved disaster responsiveness Supported many judicial and executive branch ethics provisions in H.R. 1 Supported Office Of Government Ethics reauthorization bills (HR 745/S 896) Supported improved service contractor inventories Supported acquisition reforms for other transactions and commercial items Supported transparency around outside fellows working in Congressional offices Supported the Special Counsel Transparency Act Supported the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act Supported the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2019 Supported the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act Opposed the nomination of Barry Myers to lead NOAA Working on language to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Working on creating a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported increased protections for whistleblowers within the intelligence community Supported public and free access to court documents on PACER

Supporting FARA reform legislation (S. 1764). Requesting reforms to intel community whistleblower protection laws. Advocated for changes to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act to encourage timely, qualified presidential appointments. Advocated for passage of the Inspector General Access Act (S. 685), which would give the DOJ OIG jurisdiction over investigations concerning attorney misconduct. Advocated for changes to the National Emergencies Act generally and advocated for the ARTICLE ONE Act (S. 764). Advocated for restoration of quorum at the MSPB. Advocated for full funding for the Office of Special Counsel and OSHA. Supported the ILLICIT CASH Act (S. 2563). Supported the Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2531). Advocated in support of the Open and Responsive Government Act (S. 2220). Advocated for reforms to the Freedom of Information Act. Advocated in favor of the OLC Sunlight Act (H.R. 4556).

Supported taxpayer protections for commercial items contracts (H.R. 2500/S. 1790). Supported repeals of 2001 and 2002 authorizations of the use of military force (H.R. 2500/S. 1790/H.R. 2474). Supported efforts to increase Department of Defense transparency and accountability and reduce wasteful spending (H.R. 2500/S. 1790).

Supported reforms to reduce wasteful Pentagon spending, increase transparency, reform acquisition laws, and strengthen ethics and foreign influence laws (HR 2500/S 1790) Supported strengthening burdens of proof for military whistleblowers Supported legislation to reestablish the Commission on Wartime Contracting (HR 3576)

Supported reforms to reduce wasteful Pentagon spending, increase transparency, reform acquisition laws, enforce Congresss constitutional war powers, and strengthen ethics and foreign influence laws (HR 2500/S 1790) Supported bill to reestablish the Commission on Wartime Contracting (HR 3576) Supported improved transparency for contractors with delinquent taxes in FY 2020 NDAA Supported efforts to improve whistleblower protections for DOD employees

Supported improvements to contractor whistleblower protection Supported Inspector General Access Act of 2019 (HR 202) Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported reforms to whistleblower protections for Title 5 employees Supported efforts to increase congressional staffs access to classified information and enhance reporting on clearance processing (HR 2779/S 2581) Supporting efforts to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Supported a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported efforts to increase authorities of CRCL at DHS to conduct oversight over immigration detention facilities Supported No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act (HR 4008) Supported Open and Responsive Government Act (S 2220) Supported Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act (ARTICLE ONE Act, S 764) Supported provisions in S 245 to simplify and strengthen whistleblower protections for intelligence community employees Supported reforms to FARA Supported election security improvements

Supporting FARA reform legislation (S. 1764). Requesting reforms to intel community whistleblower protection laws. Advocated for changes to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act to encourage timely, qualified presidential appointments. Advocated for passage of the Inspector General Access Act (S. 685), which would give the DOJ OIG jurisdiction over investigations concerning attorney misconduct. Advocated for changes to the National Emergencies Act generally and advocated for the ARTICLE ONE Act (S. 764). Advocated for restoration of quorum at the MSPB. Advocated for full funding for the Office of Special Counsel and OSHA. Supported the ILLICIT CASH Act (S. 2563). Supported the Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2531). Advocated in support of the Open and Responsive Government Act (S. 2220). Advocated for reforms to the Freedom of Information Act. Advocated in favor of the OLC Sunlight Act (H.R. 4556).

Supported improvements to contractor whistleblower protection Supported Inspector General Access Act of 2019 (HR 202) Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported reforms to whistleblower protections for Title 5 employees Supported efforts to increase congressional staffs access to classified information and enhance reporting on clearance processing (HR 2779/S 2581) Supporting efforts to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Supported a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported efforts to increase authorities of CRCL at DHS to conduct oversight over immigration detention facilities Supported No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act (HR 4008) Supported Open and Responsive Government Act (S 2220) Supported Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act (ARTICLE ONE Act, S 764) Supported provisions in S 245 to simplify and strengthen whistleblower protections for intelligence community employees Supported reforms to FARA Supported election security improvements

Supporting FARA reform legislation (S. 1764). Requesting reforms to intel community whistleblower protection laws. Advocated for changes to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act to encourage timely, qualified presidential appointments. Advocated for passage of the Inspector General Access Act (S. 685), which would give the DOJ OIG jurisdiction over investigations concerning attorney misconduct. Advocated for changes to the National Emergencies Act generally and advocated for the ARTICLE ONE Act (S. 764). Advocated for restoration of quorum at the MSPB. Advocated for full funding for the Office of Special Counsel and OSHA. Supported the ILLICIT CASH Act (S. 2563). Supported the Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2531). Advocated in support of the Open and Responsive Government Act (S. 2220). Advocated for reforms to the Freedom of Information Act. Advocated in favor of the OLC Sunlight Act (H.R. 4556).

Supported improvements to contractor whistleblower protection Supported Inspector General Access Act of 2019 (HR 202) Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported reforms to whistleblower protections for Title 5 employees Supported efforts to increase congressional staffs access to classified information and enhance reporting on clearance processing (HR 2779/S 2581) Supporting efforts to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Supported a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported efforts to increase authorities of CRCL at DHS to conduct oversight over immigration detention facilities Supported No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act (HR 4008) Supported Open and Responsive Government Act (S 2220) Supported Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act (ARTICLE ONE Act, S 764) Supported provisions in S 245 to simplify and strengthen whistleblower protections for intelligence community employees Supported reforms to FARA Supported election security improvements

Supported reforms to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act Supported reforms to the Inspector General Act Supported reforms to OSC Hatch Act Guidance Supported reauthorization of the Merit Systems Protection Board and reforms to the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act Supported extension of whistleblower protections to legislative and judicial branch employees Supported initiative to grant the Justice Department Inspector General the right to investigate DOJ attorneys for misconduct (HR 202/S 685) Supported reforms to the National Emergencies Act (S 764) Supported increased transparency for final opinions issued by DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel Supported clarification to existing law to ensure whistleblowers from non-intelligence community agencies, but who have access to classified information, are protected against reprisal for making disclosures to Congress Supported creation of a whistleblower ombudsman office in the Senate Supported strengthening of whistleblower protections/enforcement mechanisms in Scientific Integrity Act (HR 1709)

Supporting FARA reform legislation (S. 1764). Requesting reforms to intel community whistleblower protection laws. Advocated for changes to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act to encourage timely, qualified presidential appointments. Advocated for passage of the Inspector General Access Act (S. 685), which would give the DOJ OIG jurisdiction over investigations concerning attorney misconduct. Advocated for changes to the National Emergencies Act generally and advocated for the ARTICLE ONE Act (S. 764). Advocated for restoration of quorum at the MSPB. Advocated for full funding for the Office of Special Counsel and OSHA. Supported the ILLICIT CASH Act (S. 2563). Supported the Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2531). Advocated in support of the Open and Responsive Government Act (S. 2220). Advocated for reforms to the Freedom of Information Act. Advocated in favor of the OLC Sunlight Act (H.R. 4556).

Supported reforms to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act Supported reforms to the Inspector General Act Supported reforms to OSC Hatch Act Guidance Supported reauthorization of the Merit Systems Protection Board and reforms to the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act Supported extension of whistleblower protections to legislative and judicial branch employees Supported initiative to grant the Justice Department Inspector General the right to investigate DOJ attorneys for misconduct (HR 202/S 685) Supported reforms to the National Emergencies Act (S 764) Supported increased transparency for final opinions issued by DOJ's Office of Legal Counsel Supported clarification to existing law to ensure whistleblowers from non-intelligence community agencies, but who have access to classified information, are protected against reprisal for making disclosures to Congress Supported creation of a whistleblower ombudsman office in the Senate Supported strengthening of whistleblower protections/enforcement mechanisms in Scientific Integrity Act (HR 1709)

Supporting FARA reform legislation (S. 1764). Requesting reforms to intel community whistleblower protection laws. Advocated for changes to the Federal Vacancies Reform Act to encourage timely, qualified presidential appointments. Advocated for passage of the Inspector General Access Act (S. 685), which would give the DOJ OIG jurisdiction over investigations concerning attorney misconduct. Advocated for changes to the National Emergencies Act generally and advocated for the ARTICLE ONE Act (S. 764). Advocated for restoration of quorum at the MSPB. Advocated for full funding for the Office of Special Counsel and OSHA. Supported the ILLICIT CASH Act (S. 2563). Supported the Corporate Transparency Act (H.R. 2531). Advocated in support of the Open and Responsive Government Act (S. 2220). Advocated for reforms to the Freedom of Information Act. Advocated in favor of the OLC Sunlight Act (H.R. 4556).

Supported improvements to contractor whistleblower protection Supported Inspector General Access Act of 2019 (HR 202) Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported reforms to whistleblower protections for Title 5 employees Supported efforts to increase congressional staffs access to classified information and enhance reporting on clearance processing (HR 2779/S 2581) Supporting efforts to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Supported a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported efforts to increase authorities of CRCL at DHS to conduct oversight over immigration detention facilities Supported No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act (HR 4008) Supported Open and Responsive Government Act (S 2220) Supported Assuring that Robust, Thorough, and Informed Congressional Leadership is Exercised Over National Emergencies Act (ARTICLE ONE Act, S 764) Supported provisions in S 245 to simplify and strengthen whistleblower protections for intelligence community employees Supported reforms to FARA Supported election security improvements

Supported improvements to the Foreign Agent Registration Act Supported improved DATA Act implementation Supported inspector general transparency and increased budgets Supported strengthening the Federal Vacancies Act Supported improved disaster responsiveness Supported many judicial and executive branch ethics provisions in H.R. 1 Supported Office Of Government Ethics reauthorization bills (HR 745/S 896) Supported improved service contractor inventories Supported acquisition reforms for other transactions and commercial items Supported transparency around outside fellows working in Congressional offices Supported the Special Counsel Transparency Act Supported the Billion Dollar Boondoggle Act Supported the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act of 2019 Supported the Grant Reporting Efficiency and Agreements Transparency Act Opposed the nomination of Barry Myers to lead NOAA Working on language to create an IG for the Judicial branch and whistleblower protections for judiciary employees Working on creating a whistleblower program for disclosures to the FTC from outside parties Supported increased protections for whistleblowers within the intelligence community Supported public and free access to court documents on PACER

Supported IG subpoena bill (HR 4917) Supported Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (S. 3357) Supported House ban on serving on boards of publicly traded companies (HR 1043) Supported Senate electronic campaign finance reports filing (provision in S. 3071) Promoted IG improvements Supported foreign agent disclosure at Congressional hearings Supported hearing on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board nominees Supported Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018 (S 2968) Supported the Secure Elections Act (S 2261) Supported changes to House rules to strengthen transparency and oversight Supported the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644)

Opposed NASA nominee Urged funding for Oversight.gov Supported Payment Integrity Information Act of 2018 (S 2948) Supported Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or GAO-IG Act (HR 5415) Supported All Circuit Review Act (HR 2229) Supported Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S 1869) Supported efforts to declassify information regarding CIA Director nominee Gina Haspels role in enhanced interrogation program Supported Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644) Supported 2020 Census IDEA Act (S 2578) Opposed ending public access to CFPB DFPB database Opposed CIA nominee until her role in rendition, detention, and interrogation program disclosed Supported portions of the "Stop Outsourcing Security Act" Supported Cut The Perks Act (HR 6295) Consulted on contractor executive compensation Discussed OGE nominee Supported stronger lobbying laws Supported improved contractor responsibility systems Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Federal Prison Transparency Honest Ads Act Opposed Back the Blue Act (S 1134) Supported Arms Sale Oversight Act

Supported protecting inspector general independence Opposed Reforming Government Act of 2018 Supported the Arms Sale Oversight Act (HR 7080) Supported strengthening congressional ethics rules Supported rule changes to require more disclosure of congressional fellow funding sources Supported portions of Vacancies Act reform Supported IG Access Act (HR 3154) Supported IG Subpoena Authority Act (HR 4917) Supported Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act of 2018 (S 2178) Supported creation of House Whistleblower Ombudsman Office Opposed OSC Hatch Act guidance Opposed proposed regulation rolling back Flores Settlement Agreement standards Supported Improper Payments legislation

Supported protecting inspector general independence Opposed Reforming Government Act of 2018 Supported the Arms Sale Oversight Act (HR 7080) Supported strengthening congressional ethics rules Supported rule changes to require more disclosure of congressional fellow funding sources Supported portions of Vacancies Act reform Supported IG Access Act (HR 3154) Supported IG Subpoena Authority Act (HR 4917) Supported Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act of 2018 (S 2178) Supported creation of House Whistleblower Ombudsman Office Opposed OSC Hatch Act guidance Opposed proposed regulation rolling back Flores Settlement Agreement standards Supported Improper Payments legislation

Urged HASC to go back to holding open hearings with service chiefs Supported the Ending Improper Payments Act Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics and improve ethics laws Urged Congress to improve and increase oversight mechanisms in national disaster recovery budget Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported efforts to make contracts and past performance data public Supported the Federal Travel Transparency Act (S. 2679) Urged Congress to enhance its national security oversight powers Supported IG Subpoena Authority Act (HR 4917) Supported election security funding Supported review of DEA revolving door Opposed Haspel Nomination to CIA Chief Urged Congress to support the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act Urged Congress to support the Special Counsel Transparency Act Supported legislation to protect the decennial Census

Supported IG subpoena bill (HR 4917) Supported Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (S. 3357) Supported House ban on serving on boards of publicly traded companies (HR 1043) Supported Senate electronic campaign finance reports filing (provision in S. 3071) Promoted IG improvements Supported foreign agent disclosure at Congressional hearings Supported hearing on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board nominees Supported Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018 (S 2968) Supported the Secure Elections Act (S 2261) Supported changes to House rules to strengthen transparency and oversight Supported the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644)

Opposed NASA nominee Urged funding for Oversight.gov Supported Payment Integrity Information Act of 2018 (S 2948) Supported Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or GAO-IG Act (HR 5415) Supported All Circuit Review Act (HR 2229) Supported Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S 1869) Supported efforts to declassify information regarding CIA Director nominee Gina Haspels role in enhanced interrogation program Supported Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644) Supported 2020 Census IDEA Act (S 2578) Opposed ending public access to CFPB DFPB database Opposed CIA nominee until her role in rendition, detention, and interrogation program disclosed Supported portions of the "Stop Outsourcing Security Act" Supported Cut The Perks Act (HR 6295) Consulted on contractor executive compensation Discussed OGE nominee Supported stronger lobbying laws Supported improved contractor responsibility systems Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Federal Prison Transparency Honest Ads Act Opposed Back the Blue Act (S 1134) Supported Arms Sale Oversight Act

Supported public hearings on defense budget Urged Congress to adopt acquisition reforms that would reduce waste, increase oversight and accountability, and enhance operational effectiveness. Supported and opposed section of the FY 2019 Defense Authorization bill (HR 5515) Opposed the inclusion of the DoDs proposal to alter FOIA in the FY19 NDAA Opposed the AUMF bill (S.J. Res 59)

Opposed Defense Department attack on transparency Raised concerns about deficiencies in F-35 program testing Supported /Opposed provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (H.R. 5515) Supported efforts to decrease Pentagon spending and increase accountability Supported efforts to increase congressional oversight of foreign arms sales

Opposed zero tolerance directive and en masse hearings Supported Detention Oversight, Not Expansion (DONE) Act (S. 2849/H.R. 5820) Urged DHS to Abandon Problematic Social Media Collection Plan

Supported taxpayer protections for commercial item contracts Supported anti-trafficking contracting proposals Opposed increased F-35 spending (HR 6157/S 3159)

Opposed NASA nominee Urged funding for Oversight.gov Supported Payment Integrity Information Act of 2018 (S 2948) Supported Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or GAO-IG Act (HR 5415) Supported All Circuit Review Act (HR 2229) Supported Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S 1869) Supported efforts to declassify information regarding CIA Director nominee Gina Haspels role in enhanced interrogation program Supported Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644) Supported 2020 Census IDEA Act (S 2578) Opposed ending public access to CFPB DFPB database Opposed CIA nominee until her role in rendition, detention, and interrogation program disclosed Supported portions of the "Stop Outsourcing Security Act" Supported Cut The Perks Act (HR 6295) Consulted on contractor executive compensation Discussed OGE nominee Supported stronger lobbying laws Supported improved contractor responsibility systems Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Federal Prison Transparency Honest Ads Act Opposed Back the Blue Act (S 1134) Supported Arms Sale Oversight Act

Supported protecting inspector general independence Opposed Reforming Government Act of 2018 Supported the Arms Sale Oversight Act (HR 7080) Supported strengthening congressional ethics rules Supported rule changes to require more disclosure of congressional fellow funding sources Supported portions of Vacancies Act reform Supported IG Access Act (HR 3154) Supported IG Subpoena Authority Act (HR 4917) Supported Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act of 2018 (S 2178) Supported creation of House Whistleblower Ombudsman Office Opposed OSC Hatch Act guidance Opposed proposed regulation rolling back Flores Settlement Agreement standards Supported Improper Payments legislation

Opposed NASA nominee Urged funding for Oversight.gov Supported Payment Integrity Information Act of 2018 (S 2948) Supported Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or GAO-IG Act (HR 5415) Supported All Circuit Review Act (HR 2229) Supported Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S 1869) Supported efforts to declassify information regarding CIA Director nominee Gina Haspels role in enhanced interrogation program Supported Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644) Supported 2020 Census IDEA Act (S 2578) Opposed ending public access to CFPB DFPB database Opposed CIA nominee until her role in rendition, detention, and interrogation program disclosed Supported portions of the "Stop Outsourcing Security Act" Supported Cut The Perks Act (HR 6295) Consulted on contractor executive compensation Discussed OGE nominee Supported stronger lobbying laws Supported improved contractor responsibility systems Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Federal Prison Transparency Honest Ads Act Opposed Back the Blue Act (S 1134) Supported Arms Sale Oversight Act

Opposed NASA nominee Urged funding for Oversight.gov Supported Payment Integrity Information Act of 2018 (S 2948) Supported Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or GAO-IG Act (HR 5415) Supported All Circuit Review Act (HR 2229) Supported Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S 1869) Supported efforts to declassify information regarding CIA Director nominee Gina Haspels role in enhanced interrogation program Supported Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644) Supported 2020 Census IDEA Act (S 2578) Opposed ending public access to CFPB DFPB database Opposed CIA nominee until her role in rendition, detention, and interrogation program disclosed Supported portions of the "Stop Outsourcing Security Act" Supported Cut The Perks Act (HR 6295) Consulted on contractor executive compensation Discussed OGE nominee Supported stronger lobbying laws Supported improved contractor responsibility systems Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Federal Prison Transparency Honest Ads Act Opposed Back the Blue Act (S 1134) Supported Arms Sale Oversight Act

Supported protecting inspector general independence Opposed Reforming Government Act of 2018 Supported the Arms Sale Oversight Act (HR 7080) Supported strengthening congressional ethics rules Supported rule changes to require more disclosure of congressional fellow funding sources Supported portions of Vacancies Act reform Supported IG Access Act (HR 3154) Supported IG Subpoena Authority Act (HR 4917) Supported Inspector General Recommendation Transparency Act of 2018 (S 2178) Supported creation of House Whistleblower Ombudsman Office Opposed OSC Hatch Act guidance Opposed proposed regulation rolling back Flores Settlement Agreement standards Supported Improper Payments legislation

Supported IG subpoena bill (HR 4917) Supported Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (S. 3357) Supported House ban on serving on boards of publicly traded companies (HR 1043) Supported Senate electronic campaign finance reports filing (provision in S. 3071) Promoted IG improvements Supported foreign agent disclosure at Congressional hearings Supported hearing on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board nominees Supported Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018 (S 2968) Supported the Secure Elections Act (S 2261) Supported changes to House rules to strengthen transparency and oversight Supported the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644)

Opposed NASA nominee Urged funding for Oversight.gov Supported Payment Integrity Information Act of 2018 (S 2948) Supported Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or GAO-IG Act (HR 5415) Supported All Circuit Review Act (HR 2229) Supported Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S 1869) Supported efforts to declassify information regarding CIA Director nominee Gina Haspels role in enhanced interrogation program Supported Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644) Supported 2020 Census IDEA Act (S 2578) Opposed ending public access to CFPB DFPB database Opposed CIA nominee until her role in rendition, detention, and interrogation program disclosed Supported portions of the "Stop Outsourcing Security Act" Supported Cut The Perks Act (HR 6295) Consulted on contractor executive compensation Discussed OGE nominee Supported stronger lobbying laws Supported improved contractor responsibility systems Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Federal Prison Transparency Honest Ads Act Opposed Back the Blue Act (S 1134) Supported Arms Sale Oversight Act

Supported IG subpoena bill (HR 4917) Supported Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (S. 3357) Supported House ban on serving on boards of publicly traded companies (HR 1043) Supported Senate electronic campaign finance reports filing (provision in S. 3071) Promoted IG improvements Supported foreign agent disclosure at Congressional hearings Supported hearing on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board nominees Supported Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018 (S 2968) Supported the Secure Elections Act (S 2261) Supported changes to House rules to strengthen transparency and oversight Supported the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644)

Opposed NASA nominee Urged funding for Oversight.gov Supported Payment Integrity Information Act of 2018 (S 2948) Supported Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or GAO-IG Act (HR 5415) Supported All Circuit Review Act (HR 2229) Supported Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S 1869) Supported efforts to declassify information regarding CIA Director nominee Gina Haspels role in enhanced interrogation program Supported Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644) Supported 2020 Census IDEA Act (S 2578) Opposed ending public access to CFPB DFPB database Opposed CIA nominee until her role in rendition, detention, and interrogation program disclosed Supported portions of the "Stop Outsourcing Security Act" Supported Cut The Perks Act (HR 6295) Consulted on contractor executive compensation Discussed OGE nominee Supported stronger lobbying laws Supported improved contractor responsibility systems Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Federal Prison Transparency Honest Ads Act Opposed Back the Blue Act (S 1134) Supported Arms Sale Oversight Act

Urged HASC to go back to holding open hearings with service chiefs Supported the Ending Improper Payments Act Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics and improve ethics laws Urged Congress to improve and increase oversight mechanisms in national disaster recovery budget Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported efforts to make contracts and past performance data public Supported the Federal Travel Transparency Act (S. 2679) Urged Congress to enhance its national security oversight powers Supported IG Subpoena Authority Act (HR 4917) Supported election security funding Supported review of DEA revolving door Opposed Haspel Nomination to CIA Chief Urged Congress to support the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act Urged Congress to support the Special Counsel Transparency Act Supported legislation to protect the decennial Census

Opposed zero tolerance directive and en masse hearings Supported Detention Oversight, Not Expansion (DONE) Act (S. 2849/H.R. 5820) Urged DHS to Abandon Problematic Social Media Collection Plan

Opposed NASA nominee Urged funding for Oversight.gov Supported Payment Integrity Information Act of 2018 (S 2948) Supported Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or GAO-IG Act (HR 5415) Supported All Circuit Review Act (HR 2229) Supported Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S 1869) Supported efforts to declassify information regarding CIA Director nominee Gina Haspels role in enhanced interrogation program Supported Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644) Supported 2020 Census IDEA Act (S 2578) Opposed ending public access to CFPB DFPB database Opposed CIA nominee until her role in rendition, detention, and interrogation program disclosed Supported portions of the "Stop Outsourcing Security Act" Supported Cut The Perks Act (HR 6295) Consulted on contractor executive compensation Discussed OGE nominee Supported stronger lobbying laws Supported improved contractor responsibility systems Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Federal Prison Transparency Honest Ads Act Opposed Back the Blue Act (S 1134) Supported Arms Sale Oversight Act

Supported IG subpoena bill (HR 4917) Supported Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (S. 3357) Supported House ban on serving on boards of publicly traded companies (HR 1043) Supported Senate electronic campaign finance reports filing (provision in S. 3071) Promoted IG improvements Supported foreign agent disclosure at Congressional hearings Supported hearing on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board nominees Supported Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018 (S 2968) Supported the Secure Elections Act (S 2261) Supported changes to House rules to strengthen transparency and oversight Supported the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644)

Supported IG subpoena bill (HR 4917) Supported Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (S. 3357) Supported House ban on serving on boards of publicly traded companies (HR 1043) Supported Senate electronic campaign finance reports filing (provision in S. 3071) Promoted IG improvements Supported foreign agent disclosure at Congressional hearings Supported hearing on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board nominees Supported Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018 (S 2968) Supported the Secure Elections Act (S 2261) Supported changes to House rules to strengthen transparency and oversight Supported the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644)

Supported taxpayer protections for commercial item contracts Supported anti-trafficking contracting proposals Opposed increased F-35 spending (HR 6157/S 3159)

Supported IG subpoena bill (HR 4917) Supported Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (S. 3357) Supported House ban on serving on boards of publicly traded companies (HR 1043) Supported Senate electronic campaign finance reports filing (provision in S. 3071) Promoted IG improvements Supported foreign agent disclosure at Congressional hearings Supported hearing on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board nominees Supported Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018 (S 2968) Supported the Secure Elections Act (S 2261) Supported changes to House rules to strengthen transparency and oversight Supported the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644)

Supported public hearings on defense budget Urged Congress to adopt acquisition reforms that would reduce waste, increase oversight and accountability, and enhance operational effectiveness. Supported and opposed section of the FY 2019 Defense Authorization bill (HR 5515) Opposed the inclusion of the DoDs proposal to alter FOIA in the FY19 NDAA Opposed the AUMF bill (S.J. Res 59)

Supported amendments to VA accountability bill HR 1259

Supported S. 651 to Post Contracts Online Supported Efforts to Strengthen the Office of Congressional Ethics Supported the creation of the Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy Urged House not to terminate the Office of Government Ethics Opposed removal of the Cardin-Lugar Provision Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Urged an improved Congressional Fellow disclosure rule Urged Congress to strengthen IG independence and increase reporting requirements Supported Office of Special Counsel and Merit Systems Protection Board nominees Supported whistleblower protection amendment to HR 1364 Urged White House to support open government Urged improvements to House Intelligence Committee

Supported reductions in Pentagon spending and an audit of the Department of Defense Supported funding for the A-10 Supported and Opposed Provisions in the Defense Acquisition Streamlining and Transparency Act (HR 2511) Opposed to continued funding for the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility (MOX) Opposed new FOIA (b)3 exemption in the NDAA Supported inclusion of updated language to military burdens of proof Asked SASC to open the markup of the NDAA Supported BRAC Supported full ship shock trials n the Gerald R. Ford Aircraft Carrier Opposed block buy for the F-35 Supported block buy and additional Littoral Combat Ship procurement Supported B-21 contract cost transparency

Opposed NDAA provisions on private audits, increasing contracting thresholds, and commercial item procurements Opposed new FOIA (b)3 exemption in the NDAA Supported BRAC Supported reductions in Pentagon spending and an audit of the Department of Defense Supported funding for the A-10 and requirements for comparative testing Supported and Opposed Provisions in the Defense Acquisition Streamlining and Transparency Act (HR 2511) Opposed to continued funding for the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility Supported the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act (S. 1856) Opposed the Senate's closed National Defense Authorization Act markup

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics and improve ethics laws Urged Congress to improve and increase oversight mechanisms in national disaster recovery budget Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act (S. 625) Supported amendments to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (S. 1679 and HR 4170) Supported the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act (S. 2039) Supported Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Supported intel community whistleblower protection legislation (HR 3989) Urged DOJ to improve policies for funding police body cameras Supported Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Supported Improved FEMA Proposal Aiding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Supported bills promoting privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Opposed bills that would erode privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Urged Congress to Support the Special Counsel Integrity Act (HR 3771 and S. 1741) Supported amending the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Urged Customs and Border Protection to hold an open contracting process involving the Southern Border Wall Urged OGE to promote comprehensive ethics agreements Opposed Customs and Border Protection practice to pay detainees $1 per day Supported applying the Freedom of Information Act to federally-funded private prison facilities Urged Congress to improve the Federal Vacancy Reform Act

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics and improve ethics laws Urged Congress to improve and increase oversight mechanisms in national disaster recovery budget Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act (S. 625) Supported amendments to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (S. 1679 and HR 4170) Supported the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act (S. 2039) Supported Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Supported intel community whistleblower protection legislation (HR 3989) Urged DOJ to improve policies for funding police body cameras Supported Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Supported Improved FEMA Proposal Aiding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Supported bills promoting privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Opposed bills that would erode privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Urged Congress to Support the Special Counsel Integrity Act (HR 3771 and S. 1741) Supported amending the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Urged Customs and Border Protection to hold an open contracting process involving the Southern Border Wall Urged OGE to promote comprehensive ethics agreements Opposed Customs and Border Protection practice to pay detainees $1 per day Supported applying the Freedom of Information Act to federally-funded private prison facilities Urged Congress to improve the Federal Vacancy Reform Act

Opposes Bill to Protect Secrecy Around Oil and Gas Payments (HR 4519)

Urged EOP to publicly release appointee ethics records Supported portions of the VA accountability & WB protection bill (S. 1094) Supported S. 651 to post Contracts Online Supported Efforts to Strengthen the Office of Congressional Ethics Supported the creation of the Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported codification of whistleblower pilot program Urged Congress to make the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) a priority Supported the inclusion of civil fines for FARA violations Called on Congress for a special investigation into foreign interference with US elections Supported bill to update WPEA to allow employees to refuse an order from a supervisor that would require the employee to break a regulation of the agency (HR 657) Supported language to make CRS reports available to the public Urged DNI Coats to provide an estimate of the number of Americans' whose communications had been collected under Section 702 of FISA Supported improvements to improper payment reporting methodology

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics Urged the White House to investigate revenue collections at Customs and Border Protection Supported make beneficial ownership data public Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported language to make CRS reports available to the public Supported improvements to improper payment reporting methodology Urged Congress to make the Foreign Agents Registration Act a priority Supported the inclusion of civil fines for Foreign Agents Registration Act violations Supported amending the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Urged Customs and Border Protection to hold an open contracting process involving the Southern Border Wall Supported the Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017 (S. 1099) Supported the VA Whistleblower Protection and Accountability Act (S. 1094) Urged OGE to promote comprehensive ethics agreements Opposed Customs and Border Protection practice to pay detainees $1 per day Opposition to provisions of the Building Americas Trust Act (S.1757) Supported applying the Freedom of Information Act to federally-funded private prison facilities

Urged EOP to publicly release appointee ethics records Supported portions of the VA accountability & WB protection bill (S. 1094) Supported S. 651 to post Contracts Online Supported Efforts to Strengthen the Office of Congressional Ethics Supported the creation of the Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported codification of whistleblower pilot program Urged Congress to make the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) a priority Supported the inclusion of civil fines for FARA violations Called on Congress for a special investigation into foreign interference with US elections Supported bill to update WPEA to allow employees to refuse an order from a supervisor that would require the employee to break a regulation of the agency (HR 657) Supported language to make CRS reports available to the public Urged DNI Coats to provide an estimate of the number of Americans' whose communications had been collected under Section 702 of FISA Supported improvements to improper payment reporting methodology

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics Urged the White House to investigate revenue collections at Customs and Border Protection Supported make beneficial ownership data public Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported language to make CRS reports available to the public Supported improvements to improper payment reporting methodology Urged Congress to make the Foreign Agents Registration Act a priority Supported the inclusion of civil fines for Foreign Agents Registration Act violations Supported amending the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Urged Customs and Border Protection to hold an open contracting process involving the Southern Border Wall Supported the Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017 (S. 1099) Supported the VA Whistleblower Protection and Accountability Act (S. 1094) Urged OGE to promote comprehensive ethics agreements Opposed Customs and Border Protection practice to pay detainees $1 per day Opposition to provisions of the Building Americas Trust Act (S.1757) Supported applying the Freedom of Information Act to federally-funded private prison facilities

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics and improve ethics laws Urged Congress to improve and increase oversight mechanisms in national disaster recovery budget Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act (S. 625) Supported amendments to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (S. 1679 and HR 4170) Supported the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act (S. 2039) Supported Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Supported intel community whistleblower protection legislation (HR 3989) Urged DOJ to improve policies for funding police body cameras Supported Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Supported Improved FEMA Proposal Aiding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Supported bills promoting privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Opposed bills that would erode privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Urged Congress to Support the Special Counsel Integrity Act (HR 3771 and S. 1741) Supported amending the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Urged Customs and Border Protection to hold an open contracting process involving the Southern Border Wall Urged OGE to promote comprehensive ethics agreements Opposed Customs and Border Protection practice to pay detainees $1 per day Supported applying the Freedom of Information Act to federally-funded private prison facilities Urged Congress to improve the Federal Vacancy Reform Act

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics Urged the White House to investigate revenue collections at Customs and Border Protection Supported make beneficial ownership data public Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported language to make CRS reports available to the public Supported improvements to improper payment reporting methodology Urged Congress to make the Foreign Agents Registration Act a priority Supported the inclusion of civil fines for Foreign Agents Registration Act violations Supported amending the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Urged Customs and Border Protection to hold an open contracting process involving the Southern Border Wall Supported the Saving Federal Dollars Through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2017 (S. 1099) Supported the VA Whistleblower Protection and Accountability Act (S. 1094) Urged OGE to promote comprehensive ethics agreements Opposed Customs and Border Protection practice to pay detainees $1 per day Opposition to provisions of the Building Americas Trust Act (S.1757) Supported applying the Freedom of Information Act to federally-funded private prison facilities

Opposed NDAA provisions on private audits, increasing contracting thresholds, and commercial item procurements Opposed new FOIA (b)3 exemption in the NDAA Supported BRAC Supported reductions in Pentagon spending and an audit of the Department of Defense Supported funding for the A-10 and requirements for comparative testing Supported and Opposed Provisions in the Defense Acquisition Streamlining and Transparency Act (HR 2511) Opposed to continued funding for the Mixed Oxide Fuel Fabrication Facility Supported the Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act (S. 1856) Opposed the Senate's closed National Defense Authorization Act markup

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics and improve ethics laws Urged Congress to improve and increase oversight mechanisms in national disaster recovery budget Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act (S. 625) Supported amendments to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (S. 1679 and HR 4170) Supported the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act (S. 2039) Supported Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Supported intel community whistleblower protection legislation (HR 3989) Urged DOJ to improve policies for funding police body cameras Supported Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Supported Improved FEMA Proposal Aiding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Supported bills promoting privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Opposed bills that would erode privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Urged Congress to Support the Special Counsel Integrity Act (HR 3771 and S. 1741) Supported amending the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Urged Customs and Border Protection to hold an open contracting process involving the Southern Border Wall Urged OGE to promote comprehensive ethics agreements Opposed Customs and Border Protection practice to pay detainees $1 per day Supported applying the Freedom of Information Act to federally-funded private prison facilities Urged Congress to improve the Federal Vacancy Reform Act

Urged Congress to reauthorize the Office of Government Ethics and improve ethics laws Urged Congress to improve and increase oversight mechanisms in national disaster recovery budget Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act (S. 625) Supported amendments to the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 (S. 1679 and HR 4170) Supported the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act (S. 2039) Supported Transition Team Ethics Improvement Act Supported intel community whistleblower protection legislation (HR 3989) Urged DOJ to improve policies for funding police body cameras Supported Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act Supported Improved FEMA Proposal Aiding Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Supported bills promoting privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Opposed bills that would erode privacy and due process in reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Urged Congress to Support the Special Counsel Integrity Act (HR 3771 and S. 1741) Supported amending the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 Urged Customs and Border Protection to hold an open contracting process involving the Southern Border Wall Urged OGE to promote comprehensive ethics agreements Opposed Customs and Border Protection practice to pay detainees $1 per day Supported applying the Freedom of Information Act to federally-funded private prison facilities Urged Congress to improve the Federal Vacancy Reform Act

Urged EOP to publicly release appointee ethics records Supported portions of the VA accountability & WB protection bill (S. 1094) Supported S. 651 to post Contracts Online Supported Efforts to Strengthen the Office of Congressional Ethics Supported the creation of the Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Supported codification of whistleblower pilot program Urged Congress to make the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) a priority Supported the inclusion of civil fines for FARA violations Called on Congress for a special investigation into foreign interference with US elections Supported bill to update WPEA to allow employees to refuse an order from a supervisor that would require the employee to break a regulation of the agency (HR 657) Supported language to make CRS reports available to the public Urged DNI Coats to provide an estimate of the number of Americans' whose communications had been collected under Section 702 of FISA Supported improvements to improper payment reporting methodology

Supported S. 651 to Post Contracts Online Supported Efforts to Strengthen the Office of Congressional Ethics Supported the creation of the Commission on Protecting and Reducing Government Secrecy Urged House not to terminate the Office of Government Ethics Opposed removal of the Cardin-Lugar Provision Section 1504 of the Dodd-Frank Act Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Urged an improved Congressional Fellow disclosure rule Urged Congress to strengthen IG independence and increase reporting requirements Supported Office of Special Counsel and Merit Systems Protection Board nominees Supported whistleblower protection amendment to HR 1364 Urged White House to support open government Urged improvements to House Intelligence Committee

Letter to Chairman Lamar Smith about use of subpoena power Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Urged Congress to support the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces executive order Proposed improvements to the Transparency and Government Act of 2015 (HR 1381) Supported Office of Special Counsels request for increased funding for FY2017 Supported Federal Employee Anti-Discrimination Act Supported inclusion of Flint funding in Water Resources Development Act of 2016 Urged adoption of rule to require congressional fellows paid by outside entities to disclose payment information

URGED THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE GOOD ON PROMISES TO OPEN THE GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION AMENDMENT TO S. 1890 BY SENATORS GRASSLEY AND LEAHY URGED SENATE TO NOT CONFIRM ROBERT CALIFF FOR FDA HEAD URGED CONGRESS TO REJECT DOD FOIA-EXEMPTION PROPOSAL URGED CONGRESS TO PASS FOIA REFORM URGED CONGRESS TO PASS INSPECTOR GENERAL ACCESS BILL URGED CONGRESS TO PASS FBI WHISTLEBLOWER BILL URGED SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO OPEN DEBATE AROUND POLICY AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT URGED SENATE TO CONFIRM NOMINATION OF CAROLYN LERNER TO OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL URGED SENATE TO IMPROVE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN OSC REAUTHORIZATION AND TO UPDATE MSPB PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICES URGED CONGRESS TO IMPROVE SERVICE CONTRACT INVENTORIES AND UTILIZE THEM BETTER URGED SENATE TO OPPOSE REGULATORY REFORM PROPOSALS IN HR 427

URGED THE PRESIDENT TO MAKE GOOD ON PROMISES TO OPEN THE GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION AMENDMENT TO S. 1890 BY SENATORS GRASSLEY AND LEAHY URGED SENATE TO NOT CONFIRM ROBERT CALIFF FOR FDA HEAD URGED CONGRESS TO REJECT DOD FOIA-EXEMPTION PROPOSAL URGED CONGRESS TO PASS FOIA REFORM URGED CONGRESS TO PASS INSPECTOR GENERAL ACCESS BILL URGED CONGRESS TO PASS FBI WHISTLEBLOWER BILL URGED SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO OPEN DEBATE AROUND POLICY AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT URGED SENATE TO CONFIRM NOMINATION OF CAROLYN LERNER TO OFFICE OF SPECIAL COUNSEL URGED SENATE TO IMPROVE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS IN OSC REAUTHORIZATION AND TO UPDATE MSPB PROHIBITED PERSONNEL PRACTICES URGED CONGRESS TO IMPROVE SERVICE CONTRACT INVENTORIES AND UTILIZE THEM BETTER URGED SENATE TO OPPOSE REGULATORY REFORM PROPOSALS IN HR 427

Supported the FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 (S. 337) Urged Congress to consolidate FOIA bills passed in both chambers Urged House to vote against amendment to reduce the Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) budget. Urged Congress to strengthen the Office of Special Counsel to improve mission effectiveness Urged Senate to pass law to make CRS reports public

URGED CONGRESS TO CREATE A WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION PROCESS AND HOLD THOSE WHO RETALIATE AGAINST WHISTLEBLOWERS ACCOUNTABLE. MADE RECOMMENDATIONS TO SENATE FOR CHANGES TO INSPECTORS GENERAL OVERSIGHT. SUPPORTED S.337 (FOIA Improvement Act of 2015) AND URGED SENATE TO VOTE ON THE BILL. URGED CONGRESS TO MAKE CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE REPORTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. SUPPORTED NATIONAL SECURITY WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS. URGED HOUSE TO CLOSE SENSITIVE JOBS LOOPHOLES. URGED HOUSE TO VOTE AGAINST AMENDMENT 591 to H.R. 2822 (APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, ENVIRONMENT, AND RELATED AGENCIES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2016).

SUPPORTED LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE VA WHISTLEBLOWER PROCESS (HR 571)