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Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
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AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
Source: Senate LDA
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
End Woke Higher Education Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed House Ways & Means Committee Hearing on 'Education Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers' Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed provisions regarding DC Opportunity Scholarship Program in appropriations bill Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the final rule of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Coastal State Climate Preparedness Act of 2023
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2023
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Opposed proposed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part I in House Committee on Oversight & Accountability H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents
Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2023
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II in House Committee on Oversight& Accountability Discussed private school vouchers in advance of hearing on School Choice: Expanding Educational Freedom for All in the House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education Discussed the use of funding streams provided by Congresss COVID-19 recovery bills (the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds) for private school voucher programs in some states Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed implications of private school vouchers for hearing on "Educational Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers" in House Ways & Means Committee Discussed 2023 Dept. of Education's Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Discussed proposed reauthorization of Education Sciences Reform Act (ESRA) and potential implications for religious freedom law Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act Discussed proposed solutions to learning loss for hearing on "Generational Learning Loss: How Pandemic School Closures Hurt Students" in House Education & Workforce, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Hearing H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act
Making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Parents Bill of Rights Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Opposed proposed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part I in House Committee on Oversight & Accountability H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents
Parents Bill of Rights Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II in House Committee on Oversight& Accountability Discussed private school vouchers in advance of hearing on School Choice: Expanding Educational Freedom for All in the House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education Discussed the use of funding streams provided by Congresss COVID-19 recovery bills (the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds) for private school voucher programs in some states Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II in House Committee on Oversight& Accountability Discussed private school vouchers in advance of hearing on School Choice: Expanding Educational Freedom for All in the House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education Discussed the use of funding streams provided by Congresss COVID-19 recovery bills (the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds) for private school voucher programs in some states Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act Discussed proposed solutions to learning loss for hearing on "Generational Learning Loss: How Pandemic School Closures Hurt Students" in House Education & Workforce, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Hearing H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed implications of private school vouchers for hearing on "Educational Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers" in House Ways & Means Committee Discussed 2023 Dept. of Education's Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Discussed proposed reauthorization of Education Sciences Reform Act (ESRA) and potential implications for religious freedom law Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Opposed proposed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part I in House Committee on Oversight & Accountability H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Native American Education Opportunity Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II in House Committee on Oversight& Accountability Discussed private school vouchers in advance of hearing on School Choice: Expanding Educational Freedom for All in the House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education Discussed the use of funding streams provided by Congresss COVID-19 recovery bills (the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds) for private school voucher programs in some states Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs
Native American Education Opportunity Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Opposed proposed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part I in House Committee on Oversight & Accountability H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents
RECOVER Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II in House Committee on Oversight& Accountability Discussed private school vouchers in advance of hearing on School Choice: Expanding Educational Freedom for All in the House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education Discussed the use of funding streams provided by Congresss COVID-19 recovery bills (the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds) for private school voucher programs in some states Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs
RECOVER Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Opposed proposed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part I in House Committee on Oversight & Accountability H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents
To require the Secretary of Defense to appropriately consider Taiwan for enhanced defense industrial base cooperation activities.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
October 7 Remembrance Education Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
To establish a minimum public comment period with respect to proposed rules issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II in House Committee on Oversight& Accountability Discussed private school vouchers in advance of hearing on School Choice: Expanding Educational Freedom for All in the House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education Discussed the use of funding streams provided by Congresss COVID-19 recovery bills (the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds) for private school voucher programs in some states Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed implications of private school vouchers for hearing on "Educational Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers" in House Ways & Means Committee Discussed 2023 Dept. of Education's Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Discussed proposed reauthorization of Education Sciences Reform Act (ESRA) and potential implications for religious freedom law Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act Discussed proposed solutions to learning loss for hearing on "Generational Learning Loss: How Pandemic School Closures Hurt Students" in House Education & Workforce, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Hearing H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act
Educational Choice for Children Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Opposed proposed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part I in House Committee on Oversight & Accountability H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Do No Harm Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed implications of private school vouchers for hearing on "Educational Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers" in House Ways & Means Committee Discussed 2023 Dept. of Education's Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Discussed proposed reauthorization of Education Sciences Reform Act (ESRA) and potential implications for religious freedom law Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act Discussed proposed solutions to learning loss for hearing on "Generational Learning Loss: How Pandemic School Closures Hurt Students" in House Education & Workforce, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Hearing H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Equality Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2023
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II in House Committee on Oversight& Accountability Discussed private school vouchers in advance of hearing on School Choice: Expanding Educational Freedom for All in the House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education Discussed the use of funding streams provided by Congresss COVID-19 recovery bills (the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds) for private school voucher programs in some states Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs
Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2023
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Opposed proposed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part I in House Committee on Oversight & Accountability H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents
Lifting Local Communities Act
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed role on ACA contraceptive coverage requirement Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed role on healthcare providers ability to cite religion to deny healthcare Discussed reintroduction of the Do No Harm Act for the 118th Congress Discussed and submitted comments on Biden Administrations proposed regulations on Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations Discussed and submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed role on student groups at public universities S.75, Lifting Local Communities Act- Opposed bill to create religious exemptions for social services organizations that partner with the federal government
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the Department of Labor relating to "Rescission of Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption Rule".
Client: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE · Firm: AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2882, FY2024 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act - Discussed inclusion of anti-LGBTQ Appropriations riders Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" Sent letter regarding Department of Educations rule Direct Grant Programs, State-Administered Formula Grant Programs to rescind regulations regarding discrimination by religious student groups at public colleges H.R. 3724, Accreditation for College Excellence Act of 2023 - Discussed provisions about accreditation of religious institutions in higher education bill H.R. 7683, Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act - Discussed provisions about religion in higher education bill
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act Discussed implications of private school vouchers for hearing on "Educational Freedom and Opportunity for American Families, Students, and Workers" in House Ways & Means Committee Discussed 2023 Dept. of Education's Guidance on Constitutionally Protected Prayer and Religious Expression in Public Elementary and Secondary Schools Discussed proposed reauthorization of Education Sciences Reform Act (ESRA) and potential implications for religious freedom law Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Foster Care Placement Requirements to ensure children receive safe and proper care. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's Office of Personnel Managements (OPM) proposed rule to the civil service protections and the application of merit system principles to career federal employees. Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on EEOC Implementation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed Rule on HHS Grants Rule regarding Statutory Authority to Promulgate Additional Rules Barring Discrimination Submitted comments on the draft Merger Guidelines published by the Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission, urging the agencies to take a broad approach to the adoption and application of these guidelines to maximize their ability to protect consumers from the potential harmful effects of mergers. H.R. 4366, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4368, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5893, Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4365, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4394, Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4367, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4821, Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4364, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4820, Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 4665, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024- Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Riders H.R. 5894, Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed anti-LGBTQ Appropriation Rider H.R. 2670, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024, discussed provisions relating to religious freedom
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs Discussed letter from DC Council to Congress expressing opposition to reauthorization or expansion of private school voucher program in the SOAR Act Discussed proposed solutions to learning loss for hearing on "Generational Learning Loss: How Pandemic School Closures Hurt Students" in House Education & Workforce, Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Hearing H.R. 4664, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2024 - Opposed provision in bill to expand and reauthorize funding for the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results (SOAR) Act S. 2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024 - Opposed adding provision to bill to expand or reauthorize SOAR Act
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part II in House Committee on Oversight& Accountability Discussed private school vouchers in advance of hearing on School Choice: Expanding Educational Freedom for All in the House Education & Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, & Secondary Education Discussed the use of funding streams provided by Congresss COVID-19 recovery bills (the Emergency Assistance for Nonpublic Schools (EANS) and Governors Emergency Education Relief (GEER) funds) for private school voucher programs in some states Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on closing tax loophole for capital gains donations to tuition tax credit programs
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2735 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed amendments to H.R. 4367 (Homeland Security), H.R. 4365 (Department of Defense), H.R. 4364 (Legislative Branch), H.R. 8254 (FSGG), H.R. 8255 (Energy and Water), H.R. 8238 (MilCon/VA) and H.R. 4368 (Agriculture) appropriations bills that would prohibit the government from taking discriminatory action against a person for the belief that marriage is a union of one man and one woman H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on Economic Modeling Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed regulations on modernizing the regulatory process Submitted statement for the record for the hearing on Churches vs. Casinos: The Constitution Is Not Suspended in Times of Crisis Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors and opposed H.J. Res. 61, S.J. Res. 27, and S.J. Res. 36, resolutions to rescind it
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers with the Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Opposed proposed amendment 18 to H.R. 5 (the Parents Bill of Rights Act) that would create a nationwide private school voucher program Discussed current proposal in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion Discussed the DC private school voucher program for hearing on Overdue Oversight of the Capital City: Part I in House Committee on Oversight & Accountability H.R. 745, RECOVER Act - Opposed bill to convert pandemic recovery education funds into child opportunity scholarships H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit H.R. 66, Native American Education Opportunity Act - Opposed bill to convert Bureau of Indian Education funding into education savings accounts H.R. 452 / S. 60, Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act - Opposed bill to create education savings accounts for students of active duty military parents
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" Supported Biden Administration's final regulation to roll back OFCCP religious hiring exemption for federal contractors Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed role on ACA contraceptive coverage requirement Submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed role on healthcare providers ability to cite religion to deny healthcare Discussed reintroduction of the Do No Harm Act for the 118th Congress Discussed and submitted comments on Biden Administrations proposed regulations on Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations Discussed and submitted comments on Biden Administration's proposed role on student groups at public universities S.75, Lifting Local Communities Act- Opposed bill to create religious exemptions for social services organizations that partner with the federal government
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY23 and FY24 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" Discussed Department of Education's "Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Rule" Supported nomination of Julie Rikelman to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality Discussed Biden Administrations upcoming regulations on Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations. Submitted comments on the Department of Education's proposed rulemaking on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX Submitted comments on Department of Health and Human Services' Nondiscrimination policies in Health Programs and Activities H.R. 2167, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - Discussed addition of Pregnant Workers Fairness Act to consolidated appropriations bill for FY23 and implications of including religious freedom provisions Supported prioritizing the confirmation of pending judicial nominees Supported ethics laws for and investigations of federal judges
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access S. 1975, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2021 - Supported bill to reauthorize CSBG program Supported Proposal to Rescind Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clauses Religious Exemption issued by Dept. of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Discussed Department of Education's "Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Rule" Supported passing similar CSBG bill in the Senate to House version H.R. 5129 Supported nomination of Julie Rikelman to serve on the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality S. 4556, Respect for Marriage Act- Supported bill to ensure marriage equality H.R. 8373, Right To Contraception Act - Supported bill to ensure access to contraception Discussed Biden Administrations upcoming regulations on Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations. Submitted comments on the Department of Education's proposed rulemaking on Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Title IX
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2022 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access S. 1975, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access Discussed Trump administration regulations and guidance regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2021 - Supported bill to reauthorize CSBG program Supported Proposal to Rescind Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clauses Religious Exemption issued by Dept. of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs H.R. 301, National Hymn Bill - Discussed the church-state implications of creating national hymn Discussed Department of Education's "Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Rule" Supported passing similar CSBG bill in the Senate to House version H.R. 5129 Discussed nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as Supreme Court Justice and her record on religious freedom S.4186, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act - Discussed bill and church-state implications of measure barring discrimination against pregnant workers
AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE via AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY22 and FY23 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and potential implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and potential implications for religious freedom in public schools H.R. 5376, Build Back Better Act - Discussed funding for facilities and nondiscrimination protections in childcare and preK provisions of bill S.C.R. 14, Build Back Better Act provisions - Discussed funding for facilities and nondiscrimination protections in childcare and preK provisions of bill
H.R. 1378, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act S. 2752, Do No Harm Act - Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 5, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity S. 393, Equality Act - Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity H.R. 3755, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access S. 1975, Women's Health Protection Act - Supported bill to ensure abortion access Discussed Trump administration regulations and guidance regarding "Equal Treatment for Faith-Based Organizations" Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act of 2021 - Supported bill to reauthorize CSBG program Supported Proposal to Rescind Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clauses Religious Exemption issued by Dept. of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs H.R. 301, National Hymn Bill - Discussed the church-state implications of creating national hymn Discussed nomination of Ketanji Brown Jackson to serve as Supreme Court Justice and her record on religious freedom Discussed Department of Education's "Religious Liberty and Free Inquiry Rule"
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY22 and FY23 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed potential harms of private school voucher proposals for subcommittee hearing on controversies in public education Discussed USDA announcements regarding sex-based discrimination by schools receiving federal funds through the National School Lunch Program Submitted comments regarding DC School Choice Incentive Program Information Collection Submitted comments on the Department of Educations proposed rules on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Discussed education priorities regarding private school vouchers for Biden Administration and Congress including opposing funding of the DC voucher program in FY22 and FY23 appropriations bills Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and potential implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and potential implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed potential harms of private school voucher proposals for subcommittee hearing on controversies in public education
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)