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FY2024, FY2025 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. FY2024, FY2025 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - Defender Services Office, Administrative Office of the US Courts. FY2024, FY2025 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY2024, FY2025 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress. Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Services Office.
H.R.17/S. 728 - Paycheck Fairness Act S. 1723/H.R. 7227 - Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act
H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act in support of in opposition to static maximum loan caps for law students and related provisions that would force borrowers into a less-regulated private market to access an education in law. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments. General policy research and discussions surrounding student debt relief developments, including the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act that would allow the use of 529 accounts for professional degrees and certifications. General issues regarding free speech standards in higher education universities.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations ENABLERS Act - draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers; Docket No. FINCEN-2024-0005; RIN 1506-AB54, 89 Fed. Reg. 12424 (February 16, 2024) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards; Document No. 2023-27973; RIN 1506-AB59, 88 Fed. Reg. 88732 (December 22, 2023) Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act - draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.
Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Communications regarding increased support for investigation and prosecution of atrocity crimes, particularly crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine. Draft legislation to amend U.S. law to extend domestic jurisdiction over crimes against humanity. Support for U.S. ratification of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention on Mediation). Issues relating to facilitating U.S. support and engagement with the International Criminal Court. Support for increased funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs.
H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 H. Res. 314 - Territorial Incorporation Doctrine Support for authorizing new federal judgeships. Issues regarding diversity jurisdiction - treating unincorporated and incorporated entities the same to determine if diversity jurisdiction exists. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. General communication about the lawyer regulatory and disciplinary process. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.
General issues regarding the potential dismantling of asylum protections in supplemental appropriations negotiations. Detention Bond Reform - Communications regarding reconsideration of current procedures for making immigration bond determinations. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. FR Doc. 2024-03018, 86 Fed. Reg. 11283 (Feb. 14, 2024) Risk Determination Hearings for Unaccompanied Children - ABA comments urging agency to reconsider some aspects of proposed forms for Risk Determination Hearings, including clarity on the purpose and use of the forms, a stronger emphasis on notice of the right to counsel, notice of judicial review, and a child-centered approach. Issues relating to access to counsel and funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues related to unaccompanied alien children, including access to counsel and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.
H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.
H.R. 20 and S. 567, Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act-provisions in Section 202 that would amend Section 203(c) of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act of 1959, 29 U.S.C. 433(c), to require attorneys to report certain confidential client information to the Department of Labor.
Support legislation that would establish clear criteria for when a Medicare set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provides a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provides an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare.
Communications regarding international trade in legal services and overseas market access for U.S. firms and lawyers.
Communications regarding implementing a Guardianship Court Improvement Program. Support for legislation that would allow a private right of action for people with disabilities harmed by air carriers.
S.2860, the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act, or the SAFER Banking Act - a bill would allow financial institutions to provide legally-operating cannabis businesses access to critical banking services - including bank accounts, credit cards, and checks - without fear of retribution by federal regulators.
S.1753/H.R.3479 RESTORE Act of 2023 - supporting repeal of the lifetime ban on individuals with a drug felony conviction from accessing SNAP assistance Fair Future Act (Not yet introduced) - provisions repealing the Thurmond Amendment to the Fair Housing Act, which creates a lifetime exemption from federal fair housing protections for people convicted of a drug distribution crime, regardless of mitigating factors. Eviction Crisis Act (Not yet re-introduced) - provisions that would help people facing eviction by increasing the availability of landlord-tenant focused Community Courts as well as the key language urging greater funding for the Legal Services Corporation to provide legal assistance to those facing eviction who cannot afford adequate counsel.
Draft legislation making it easier for spouses of U.S. servicemembers to practice law in the jurisdictions to which they move without undue delay or burden.

Duration: January 1, 2008 to present

General Issues: Budget/Appropriations, Civil Rights/Civil Liberties, Education, Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities, Foreign Relations, Government Issues, Immigration, Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice, Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace, Medicare/Medicaid, Trade (Domestic & Foreign), Health Issues, Banking, Housing, Defense, Bankruptcy, Firearms/Guns/Ammunition, Indian/Native American Affairs, Telecommunications, Environmental/Superfund, Veterans, Family Issues/Abortion/Adoption, Disaster Planning/Emergencies, Taxation/Internal Revenue Code, Trucking/Shipping, Welfare, Torts, Postal, Copyright/Patent/Trademark, Consumer Issues/Safety/Protection, Insurance, Homeland Security, Intelligence and Surveillance, Retirement, Accounting, Constitution, Energy/Nuclear, Natural Resources

Spending: about $15,210,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)

Agencies lobbied since 2008: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, White House Office, Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), State - Dept of (DOS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Legal Services Corporation, Education - Dept of, Treasury - Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Labor - Dept of (DOL), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Commerce - Dept of (DOC), Defense - Dept of (DOD), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Veterans Affairs - Dept of (VA), Housing & Urban Development - Dept of (HUD), Government Accountability Office (GAO), Natl Security Council (NSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Alcohol & Tobacco Tax & Trade Bureau (TTB), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Library of Congress (LOC), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Senate,, Commerce - Dept of (DOC), U.S. Copyright Office,, Defense - Dept of (DOD), Justice - Dept of (DOJ), Homeland Security - Dept of (DHS), Natl Security Agency (NSA), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), White House Office,, Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS), U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Commission on Civil Rights,, Commerce - Dept of (DOC),, Justice - Dept of (DOJ),, Defense - Dept of (DOD),, Federal Deposit Insurance Commission (FDIC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), House of Representatives,, Library of Congress (LOC),, Federal Trade Commission (FTC),, General Services Administration (GSA), Social Security Administration (SSA),, Social Security Administration (SSA), Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), Transportation - Dept of (DOT), President of the U.S.,, U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Bills mentioned

H.R.3267: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018

Sponsor: John Culberson (R-Texas)

S.1662: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018

Sponsor: Richard C. Shelby (R-Ala.)

H.R.601: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 and Supplemental Appropriations for...

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3354: Interior and Environment, Agriculture and Rural Development, Commerce,...

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

H.R.3280: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2018

Sponsor: Tom Graves (R-Ga.)

H.R.3362: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

S.1780: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.3358: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

S.1771: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

H.R.3355: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2018

Sponsor: John Carter (R-Texas)

S.819: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.1869: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.635: Jury ACCESS Act

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

H.R.1515: Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2017

Sponsor: Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.)

H.R.968: Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2017

Sponsor: Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.328: Equal Justice Under Law Act of 2017

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

H.R.253: Family First Prevention Services Act of 2017

Sponsor: Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.)

H.R.1849: Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017

Sponsor: Dave Trott (R-Mich.)

S.851: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.1932: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

S.1454: TITLE Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

S.1717: Corporate Transparency Act of 2017

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.3089: Corporate Transparency Act of 2017

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3030: Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

Sponsor: Ann Wagner (R-Mo.)

S.1158: Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act of 2018

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

S.237: Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.720: Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2017

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.985: Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim...

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

H.R.1215: Protecting Access to Care Act of 2017

Sponsor: Steve King (R-Iowa)

S.1107: Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.2266: Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements...

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.295: Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act

Sponsor: Steve Daines (R-Mont.)

S.276: Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017

Sponsor: Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)

H.R.250: Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016

Sponsor: Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.)

H.R.196: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017

Sponsor: Mike Simpson (R-Idaho)

H.R.2797: Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

S.1334: Patient Choice and Quality Care Act of 2017

Sponsor: Mark Warner (D-Va.)

H.R.495: Protection of Children Act of 2017

Sponsor: John Carter (R-Texas)

S.860: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2017

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.1809: Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017

Sponsor: Jason Lewis (R-Minn.)

H.R.1437: No Money Bail Act of 2017

Sponsor: Ted Lieu (D-Calif.)

S.1593: Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act of 2017

Sponsor: Kamala Harris (D-Calif.)

H.R.2899: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2017

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.1795: DUE PROCESS Act of 2017

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.2851: SITSA Act

Sponsor: John Katko (R-N.Y.)

H.R.584: Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017

Sponsor: Daniel M. Donovan (R-N.Y.)

S.178: Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.1757: Building America's Trust Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

S.1072: Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2017

Sponsor: Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

S.591: Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.1993: Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act

Sponsor: Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio)

H.R.38: Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017

Sponsor: Richard Hudson (R-N.C.)

S.446: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2017

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.2095: Fair Pay Act of 2017

Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.)

H.R.1009: OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act

Sponsor: Paul Mitchell (I-Mich.)

H.R.75: ALERT Act of 2017

Sponsor: John Ratcliffe (R-Texas)

H.R.5: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

S.827: REDEEM Act

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

H.R.1906: REDEEM Act

Sponsor: Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

S.329: MERCY Act

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

H.R.901: MERCY Act

Sponsor: Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

H.R.47: Kalief's Law

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.1926: Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act

Sponsor: Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.)

H.R.115: Thin Blue Line Act

Sponsor: Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.)

S.1085: Thin Blue Line Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Toomey (R-Pa.)

H.R.2437: Back the Blue Act of 2017

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-Texas)

S.1134: Back the Blue Act of 2017

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.1762: POWER Act

Sponsor: Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.)

S.717: POWER Act

Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)

H.R.2612: Community Reentry Act of 2017

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

S.1424: Federal Aviation Administration Veterans' Preference Protection Act

Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

H.R.2810: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018

Sponsor: William M. Thornberry (R-Texas)

S.632: Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.136: Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.643: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2017

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.649: Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.464: Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Sponsor: Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.)

S.2123: Universal Charitable Giving Act of 2017

Sponsor: James Lankford (R-Okla.)

S.467: Mohave County Federal Land Management Act

Sponsor: Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)

H.R.2028: Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017

Sponsor: Mike Simpson (R-Idaho)

H.CON.RES.125: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government...

Sponsor: Tom Price (R-Ga.)

S.2199: Regulatory Authority Clarification Act of 2015

Sponsor: Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.)

H.R.1619: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.447: Jury ACCESS Act

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

H.R.864: Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2015

Sponsor: Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.)

H.R.4718: Gender Diversity in Corporate Leadership Act of 2016

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.2943: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

Sponsor: John McCain (R-Ariz.)

H.R.4909: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017

Sponsor: William M. Thornberry (R-Texas)

S.174: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.297: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

S.2489: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.4450: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.3268: CLAMP Act

Sponsor: Thomas R. Carper (D-Del.)

H.R.758: Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.401: Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.94: Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Sponsor: Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.)

S.780: Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.1927: Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim...

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

H.R.917: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2015

Sponsor: Steve King (R-Iowa)

S.783: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.988: Elder Justice Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

S.1353: Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act

Sponsor: Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)

H.R.2329: Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act

Sponsor: Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.)

S.1607: Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2015

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.712: Sunshine for Regulations and Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act of 2016

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-Ga.)

S.2540: Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

H.R.4646: Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

H.R.5283: Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights of Citizens from...

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.2649: Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements...

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

S.1514: Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements...

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.3550: Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

S.2059: Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2015

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

S.2921: Veterans First Act

Sponsor: Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.)

H.R.6046: Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act

Sponsor: Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio)

S.3249: Keeping Our Commitment to Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2016

Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

S.3198: State Veterans Home Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act of 2016

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.2646: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2016

Sponsor: Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)

S.3065: Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.5325: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs,...

Sponsor: Tom Graves (R-Ga.)

H.R.5393: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017

Sponsor: John Culberson (R-Texas)

S.2837: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017

Sponsor: Richard C. Shelby (R-Ala.)

H.R.5926: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

S.3047: Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act

Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-Utah)

H.R.5485: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.3067: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017

Sponsor: John Boozman (R-Ark.)

S.2955: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017

Sponsor: Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.)

S.RES.373: A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Executive Order...

Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

S.1766: Restore Honor to Service Members Act

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

H.R.3068: Restore Honor to Service Members Act

Sponsor: Mark Pocan (D-Wis.)

S.3270: Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.3241: Refugee Protection Act of 2016

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.5851: Refugee Protection Act of 2016

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

S.2193: Kate's Law

Sponsor: Ted Cruz (R-Texas)

S.2785: Tribal Youth and Community Protection Act of 2016

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

S.2920: Tribal Law and Order Reauthorization and Amendments Act of 2016

Sponsor: John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)

S.2469: A bill to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act.

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

H.R.4399: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

H.R.224: To require the Surgeon General of the Public Health Service to submit to...

Sponsor: Robin Kelly (D-Ill.)

S.498: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.923: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2015

Sponsor: Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.)

H.R.2994: Safer Communities Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.3946: Protecting Local Communities from Executive Overreach Act

Sponsor: Paul Gosar (R-Ariz.)

S.302: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015

Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

H.R.590: International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015

Sponsor: Alan Lowenthal (D-Calif.)

S.192: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.R.4038: American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act of 2015

Sponsor: Michael McCaul (R-Texas)

H.R.1149: Protection of Children Act of 2015

Sponsor: John Carter (R-Texas)

H.R.1153: Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015

Sponsor: Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah)

H.R.731: Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015

Sponsor: Richard Nugent (R-Fla.)

S.353: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

H.R.706: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.467: CORRECTIONS Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

S.449: A bill to reduce recidivism and increase public safety.

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

S.502: Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-Utah)

H.R.920: Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015

Sponsor: Raúl Labrador (R-Idaho)

S.524: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2016

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.953: Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.2944: Sensenbrenner-Scott SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

S.1513: Second Chance Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.3713: Sentencing Reform Act of 2015

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

S.2021: Fair Chance Act

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

H.R.3470: Fair Chance Act

Sponsor: Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

S.2123: Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.2577: Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.4602: Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-Texas)

H.R.5555: Personalize Your Care Act 2.0

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

S.2961: Compassionate Care Act

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

H.R.4771: Help Efficient, Accessible, Low-cost, Timely Healthcare (HEALTH) Act of...

Sponsor: Trent Franks (R-Ariz.)

S.1964: Family Stability and Kinship Care Act of 2015

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.3781: Family Stability and Kinship Care Act of 2015

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

S.1418: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2015

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.1252: Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.255: FAIR Act

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

H.R.540: FAIR Act

Sponsor: Tim Walberg (R-Mich.)

S.675: REDEEM Act

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

S.425: Veterans Homeless Programs, Caregiver Services, and Other Improvements...

Sponsor: John Boozman (R-Ark.)

S.684: Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2015

Sponsor: Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

H.R.2029: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: Charlie Dent (R-Pa.)

S.875: Workplace Advancement Act

Sponsor: Deb Fischer (R-Neb.)

H.R.1735: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016

Sponsor: William M. Thornberry (R-Texas)

S.1356: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016

Sponsor: Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)

H.R.1255: Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.1459: Democracy Restoration Act of 2015

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.772: Democracy Restoration Act of 2015

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

S.178: Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.296: Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-Texas)

S.1576: Representative Payee Fraud Prevention Act of 2015

Sponsor: James Lankford (R-Okla.)

S.903: An original bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to improve...

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

S.1117: Ensuring Veteran Safety Through Accountability Act of 2015

Sponsor: Ron Johnson (R-Wis.)

H.R.3087: Education Stability for Foster Youth Act

Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

H.R.2578: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: John Culberson (R-Texas)

H.R.2995: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.1910: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016

Sponsor: John Boozman (R-Ark.)

H.R.2772: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Kay Granger (R-Texas)

S.1725: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.532: Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.497: Healthy Families Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.932: Healthy Families Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

H.R.9: Innovation Act

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

S.632: STRONG Patents Act of 2015

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.684: Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark...

Sponsor: Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.)

S.1137: PATENT Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.3326: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2015

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-Ga.)

S.1890: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.CON.RES.27: Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year...

Sponsor: Tom Price (R-Ga.)

S.CON.RES.11: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget...

Sponsor: Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.)

H.R.1217: Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2015

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

S.713: International Violence Against Women Act of 2015

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

H.R.1340: International Violence Against Women Act of 2015

Sponsor: Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

H.R.71: Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.74: Custodial Interrogation Recording Act

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.320: Rapid DNA Act of 2016

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.429: Grand Jury Reform Act of 2015

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

H.R.1232: Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

H.R.1251: To amend title 28, United States Code, to add a Federal defender...

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.1254: Recidivism Clarification Act of 2015

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.1253: Prisoner Incentive Act of 2015

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.140: Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.1201: Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015

Sponsor: Kay Granger (R-Texas)

S.166: Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.159: Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015

Sponsor: Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.)

S.1119: National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2015

Sponsor: Gary Peters (D-Mich.)

H.R.2330: National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2015

Sponsor: Ted Deutch (D-Fla.)

S.2120: Veterans Justice Outreach Act of 2015

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

S.608: Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act

Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

H.R.1002: Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act of 2015

Sponsor: Tom Reed (R-N.Y.)

S.29: Respect for Marriage Act

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.197: Respect for Marriage Act

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.R.185: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2015

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

S.360: A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of...

Sponsor: Michael D. Crapo (R-Idaho)

H.R.2919: To authorize 2 additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado.

Sponsor: Diana DeGette (D-Colo.)

H.R.168: To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

Sponsor: Mike Simpson (R-Idaho)

S.862: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

S.1549: Care Planning Act of 2015

Sponsor: Mark Warner (D-Va.)

H.R.2: Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

H.R.1470: SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015

Sponsor: Michael C. Burgess (R-Texas)

H.R.83: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015

Sponsor: Donna M.C. Christensen (D-Virgin Islands)

H.R.4486: Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies...

Sponsor: John Culberson (R-Texas)

H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015

Sponsor: Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.)

S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

S.2499: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.2199: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

S.815: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2013

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

H.R.3899: Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

S.1945: Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2014

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.1720: Patent Transparency and Improvements Act of 2013

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3309: Innovation Act

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

H.R.1278: Non-Disparagement of Native American Persons or Peoples in Trademark...

Sponsor: Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa)

S.2267: Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2014

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.5108: To establish the Law School Clinic Certification Program of the United...

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5233: Trade Secrets Protection Act of 2014

Sponsor: George Holding (R-N.C.)

S.878: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013

Sponsor: Al Franken (D-Minn.)

H.R.1844: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2013

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

H.R.4435: Howard P. "Buck" McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal...

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

S.2410: Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

S.1518: Improving Outcomes for Youth At Risk for Sex Trafficking Act of 2013

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.4909: Permanent Families for All Children Act

Sponsor: Jim Langevin (D-R.I.)

H.R.4980: Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.1732: A bill to require the conveyance of certain public land within the...

Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-Utah)

S.1465: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.3331: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.1533: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.1554: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

S.268: CUT Loopholes Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.3666: Sequester Delay and Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.1870: Supporting At-Risk Children Act

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.2655: Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.5178: Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act

Sponsor: Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.)

S.1029: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2013

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.917: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013

Sponsor: Steve King (R-Iowa)

H.R.5683: Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act

Sponsor: Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.)

H.R.5547: Community Integration Act of 2014

Sponsor: Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.)

H.R.1982: Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements...

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

S.2731: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for...

Sponsor: Bill Nelson (D-Fla.)

S.1410: Smarter Sentencing Act of 2014

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.2865: Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.2656: Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah)

S.822: Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.1038: End Racial Profiling Act of 2013

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

S.1690: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3465: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

S.1675: Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.4455: Learning Opportunities With Creation of Open Source Textbooks (LOW COST)...

Sponsor: Bill Foster (D-Ill.)

S.2235: Democracy Restoration Act of 2014

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

S.2550: Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act of 2014

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

S.2567: REDEEM Act

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

S.2664: Integrated Public Alert and Warning System Modernization Act of 2014

Sponsor: Mark Begich (D-Alaska)

H.R.5502: FAIR Act

Sponsor: Scott Garrett (R-N.J.)

H.R.1: Tax Reform Act of 2014

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

H.R.2839: Restore Honor to Service Members Act

Sponsor: Mark Pocan (D-Wis.)

H.R.3468: Credit Union Share Insurance Fund Parity Act

Sponsor: Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

S.2699: A bill to require the National Credit Union Administration to provide...

Sponsor: Angus King (ID-Maine)

S.2698: RELIEVE Act

Sponsor: Angus King (ID-Maine)

H.R.5016: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2015

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

H.J.RES.124: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.5230: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September...

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.4287: Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act

Sponsor: Joaquín Castro (D-Texas)

S.2150: Independent Innovator and Repurposing Act

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

H.R.4103: American Royalties Too Act of 2014

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3124: Investing in Permanency for Youth in Foster Care Act

Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

S.1511: Removing Barriers to Adoption and Supporting Families Act of 2013

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.2305: PRIME Act of 2013

Sponsor: Peter Roskam (R-Ill.)

S.649: Safe Communities, Safe Schools Act of 2013

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

H.R.1565: Public Safety and Second Amendment Rights Protection Act of 2013

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

S.791: Follow the Money Act of 2013

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.1860: Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2013

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.2369: Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.5402: Standard Merger and Acquisition Reviews Through Equal Rules Act of 2014

Sponsor: Blake Farenthold (R-Texas)

H.R.5021: Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2014

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.1187: Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act

Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

H.R.2788: Mortgage Forgiveness Tax Relief Act

Sponsor: Joe Heck (R-Nev.)

H.R.5404: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014

Sponsor: Jeffrey Denham (R-Calif.)

H.R.377: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.84: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

H.R.2582: PATENT Jobs Act

Sponsor: Michael M. Honda (D-Calif.)

S.1612: Patent Litigation Integrity Act of 2013

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

S.1013: Patent Abuse Reduction Act of 2013

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

S.2049: Transparency in Assertion of Patents Act

Sponsor: Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.)

S.2364: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2014

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

H.R.4361: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2014

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.1385: Federal Judgeship Act of 2013

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.2239: Stop Court-Packing Act

Sponsor: Tom Cotton (R-Ark.)

H.R.3717: Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act of 2013

Sponsor: Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)

H.R.4122: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2014

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

S.1562: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2014

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.)

H.R.2509: Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2013

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

S.1224: Civil Justice Tax Fairness Act of 2013

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

S.287: Helping Homeless Veterans Act of 2013

Sponsor: Mark Begich (D-Alaska)

H.R.3547: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.866: Patent Quality Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

S.699: Court Efficiency Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.619: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

H.R.1695: Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.2372: Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.3407: National Center for the Right to Counsel Act

Sponsor: Ted Deutch (D-Fla.)

S.1284: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.2786: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014

Sponsor: Ander Crenshaw (R-Fla.)

S.1371: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2014

Sponsor: Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

H.R.2787: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014

Sponsor: Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.)

S.1329: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

S.1372: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.J.RES.59: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.2775: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014

Sponsor: Diane Black (R-Tenn.)

S.954: Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Sponsor: Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.)

H.R.2642: Agricultural Act of 2014

Sponsor: Frank D. Lucas (R-Okla.)

H.R.3102: Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013

Sponsor: Frank D. Lucas (R-Okla.)

S.987: Free Flow of Information Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.845: Saving High-Tech Innovators from Egregious Legal Disputes Act of 2013

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

H.R.2024: End Anonymous Patents Act

Sponsor: Ted Deutch (D-Fla.)

H.R.3540: Demand Letter Transparency Act of 2013

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

S.1197: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.1960: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2014

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

S.1173: Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act of 2013

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

S.807: Plain Writing Act for Regulations of 2013

Sponsor: Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.)

H.R.1557: Plain Regulations Act of 2013

Sponsor: Bruce Braley (D-Iowa)

H.R.2371: Prisoner Incentive Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.1028: Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.)

H.R.1173: Personalize Your Care Act of 2013

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

H.R.1412: Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013

Sponsor: Mike Coffman (R-Colo.)

H.R.1123: Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

H.R.2236: Promoting Startup Innovation Act

Sponsor: Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio)

S.350: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2013

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

S.966: Medical FSA Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.1981: Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2013

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.2149: Families for Foster Youth Stamp Act of 2013

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.1047: Families for Foster Youth Stamp Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.1203: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2013

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.933: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1478: Member of Congress Pay Sequestration and Fairness Act

Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.)

S.975: Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

S.744: Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2278: SAFE Act

Sponsor: Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.)

H.R.2405: Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.597: Gideon's Promise Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.162: Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013

Sponsor: Al Franken (D-Minn.)

S.1042: Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

H.R.960: Flood Victim Premium Relief Act of 2013

Sponsor: Mike Grimm (R-N.Y.)

S.372: Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2013

Sponsor: Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.)

H.R.725: Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2013

Sponsor: Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)

H.J.RES.43: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Sponsor: Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.)

S.J.RES.15: A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the...

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

S.J.RES.17: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the...

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

S.467: Wireless Device Independence Act of 2013

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.517: Unlocking Consumer Choice and Wireless Competition Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.214: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.332: Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

H.R.452: Gun Trafficking Prevention Act of 2013

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.54: Stop Illegal Trafficking in Firearms Act of 2013

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.146: School and Campus Safety Enhancements Act of 2013

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

S.150: Assault Weapons Ban of 2013

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.437: Assault Weapons Ban of 2013

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

S.374: Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.137: Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

S.480: NICS Reporting Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.618: Student Loan Default Prevention Act

Sponsor: Michael H. Michaud (D-Maine)

S.788: A bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on...

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

S.799: A bill to provide for a sequester replacement.

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

S.405: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.1181: Sequestration of Pay for Members of Congress Act of 2013

Sponsor: Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.)

H.R.1199: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.)

S.403: Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.2370: Juvenile Accountability Block Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2013

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.2526: To amend title 28, United States Code, to add a Federal defender...

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.825: Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2013

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.)

S.578: STAR Act of 2013

Sponsor: Kay Hagan (D-N.C.)

S.689: Mental Health Awareness and Improvement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.982: Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act of 2013

Sponsor: Blake Farenthold (R-Texas)

H.R.152: Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscalyear ending September...

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

S.RES.60: A resolution supporting women's reproductive health.

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

H.R.11: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013

Sponsor: Gwen Moore (D-Wis.)

S.47: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.22: Foreign Counterfeit Merchandise Prevention Act

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-Texas)

H.R.144: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2013

Sponsor: Mike Simpson (R-Idaho)

H.R.862: To authorize the conveyance of two small parcels of land within the...

Sponsor: Ann Kirkpatrick (D-Ariz.)

H.R.312: Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2013

Sponsor: Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.)

S.RES.28: A resolution to provide sufficient time for legislation to be read.

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

S.575: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2013

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.716: A bill to modify the requirements under the STOCK Act regarding online...

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

S.2038: Solutions to Long-Term Unemployment Act

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.5326: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.)

S.2323: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

H.R.6020: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.)

S.3301: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.3295: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.J.RES.117: Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2013

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1519: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.797: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

S.3220: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

H.R.1397: Employment Non-Discrimination Act

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

S.811: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

S.1925: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.4970: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012

Sponsor: Sandra Adams (R-Fla.)

H.R.4982: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012

Sponsor: Judy Biggert (R-Ill.)

S.598: Respect for Marriage Act of 2011

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.2032: To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care...

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

S.3389: Protecting American Trade Secrets and Innovation Act of 2012

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.3486: Patent Law Treaties Implementation Act of 2012

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.6621: To correct and improve certain provisions of the Leahy-Smith America...

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.3523: Innovative Design Protection Act of 2012

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1873: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.987: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2011

Sponsor: Al Franken (D-Minn.)

S.1106: Justice for Troops Act

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.4310: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

S.3254: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.6674: ExCEL Act of 2012

Sponsor: Tom Petri (R-Wis.)

S.2280: Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act of 2012

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.6273: Know Before You Owe Private Student Loan Act of 2012

Sponsor: Jared Polis (D-Colo.)

S.1346: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.2669: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

H.R.3416: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.1813: MAP-21

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

S.2075: CUT Loopholes Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

S.569: Federal Judicial Fairness Act of 2011

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.862: Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act of 2011

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.1416: Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act

Sponsor: Erik Paulsen (R-Minn.)

S.755: Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.2038: STOCK Act

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

S.1789: 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

H.R.2146: DATA Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.858: To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district...

Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

H.R.1021: Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.8: American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

Sponsor: Dave Camp (R-Mich.)

S.250: Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2012

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.306: National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jim Webb (D-Va.)

S.401: Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.2316: Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.132: Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.1231: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.1301: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3796: Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2012

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.4014: To amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to information...

Sponsor: Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.)

S.2099: A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act with respect to...

Sponsor: Tim Johnson (D-S.D.)

S.3394: A bill to address fee disclosure requirements under the Electronic Fund...

Sponsor: Tim Johnson (D-S.D.)

H.R.2212: Democracy Restoration Act of 2011

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.2017: Democracy Restoration Act of 2011

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.2242: Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.2244: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at...

Sponsor: Richard Hanna (R-N.Y.)

H.R.2303: Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2011

Sponsor: Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)

S.1670: End Racial Profiling Act of 2011

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.3618: End Racial Profiling Act of 2011

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.2197: Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

H.R.2026: SERV Act

Sponsor: David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

S.3702: SERV Act

Sponsor: John Kerry (D-Mass.)

H.R.2830: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

H.R.3589: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

H.R.308: Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

S.32: Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act

Sponsor: Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.)

H.R.822: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011

Sponsor: Cliff Stearns (R-Fla.)

H.R.2900: Secure Access to Firearms Enhancement (SAFE) Act of 2011

Sponsor: Paul Broun (R-Ga.)

S.2188: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012

Sponsor: Mark Begich (D-Alaska)

S.2213: Respecting States' Rights and Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2012

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.1063: Strengthening Medicare And Repaying Taxpayers Act of 2012

Sponsor: Tim Murphy (R-Pa.)

H.R.5284: Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements...

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

S.3637: A bill to temporarily extend the transaction account guarantee program,...

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

S.3478: Uninterrupted Scholars Act

Sponsor: Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.)

H.R.5871: A Plus Act

Sponsor: Karen Bass (D-Calif.)

S.256: American Opportunity Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mark Pryor (D-Ark.)

H.R.5856: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: C. W. Bill Young (R-Fla.)

H.R.1: Disaster Relief Appropriations Act, 2013

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

S.1886: Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3668: Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012

Sponsor: Pat Meehan (R-Pa.)

H.R.4201: Servicemember Family Protection Act

Sponsor: Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio)

H.R.3435: STOP Act

Sponsor: Jackie Speier (D-Calif.)

H.R.5747: Military Family Home Protection Act

Sponsor: Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

H.R.4173: Prevent Iran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons and Stop War Through...

Sponsor: Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)

H.R.3785: To repeal section 1021 of the National Defense Authorization Act for...

Sponsor: Ron Paul (R-Texas)

S.2003: Due Process Guarantee Act of 2011

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.74: Private Prison Information Act of 2011

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.82: Drug Court Reauthorization Act

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.224: David's Law

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.313: Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.2449: Fresh Start Act of 2011

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

S.645: Child Protection Improvements Act of 2012

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1360: Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

H.R.2870: Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.1823: Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2011

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.1254: Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011

Sponsor: Charlie Dent (R-Pa.)

H.R.1771: Justice Integrity Act of 2011

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

H.R.1793: Clean Up Government Act of 2011

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.1913: Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

H.R.2243: Veterans Employment Promotion Act

Sponsor: Jerry McNerney (D-Calif.)

S.1731: Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act...

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.605: Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.1927: A bill to modify the criteria used by the Corps of Engineers to dredge...

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

S.2195: Congressional and Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2012

Sponsor: Scott Brown (R-Mass.)

S.2299: Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.3233: Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2012

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.3236: Servicemember Employment Protection Act of 2012

Sponsor: Mark Pryor (D-Ark.)

S.3309: Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act of 2012

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.1627: Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of...

Sponsor: Jeff Miller (R-Fla.)

H.R.2829: United Nations Transparency, Accountability, and Reform Act of 2011

Sponsor: Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.)

H.R.5905: International Violence Against Women Act of 2012

Sponsor: Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.)

H.R.1842: Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2011

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.952: DREAM Act of 2011

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.645: Second Amendment Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Mike Ross (D-Ark.)

S.35: Gun Show Background Check Act of 2011

Sponsor: Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.)

H.R.591: Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2011

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

S.436: Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1781: Fix Gun Checks Act of 2011

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

S.1305: No Firearms for Foreign Felons Act of 2011

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.32: Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2011

Sponsor: Judy Biggert (R-Ill.)

H.R.4348: MAP-21

Sponsor: John L. Mica (R-Fla.)

H.R.3782: OPEN Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.3261: Stop Online Piracy Act

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.968: PROTECT IP Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.6029: Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act of 2012

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.2012: Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2011

Sponsor: Karen Bass (D-Calif.)

S.420: Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.)

H.R.3126: Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2011

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

S.1667: Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2011

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.681: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to...

Sponsor: Candice S. Miller (R-Mich.)

H.R.2464: Families Beyond Bars Act of 2011

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

H.R.2883: Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act

Sponsor: Geoff Davis (R-Ky.)

S.1542: Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.410: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.5163: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2012

Sponsor: Dan Lungren (R-Calif.)

H.R.3041: Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act

Sponsor: Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.)

S.623: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.727: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2011

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

S.348: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2011

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.966: Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.533: Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.2480: Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.1606: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.3010: Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

H.R.968: Detainee Security Act of 2011

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

S.548: Effective Interrogation of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act

Sponsor: Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.)

S.551: Military Detainee Procedures Improvement Act of 2011

Sponsor: John McCain (R-Ariz.)

S.553: Detention of Unprivileged Enemy Belligerents Act

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

S.554: A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the...

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.1932: Keep Our Communities Safe Act of 2011

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.2343: Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of2012

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

H.R.4628: Interest Rate Reduction Act

Sponsor: Judy Biggert (R-Ill.)

H.R.3995: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2012

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

H.R.5: Protecting Access to Healthcare Act

Sponsor: Phil Gingrey (R-Ga.)

H.R.1540: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

S.1253: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.223: Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2011

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.1161: Community Alcohol Regulatory Effectiveness Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jason Chaffetz (R-Utah)

H.R.1409: Quality Health Care Coalition Act of 2011

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.1839: Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2011

Sponsor: Anthony Weiner (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1946: Preserving Our Hometown Independent Pharmacies Act of 2011

Sponsor: Tom Marino (R-Pa.)

H.R.2112: Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Jack Kingston (R-Ga.)

H.R.2055: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: John Culberson (R-Texas)

H.R.3671: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1473: Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

S.1744: Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

S.1763: SAVE Native Women Act

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii)

H.R.3195: Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2011

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

S.1781: Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

H.R.1249: Leahy-Smith America Invents Act

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.23: America Invents Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.516: Bring Jobs Back to America Act

Sponsor: Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.)

H.R.6523: ITIN Reform Act of 2012

Sponsor: Sam Johnson (R-Texas)

S.1867: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.2608: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Sam Graves (R-Mo.)

H.R.2017: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Robert B. Aderholt (R-Ala.)

H.R.2596: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Frank R. Wolf (R-Va.)

S.1572: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

H.R.2511: Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

S.1483: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

S.7: Comprehensive and Fair Tax Reform Act

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

H.R.2401: Transparency in Regulatory Analysis of Impacts on the Nation Act of 2011

Sponsor: John Sullivan (R-Okla.)

S.139: Equal Access to Tax Planning Act

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.1056: Patent Continuing Disclosure Act

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.243: Patent Lawsuit Reform Act of 2011

Sponsor: Robert E. Latta (R-Ohio)

H.R.592: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.RES.10: A resolution to improve the debate and consideration of legislative...

Sponsor: Tom Udall (D-N.M.)

H.R.514: FISA Sunsets Extension Act of 2011

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

S.193: USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.291: USA PATRIOT Reauthorization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

H.R.1363: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.J.RES.48: Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.J.RES.44: Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

H.R.1250: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

S.675: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii)

H.R.1194: To renew the authority of the Secretary of Health and Human Services to...

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

S.195: Child Support Protection Act of 2011

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.187: Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2011

Sponsor: Joe Wilson (R-S.C.)

H.R.204: Congressional Pay Cut Act

Sponsor: Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.)

H.R.368: Removal Clarification Act of 2011

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

H.R.1637: Crime Victims Fund Preservation Act of 2011

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-Texas)

S.207: COPS Improvements Act of 2011

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.254: Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act of 2011

Sponsor: Al Franken (D-Minn.)

S.290: USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.462: Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.596: Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence and Victims Support Act of 2011

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.671: Finding Fugitive Sex Offenders Act of 2011

Sponsor: Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.)

H.R.3763: To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from...

Sponsor: John Adler (D-N.J.)

S.3416: A bill to amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an...

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

H.R.6398: To require the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation to fully insure...

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

S.3987: Red Flag Program Clarification Act of 2010

Sponsor: John Thune (R-S.D.)

S.256: Combat Methamphetamine Enhancement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.6198: Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act of 2010

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.3636: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2011

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

S.3677: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2011

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.3676: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3082: Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011

Sponsor: Chet Edwards (D-Texas)

H.R.12: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.182: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3017: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

S.1584: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

H.R.2134: Western Hemisphere Drug Policy Commission Act of 2009

Sponsor: Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1283: Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ellen O. Tauscher (D-Calif.)

S.3065: Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2010

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

H.R.4902: To establish additional research, study, and reporting requirements for...

Sponsor: Howard P. McKeon (R-Calif.)

H.R.6520: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010

Sponsor: Patrick J. Murphy (D-Pa.)

S.4022: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

S.4023: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

H.R.2965: Don't Ask, Don't Tell Repeal Act of 2010

Sponsor: Jason Altmire (D-Pa.)

H.R.2584: To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit the patentability of tax...

Sponsor: Rick Boucher (D-Va.)

H.R.5322: Patent and Trademark Office Funding Stabilization Act of 2010

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.4954: To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide recourse under the...

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.1260: Patent Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.3804: Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.1020: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.931: Arbitration Fairness Act of 2009

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

H.R.1237: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.)

S.512: Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act

Sponsor: Mel Martinez (R-Fla.)

H.R.3190: Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.148: Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.4469: To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for protection...

Sponsor: Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio)

H.R.5136: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011

Sponsor: Ike Skelton (D-Mo.)

H.R.6523: Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011

Sponsor: Ike Skelton (D-Mo.)

S.3454: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

S.244: Education Begins at Home Act

Sponsor: Christopher S. Bond (R-Mo.)

H.R.911: Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2009

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.2667: Early Support for Families Act

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.3827: Every Child Deserves a Family Act

Sponsor: Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

H.R.6192: Foster Children Self-Support Act

Sponsor: Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

H.R.6193: Foster Youth Financial Security Act of 2010

Sponsor: Jim Langevin (D-R.I.)

H.R.4173: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

S.3264: Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act of 2010

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.984: State Secret Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.417: State Secrets Protection Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.429: To permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

Sponsor: Ted Poe (R-Texas)

S.446: A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings.

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.156: Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act

Sponsor: Harry E. Mitchell (D-Ariz.)

H.R.282: Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act

Sponsor: Joe Sestak (D-Pa.)

S.102: A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay...

Sponsor: David Vitter (R-La.)

S.317: A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay...

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

S.620: A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay...

Sponsor: Harry Reid (D-Nev.)

S.2725: Federal Judicial Fairness Act of 2009

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.3662: Federal Judgeship Act of 2009

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.1653: Federal Judgeship Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.RES.473: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial...

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

H.R.4115: Open Access to Courts Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.1504: Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

S.4054: Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2010

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.4113: Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act of 2010

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.537: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.1508: Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert Wexler (D-Fla.)

H.R.6098: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.569: Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.6497: DREAM Act of 2010

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.3992: DREAM Act of 2010

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.1651: Access to Justice Act

Sponsor: James P. Moran (D-Va.)

S.577: Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.2977: A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the...

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.265: Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.1022: Gang Prevention, Intervention, and Suppression Act

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

S.132: Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.1064: Youth Prison Reduction through Opportunities, Mentoring, Intervention,...

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.435: Youth PROMISE Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.1133: Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

H.R.1412: Justice Integrity Act of 2009

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

S.495: Justice Integrity Act of 2009

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.1459: Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.1466: Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009

Sponsor: Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)

H.R.1873: Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.1931: Juvenile Crime Reduction Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

H.R.2289: Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.2934: Common Sense in Sentencing Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.3245: Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.3237: To enact certain laws relating to national and commercial space programs...

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.3335: Democracy Restoration Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.1516: Democracy Restoration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

H.R.4335: Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.678: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.714: National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010

Sponsor: Jim Webb (D-Va.)

H.R.5143: National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2010

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

S.1390: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

S.1789: Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.2772: Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2010

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.4080: Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

S.445: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.4326: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.5304: Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

H.R.5300: Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2010

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.5748: End Racial Profiling Act of 2010

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.6059: Federal First Offender Improvement Act of 2010

Sponsor: Pedro Pierluisi (D-Puerto Rico)

H.R.947: ON TIME Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

H.R.4213: Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2138: SERV Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

S.2982: International Violence Against Women Act of 2010

Sponsor: John Kerry (D-Mass.)

H.R.4594: International Violence Against Women Act of 2010

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

H.R.4273: Pediatric Workforce Investment Act

Sponsor: Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick (D-Mich.)

H.R.3035: Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

S.1360: Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

H.R.5874: United States Patent and Trademark Office Supplemental Appropriations...

Sponsor: Alan B. Mollohan (D-W.Va.)

S.3689: Copyright Cleanup, Clarification, and Corrections Act of 2010

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.3728: Innovative Design Protection and Piracy Prevention Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3949: Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of...

Sponsor: Bob Filner (D-Calif.)

H.R.3219: Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010

Sponsor: Bob Filner (D-Calif.)

S.3217: Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.718: Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.3764: Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.569: Equal Justice for Our Military Act of 2010

Sponsor: Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.)

S.357: Equal Justice for United States Military Personnel Act of 2009

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.2850: Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio)

H.R.4872: Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010

Sponsor: John M. Spratt Jr. (D-S.C.)

H.R.3950: Improving Mathematics and Science Teacher Quality Act

Sponsor: Vernon J. Ehlers (R-Mich.)

S.3113: Refugee Protection Act of 2010

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.4800: Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act

Sponsor: Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

S.729: DREAM Act of 2009

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.1992: Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009

Sponsor: Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.)

S.1549: Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Detention Act

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

S.1550: Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the...

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.725: Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act of 2010

Sponsor: Ed Pastor (D-Ariz.)

S.797: Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

S.1350: Fueling America Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mark Pryor (D-Ark.)

H.R.1423: To restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for...

Sponsor: Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

S.825: Legal Services Benefit Act of 2009

Sponsor: Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.)

H.R.2834: To direct the Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric...

Sponsor: Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa)

H.R.5503: Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.985: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009

Sponsor: Rick Boucher (D-Va.)

S.448: Free Flow of Information Act of 2009

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

S.379: Performance Rights Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.610: Patent Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.)

H.R.848: Performance Rights Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.5043: Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2010

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

S.3219: Fairness for Struggling Students Act of 2010

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.1515: To assist courts in the States and territories with improving the...

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.2728: William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

H.R.3962: Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension...

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

H.R.4321: CIR ASAP Act of 2009

Sponsor: Solomon P. Ortiz (D-Texas)

H.R.4626: Health Insurance Industry Fair Competition Act

Sponsor: Tom Perriello (D-Va.)

H.R.3596: Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.168: SCAAP Reimbursement Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.3956: Servicemember Student Loan Interest Relief Act

Sponsor: Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.)

S.1681: Health Insurance Industry Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.2641: Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements...

Sponsor: John Tanner (D-Tenn.)

H.R.2541: Anti-Gang Task Force Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charlie Dent (R-Pa.)

H.R.3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009

Sponsor: John D. Dingell (D-Mich.)

H.R.4796: Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010

Sponsor: Patrick J. Murphy (D-Pa.)

H.R.2345: To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to provide for an exclusion from...

Sponsor: John Adler (D-N.J.)

H.R.3590: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

S.2968: Trademark Technical and Conforming Amendment Act of 2010

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3059: Access to Repair Parts Act

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

S.515: Patent Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3221: Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.4782: Invasive Species Emergency Response Fund Act

Sponsor: Don Young (R-Alaska)

S.843: Gun Show Background Check Act of 2009

Sponsor: Frank R. Lautenberg (D-N.J.)

S.795: Elder Justice Act of 2009

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

S.1686: JUSTICE Act

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

S.1692: USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.233: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.)

S.146: Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.4169: Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.448: Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009

Sponsor: Joe Sestak (D-Pa.)

S.1821: Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2009

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.1150: Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act of 2009

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.1898: Life Sustaining Treatment Preferences Act of 2009

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

H.R.1255: To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care...

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.3288: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: John W. Olver (D-Mass.)

H.R.3293: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

H.R.2847: Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act

Sponsor: Alan B. Mollohan (D-W.Va.)

H.R.3170: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3567: Respect for Marriage Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3570: Satellite Home Viewer Reauthorization Act of 2009

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.2647: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

Sponsor: Ike Skelton (D-Mo.)

S.1033: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.2696: Servicemembers' Rights Protection Act

Sponsor: Brad Miller (D-N.C.)

H.R.1478: Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009

Sponsor: Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.)

S.1347: Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2410: Foreign Relations Authorization Act, Fiscal Years 2010 and 2011

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

H.R.2139: Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

H.R.215: Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009

Sponsor: Joe Wilson (R-S.C.)

H.R.157: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009

Sponsor: Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.)

S.160: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

H.R.1215: Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act

Sponsor: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.)

H.R.1024: Uniting American Families Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2346: Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2009

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

H.R.2892: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: David E. Price (D-N.C.)

H.R.3933: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

S.1934: Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.1541: Private Student Loan Debt Swap Act of 2009

Sponsor: Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio)

H.R.2918: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.)

S.1294: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2010

Sponsor: Ben Nelson (D-Neb.)

H.R.3007: Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 2009

Sponsor: Paul E. Kanjorski (D-Pa.)

H.R.3114: To authorize the Director of the United States Patent and Trademark...

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.2186: To extend the supplemental security income program to American Samoa.

Sponsor: Eni F. H. Faleomavaega (D-American Samoa)

S.657: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.2661: Court Security Enhancement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Louie Gohmert (R-Texas)

H.R.1107: To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United...

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.2675: Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.1219: Antitrust Criminal Penalties Enforcement and Reform Act of 2004...

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.381: A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United...

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii)

H.R.862: To express the policy of the United States regarding the United States...

Sponsor: Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii)

H.R.64: Military Commissions Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2009

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.893: American Anti-Torture Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1012: Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

S.370: Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

H.R.1069: Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

S.291: Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009

Sponsor: Sam Brownback (R-Kan.)

H.J.RES.8: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States...

Sponsor: Jo Ann Emerson (R-Mo.)

S.J.RES.2: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the...

Sponsor: David Vitter (R-La.)

H.R.1304: Free Speech Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

S.449: Free Speech Protection Act of 2009

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.801: Fair Copyright in Research Works Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.628: To establish a pilot program in certain United States district courts to...

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

S.299: A bill to establish a pilot program in certain United States district...

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.2344: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Jay Inslee (D-Wash.)

H.R.1626: Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.630: Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.191: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mike Simpson (R-Idaho)

S.220: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.486: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

H.R.1424: To name the front circle drive in front of the Oscar G. Johnson...

Sponsor: Bart Stupak (D-Mich.)

H.R.1272: To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district...

Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

S.193: Temporary Judgeships and Bankruptcy Judgeships Act of 2010

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.2: Children's Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2009

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.1467: Safe and Secure America Act of 2009

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.540: Medical Device Safety Act of 2009

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.1346: Medical Device Safety Act of 2009

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

S.986: Foster Care Mentoring Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mary L. Landrieu (D-La.)

H.R.1105: Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009

Sponsor: David R. Obey (D-Wis.)

S.CON.RES.13: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget...

Sponsor: Kent Conrad (D-N.D.)

H.R.1315: Terrorist Detainees Procedures Act of 2009

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

S.3001: America Recruits Act of 2009

Sponsor: Mark Warner (D-Va.)

S.439: Indian Development Finance Corporation Act

Sponsor: Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii)

H.R.5712: Physician Payment and Therapy Relief Act of 2010

Sponsor: Sander M. Levin (D-Mich.)

S.256: Perform Act of 2007

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.3182: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009

Sponsor: Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.)

H.R.7322: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009

Sponsor: Alan B. Mollohan (D-W.Va.)

S.3230: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.3260: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2009

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.7323: Making appropriations for financial services and general government for...

Sponsor: José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)

H.R.6589: Charles H.W. Meehan Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

S.3288: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.2638: Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing...

Sponsor: David E. Price (D-N.C.)

H.R.2102: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

Sponsor: Rick Boucher (D-Va.)

S.2035: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.5814: Free Speech Protection Act of 2008

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

S.2977: Free Speech Protection Act of 2008

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

S.1843: Fair Pay Restoration Act

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.1416: Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.185: Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2007

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

S.3401: Enemy Combatant Detention Review Act of 2008

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.6705: Enemy Combatant Detention Review Act of 2008

Sponsor: Lamar Smith (R-Texas)

S.3406: ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.3195: ADA Amendments Act of 2008

Sponsor: Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.)

H.R.6531: Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2008

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.3106: A bill to amend chapter 13 of title 17, United States Code (relating to...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.2033: Design Piracy Prohibition Act

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

S.1145: Patent Reform Act of 2007

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.3600: Patent Reform Act of 2008

Sponsor: Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.)

H.R.1908: Patent Reform Act of 2007

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.2913: Shawn Bentley Orphan Works Act of 2008

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.5889: Orphan Works Act of 2008

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.3325: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.4279: Prioritizing Resources and Organization for Intellectual Property Act of...

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.4789: Performance Rights Act

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

H.R.6344: Responsive Government Act of 2008

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

H.R.7084: Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008

Sponsor: Jay Inslee (D-Wash.)

H.R.1585: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

Sponsor: Ike Skelton (D-Mo.)

S.3001: Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

H.R.4137: Higher Education Opportunity Act

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.21: Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st...

Sponsor: Sam Farr (D-Calif.)

H.R.871: Jane's Law

Sponsor: Robert Wexler (D-Fla.)

S.398: Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of...

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

H.R.1104: Foster Children Self-Support Act

Sponsor: Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

H.R.687: Keeping Families Together Act of 2007

Sponsor: James M. Ramstad (R-Minn.)

S.382: Keeping Families Together Act

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.1376: Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007

Sponsor: Dennis Cardoza (D-Calif.)

S.661: Kinship Caregiver Support Act

Sponsor: Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2188: Kinship Caregiver Support Act

Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

H.R.2343: Education Begins at Home Act of 2008

Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

S.667: Education Begins at Home Act

Sponsor: Christopher S. Bond (R-Mo.)

S.1462: Adoption Equality Act of 2007

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.4091: Adoption Equality Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.)

S.1488: Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act

Sponsor: Norm Coleman (R-Minn.)

S.1956: Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.4668: To suspend temporarily the duty on zinc diethylphosphinate.

Sponsor: Jim Langevin (D-R.I.)

S.2341: Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act

Sponsor: Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5466: Invest in KIDS Act

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.6307: Fostering Connections to Success Act

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.6893: Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.6358: Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.96: Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2007

Sponsor: Michael N. Castle (R-Del.)

H.R.1399: District of Columbia Personal Protection Act

Sponsor: Mike Ross (D-Ark.)

S.1001: District of Columbia Personal Protection Act

Sponsor: Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas)

H.R.1895: Anti-Gun Trafficking Penalties Enhancement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

S.461: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.785: Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007

Sponsor: F. James Sensenbrenner (R-Wis.)

S.2774: Federal Judgeship Act of 2008

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.352: Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2008

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.212: To permit members of the House of Representatives to donate used...

Sponsor: José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)

S.1638: Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2008

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.3753: Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.2533: State Secrets Protection Act

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

H.R.5607: State Secret Protection Act of 2008

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3564: Regulatory Improvement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Christopher B. Cannon (R-Utah)

S.2289: Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act

Sponsor: Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.)

H.R.4041: Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act

Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

H.R.1424: A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

S.1257: District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2007

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

S.3100: Voting Opportunities and Integrity in the Conduct of Elections Act of 2008

Sponsor: Bill Nelson (D-Fla.)

S.2450: A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.6610: To amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the...

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.3174: Equal Justice for Our Military Act of 2007

Sponsor: Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.)

S.3335: Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.558: Mental Health Parity Act of 2007

Sponsor: Pete V. Domenici (R-N.M.)

H.R.6983: Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

H.R.5950: Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

S.2005: Secondhand Smoke Education and Outreach Act of 2007

Sponsor: Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.)

S.3114: Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act

Sponsor: Joseph I. Lieberman (I-Conn.)

S.844: Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.3594: Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention Act

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.3121: Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007

Sponsor: Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)

S.2996: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

S.456: Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.555: Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.)

S.1383: Drug Sentencing Reform Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.)

S.1685: Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act of 2007

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

S.1711: Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2007

Sponsor: Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.)

S.2237: Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007

Sponsor: Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.)

S.2451: First Step Forward Act of 2007

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1806: Youth Crime Deterrence Act of 2007

Sponsor: Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-Texas)

H.R.2645: Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment...

Sponsor: William J. Jefferson (D-La.)

H.R.3411: Juvenile Crime Reduction Act

Sponsor: Patrick J. Kennedy (D-R.I.)

H.R.3846: Youth PROMISE Act

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.3547: Gang Prevention, Intervention, and Suppression Act

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

H.R.3992: Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and...

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.4109: Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2007

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.5035: Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2008

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.5178: Youth Reentry Improvement Act of 2008

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

H.R.5537: Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

S.3155: Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.3245: Justice Integrity Act of 2008

Sponsor: Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.)

H.R.7033: Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2008

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.7136: Democracy Restoration Act of 2008

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.3640: Democracy Restoration Act of 2008

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

S.186: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

S.3217: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2008

Sponsor: Arlen Specter (D-Pa.)

H.R.3013: Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.5712: Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act

Sponsor: Peter Welch (D-Vt.)

H.R.1840: To restore and make permanent the exclusion from gross income for...

Sponsor: Pete Stark (D-Calif.)

S.1130: Legal Services Benefit Act of 2007

Sponsor: Gordon Harold Smith (R-Ore.)

H.R.2449: Achievement Through Technology and Innovation Act of 2007

Sponsor: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.)

H.R.2549: Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements...

Sponsor: John Tanner (D-Tenn.)

S.1070: Elder Justice Act of 2008

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.1783: Elder Justice Act

Sponsor: Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.)

H.R.2831: Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act of 2007

Sponsor: George Miller (D-Calif.)

H.R.6274: Boumediene Jurisdiction Correction Act

Sponsor: John Shadegg (R-Ariz.)

S.522: Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Evan Bayh (D-Ind.)

H.R.2365: To amend title 35, United States Code, to limit damages and other...

Sponsor: Rick Boucher (D-Va.)

H.R.5638: To amend title 35, United States Code, to create an exception from...

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

S.3295: A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of...

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.6362: To amend title 35, United States Code, and the Trademark Act of 1946 to...

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.1515: National Domestic Violence Volunteer Attorney Network Act

Sponsor: Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.)

H.R.6088: National Domestic Violence Volunteer Attorney Network Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.1022: Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

S.645: A bill to amend the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to provide an alternate...

Sponsor: Craig Thomas (R-Wyo.)

H.R.1859: Anti-Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act of 2007

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

S.1331: Long-Range Sniper Rifle Safety Act of 2007

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.2640: NICS Improvement Amendments Act of 2007

Sponsor: Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.)

H.R.840: Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2008

Sponsor: Julia M. Carson (D-Ind.)

H.R.3221: Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008

Sponsor: Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.)

H.R.5501: Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against...

Sponsor: Howard L. Berman (D-Calif.)

S.3061: William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act...

Sponsor: Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.)

H.R.2608: SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

H.R.2082: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008

Sponsor: Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas)

H.R.460: Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.845: Criminal Restitution Improvement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Steven J. Chabot (R-Ohio)

H.R.854: City Youth Violence Recovery Act

Sponsor: John B. Larson (D-Conn.)

S.973: Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

H.R.1593: Second Chance Act of 2007

Sponsor: Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.)

S.1060: Second Chance Act of 2007

Sponsor: Joseph R. Biden Jr. (D-Del.)

H.R.3027: Effective Law Enforcement through Transparent Interrogations Act of 2007

Sponsor: Keith Ellison (D-Minn.)

S.3098: Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008

Sponsor: Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.)

S.3125: Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

H.R.1540: Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Lewis (D-Ga.)

S.1689: Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.)

H.R.6049: Energy Improvement and Extension Act of 2008

Sponsor: Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5579: Emergency Mortgage Loan Modification Act of 2008

Sponsor: Michael N. Castle (R-Del.)

S.1267: Free Flow of Information Act of 2007

Sponsor: Richard G. Lugar (R-Ind.)

H.R.2015: Employment Non-Discrimination Act of 2007

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.2826: To amend titles 28 and 10, United States Code, to restore habeas corpus...

Sponsor: Ike Skelton (D-Mo.)

S.1881: Americans with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

H.R.300: We the People Act

Sponsor: Ron Paul (R-Texas)

H.R.699: Pledge Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: Todd Akin (R-Mo.)

H.R.2898: Judicial Conduct Act of 2007

Sponsor: Todd Akin (R-Mo.)

H.R.724: Marriage Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: Dan Burton (R-Ind.)

H.R.1049: Amend Misinterpreted Excessive Regulation In Corporate America Act

Sponsor: Scott Garrett (R-N.J.)

H.RES.372: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial...

Sponsor: Tom C. Feeney (R-Fla.)

S.1640: Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

S.242: Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

H.R.1432: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act

Sponsor: Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.)

H.R.1778: To amend title 35, United States Code, to allow the Director of the...

Sponsor: Bill Delahunt (D-Mass.)

H.R.1967: Financial Privacy Notice Relief Act of 2007

Sponsor: Peter Roskam (R-Ill.)

S.1649: Military Family Support Act of 2007

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

S.3163: Military Family Support Act

Sponsor: Russ Feingold (D-Wis.)

H.R.6326: Military Family Support Act of 2008

Sponsor: Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.)

S.1642: Higher Education Amendments of 2007

Sponsor: Edward M. Kennedy (D-Mass.)

S.2767: A bill to provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of...

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

H.R.5157: RISE Act

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

S.3036: Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008

Sponsor: Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.)

S.J.RES.29: A joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and...

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.1386: Child Support Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jim McDermott (D-Wash.)

S.803: Child Support Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.221: Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007

Sponsor: Mike Simpson (R-Idaho)

H.R.1130: Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.525: Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Ensign (R-Nev.)

H.R.505: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007

Sponsor: Neil Abercrombie (D-Hawaii)

S.310: Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007

Sponsor: Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii)

H.R.1328: Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2007

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

S.1200: Indian Health Care Improvement Act Amendments of 2008

Sponsor: Byron L. Dorgan (D-N.D.)

H.R.2895: National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007

Sponsor: Barney Frank (D-Mass.)

H.R.1645: STRIVE Act of 2007

Sponsor: Luis V. Gutiérrez (D-Ill.)

H.R.3355: Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007

Sponsor: Ron Klein (D-Fla.)

S.40: National Insurance Act of 2007

Sponsor: John E. Sununu (R-N.H.)

S.2327: Homeowners Insurance Assistance Act of 2007

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.2328: Property Mitigation Assistance Act of 2007

Sponsor: Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.)

S.2248: FISA Amendments Act of 2008

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

H.R.6304: FISA Amendments Act of 2008

Sponsor: Silvestre Reyes (D-Texas)

H.R.3773: FISA Amendments Act of 2008

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.4114: American Anti-Torture Act of 2007

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.RES.1092: Relating to the consideration of the bill (H.R. 5724) to implement the...

Sponsor: Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5724: United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act

Sponsor: Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.)

H.R.40: Commission to Study Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

S.681: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Carl Levin (D-Mich.)

S.438: Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act

Sponsor: John D. Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.)

S.316: Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

H.R.380: Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007

Sponsor: Rahm Emanuel (D-Ill.)

S.2369: A bill to amend title 35, United States Code, to provide that certain...

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.1167: Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Loan Repayment Act

Sponsor: Tom Harkin (D-Iowa)

S.378: Court Security Improvement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.)

H.R.660: Court Security Improvement Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Conyers Jr. (D-Mich.)

H.R.3752: To provide that the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act shall not apply to an...

Sponsor: John Campbell (R-Calif.)

H.R.3045: Presidential Signing Statements Act of 2007

Sponsor: Carol Shea-Porter (D-N.H.)

S.1919: Trade Enforcement Act of 2007

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.774: Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2007

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.2261: Discount Pricing Consumer Protection Act

Sponsor: Herb Kohl (D-Wis.)

S.244: Healthy Mothers and Healthy Babies Access to Care Act

Sponsor: Judd Gregg (R-N.H.)

H.R.989: Innocent Sellers Fairness Act

Sponsor: Dan Boren (D-Okla.)

H.R.2497: Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act

Sponsor: Jim Cooper (D-Tenn.)

S.1481: Fair and Reliable Medical Justice Act

Sponsor: Max Baucus (D-Mont.)

S.243: Medical Care Access Protection Act of 2007

Sponsor: John Ensign (R-Nev.)

H.R.1370: An Act to amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the...

Sponsor: Michael McCaul (R-Texas)

H.R.4170: Disclosing Foreign Influence Act

Sponsor: Mike Johnson (R-La.)

S.2039: Disclosing Foreign Influence Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.1615: Dream Act of 2017

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.3440: Dream Act of 2017

Sponsor: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.)

S.1902: Mens Rea Reform Act of 2017

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.1: An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the...

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.733: Sportsmen's Act

Sponsor: Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska)

S.1996: Environmental Justice Act of 2017

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

H.R.1625: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018

Sponsor: Edward Royce (R-Calif.)

H.J.RES.123: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2018, and for...

Sponsor: Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.)

H.CON.RES.71: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government...

Sponsor: Diane Black (R-Tenn.)

S.CON.RES.25: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget...

Sponsor: Michael B. Enzi (R-Wyo.)

H.R.4508: PROSPER Act

Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.)

H.R.4461: COURTS Act

Sponsor: Kevin Brady (R-Texas)

S.2173: COURTS Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.4550: Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act of 2017

Sponsor: Vicente Gonzalez (D-Texas)

S.2559: Marrakesh Treaty Implementation Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.2060: Burma Human Rights and Freedom Act of 2018

Sponsor: John McCain (R-Ariz.)

S.RES.355: A resolution improving procedures for the consideration of nominations...

Sponsor: James Lankford (R-Okla.)

S.2227: EMPOWER Care Act

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.2579: Broader Options for Americans Act

Sponsor: Pat Tiberi (R-Ohio)

H.R.1905: Fair Chance Act

Sponsor: Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

S.842: Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2017

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

S.2607: Extreme Risk Protection Order and Violence Prevention Act of 2018

Sponsor: Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

S.2135: Fix NICS Act of 2017

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.4114: Environmental Justice Act of 2017

Sponsor: Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.)

H.R.5952: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: John Culberson (R-Texas)

S.3072: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

H.R.6258: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: Tom Graves (R-Ga.)

S.3107: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: James Lankford (R-Okla.)

H.R.6385: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Harold Rogers (R-Ky.)

S.3108: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

S.3158: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Roy Blunt (R-Mo.)

H.R.3109: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at...

Sponsor: Darin M. LaHood (R-Ill.)

H.R.6147: Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government,...

Sponsor: Ken Calvert (R-Calif.)

H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018

Sponsor: K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas)

S.J.RES.5: A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the...

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.J.RES.33: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative...

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.337: FAMILY Act

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

S.3188: Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2018

Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

H.R.6068: Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act

Sponsor: Steve Pearce (R-N.M.)

S.1917: Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2017

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.2795: FIRST STEP Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.5682: FIRST STEP Act

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-Ga.)

S.1856: Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

H.R.1556: Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.3079: Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements...

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.2147: Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2018

Sponsor: Mike Coffman (R-Colo.)

S.946: Veterans Treatment Court Improvement Act of 2018

Sponsor: Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.)

H.R.1511: Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2017

Sponsor: Steve Stivers (R-Ohio)

H.R.6157: Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and...

Sponsor: Kay Granger (R-Texas)

H.R.6470: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Tom Cole (R-Okla.)

S.3412: Paid Family Leave Pilot Extension Act of 2018

Sponsor: Deb Fischer (R-Neb.)

H.R.1892: Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018

Sponsor: John B. Larson (D-Conn.)

S.3387: A bill to restore administrative law judges to the competitive service.

Sponsor: Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.)

H.R.6755: Judiciary ROOM Act of 2018

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

H.R.3487: To amend section 1332 of title 28, United States Code, to provide that...

Sponsor: Steve King (R-Iowa)

H.R.6714: Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2018

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-Ga.)

H.R.6730: Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2018

Sponsor: Robert W. Goodlatte (R-Va.)

H.R.6754: CIRCUIT Act of 2018

Sponsor: Darrell Issa (R-Calif.)

S.1894: A bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United...

Sponsor: John McCain (R-Ariz.)

H.R.956: Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

S.J.RES.6: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the...

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.2811: Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act

Sponsor: David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

S.625: Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

S.2482: Foreign Agents Registration Amendments Act of 2018

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.6249: REFUSE Act

Sponsor: Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio)

S.1679: Foreign Agent Lobbying Transparency Enforcement Act

Sponsor: Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.)

H.R.3966: Puerto Rico Humanitarian Relief Act

Sponsor: Gary Palmer (R-Ala.)

S.3669: Guardianship Accountability Act of 2018

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

S.3635: Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2018

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

S.756: First Step Act of 2018

Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)

S.3649: First Step Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.3747: First Step Act of 2018

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.573: National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2018

Sponsor: Gary Peters (D-Mich.)

H.R.6964: Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018

Sponsor: Jason Lewis (R-Minn.)

H.R.7115: 3-D Firearms Prohibitions Act

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.6619: Medicare Secondary Payer and Workers' Compensation Settlement Agreements...

Sponsor: Dave Reichert (R-Wash.)

H.R.7217: IMPROVE Act

Sponsor: Joe L. Barton (R-Texas)

S.3612: Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2018

Sponsor: Orrin G. Hatch (R-Utah)

H.R.21: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.648: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.J.RES.31: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019

Sponsor: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.)

H.R.7: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.270: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.1935: Wage Equity Act of 2019

Sponsor: Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.)

S.J.RES.6: A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the...

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.J.RES.35: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative...

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

H.J.RES.38: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Sponsor: Jackie Speier (D-Calif.)

S.840: Healthy Families Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.1784: Healthy Families Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

H.R.1585: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

Sponsor: Karen Bass (D-Calif.)

S.528: Fairness For Breastfeeding Mothers Act of 2019

Sponsor: Steve Daines (R-Mont.)

H.R.874: Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019

Sponsor: Susan A. Davis (D-Calif.)

S.250: Jury ACCESS Act

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

H.R.5: Equality Act

Sponsor: David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

S.788: Equality Act

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

S.779: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.1712: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

H.R.8: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.157: Gun Manufacturers Accountability Act

Sponsor: Dwight Evans (D-Pa.)

H.R.1112: Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2019

Sponsor: James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.)

H.R.1339: MVP Act of 2019

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-Ga.)

H.R.1324: FAST NICS Act

Sponsor: Tom Rice (R-S.C.)

S.69: Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2019

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

S.822: Cameras in the Courtroom Act

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.297: Federal Courts Access Act of 2019

Sponsor: Mike Lee (R-Utah)

H.R.77: Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019

Sponsor: Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.)

H.R.1164: Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2019

Sponsor: Doug Collins (R-Ga.)

H.R.2021: Investing for the People Act of 2019

Sponsor: John Yarmuth (D-Ky.)

H.R.1566: To amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938 to ensure online...

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.)

H.R.1522: Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act

Sponsor: Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.)

S.591: Guardianship Accountability Act of 2019

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

S.1074: Restoring Education And Learning Act of 2019

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)

H.R.1076: Fair Chance Act

Sponsor: Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

H.R.716: Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act

Sponsor: Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio)

H.R.149: Housing Fairness Act of 2020

Sponsor: Al Green (D-Texas)

S.980: Homeless Veterans Prevention Act of 2019

Sponsor: Richard M. Burr (R-N.C.)

H.R.3055: Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2020, and Further Health...

Sponsor: José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3351: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020

Sponsor: Mike Quigley (D-Ill.)

H.R.2839: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2740: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Defense, State, Foreign...

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.1790: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

H.R.2500: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

S.1203: What You Can Do For Your Country Act

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2441: What You Can Do For Your Country Act

Sponsor: John Sarbanes (D-Md.)

S.1978: Corporate Transparency Act of 2019

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.2513: Corporate Transparency Act of 2019

Sponsor: Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

S.1889: TITLE Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.2429: ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act

Sponsor: Elijah E. Cummings (D-Md.)

H.R.6: American Dream and Promise Act of 2019

Sponsor: Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-Calif.)

S.1494: Secure and Protect Act of 2019

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

S.1380: Due Process Protections Act

Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)

H.R.3516: Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2019

Sponsor: Scott Peters (D-Calif.)

S.1986: Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2019

Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-Va.)

S.2584: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020

Sponsor: Jerry Moran (R-Kan.)

S.2524: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2020

Sponsor: John Kennedy (R-La.)

S.2583: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

S.1721: Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act of 2019

Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

S.2563: ILLICIT CASH Act

Sponsor: Mark Warner (D-Va.)

S.2064: Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2019

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

S.1762: Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act of 2019

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

S.2566: Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.4018: To provide that the amount of time that an elderly offender must serve...

Sponsor: Ted Deutch (D-Fla.)

H.R.3749: Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act

Sponsor: Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.)

H.R.2001: Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2019

Sponsor: Steve Stivers (R-Ohio)

H.R.4280: Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act of 2019

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

H.R.1158: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

Sponsor: Michael McCaul (R-Texas)

H.R.1865: Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020

Sponsor: Bill Pascrell Jr. (D-N.J.)

S.463: FAMILY Act

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1185: FAMILY Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.920: New Parents Act of 2019

Sponsor: Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

H.R.1940: New Parents Act of 2019

Sponsor: Ann Wagner (R-Mo.)

S.2511: Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.2450: Military Base Operations and Infrastructure Innovative Management Act

Sponsor: John Carter (R-Texas)

S.3191: Industries of the Future Act of 2020

Sponsor: Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)

H.R.4926: Prevent Family Fire Act of 2019

Sponsor: Mike Levin (D-Calif.)

H.R.5546: Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4161: COMP Act

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.2719: Stamp Out Elder Abuse Act of 2019

Sponsor: Peter T. King (R-N.Y.)

H.R.2692: Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2019

Sponsor: Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.)

H.R.3278: Connect America Act of 2019

Sponsor: Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa)

H.R.2741: Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow’s America Act

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.1644: Save the Internet Act of 2019

Sponsor: Mike Doyle (D-Pa.)

H.R.2147: RURAL Act of 2019

Sponsor: Terri Sewell (D-Ala.)

H.R.865: Rebuild America’s Schools Act of 2019

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

H.R.530: Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act...

Sponsor: Anna G. Eshoo (D-Calif.)

S.2275: Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019

Sponsor: Michael Bennet (D-Colo.)

S.2012: Restoring Local Control Over Public Infrastructure Act of 2019

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.1032: Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

S.785: Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act...

Sponsor: Jon Tester (D-Mont.)

H.R.748: CARES Act

Sponsor: Joe Courtney (D-Conn.)

H.R.1694: Native American Voting Rights Act of 2019

Sponsor: Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)

S.1377: EQUAL Defense Act of 2019

Sponsor: Kamala Harris (D-Calif.)

H.R.2868: EQUAL Defense Act of 2019

Sponsor: Ted Deutch (D-Fla.)

H.R.6414: COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.3201: Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of...

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

S.3030: Eviction Crisis Act of 2019

Sponsor: Michael Bennet (D-Colo.)

S.1046: ACCESS BROADBAND Act

Sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.)

H.R.1328: ACCESS BROADBAND Act

Sponsor: Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4024: Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019

Sponsor: Abby Finkenauer (D-Iowa)

S.1485: Map Improvement Act of 2019

Sponsor: Joe Manchin III (D-W.Va.)

H.R.4128: Map Improvement Act of 2019

Sponsor: Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.)

S.1822: Broadband DATA Act

Sponsor: Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)

H.R.6800: The Heroes Act

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.6697: Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020

Sponsor: Chris Pappas (D-N.H.)

H.RES.960: Recognizing the right to counsel in civil proceedings.

Sponsor: Joseph P. Kennedy III (D-Mass.)

S.1294: Broadband Interagency Coordination Act of 2019

Sponsor: Roger Wicker (R-Miss.)

H.R.4641: Broadband Speed Act

Sponsor: Antonio Delgado (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4229: Broadband Deployment Accuracy and Technological Availability Act

Sponsor: Dave Loebsack (D-Iowa)

S.4049: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021

Sponsor: James M. Inhofe (R-Okla.)

H.R.6395: William M. (Mac) Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act for...

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

S.1624: HEALS Act

Sponsor: John Cornyn (R-Texas)

H.R.925: The Heroes Act

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.7667: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.)

H.R.7668: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: Mike Quigley (D-Ill.)

H.R.7608: State, Foreign Operations, Agriculture, Rural Development, Interior,...

Sponsor: Nita M. Lowey (D-N.Y.)

H.R.7611: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: Tim Ryan (D-Ohio)

H.R.7614: Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and...

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

H.R.7617: Defense, Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development,...

Sponsor: Peter J. Visclosky (D-Ind.)

S.3206: Accessible Voting Act of 2020

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

S.4711: Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2020

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

S.4549: Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2020

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.2843: Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.8370: Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act of 2020

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

S.4689: Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act of 2020

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

H.R.3884: MORE Act of 2020

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.2227: MORE Act of 2019

Sponsor: Kamala Harris (D-Calif.)

H.R.7105: Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits...

Sponsor: Mike Levin (D-Calif.)

H.R.133: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021

Sponsor: Henry Cuellar (D-Texas)

H.R.3570: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2019

Sponsor: Ted Lieu (D-Calif.)

S.2008: Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act of 2019

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.1076: Choose Respect Act

Sponsor: Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska)

S.4996: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020

Sponsor: Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

H.R.8591: Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2020

Sponsor: Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.)

H.R.6037: Fair Access to Legal Counsel Act of 2020

Sponsor: John Sarbanes (D-Md.)

S.4734: COMP Act

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.139: National Jazz Preservation, Education, and Promulgation Act of 2021

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.7: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.J.RES.1: A joint resolution removing the deadline for the ratification of the...

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.J.RES.17: Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment.

Sponsor: Jackie Speier (D-Calif.)

H.R.5: Equality Act

Sponsor: David Cicilline (D-R.I.)

H.R.874: AOC Act

Sponsor: Louie Gohmert (R-Texas)

H.R.1814: Civics Secures Democracy Act of 2021

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.879: Civics Secures Democracy Act

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.1671: SCAM Debt Act

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

S.725: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

S.529: Background Check Expansion Act

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.8: Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.1: For the People Act of 2021

Sponsor: John Sarbanes (D-Md.)

S.1: For the People Act of 2021

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

H.R.337: Foreign Agent Disclaimer Enhancement Act of 2021

Sponsor: Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.)

H.R.1783: Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act

Sponsor: James E. Clyburn (D-S.C.)

S.382: PROKID Act

Sponsor: Kirsten E. Gillibrand (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1238: Protection of Kids in Immigrant Detention Act

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.)

S.79: EQUAL Act

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

S.309: Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2021

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.431: GREEN Streets Act

Sponsor: Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.)

H.R.546: Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

H.R.1620: Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2021

Sponsor: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-Texas)

H.R.842: Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.420: Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.653: COMP Act

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.4505: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

Sponsor: Matt Cartwright (D-Pa.)

H.R.4345: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2022.

Sponsor: Mike Quigley (D-Ill.)

H.R.4373: Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2023

Sponsor: Barbara Lee (D-Calif.)

H.R.4346: Supreme Court Security Funding Act of 2022

Sponsor: Tim Ryan (D-Ohio)

H.R.4502: Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, Agriculture, Rural...

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

H.R.3474: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Sponsor: Donald Beyer (D-Va.)

S.1858: Keeping All Students Safe Act

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.3408: PREP Civics and Government Act

Sponsor: Dan Kildee (D-Mich.)

H.R.1786: Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act

Sponsor: Lloyd Doggett (D-Texas)

S.1927: CAPTA Reauthorization Act of 2021

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

S.998: Driving for Opportunity Act of 2021

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-Del.)

H.R.2837: Making Essentials Available and Lawful (MEAL) Act of 2021

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

H.R.3124: COMP Act

Sponsor: Mike Thompson (D-Calif.)

H.R.3684: Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

S.2598: FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.RES.46: A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take...

Sponsor: Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4436: Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021

Sponsor: Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.)

S.2340: Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021

Sponsor: Robert Menendez (D-N.J.)

H.R.4827: Judiciary Accountability Act of 2021

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.2701: Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.4501: Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

H.R.2922: Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2021

Sponsor: Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas)

S.2614: Open Courts Act of 2021

Sponsor: Rob Portman (R-Ohio)

H.R.5167: To provide additional emergency support for older foster youth under the...

Sponsor: Jim Langevin (D-R.I.)

H.R.1280: George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021

Sponsor: Karen Bass (D-Calif.)

S.1014: First Step Implementation Act of 2021

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.1693: EQUAL Act of 2021

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

H.R.4350: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

S.2694: Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act of 2021

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.3042: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2022

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

H.R.5525: ENABLERS Act

Sponsor: Tom Malinowski (D-N.J.)

S.1605: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022

Sponsor: Rick Scott (R-Fla.)

H.R.2471: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022

Sponsor: Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.)

S.205: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.5720: Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act

Sponsor: Deborah Ross (D-N.C.)

S.3069: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Reauthorization Act of 2021

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.6472: Courtroom Videoconferencing Act of 2022

Sponsor: Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.)

S.2553: Judiciary Accountability Act of 2021

Sponsor: Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii)

S.3524: Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act

Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-Ore.)

S.3623: Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

H.R.5444: Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act

Sponsor: Sharice Davids (D-Kan.)

H.R.1996: SAFE Banking Act of 2021

Sponsor: Ed Perlmutter (D-Colo.)

S.910: SAFE Banking Act of 2021

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

H.R.5828: Pets Belong With Families Act

Sponsor: Adam B. Schiff (D-Calif.)

H.R.7900: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Sponsor: Adam Smith (D-Wash.)

S.2938: Bipartisan Safer Communities Act

Sponsor: Marco Rubio (R-Fla.)

H.R.8361: Preventing Suicide Through Voluntary Firearm Purchase Delay Act

Sponsor: Pramila Jayapal (D-Wash.)

H.R.4254: Low Carbon Biofuel Act

Sponsor: Cynthia Axne (D-Iowa)

H.R.8152: American Data Privacy and Protection Act

Sponsor: Frank Pallone (D-N.J.)

H.R.5169: Nursing Home Improvement and Accountability Act of 2021

Sponsor: Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.)

H.R.8113: Dental Care for Our Troops Act

Sponsor: Andy Kim (D-N.J.)

S.4485: Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2022

Sponsor: Tim Kaine (D-Va.)

S.2181: Elder Abuse Protection Act of 2021

Sponsor: Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.)

H.R.8404: Respect for Marriage Act

Sponsor: Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.)

S.4556: Respect for Marriage Act

Sponsor: Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.)

S.4543: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Sponsor: Jack Reed (D-R.I.)

S.4240: Justice for Victims of War Crimes Act

Sponsor: Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa)

H.R.6577: Real Courts, Rule of Law Act of 2022

Sponsor: Zoe Lofgren (D-Calif.)

S.4787: Afghan Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.8685: Afghan Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Earl Blumenauer (D-Ore.)

S.2667: Making Essentials Available and Lawful (MEAL) Act of 2021

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

H.R.8213: Fair Housing Improvement Act of 2022

Sponsor: Scott Peters (D-Calif.)

H.R.2617: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023

Sponsor: Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.)

H.R.8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022

Sponsor: Lizzie Fletcher (D-Texas)

H.R.8452: Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2022

Sponsor: Marilyn Strickland (D-Wash.)

S.4505: Native American Direct Loan Improvement Act

Sponsor: Mike Rounds (R-S.D.)

S.1486: Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Sponsor: Bob Casey (D-Pa.)

H.R.7776: James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023

Sponsor: Peter A. DeFazio (D-Ore.)

S.789: RESPECT Act

Sponsor: Mike Rounds (R-S.D.)

S.4573: Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act of 2022

Sponsor: Susan Collins (R-Maine)

H.R.9393: Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act of 2022

Sponsor: Alex Mooney (R-W.Va.)

H.R.17: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.)

S.728: Paycheck Fairness Act

Sponsor: Patty Murray (D-Wash.)

H.R.927: Supreme Court Ethics Act.

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.325: Supreme Court Ethics Act

Sponsor: Christopher S. Murphy (D-Conn.)

H.R.926: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023

Sponsor: Hank Johnson (D-Ga.)

S.359: Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023

Sponsor: Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.)

H.R.1360: American Cybersecurity Literacy Act

Sponsor: Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.)

H.R.1062: EQUAL Act

Sponsor: Kelly Armstrong (R-N.D.)

S.524: EQUAL Act

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

H.R.20: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023

Sponsor: Robert C. Scott (D-Va.)

S.567: Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2023

Sponsor: Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.)

S.2321: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.)

H.R.4664: Making appropriations for financial services and general government for...

Sponsor: Steve Womack (R-Ark.)

S.2309: Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.)

H.R.4665: Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs...

Sponsor: Mario Diaz-Balart (R-Fla.)

H.R.4364: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Mark Amodei (R-Nev.)

S.2362: Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.RES.314: Acknowledging that the United States Supreme Court's decisions in the...

Sponsor: Raúl M. Grijalva (D-Ariz.)

S.1885: Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act

Sponsor: Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.)

S.2327: Afghan Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.)

H.R.4627: Afghan Adjustment Act

Sponsor: Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa)

H.R.2400: Reentry Act of 2023

Sponsor: Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.)

H.R.3074: Due Process Continuity of Care Act

Sponsor: David Trone (D-Md.)

H.R.3479: RESTORE Act of 2023

Sponsor: Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.)

S.1753: RESTORE Act of 2023

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

H.R.3758: EQUAL Defense Act of 2023

Sponsor: Suzanne Bonamici (D-Ore.)

S.1247: Terry Technical Correction Act

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.1248: Safer Detention Act of 2023

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.1251: First Step Implementation Act of 2023

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

S.1677: Democracy Restoration Act of 2023

Sponsor: Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.)

H.R.2891: SAFE Banking Act of 2023

Sponsor: Dave Joyce (R-Ohio)

S.1323: SAFE Banking Act of 2023

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

S.2302: Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2024

Sponsor: Jack Reed (D-R.I.)

S.RES.333: A resolution designating 2024 as the Year of Democracy as a time to...

Sponsor: Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.)

H.R.4987: Democracy Restoration Act of 2023

Sponsor: Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas)

H.R.3019: Federal Prison Oversight Act

Sponsor: Lucy McBath (D-Ga.)

S.1401: Federal Prison Oversight Act

Sponsor: Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.)

S.1950: TEST Act

Sponsor: Cory Booker (D-N.J.)

H.R.2955: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act

Sponsor: Ro Khanna (D-Calif.)

S.1351: Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

S.2860: Secure And Fair Enforcement Regulation Banking Act

Sponsor: Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.)

S.3178: Immigration Court Efficiency and Children's Court Act of 2023

Sponsor: Michael Bennet (D-Colo.)

H.R.6145: Immigration Court Efficiency and Children's Court Act of 2023

Sponsor: Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.)

H.R.5415: Safeguarding Endangered Children, Unaccompanied and at Risk of...

Sponsor: Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.)

S.1723: Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act

Sponsor: Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.)

H.R.7227: Truth and Healing Commission on Indian Boarding School Policies Act of 2024

Sponsor: Sharice Davids (D-Kan.)

H.R.6951: College Cost Reduction Act

Sponsor: Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.)

H.R.7617: Justice for Breonna Taylor Act

Sponsor: Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.)

S.3900: Justice for Breonna Taylor Act

Sponsor: Rand Paul (R-Ky.)

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Lobbyists

Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.

Lobbyist	Covered positions?
Aloysius Hogan	Chief of Staff, Rep. Paul Broun- Legislative Director, Sen. James Inhofe- General Counsel, Sen. Chuck Hagel- Legislative Director, Rep. Joe Knollenberg- Counsel, House Committee on Resources- Assistant Counsel, Senate Committee on Rules
David Eppstein	Counsel, House Comm. on Financial Services
Ann Carmichael	Legislative Officer, US Dept. of Labor
Kirra Jarratt	Legis. Director, Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton
J. Michael O'Neill	Counsel & Legis. Dir., Rep. Chris Collins; Senior Policy Advisor, Rep. Darrell Issa; Legis. Corresp., Rep. Jim Saxton; Intern, Rep. John Sullivan
HOLLY COOK	n/a
Denise Cardman	n/a
Larson Frisby	n/a
Jared Hess	n/a
Kristi Gaines	n/a
Thomas Susman	n/a
Ken Goldsmith	n/a
Bruce Nicholson	n/a
Hayden Gregory	n/a
Thomas Goldsmith	n/a
Julie Strandlie	n/a
Lillian Gaskin	n/a
Ellen McBarnette	n/a
Kerry Lawrence	n/a
Lillian McBarnette	n/a
Eric Storey	n/a
Thomasq Susman	n/a
Michael O'Neill	n/a
Christina Ennis	n/a

Disclosures Filed

Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.

1st Quarter, 2024

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22. Original Filing: 301575838.xml

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H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act in support of in opposition to static maximum loan caps for law students and related provisions that would force borrowers into a less-regulated private market to access an education in law. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments. General policy research and discussions surrounding student debt relief developments, including the Freedom to Invest in Tomorrows Workforce Act that would allow the use of 529 accounts for professional degrees and certifications. General issues regarding free speech standards in higher education universities.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations ENABLERS Act - draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transfers; Docket No. FINCEN-2024-0005; RIN 1506-AB54, 89 Fed. Reg. 12424 (February 16, 2024) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards; Document No. 2023-27973; RIN 1506-AB59, 88 Fed. Reg. 88732 (December 22, 2023) Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act - draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

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H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 H. Res. 314 - Territorial Incorporation Doctrine Support for authorizing new federal judgeships. Issues regarding diversity jurisdiction - treating unincorporated and incorporated entities the same to determine if diversity jurisdiction exists. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. General communication about the lawyer regulatory and disciplinary process. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

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General issues regarding the potential dismantling of asylum protections in supplemental appropriations negotiations. Detention Bond Reform - Communications regarding reconsideration of current procedures for making immigration bond determinations. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. FR Doc. 2024-03018, 86 Fed. Reg. 11283 (Feb. 14, 2024) Risk Determination Hearings for Unaccompanied Children - ABA comments urging agency to reconsider some aspects of proposed forms for Risk Determination Hearings, including clarity on the purpose and use of the forms, a stronger emphasis on notice of the right to counsel, notice of judicial review, and a child-centered approach. Issues relating to access to counsel and funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues related to unaccompanied alien children, including access to counsel and Special Immigrant Juvenile Status. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

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H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. H.R. 7617/S. 3900, the Justice for Breonna Taylor Act, activity in support of a prohibition on no-knock warrants limited to drug cases. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule and funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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S.1753/H.R.3479 RESTORE Act of 2023 - supporting repeal of the lifetime ban on individuals with a drug felony conviction from accessing SNAP assistance Fair Future Act (Not yet introduced) - provisions repealing the Thurmond Amendment to the Fair Housing Act, which creates a lifetime exemption from federal fair housing protections for people convicted of a drug distribution crime, regardless of mitigating factors. Eviction Crisis Act (Not yet re-introduced) - provisions that would help people facing eviction by increasing the availability of landlord-tenant focused Community Courts as well as the key language urging greater funding for the Legal Services Corporation to provide legal assistance to those facing eviction who cannot afford adequate counsel.

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4th Quarter, 2023

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22. Original Filing: 301540461.xml

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the attorneys' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations ENABLERS Act - draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act - draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards; Document No. 2023-27973; RIN 1506-AB49/AB59, 88 Fed. Reg. 88732 (December 22, 2023). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

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H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Issues regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. H.Res.314 - to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. Activity in support of expanding measures to address judicial security. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Comments on the proposed rule change on Foster Care Legal Representation, published on September 27, 2023 (88 FR 66769). T Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

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S. 3178, H.R.6145 Immigration Court Efficiency and Childrens Court Act of 2023 S. 3965, Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2023 General issues regarding the potential dismantling of asylum protections in supplemental appropriations negotiations. H.R. 5415, Working for Immigrant Safety and Empowerment Act of 2023 - provisions relating to protections for immigrant victims of crime, including human trafficking, rape, torture, domestic violence, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation. S.1885, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Recommendations on implementation of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule and other issues related to the asylum system. RIN 1125-AB18 Docket No. EOIR 021-0410, Appellate Procedures and Decisional Finality in Immigration Proceedings; Administrative Closure - provisions relating to briefing schedules for pro se litigants, administrative closure, termination of proceedings for unaccompanied children, unilateral sua sponte termination of proceedings, use of inclusionary and nondiscriminatory terms, and retroactivity of Matter of Thomas and Matter of Thompson RIN 0970-AC93, Department of Health and Human Services Unaccompanied Children Program Foundational Rule - provisions relating to the consideration of a childs gender and cultural identity; State agency licensing requirements; appointment and role of the attorney, representative, and child advocate; the use of certain terminology (i.e., EOIR accredited representative, legal custody, specific consent, etc.); community-based care; the Sponsor Care Agreement; SIJS eligibility for the Unaccompanied Minor Refugees (URM) program; Post Release Services (PRS); legal, educational, and language access services; access to case files; permissible use of restraints and seclusion; emergency or influx facilities; placement review process; and ombuds offices. RIN 1653-AA92, Clarifying and Revising Custody Determination and Detention Classification Procedures - provisions regarding consideration of ability to pay when determining bond amounts Issues relating to access to counsel for individuals in immigration removal proceedings and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

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H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of reintroduction of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act concerning attorney-client confidentiality between attorneys and their incarcerated clients. Activity in support of elimination of the trial penalty, i.e., harsher charges or sentences for defendants who choose to proceed by trial rather than plead guilty. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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3rd Quarter, 2023

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301516836.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 2321, FY 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review's Legal Orientation Program. H.R.4664, S.2309, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Federal Judiciary, Office of Defense Services, Administrative Office of the US Courts, and the Internal Revenue Service. H.R. 4665, FY 2024 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. H.R. 4364, S. 2302, FY 2024 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress. Activity in support of the creation of a tax credit for low-income renters.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the lawyers' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations ENABLERS Act - draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act - draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49/AB59, 87 Fed. Reg. 77404 (December 16, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

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H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. H.Res.314 - to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. S. Res. 333, a resolution to designate 2024 as the Year of Democracy. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

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Communications regarding a potential plan to implement a new public trust Tier 2 security clearance requirement throughout the Department of Health and Human Services, which may include all personnel at government contractors, subcontractors, and grantees who work with unaccompanied children in HHS Office of Refugee Resettlement custody or those who have been released from custody. S.1885, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Recommendations on implementation of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule and other issues related to the asylum system. Issues relating to access to counsel for individuals in immigration removal proceedings and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

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H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479/S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. H.R.4987/S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. H.R. 3019/S. 1401, the Federal Prison Oversight Act, and other activity in support of increased transparency and oversight of the conditions of federal prisons. S. 1950, the TEST Act, Activity in support of a health and harm-reduction approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement or record sealing for prior criminal convictions for select purposes, e.g., employment. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed reforms to the federal judiciary, including recommendations regarding the judicial confirmation process, judicial ethics, transparency, security, and public education. General research and discussions surrounding Supreme Court ethics rule, funding for the federal courts and federal defender legal services, and cameras in the courtroom. H.R. 2955/S. 1351, the Stop Institutional Child Abuse Act - to provide greater oversight for youth treatment programs and promote best practices for identifying and preventing institutional child abuse. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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2nd Quarter, 2023

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301492076.xml

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Statement of Policy Regarding Prohibition on Abusive Acts or Practices; Docket No CFPB-2023-0018; 88 Fed. Reg. 21883 (April 12, 2023)-provisions that could require creditor attorneys and law firms to act in the interests of consumers instead of their creditor clients in violation of the lawyers' existing ethical obligations or that would conflict with other existing state court ethical obligations ENABLERS Act - draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act - draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49/AB59, 87 Fed. Reg. 77404 (December 16, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

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H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. H.Res.314 - to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Proposed federal laws/ regulations related to artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data security, digital/personal privacy, intellectual property, in addition to how these issues could impact the legal profession, such as undermining the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and access to justice, as well as questions related to the federal courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

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S.1885, the Protect Vulnerable Immigrant Youth Act. S.2327, H.R.4627, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Recommendations on implementation of the Circumvention of Lawful Pathways rule and other issues related to the asylum system. Comments in response to the Department of Homeland Securitys Draft Indigenous Languages Plan. Issues relating to access to counsel for individuals in immigration removal proceedings and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention.

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H.R. 2400, the Reentry Act, which would make persons eligible for Medicaid starting 30 days before their release from prison. H.R. 3074, the Due Process Continuity of Care Act, which would provide continued Medicaid eligibility for persons held in pretrial detention. H.R. 3479, S. 1753, the RESTORE Act, which would end the federal permanent lifetime ban on SNAP assistance for those with a past drug conviction and allow persons to apply for SNAP within 30 days of their release from prison. H.R. 3758, the EQUAL Defense Act, which would make a series of improvements to the work conditions and concerns of public defenders. S. 1247, the Terry Technical Amendments Act, which would ensure that sentence reductions for crack cocaine related offenses authorized under the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 apply retroactively to sentences that were not a mandatory minimum. S. 1248, the Safer Detention Act, which would improve access to compassionate release for the elderly. S. 1251, First Step Implementation Act, which would do several things including the authorization of second look sentence review for those who were sentenced under age 18 once they had served at least 20 years of their sentence; the bill also provides for automatic sealing and expungement of certain juvenile records. S. 1677, the Democracy Restoration Act and other activity in support of restoring the right to vote in federal elections for those leaving prison. Activity in support of ending gay and trans panic as a defense to the commission of a crime. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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1st Quarter, 2023

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301466806.xml

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Draft legislation regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49/AB59, 87 Fed. Reg. 77404 (December 16, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022). Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021). Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities.

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H.R. 927, S. 325 - Supreme Court Ethics Act H.R. 926, S. 359 - Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2023 Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated and incorporated entities the same. Support for introduction of resolution to end the territorial incorporation doctrine. H.R. 1360 - the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act Support for permanently establishing/forming within the Department of Justice, the Office for Access to Justice. Comments regarding a proposed rule change allowing Separate Licensing Standards for Relative or Kinship Foster Family Homes. Support increasing administrative law judge independence through establishing a code of ethics for them along with merit-based hiring practices and an independent decision making body. Support for measures related to ensuring that any covered entities under a federal cybersecurity, data security and/or digital privacy statute include clearly stated obligations and/or duties; New federal laws/ regulations should protect, not undermine, the attorney-client privilege, the lawyers ethical duty to protect client confidentiality, the work product doctrine, and state supreme courts longstanding authority to regulate and oversee the legal profession; Include provisions that protect intellectual property rights; Ensure that developers, integrators, suppliers, and operators (Developers) of A.I. systems and capabilities should ensure that their products, services, systems, and capabilities are subject to human authority, oversight, and control. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations.

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Draft legislation on Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for certain Afghans present in the U.S. Comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding Circumvention of Lawful Pathways and other issues related to the asylum system. Comments on a Proposed Rule on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements and other issues relating to immigration fees. Issues relating to access to counsel for individuals in immigration removal proceedings and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding the operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an independent Article I immigration court system. Issues relating to decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention. Communications in regard to ending the use of section 265 of Title 42 to block asylum seekers from applying for protection at the U.S. border and to remove them without any adjudication of their claims. Issues relating to increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status.

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H.R. 1062, S. 524 - the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. Activity in support of the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore eligibility to vote in federal elections following the completion of ones felony sentence. Activity in support of the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applies to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of expungement, case record sealing, and removal of a permanent federal ban on access to nutrition assistance for persons convicted of a drug offense. Research and policy discussions regarding cybersecurity and artificial intelligence as they relate to developing technologies and emerging challenges potentially affecting the legal profession. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause. Proposed Amendments to United States Sentencing Guidelines 1B1.13; Reduction in Term of Imprisonment under 18 U.S.C. 3582(c)(1)(A) (Policy Statement) (February 2, 2023)-provisions that would improve access to, and judicial discretion over, requests for a reduction to ones sentence based on extraordinary and compelling circumstances. Draft legislation applying the same attorney-client privilege protections to electronic messages between individuals held in Bureau of Prisons facilities and their attorneys that already apply to all other forms of communication.

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4th Quarter, 2022

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2023. Original Filing: 301441586.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 117-328 (H.R. 2617) - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; federal courts; immigration legal representation; immigration courts; Legal Orientation Program. FY2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program, and funding to meet the educational needs of students in foster care. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

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P.L. 117-263 (H.R. 7776, H.R. 7900, and S. 4543) - the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023 -amendments regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. P.L. 117-328 (H.R. 2617) - the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 - amendments regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. H.R. 1996, S. 910, the Safe Banking Act. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Access and Safeguards, and Use of FinCEN Identifiers for Entities; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49/AB59, 87 Fed. Reg. 77404 (December 16, 2022) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021) Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that certain stakeholders, including attorneys and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions.

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H.R. 5720, S. 3069, the Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act. H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, S. 2553, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S. 789, the Repealing Existing Substandard Provisions Encouraging Conciliation with Tribes Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act. S. 4573, the Electoral Count Reform and Presidential Transition Improvement Act Communications regarding ethics guidance to government lawyers participating in outside professional organizations. Activity in support of permanently establishing the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Duty of Candor; Docket No. RM22-20-000, 87 Fed. Reg. 49784 (August 12, 2022)-provisions regulating certain attorneys engaged in the practice of law and requiring them to disclose certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Administrative Conference of the United States' Recommendation 2021-5 titled "Clarifying Statutory Access to Judicial Review of Agency Action," adopted by the agency on September 17, 2021, and forwarded to congressional leaders for their consideration. Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

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S.4787, H.R. 8685, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate permanent legal status for Afghans in the U.S. Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to deferred action and increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. H.R. 6577, the Real Courts, Rule of Law Act Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel for those in detention. Issues relating to concerns about the establishment of a Dedicated Docket for certain families in removal proceedings and access to legal representation and information for those on the dockets. Communications requesting the Attorney General to reverse the decision in Matter of Thomas & Matter of Thompson. Communications in regard to ending the use of section 265 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code to block asylum seekers from applying for protection at the U.S. border and to expel them from this country without any adjudication of their claims.

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H.R. 9393, the Restoring Court Authority Over Litigation Act S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore eligibility to vote in federal elections following the completion of ones sentence. H.R. 546, S. 3524, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applies to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Support for full funding of programs authorized under the Violence Against Women Act. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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3rd Quarter, 2022

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301414676.xml

Lobbying Issues

FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; federal courts; immigration legal representation; immigration courts; Legal Orientation Program. FY2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

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H.R. 7900 and S. 4543, FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act-amendments regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions regulating certain attorneys and law firms as financial institutions under the Bank Secrecy Act and requiring them to report certain attorney-client privileged and other protected client information to the Treasury Department. H.R. 1996, S. 910, the Safe Banking Act. Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring attorneys to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Document No. 2022-21020; RIN 1506-AB49, 87 Fed. Reg. 59498 (September 30, 2022) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021) U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that certain stakeholders, including attorneys and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions.

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H.R. 5720, S. 3069, the Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act. H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, S. 2553, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act. Communications regarding ethics guidance to government lawyers participating in outside professional organizations. Activity in support of permanently establishing the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Administrative Conference of the United States' Recommendation 2021-5 titled "Clarifying Statutory Access to Judicial Review of Agency Action," adopted by the agency on September 17, 2021, and forwarded to congressional leaders for their consideration. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

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Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings, and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to deferred action and increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. H.R. 6577, the Real Courts, Rule of Law Act Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel for those in detention. Issues relating to concerns about the establishment of a Dedicated Docket for certain families in removal proceedings and access to legal representation and information for those on the dockets. Communications requesting the Attorney General to reverse the decision in Matter of Thomas & Matter of Thompson. Communications in regard to ending the use of section 265 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code to block asylum seekers from applying for protection at the U.S. border and to expel them from this country without any adjudication of their claims. S.4787, H.R. 8685, the Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate legal status for Afghans in the U.S. Support revisions to the Notice of Appeal to the Board of Immigration Appeals (Form EOIR-26) to allow the Respondent to indicate that he or she consents to having their case considered for inclusion in the Board of Immigration Appeals Pro Bono Project.

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S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore eligibility to vote in federal elections following the completion of ones sentence. H.R. 2837/S. 2667, the Making Essentials Accessible and Legal (MEAL) Act, to repeal the lifetime ban on SNAP benefits for those with a prior drug conviction. H.R. 546, S. 3524, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applies to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogs in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Support for full funding of programs authorized under the Violence Against Women Act. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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2nd Quarter, 2022

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301396363.xml

Lobbying Issues

FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; federal courts; immigration legal representation pilot program; immigration courts; Legal Orientation Program; John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program. FY2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. FY2023 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress and the Law Library of Congress. FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

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H.R. 1996/S. 910, the Safe Banking Act. H.R. 5828, the Pets Belong with Families Act. H.R. 7900 and Draft Senate bill, FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act-amendments subjecting certain attorneys to the suspicious activity reporting, beneficial ownership reporting, general anti-money laundering, due diligence, and account identification and verification requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions subjecting certain attorneys to the suspicious transaction reporting, general anti-money laundering, due diligence, and account identification and verification requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. H.R. 1786, S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F);Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that various stakeholders, including lawyers and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring lawyers to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021).

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H.R. 5720, S. 3069, the Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act. H.R. 6472, the Courtroom Videoconferencing Act of 2022. H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, S. 2553, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act. Communications regarding ethics guidance to government lawyers participating in outside professional organizations. Activity in support of permanently establishing the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Draft Model Rules of Representative Conduct to be developed by an Administrative Conference of the United States working group that would regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative adjudicative proceedings. Proposed Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel legal opinion further clarifying the ability of government attorneys and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, including legal professional associations. Administrative Conference of the United States' Recommendation 2021-5 titled "Clarifying Statutory Access to Judicial Review of Agency Action," adopted by the agency on September 17, 2021, and forwarded to congressional leaders for their consideration. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings, and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to deferred action and increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. Supporting development a uniform set of detention standards that reflects the civil nature of immigration detention and are adopted as enforceable regulations. Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel for those in detention. Issues relating to concerns about the establishment of a Dedicated Docket for certain families in removal proceedings and access to legal representation and information for those on the dockets. Communications requesting the Attorney General to reverse the decision in Matter of Thomas & Matter of Thompson. Communications in regard to ending the use of section 265 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code to block asylum seekers from applying for protection at the U.S. border and to expel them from this country without any adjudication of their claims. Support Afghan Adjustment Act and other measures to facilitate legal status for Afghans in the U.S.

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Lobbying Issues

S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, S. 3524, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. Activity in support of reforms to the Department of Defense 1033 and 1122 programs through which law enforcement agencies are able to obtain equipment from or through the Department of Defense. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogues in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Activity in support of a mental health approach to dementia by persons in the criminal justice system. Activity in support of making funding for programs under the Second Chance Act of 2007 be eligible for helping restore the right to vote for those who fulfilled their criminal sentence of incarceration. Activity in support of the Second Look Act, which would authorize the review of lengthy sentences once a substantial portion of the sentence had been served. Activity in support of revisions to PATTERN, the Department of Justices prisoner risks and needs assessment tool. Activity in support of the Department of Justices announced National Law Enforcement Knowledge Lab. Support for full funding of programs authorized under the Violence Against Women Act. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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1st Quarter, 2022

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301371644.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2471, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2022 - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; student debt relief; and funding to enhance judicial security. S. 2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act of 2021. FY2022 and FY2023 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for legal representation pilot program, immigration courts, and Legal Orientation Program. FY2022 and FY2023 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. FY2022 and FY2023 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

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Financial Action Task Force Public Consultation Paper, Proposed Updates to Risk-Based Guidance to the Real Estate Sector-provisions requiring attorneys to submit suspicious transaction reports on their clients high-risk real estate transactions even when the information is protected by the attorney-client privilege. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions subjecting certain attorneys to the suspicious transaction reporting, general anti-money laundering, due diligence, and account identification and verification requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. H.R. 1786, S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F);Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that various stakeholders, including lawyers and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring lawyers to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021).

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H.R. 5720, S. 3069, the Courthouse Ethics and Transparency Act. H.R. 6472, the Courtroom Videoconferencing Act of 2022. H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, S. 2553, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021 Other activity in support of permanently establishing the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act. Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Administrative Conference of the United States' Recommendation 2021-5 titled "Clarifying Statutory Access to Judicial Review of Agency Action," adopted by the agency on September 17, 2021, and forwarded to congressional leaders for their consideration. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

Agencies Lobbied

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Lobbying Issues

Support Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan and Ukraine Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings, and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to deferred action and increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. Supporting development a uniform set of detention standards that reflects the civil nature of immigration detention and are adopted as enforceable regulations. Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel for those in detention. Issues relating to concerns about the establishment of a Dedicated Docket for certain families in removal proceedings and access to legal representation and information for those on the dockets. Communications requesting the Attorney General to reverse the decision in Matter of Thomas & Matter of Thompson. Communications in regard to ending the use of section 265 of Title 42 of the U.S. Code to block asylum seekers from applying for protection at the U.S. border and to expel them from this country without any adjudication of their claims.

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4th Quarter, 2021

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2022. Original Filing: 301336495.xml

Lobbying Issues

P.L. 117-58, H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; student debt relief; and funding to enhance judicial security and protect against cyber threats. S. 2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act of 2021. H.R. 4505, S. 3042, FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for legal representation pilot program, immigration courts, and Legal Orientation Program; funding for the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and addressing fee diversion issue. H.R. 4345, FY2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal courts. H.R. 4373, FY2022 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. H.R. 4502, FY2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for increased annual appropriations as well as robust funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

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Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Real Estate Transactions; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0007; RIN 1506-AB54, 86 Fed. Reg. 69589 (December 8, 2021) Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 69920 (December 8, 2021) H.R. 5525, ENABLERS Act-provisions subjecting certain attorneys to the suspicious transaction reporting, general anti-money laundering, due diligence, and account identification and verification requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. H.R. 1786, S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F);Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that various stakeholders, including lawyers and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring lawyers to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021).

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H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021 Other activity in support of the re-establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. H.R. 2922, the Elder Abuse Protection Act. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act (PACER). Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Proposals to study potential reform of the Supreme Court. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

Agencies Lobbied

Type of Issue

Lobbying Issues

Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings, and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to deferred action and increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding treatment of and adjudication procedures for unaccompanied immigrant children. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. Supporting development a uniform set of detention standards that reflects the civil nature of immigration detention and are adopted as enforceable regulations. Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel and opposing unnecessary transfers for detainees, and ensuring adequate medical and mental health care for detainees. Issues relating to concerns about the establishment of a Dedicated Docket for certain families in removal proceedings and access to legal representation and information for those on the dockets. Communications requesting the Attorney General to reverse the decision in Matter of Thomas & Matter of Thompson. Issues relating to amending a Proposed Rule on Procedures for Credible Fear Screening and Consideration of Asylum, Withholding of Removal, and CAT Protection Claims by Asylum Officers.

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S.998, the Driving for Opportunity Act, to incentivize states to end the practice of suspending or revoking driver's licenses or car registrations due to unpaid fees or fines. S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 1014, the First Step Implementation Act - provisions that would allow a person sentenced as a juvenile to have their lengthy criminal sentences reviewed once they had served at least 20 years, as well as provide for sealing of records of nonviolent juvenile offenses within three years of release. Activity in support of raising the minimum age of juvenile jurisdiction to 14. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act. S.1605, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 - to include language making reforms to the Departments 1033 program through which law enforcement agencies obtain surplus military equipment to comply with 2015 Obama Administration recommendations. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogues in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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3rd Quarter, 2021

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301314086.xml

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H.R.3684 - Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; student debt relief; and funding to enhance judicial security and protect against cyber threats. S. 2598 - FRESH START Through Bankruptcy Act of 2021. H.R. 4505, FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for legal representation pilot program, immigration courts, and Legal Orientation Program. H.R. 4345, FY2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal courts. H.R. 4373, FY2022 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. H.R. 4346, FY2022 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress. H.R. 4502, FY2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. S.Res.46, A resolution calling on the President of the United States to take executive action to broadly cancel Federal student loan debt. Support for $350-$500 million dollars of supplemental funding for the Legal Services Corporation, as well as for increased annual appropriations. Support for student loan debt forgiveness, reforming and strengthening the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, reduced student loan interest rates and ability to refine loans, and the continued suspension of federal student loan payments.

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H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. H.R. 1786, S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F);Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. U.S. Government Accountability Office study mandated by Congress in P.L. 116-283, Title LXIV of National Defense Authorization Act, Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020, on the problems of money-laundering and terrorist financing and the roles that various stakeholders, including lawyers and other gatekeepers, can play in combatting this illicit conduct. Financial Action Task Force White Paper for Public Consultation, Potential Amendments to Recommendation 24 (Transparency and Beneficial Ownership of Legal Persons)-provisions considering requiring lawyers to hold their company clients' beneficial ownership information and disclose it to government authorities Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN-2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021).

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Support increased funding for Democracy Programs and Contributions for International Organizations. General issues relating to appropriate implementing instruments for democracy and rule of law programs. Communications regarding the UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation (Singapore Convention). Communications regarding evacuation of lawyers and judges from Afghanistan. Communications regarding organization of the Partnership for Central America. Communications regarding efforts to support enhancing the rule of law and human rights in Colombia. Issues regarding sanctions and other actions against the International Criminal Court and its personnel. Legislation to amend the Foreign Agents Registration Act, including provisions of H.R. 1 and S. 1 (part 4) and H.R. 337.

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H.R. 4436, S. 2340, the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021. H.R. 4827, the Judiciary Accountability Act. S.2701, H.R.4501, Office for Access to Justice Establishment Act of 2021 Other activity in support of the re-establishment of the Office for Access to Justice in the U.S. Department of Justice. H.R. 2922, the Elder Abuse Protection Act. S. 2614, the Open Courts Act (PACER). Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Proposals to study potential reform of the Supreme Court. H.R. 5167, legislation that seeks to ensure basic needs for food and shelter are met by extending the benefits promised by the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

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Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings, and increasing funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to deferred action and increasing visa availability for children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding treatment of and adjudication procedures for unaccompanied immigrant children. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. Supporting development a uniform set of detention standards that reflects the civil nature of immigration detention and are adopted as enforceable regulations. Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel and opposing unnecessary transfers for detainees, and ensuring adequate medical and mental health care for detainees. Communication recommending measures to improve the effectiveness of the ICE Online Detainee Locator System. Comments to the Executive Office for Immigration Review regarding access to legal services and a full and fair adjudication consistent with due process, and expressing concerns about the establishment of a Dedicated Docket for certain families in removal proceedings.

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S.998, the Driving for Opportunity Act, to incentivize states to end the practice of suspending or revoking driver's licenses or car registrations due to unpaid fees or fines. H.R. 2837, the Making Essentials Available and Lawful Act, which would restore eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program assistance for those with a past drug conviction. H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021 - provisions repealing qualified immunity for law enforcement officers who violate the rights of individuals; improving data collection and reporting; establishing fair and independent investigation and prosecution when a person dies while in police custody; supporting reforms around the use of lethal force; opposing chokeholds; and opposing no-knock warrants in drug cases. S. 1014, the First Step Implementation Act - provisions that would allow a person sentenced as a juvenile to have their lengthy criminal sentences reviewed once they had served at least 20 years, as well as provide for sealing of records of nonviolent juvenile offenses within three years of release. Activity in support of raising the minimum age of juvenile jurisdiction to 14. H.R. 1693, S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act. H.R. 4350, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 - relating to amendments to include language restricting the Department of Defense 1033 Program through which state and local law enforcement agencies may obtain military grade equipment and to include language authorizing military service members to appeal negative outcomes before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces to the U.S. Supreme Court without permission from the Department of Defense. Discussions at DOJ to eliminate mandatory minimums, allow compassionate release, pursue criminal justice reforms, and improve access to justice generally. Activity in support of a health approach to combating criminal activity involving fentanyl analogues in lieu of increased criminalization and harsh mandatory minimum sentences for even nonviolent offenses. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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2nd Quarter, 2021

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301291688.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 4505, FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for legal representation pilot program, immigration courts, and Legal Orientation Program; and funding for rural broadband access. H.R. 4345, FY2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal courts. H.R. 4373, FY2022 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. H.R. 4346, FY2022 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress. H.R. 4502, FY2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. Draft infrastructure legislation - to provide supplemental funding for the Legal Services Corporation. Funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Loan Forgiveness Program. Funding for prison re-entry programs under the Second Chance Act of 2007. Funding for tribal court programs.

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S.1927, the CAPTA Reauthorization Act - provisions to require states to ensure that all children and parents have legal representation in cases involving alleged abuse or neglect that result in judicial proceedings. S. 1927, the Elder Abuse Protection Act Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Proposals to study potential reform of the Supreme Court. Open Courts Act (S.8236 in 116th Congress; not yet introduced) - requiring the judiciary to consolidate all federal court records into one system and to make those records freely available to the public. Judicial security issues - to protect confidentiality of judge's personal information. General discussions on the priorities of the 117th Congress and communicating recommendations in areas of federal court reform, access to legal services, criminal justice system improvements, and immigration reform. Proposed Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) study on Regulation of Representatives in Agency Proceedings to explore how federal agencies regulate the conduct of attorneys and non-attorneys who represent parties and other interested persons in administrative proceedings, and related best practices for federal agencies. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations.

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Issues regarding enhancing access to legal representation for individuals in immigration removal proceedings, and retaining funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Encouraging DHS to grant deferred action to children with approved petitions for Special Immigrant Juvenile status. Issues regarding treatment of and adjudication procedures for unaccompanied immigrant children. Issues regarding operations of the immigration courts, including establishing an Article I court. Supporting development a uniform set of detention standards that reflects the civil nature of immigration detention and are adopted as enforceable regulations. Communications regarding decreasing the use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, ensuring access to counsel and opposing unnecessary transfers for detainees, and ensuring adequate medical and mental health care for detainees. Communications on reducing administrative and other barriers and burdens within regulations and policies, including those that prevent foreign citizens from easily obtaining access to immigration services and benefits. Comments to the Executive Office for Immigration Review regarding the ways in which certain EOIR Operating Policies and Procedures Memoranda and Policy Memoranda impact respondents access to legal services and a full and fair adjudication consistent with due process.

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1st Quarter, 2021

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2021. Original Filing: 301267145.xml

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H.R. 139, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 - support for $350-$500 million dollars of supplemental funding for the Legal Services Corporation; providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations; evictions protections; providing student loan relief to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19; supplemental funding for federal courts. FY2022 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for tribal courts; funding for immigration courts and Legal Orientation Program; funding for rural broadband access; FY2022 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for federal courts. FY2022 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy and rule of law programs, funding for contributions to international organizations. FY2022 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress. FY2022 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement related to unaccompanied children legal services program. FY2022 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for tribal courts. Support for continued suspension of federal student loan payments, the postponement of collections on defaulted loans, and reduced interest rates to zero percent, in addition to advocating for continued support for those pursuing federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

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H.R. 1671, Securing Consumers Against Misrepresented (SCAM) Debt Act-provisions regulating attorneys engaged in litigation and other practice of law activities. S. 725, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Final Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 85 Fed. Reg. 76734 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements; Docket No. FINCEN- 2021-0005; RIN 1506-AB49, 86 Fed. Reg. 17557 (April 5, 2021)

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H.R. 1783, the Accessible, Affordable Internet for All Act. Support for authorizing new and filling existing vacant federal judgeships. Legislation regarding diversity jurisdiction - to treat unincorporated entities the same are incorporated ones. Potential legislation on requiring disclosure of funders of amicus briefs. Proposals to study potential reform of the Supreme Court Open Courts Act (S.8236 in 116th Congress; not yet introduced) - requiring the judiciary to consolidate all federal court records into one system and to make those records freely available to the public. Judicial security issues (legislation not yet introduced) - to protect confidentiality of judge's personal information. General discussions on the priorities of the 117th Congress and communicating recommendations in areas of federal court reform, access to legal services, criminal justice system improvements, and immigration reform. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations

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S. 79, the EQUAL Act, to equalize the sentencing for offenses involving crack vs powder cocaine. S. 309, the Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2021, to remove a presumption of detention for those charged with a serious drug offense so that those cases will be evaluated in the same way as persons charged with other serious felonies. S. 431, the Democracy Restoration Act, to restore persons eligibility to vote in federal elections following completion of their criminal sentence. H.R. 546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R. 1620, the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act. Activity in support of both a permanent repeal, or a temporary suspension for the duration of COVID, of the federal lifetime ban on eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for persons with a prior drug conviction. Activity in opposition to permanently extending an unprecedented temporary classification by the Drug Enforcement Agency of unidentified fentanyl analogues as Schedule I drugs under the Controlled Substances Act. Activity in support of ABA criminal justice priorities to end racism and bias in the system, end means-based sanctions or detention, end mandatory minimum sentencing, and reduce or repeal of certain collateral consequences of convictions. Communications with Executive Branch regarding scheduled federal executions. Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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4th Quarter, 2020

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2021. Original Filing: 301245166.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 - funding for Legal Services Corporation, federal judiciary, broadband services, Internal Revenue Service, the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., in addition to continued suspension of federal student loan payments, the postponement of collections on defaulted loans, and reduced interest rates to zero percent, and support for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness. H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) - provisions relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19, providing funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 6697, Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 - relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. S. 1624, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act - provisions relating to (1) providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations, (2) evictions protections, and (3) providing student loan relief to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. H.R. 7667, FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. H.R. 7668, FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 7608, FY2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. H.R. 7611, FY2021 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 7614, FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement relating to programs for unaccompanied immigrant children; funding for working interdisciplinary networks of guardianship stakeholders to help prevent elder abuse. H.R. 7617, 2nd FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Defense, CJS, Energy-Water, Fin. Svc., LHHSED, T-HUD)-provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporations, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States.

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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposed Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 84 Fed. Reg. 23274 (November 30, 2020)-provisions in original proposed rule creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. Title LXIV of P.L. 116-283 (H.R. 6395), S. 1978 and H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act; and S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act -legislation requiring small businesses and their attorneys to disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request S. 1889, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, small businesses, and their attorneys to obtain and disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to FinCEN and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request, and provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 779 and H.R. 1712, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.

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General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies General advocacy on proposals to authorize new federal judgeships S.4996, the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act S. 4711, H.R. 8591, the Judicial Security and Privacy Act S.8235, the Open Courts Act - requiring the judiciary to consolidate all federal court records into one system and make those records freely available to the public. H.R. 6037, Fair Access to Legal Counsel Act, and draft Senate companion legislation. Revised Department of Justice ethics guidance (Representations Before the Government) further clarifying the ability of government lawyers and other employees to participate more fully in outside organizations, legal professional associations. General issues around audio and video access in the Supreme Court and federal courts - including live streaming of Supreme Court arguments. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process.

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H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - to ensure that the attorney-client privilege is applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R.6414, the COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020 S.1076, the REAL Act, to restore Pell Grant eligibility to those in prison. H.R. 1585/S. 2843, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act H.R. 8370/S. 4689, the Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act H.R. 3884/S. 2227, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act Draft legislation clarifying that attorneys engaged in litigation should be regulated and disciplined solely by courts, federal agencies have no authority to regulate attorneys litigation activities, and parties in litigation have no federal private right of action against their opponents attorney for alleged litigation misconduct. General research and discussions to support advocacy on federal policing laws and qualified immunity. Activity in support of the repeal of federal lifetime ban for persons with a drug conviction from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Activity in support of ensuring that the Bureau of Prisons facilities maintain to the extent possible sanitary and safe conditions during the COVID-19 emergency. Communications with Executive Branch regarding scheduled executions (death penalty). Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

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Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301224033.xml

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H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) - provisions relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19, providing funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 6697, Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 - relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. S. 1624, Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection and Schools (HEALS) Act - provisions relating to (1) providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations, (2) evictions protections, and (3) providing student loan relief to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. H.R. 925, the FY2021 Coronavirus Supplemental Appropriations Act - support emergency supplemental funding request for the federal judiciary and consideration of legislative proposals that the Judicial Conference of United States believes are needed to address the impact of COVID-19 on the judicial system now and post-pandemic; support for new bankruptcy judgeships. H.R. 7667, FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. H.R. 7668, FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 7608, FY2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. H.R. 7611, FY2021 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 7614, FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement relating to programs for unaccompanied immigrant children; funding for working interdisciplinary networks of guardianship stakeholders to help prevent elder abuse. H.R. 7617, 2nd FY2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act (Defense, CJS, Energy-Water, Fin. Svc., LHHSED, T-HUD)-provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporations, the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States.

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Draft legislation exempting attorneys engaged in litigation activities from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and from the regulatory authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other agencies. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposed Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 84 Fed. Reg. 23274 (May 21, 2019)-provisions creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. S. 1978 and H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act; and S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act -legislation requiring small businesses and their attorneys to disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request S. 1889, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, small businesses, and their attorneys to obtain and disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to FinCEN and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request, and provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 779 and H.R. 1712, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.

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General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies General advocacy on proposals to authorize new federal judgeships S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act S. 4711, the Judicial Security and Privacy Act S.8235, the Open Courts Act - requiring the judiciary to consolidate all federal court records into one system and make those records freely available to the public. Draft Department of Justice guidance allowing government attorneys to participate in legal professional association activities. H. Res. 960, House Resolution recognizing the right to counsel for low-income individuals in civil cases involving basic human needs, including health, safety, family, shelter, or sustenance. Draft legislation to establish an Equal Justice Corps, a $500 million initiative designed to fund additional pro bono lawyers and other professionals to provide legal and other services to low-income Americans General issues around audio and video access in the Supreme Court and federal courts - including live streaming of Supreme Court arguments. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process.

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H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act - to ensure that the attorney-client privilege is applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. S.4549, the Smarter Pretrial Detention for Drug Charges Act of 2020 - to remove a presumption of pretrial incarceration for persons charged with nonviolent serious drug offenses punishable by a sentence of at least 10 years imprisonment. S.4049, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 - S.Amdt. 2252 to place restrictions on the Department of Defense program by which state and local law enforcement obtain equipment. H.R.6414, the COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020 H.R. 4018, a technical corrections bill concerning the Elderly Offender Home Detention Pilot Program. H.R. 1585/S. 2843, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act H.R. 8370/S. 4689, the Small Business Disaster Relief Equity Act H.R. 3884/S. 2227, the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act General research and discussions to support advocacy on federal policing laws and qualified immunity. Activity in support of the repeal of federal lifetime ban for persons with a drug conviction from receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) program or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Activity in support of ensuring that the Bureau of Prisons facilities maintain to the extent possible sanitary and safe conditions during the COVID-19 emergency, including prisoner access to clean water. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

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2nd Quarter, 2020

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301200662.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 6800, Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solutions Act (HEROES Act) - provisions relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19, providing funding for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 6697, Local Chamber, Tourism, and 501(c)(6) Protection Act of 2020 - relating to providing economic relief to 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. H.R. 748 (P.L. 116-136), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) - request to clarify eligibility under the business loan program to allow access to the Paycheck Protection Program for lawyers and law firms that provide services to cannabis businesses operating legally under applicable state laws. Draft supplemental funding bills - support emergency supplemental funding request for the federal judiciary and consideration of legislative proposals that the Judicial Conference of United States believes are needed to address the impact of COVID-19 on the judicial system now and post-pandemic; funding to ensure that the child welfare system has the tools it needs to prevent or address child maltreatment caused or made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic. FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY2021 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Law Library of Congress FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children.

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S.463, H.R.1185, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act S.920, H.R.1940, the New Parents Act H.R.2450, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act - to regulate sexual orientation or gender-identify conversion therapy H.R. 7, S.270, the Paycheck Fairness Act S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 35, H.J. Res. 38, the Equal Rights Amendment S. 840, H.R. 1784, the Healthy Families Act H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act - prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas by including these as prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, and expands the definition of public accommodation. Advocating in favor of legislation that would allow airline passengers with disabilities to sue air carriers for discrimination.

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General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act Draft Department of Justice guidance allowing government attorneys to participate in legal professional association activities. H. Res. 960, House Resolution recognizing the right to counsel for low-income individuals in civil cases involving basic human needs, including health, safety, family, shelter, or sustenance. General issues around audio and video access in the Supreme Court and federal courts - including live streaming of Supreme Court arguments. Communications regarding issuing of presidential signing statements. Communications regarding the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Director's March 17, 2020 memorandum granting limited waivers from some of the federal contract compliance requirements that would otherwise be applicable to contracts for Coronavirus relief efforts. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process.

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Issues regarding DHS's failure to initiate removal proceedings pursuant to section 240 of the Immigration and Nationality Act for unaccompanied children who were previously in proceedings under the Migrant Protection Protocols. Issues regarding new restrictions on ability of persons to apply for asylum in the U.S. Communications urging the Executive Office for Immigration Review and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take several steps to protect the health and safety of individuals working in and appearing before the immigration courts that remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communications regarding immigration court reforms, including establishing an Art. I court. General communications relating to access to counsel, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding establishment of temporary "tent courts" along the Southern Border and the Migrant Protection Protocols policy

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S.1377, H.R. 2868, the Ensuring Quality Access to Legal Defense Act, which would provide broad supports for indigent defense representation. H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R.6414, the COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020, which would establish the Pandemic Jail and Prison Emergency Response grant program for states to encourage early and compassionate transfer of those incarcerated to home confinement. S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. H.R. 4018, a technical corrections bill to amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to ensure that good time credits awarded to elderly inmates are included when the Bureau of Prisons calculates when the prisoner may be eligible to participate in the Elderly Offender Home Detention Pilot Program. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act General research and discussions to support advocacy on federal policing laws and qualified immunity. Activity in support of federal legislation concerning the sealing of criminal records and related information. Activity in support of authorizing judges to allow persons to remain free following a criminal conviction if the likely sentence would not include incarceration and the prosecution would not object. Activity in support of the greater use of Early and Compassionate Release to release inmates to home detention in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

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H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act - among other things, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans Department of Veterans Affairs Proposed Rule on Individuals Accredited by the Department of Veterans Affairs Using Veterans Benefits Administration Information Technology Systems To Access VBA Records Relevant to a Claim While Representing a Claimant Before the Agency; RIN 2900-AQ81; 85 Fed. Reg. 9435 (February 19, 2020)-provisions that would only permit attorneys accredited by the VA--but not the attorneys' staff members--to access the VA's IT system known as Veterans Benefits Management System.

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1st Quarter, 2020

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2020. Original Filing: 301178794.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 748, Divisions A and B (P.L. 116-136), Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) - funding for the Legal Services Corporation. General request asking that 501(c)(6) trade and professional associations be included in any stimulus relief bills passed to offset the economic impacts caused by COVID-19. FY2021 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. FY2021 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations - funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2021 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and rule of law programs. FY2021 Legislative Branch Appropriations - funding for the Law Library of Congress FY2021 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children.

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H.R. 1694, the Native American Voting Rights Act of 2019 General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act Draft Department of Justice guidance allowing government attorneys to participate in legal professional association activities. Office of Management and Budget Request for Information on Improving and Reforming Regulatory Enforcement and Adjudication; Docket No. OMB-2019-0006; 85 Fed. Reg. 5483 (January 30, 2020)-recommendations for certain amendments to the Administrative Procedure Act and other proposed reforms to the administrative adjudication process. Communications to urge including legal services in any definition of "essential services" in the context of a potential national stay at home order.

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Communications urging the Executive Office for Immigration Review and Immigration and Customs Enforcement to take several steps to protect the health and safety of individuals working in and appearing before the immigration courts that remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. Communications regarding immigration court reforms, including establishing an Art. I court. General communications relating to access to counsel, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues regarding establishment of temporary "tent courts" along the Southern Border and the Migrant Protection Protocols policy Issues regarding proposals to increase/impose filing fees for certain immigration benefits, filing fees in immigration courts, and new restrictions on ability of persons to apply for asylum in the U.S. Issues related to requiring disclosure of social media information to obtain certain immigration benefits.

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S.1377, H.R. 2868, the Ensuring Quality Access to Legal (EQUAL) Defense Act, which would provide broad supports for indigent defense representation. H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act, which would ensure that the attorney-client privilege applied to digital messages sent between federal prisoners and their lawyers. H.R.6414, the COVID-19 Correctional Facility Emergency Response Act of 2020, which would establish the Pandemic Jail and Prison Emergency Response grant program for states to encourage early and compassionate transfer of those incarcerated to home confinement. S.3201, the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act, which would extend the current authority for prosecuting offenses involving such analogues while also preventing a consequent rise in the use of mandatory minimum sentences in connection with such cases. S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. H.R. 4018, a technical corrections bill to amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to ensure that good time credits awarded to elderly inmates are included when the Bureau of Prisons calculates when the prisoner may be eligible to participate in the Elderly Offender Home Detention Pilot Program. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Activity in support of federal legislation concerning the sealing of criminal records and related information. Activity in support of authorizing judges to allow persons to remain free following a criminal conviction if the likely sentence would not include incarceration and the prosecution would not object. Activity in support of the greater use of Early and Compassionate Release to release inmates to home detention in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

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H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act - among other things, to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans Activity in support of increasing opportunities for Tribal Veteran Service Officers to obtain VA accreditation and accompanying resources through existing or new means. Activity in opposition to action by the Department of Defense to remove all decisions posted online of Discharge Review Boards and Boards for the Correction of Military Records, contrary to statute. Activity in support of reconsideration of recently-enacted Section 707 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, which would permit a military spouse to elect the residency of his or her spouse for any purpose, regardless of the date of marriage.

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4th Quarter, 2019

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2020. Original Filing: 301128495.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R.1158, the FY2020 Consolidated Appropriations Act and H.R. 1865, the FY2020 Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, including the following parts: FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, and funding for rural broadband access. FY2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and governance programs. FY2020 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children and families.

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S.463, H.R.1185, the Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act S.920, H.R.1940, the New Parents Act S.2511, the Reauthorizing Security for Supreme Court Justices Act H.R.2450, the Therapeutic Fraud Prevention Act - to regulate sexual orientation or gender-identify conversion therapy H.R. 7, S.270, the Paycheck Fairness Act S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 35, H.J. Res. 38, the Equal Rights Amendment S. 840, H.R. 1784, the Healthy Families Act S. 528, the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act H.R. 874, Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019, and S. 250, Jury ACCESS Act - prohibits exclusion of persons from jury duty in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act - prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas by including these as prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, and expands the definition of public accommodation. S. 1721, Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act - prohibits criminal defendants from using the victims sexual orientation or gender identity to excuse or justify their conduct or mitigate the severity of an offense in federal court. S. 3191, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018, signed into law on January 8, 2019, as it relates to the ABA providing nominees to the review board and the review board staff; includes discussions with House and Senate staff regarding appropriations to support the review board.

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General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, H.R. 1164, the Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations. Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2919 - directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to consolidate the federal electronic case management systems, to require documents filed in federal court to be made public when filed, and to provide PACER documents free of charge to the public. H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act Communications to executive department concerning participation of government lawyers in professional organization activities

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H.R. 5546, the Effective Assistance of Counsel Act of 2020 - to expand attorney client privilege protection to cover inmate communications with legal counsel. H.R.2500/S.1790, the FY2020 National Defense Authorization Act - retention in the final conference report of the Fair Chance Act, which requires federal employers to refrain from conducting criminal background checks on most job candidates until a conditional offer of employment is made. S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. S. 2566, the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019 - provisions that would only permit the court to consider at sentencing conduct or activity that had been proven beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. H.R. 4018, a technical corrections bill to amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to ensure that good time credits awarded to elderly inmates are included when the Bureau of Prisons calculates when the prisoner may be eligible to participate in the Elderly Offender Home Detention Pilot Program. H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act Opposition to proposals to permanently move fentanyl analogues to Schedule I of the Controlled Dangerous Substances Act for for the way it would increase the use of harsh mandatory minimum sentences for minor roles in their distribution and without evidence that the analogues even comply with the requirements for drugs eligible for Schedule I. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

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H.R.2692, the Broadband Conduit Deployment Act of 2019 H.R.3278, the Connect America Act of 2019 H.R.2741, the Leading Infrastructure for Tomorrow's America Act H.R.1644, the Save the Internet Act of 2019 H.R.2147, the RURAL Act of 2019 H.R.865, the Rebuild America's Schools Act of 2019 H.R.530, the Accelerating Broadband Development by Empowering Local Communities Act of 2019 S.2275, the Broadband Transparency and Accountability Act of 2019 S.2012, the Restoring Local Control Over Public Infrastructure Act of 2019 S.1032, the Revitalizing Underdeveloped Rural Areas and Lands (RURAL) Act S.785, the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Health Care Improvement Act of 2019 General discussion on issues relating to broadband internet access in rural areas

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Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2019. Original Filing: 301078456.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 3055, S. 2584, FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program, and the Legal Orientation Program. H.R.3351, S. 2524, FY2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 2839, S. 2583, (H.R. 2740), FY2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and governance programs. H.R. 2740, (H.R. 2740), FY2020 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children and families. Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program.

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H.R. 7, S.270, the Paycheck Fairness Act S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 35, H.J. Res. 38, the Equal Rights Amendment S. 840, H.R. 1784, the Healthy Families Act H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act S. 528, the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act H.R. 874, Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019, and S. 250, Jury ACCESS Act - prohibits exclusion of persons from jury duty in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act - prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas by including these as prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, and expands the definition of public accommodation. S. 1721, Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act - prohibits criminal defendants from using the victims sexual orientation or gender identity to excuse or justify their conduct or mitigate the severity of an offense in federal court. S. 3191, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018, signed into law on January 8, 2019, as it relates to the ABA providing nominees to the review board and the review board staff; includes discussions with House and Senate staff regarding appropriations to support the review board. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Proposed Rule Implementing Legal Requirements Regarding the Equal Opportunity Clause's Religious Exemption; RIN 1250-AA09, 84 Fed. Reg. 41677 (August 15, 2019).

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Draft legislation exempting attorneys engaged in litigation activities from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus regulatory authority. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Proposed Rule on Debt Collection Practices (Regulation F); Docket No. CFPB-2019-0022; RIN 3170-AA41, 84 Fed. Reg. 23274 (May 21, 2019)-provisions creating a safe harbor for meaningful attorney involvement in debt collection litigation submissions. S. 1978 and H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act; and S. 2563, ILLICIT CASH Act -legislation requiring small businesses and their attorneys to disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request S. 1889, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, small businesses, and their attorneys to obtain and disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to FinCEN and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request, and provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 779 and H.R. 1712, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.

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General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 2064, Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations. Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2919 - directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to consolidate the federal electronic case management systems, to require documents filed in federal court to be made public when filed, and to provide PACER documents free of charge to the public. H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 1762, Foreign Agents Disclosure and Registration Enhancement Act S. 591, the Guardianship Accountability Act

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S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. H.R. 1076, the Fair Chance Act - which would require federal employers to refrain from criminal background checks on job candidates until a conditional offer of employment has been made, includes support in connection with its inclusion in H.R. 2500, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2020. S. 2566, the Prohibiting Punishment of Acquitted Conduct Act of 2019 - provisions that would only permit the court to consider at sentencing conduct or activity that had been proven beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. H.R. 4018, a technical corrections bill to amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to ensure that good time credits awarded to elderly inmates are included when the Bureau of Prisons calculates when the prisoner may be eligible to participate in the Elderly Offender Home Detention Pilot Program. Support for oversight and implementation of the First Step Act (P.L. 115-391), including the efficacy of the Department of Justices new risk and needs assessment tool. Opposition to mandatory minimum sentences for juveniles. Activity supporting a reform of the federal bail system to identify alternatives to a presumption of the current money bail system. Activity in support of mitigating the impact of collateral consequences of felony convictions. Discussions on legislation to expand attorney client privilege protection to cover inmate communications with legal counsel. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

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H.R. 716, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act - to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans. H.R. 3749, the Legal Services for Homeless Veterans Act (Panetta), to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans, and other purposes. S.980, the Homeless Veterans Prevention Act, to, among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans Activity in support of the role of the legal profession in addressing and ending suicide among veterans. Activity in support of increasing opportunities for Tribal Veteran Service Officers to obtain VA accreditation and accompanying resources through existing or new means.

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2nd Quarter, 2019

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 22, 2019. Original Filing: 301058360.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 3055, FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program, and the Legal Orientation Program. H.R.3351 - FY2020 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 2839, FY2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and governance programs. H.R. 2740, FY2020 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, and provisions related to unaccompanied immigrant children and families. Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program.

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H.R. 7, S.270, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1935, the Wage Equity Act S.J. Res. 6, H.J. Res 35, H.J. Res. 38, the Equal Rights Amendment S. 840, H.R. 1784, the Healthy Families Act H.R. 1585, Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act S. 528, the Fairness for Breastfeeding Mothers Act H.R. 874, Juror Non-Discrimination Act of 2019, and S. 250, Jury ACCESS Act - prohibits exclusion of persons from jury duty in federal courts on account of sexual orientation or gender identity H.R. 5 and S. 788, the Equality Act - prohibits discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in various areas by including these as prohibited categories of discrimination or segregation, and expands the definition of public accommodation. S. 3191, the Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018, signed into law on January 8, 2019, as it relates to the ABA providing nominees to the review board and the review board staff; includes discussions with House and Senate staff regarding appropriations to support the review board. H.R. 6358, the Gay and Trans Panic Defense Prohibition Act - eliminates the gay and trans "panic" defense in criminal prosecutions in the federal court system.

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Draft legislation exempting attorneys engaged in litigation activities from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus regulatory authority. S. 1978 and H.R. 2513, Corporate Transparency Act-legislation requiring small businesses and their attorneys to disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners to the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request. S. ____, ILLICIT CASH Act discussion draft bill-provisions requiring small businesses to disclose detailed information about their beneficial owners to FinCEN and requiring FinCEN to disclose the information to other governmental agencies and financial institutions on request, and provisions requiring attorneys representing clients in real estate transactions to report certain confidential client information to the Treasury Department. S. 1889, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, small businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose detailed information about the businesses beneficial owners, and provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. S. 779 and H.R. 1712, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.

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General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 297, Federal Courts Access Act - to provide for complete diversity and raise amount in controversy. H.R. 77, the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019 H.R. 1164, Electronic Records Court Reform Act H.R. 2429, the ALJ Competitive Service Restoration Act Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations. Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2919 - directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to consolidate the federal electronic case management systems, to require documents filed in federal court to be made public when filed, and to provide PACER documents free of charge to the public. H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 591, the Guardianship Accountability Act

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S. 1074, the Restoring Education and Learning Act of 2019 - concerning the restoration of Pell Grant eligibility for prisoners. H.R. 1076, the Fair Chance Act - which would require federal employers to refrain from criminal background checks on job candidates until a conditional offer of employment has been made. S.1380, the Due Process Protection Act of 2019, to require instructions to all parties at the first appearance as to the disclosure obligations by the prosecution Opposition to proposal by the federal Office of Personnel Management to require all applicants to disclose the criminal background up-front, including participation in a diversion program that did not result in a conviction. Activity supporting a reform of the federal bail system to identify alternatives to a presumption of the current money bail system Activity in support of mitigating the impact of collateral consequences of felony convictions, such as making certain ones for low-level non-violent offenders time-limited rather than for life Discussions on legislation to expand attorney client privilege protection to cover inmate communications with legal counsel. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009), Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049A (Border Search of Electronic Devices, dated January 4, 2018), and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on attorneys laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation

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1st Quarter, 2019

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2019. Original Filing: 301037822.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 21, Consolidated Appropriations Act (Interior, Financial Services, Agriculture, Transportation, HUD, Commerce, Justice, Science and State); H.R. 648, 2nd Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2019 (Regular appropriations for six appropriations bills: Agriculture; Commerce, Justice, Science; Financial Services; Interior; State-Foreign Operations; Transportation-HUD); H.J. Res. 31, FY2019 Continuing Appropriations for Homeland Security through 2/28/2019; P.L. 116-6 (H.J. Res. 31), Consolidated Appropriations Act 2019-provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation, including disaster funding, and funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2020 Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation FY2020 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations - funding for democracy, human rights, and governance programs. Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender student loan repayment program.

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Draft legislation exempting attorneys engaged in litigation activities from the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureaus regulatory authority. H.R. ____, Corporate Transparency Act and similar Senate proposals-draft legislation requiring certain businesses and their attorneys to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies. Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. S. 779 and H.R. 1712, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting attorneys that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.

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General advocacy on filling Judicial Vacancies Administrative Law Judge draft legislation - to restore them to the competitive service; to apply Code of Conduct for ALJs. S. 822, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S. 297, Federal Courts Access Act - to provide for complete diversity and raise amount in controversy. H.R. 77, the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2019 H.R. 1164, Electronic Records Court Reform Act H.R. 2021, Investing for the People Act - a bill to amend the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act to lift caps for 2020 and 2021. Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations. Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action. H.R. 1164, Electronic Court Records Reform Act of 2919 - directs the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to consolidate the federal electronic case management systems, to require documents filed in federal court to be made public when filed, and to provide PACER documents free of charge to the public. H.R. 1566, legislation to reform the Foreign Agents Registration Act H.R. 1522, Congressional and Executive Foreign Lobbying Ban Act S. 591, the Guardianship Accountability Act

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Communications regarding immigration court reforms, including establishing an Art. I court. General communications relating to access to counsel, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the Legal Orientation Program. Issues relating to revising the National Detention Standards applicable to specified facilities. Communications urging DOJ to: 1) formally rescind the zero-tolerance policy; 2) end the practice of expedited mass prosecution of immigrants, and allow for an individualized determination in deciding whether to file criminal charges; 3) ensure each defendant receives effective assistance of counsel; and 4) exercise prosecutorial discretion and refrain from prosecuting asylum seekers for the offense of illegal entry.

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4th Quarter, 2018

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2019. Original Filing: 301017046.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - provisions related to appointment of Administrative Law Judges, funding for Office of Refugee Resettlement, funding for public service loan forgiveness. H.R. 5952 and S. 3072, FY 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, additional immigration judges, for programs authorized under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act H.R. 6258 and S. 3107, FY 2019 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills- provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 6385, S. 3108, FY 2019 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. S. 3158, H.R. 6470, FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Unaccompanied Children Program. H.R. 3109, FY 2019 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - provisions relating to immigration detention standards and alternatives to detention.

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H.R. 4550, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1454, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1717 and H.R. 3089, Corporate Transparency Act-provisions requiring states or the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing H.R. 6068, Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act-provisions in Section 9 or original draft bill requiring certain businesses and their lawyers to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies

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S. 3387, to restore Administrative Law Judges to competitive Service H.R. 6755, the Judiciary ROOM Act, providing for new judgeships, and addressing cameras in the courts, judicial conduct, recusal, medical exams fort all judges, and the electronic court document system H.R. 3487, to provide that diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case H.R. 6714, the Electronic Records Court Reform Act H.R. 6730, the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2018 S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 H.R. 6754, the CIRCUIT Act of 2018 S. 717, H.R. 1762, the POWER Act requiring the chief judge for each judicial circuit to promote certain pro bono legal services H.R. 2811, S.625, the Foreign Agents Registration Modernization and Enforcement Act H.R. 4170, S. 2039, the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act S. 2482, the Foreign Agents Registration Amendments Act H.R. 6249, the REFUSE Act S.1679, the Foreign Agent Lobbying Transparency Enforcement Act General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action S.1894, H.R. 3966, a bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States

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Communications regarding immigration court policy, including the imposition of case completion quotas for immigration judges Communications on various issues relating to the separation of families arriving at the southern border General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General advocacy on proposals to overturn the Flores Settlement Agreement, regarding the treatment of children in immigration detention General communications on issues relating to revision and implementation of the National Detention Standards, conditions in immigration detention, and use of alternatives to detention Issues related to immigration enforcement actions in courthouses

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H.R. 956, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act H.R. 2899, S.3635, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act S. 1917, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act S. 2795, H.R. 5682, S.756, S.3649, S.3747, the Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act or the FIRST STEP Act" H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act S.573, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act, concerning the establishment of an independent national commission to collect and analyze data, produce model practices, and propose changes to various parts of the federal criminal justice system H.R.6964, S.860 the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act, which reauthorizes a federal grant program supporting state and local efforts to reduce juvenile offender recidivism, among related matters H.R. 6964, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2018 H.R. 7115, the 3D Firearms Prohibition Act, and other legislative proposals to reduce gun violence Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause.

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3rd Quarter, 2018

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2018. Original Filing: 300998199.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 6157, Department of Defense and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act, 2019 and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2019 - provisions related to appointment of Administrative Law Judges, funding for Office of Refugee Resettlement, funding for public service loan forgiveness and gun violence. H.R. 5952 and S. 3072, FY 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, additional immigration judges, for programs authorized under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act H.R. 6258 and S. 3107, FY 2019 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills- provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 6385, S. 3108, FY 2019 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. S. 3158, H.R. 6470, FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Unaccompanied Children Program. H.R. 3109, FY 2019 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - provisions relating to immigration detention standards and alternatives to detention. H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 - provisions related to SNAP benefits and the amendment to ban formerly incarcerated persons from receiving benefits. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget H.R. 6147, Interior, Environment, Financial Services and General Government, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2019 - provisions relating to Administrative Law Judges, Proposed rescission

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S. 3387, to restore Administrative Law Judges to competitive Service H.R. 6755, the Judiciary ROOM Act, providing for new judgeships, and addressing cameras in the courts, judicial conduct, recusal, medical exams fort all judges, and the electronic court document system H.R. 3487, to provide that diversity of citizenship jurisdiction is met if any one party to the case is diverse in citizenship from any one adverse party in the case H.R. 6714, the Electronic Records Court Reform Act H.R. 6730, the Injunctive Authority Clarification Act of 2018 S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 H.R. 6754, the CIRCUIT Act of 2018 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action S.1894, a bill to exempt Puerto Rico from the coastwise laws of the United States

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Communications regarding funding for the Legal Orientation Program and immigration court policy, including quotas for immigration judges. Communications on various issues relating to the separation of families arriving at the southern border General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General advocacy on the U.S. Refugee Resettlement Program General communications on issues relating to implementation of the National Detention Standards, conditions in immigration detention, and use of alternatives to detention Issues related to immigration enforcement actions in courthouses

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H.R. 956, the Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act H.R. 2899 Second Chance Reauthorization Act S. 1917, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act S. 2795 and H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act or the FIRST STEP Act." S. 1856 and H.R. 1556, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act - general ABA research and policy development to support imposing limitations on the ability to transfer military equipment to civilian law enforcement agencies. H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 Notice for Public Comment for the Commission United States Sentencing Commission Priorities thru May 1, 2019 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

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2nd Quarter, 2018

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2018. Original Filing: 300978451.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 5952 and S. 3072, FY 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation, the Legal Orientation Program, additional immigration judges, funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program, for programs authorized under the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act, H.R. 6258 and S. 3107, FY 2019 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills- provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 6385, S. 3108, FY 2019 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. S. 3158 and House Draft Bill, FY 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement, Unaccompanied Children Program. H.R. 3109, FY 2019 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - provisions relating to immigration detention standards and alternatives to detention. H.R. 6147, FY 2019 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - amendment regarding prohibiting funding for implementation of executive order on hiring process for administrative law judges H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 - provisions related to SNAP benefits and the amendment to ban formerly incarcerated persons from receiving benefits. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget Proposed rescission Support to for the full funding request by the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress

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S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 4170, S.2039, the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act

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S. 1917, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, general discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress and smarter sentencing generally. S. 2795 and H.R. 5682, Formerly Incarcerated Reenter Society Transformed Safely Transitioning Every Person Act or the FIRST STEP Act - discussions regarding prison reform and reentry proposals that do not include sentencing reforms. S. 1856 and H.R. 1556, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act - general ABA research and policy development to support imposing limitations on the ability to transfer military equipment to civilian law enforcement agencies. General advocacy discussion regarding potential support for a legislative proposal to repeal the Medicaid Inmate Exclusion. H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 Communications regarding restriction on using Trafficking Victims Protection Act funds for vacatur and expungement representation. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

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1st Quarter, 2018

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2018. Original Filing: 300955981.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 1625, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 - funding for Legal Services Corporation, and provisions relating to background checks for firearms H.R. 3267 and S. 1662, FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018; H.J.Res. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act; H.R. 1370, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, funding for immigration courts. H.R. 3280 and Senate draft bill, FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 3362, S. 1780, FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. H.R. 3358, S.1771, FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement. H.R. 3355, FY 2018 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - funding for immigration detention and alternatives to detention. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget Fiscal Year 2019 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation Proposed rescission H. Con. Res. 71, concurrent budget resolution; activity in opposition to elimination of the federal public service loan forgiveness program through the budget reconciliation process S. Con. Res. 25, concurrent budget resolution; activity in opposition to elimination of the federal public service loan forgiveness program through the budget reconciliation process Support to for the full funding request by the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress

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H.R. 4550, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1454, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1717 and H.R. 3089, Corporate Transparency Act-provisions requiring states or the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing Draft Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act-provisions requiring certain businesses and their lawyers to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies

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S.Res. 355, improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate through cloture rule amendments S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 4170, S.2039, the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act

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S. 860, the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 - bills to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. S. 1593, Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act - bill to limit the use of money as a condition of pretrial release H.R. 2899, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2017 - bill to provide grants for reentry services to state and local governments and nonprofit associations that reduces recidivism and increases public safety H.R. 1795, Due Process Act to Civil Asset Forfeiture - bill to shift the burden of proof to the government and increase due process in civil asset forfeiture cases H.R. 1905 and S. 842, Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2017- bill to prohibit federal agencies and contractors from requesting an applicant for employment to disclose criminal history record information before the applicant has received a conditional offer. General discussion regarding potential legislation involving inmate telephone cost controls. H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act, general discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress and smarter sentencing generally. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

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4th Quarter, 2017

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2018. Original Filing: 300936752.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 3267 and S. 1662, FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018; H.J.Res. 123, Further Continuing Appropriations Act; H.R. 1370, Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, funding for immigration courts. H.R. 3280 and Senate draft bill, FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 3362, S. 1780, FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs, and contributions to international organizations. H.R. 3358, S.1771, FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement. H.R. 3355, FY 2018 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - funding for immigration detention and alternatives to detention. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget Activity in opposition to efforts to repeal the federal public service loan forgiveness program through the budget reconciliation process.

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H.R. 4550, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1454, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1717 and H.R. 3089, Corporate Transparency Act-provisions requiring states or the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing Draft Counter Terrorism and Illicit Finance Act-provisions requiring certain businesses and their lawyers to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies

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S.Res. 355, improving procedures for the consideration of nominations in the Senate through cloture rule amendments S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation S. 1107, the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 4170, S.2039, the Disclosing Foreign Influence Act

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S. 1902, Mens Rea Reform Act of 2017 S. 860, the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 - bills to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. S. 1593, Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act - bill to limit the use of money as a condition of pretrial release H.R. 2899, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2017 - bill to provide grants for reentry services to state and local governments and nonprofit associations that reduces recidivism and increases public safety H.R. 1795, Due Process Act to Civil Asset Forfeiture - bill to shift the burden of proof to the government and increase due process in civil asset forfeiture cases H.R. 985, the Fairness in Class Action Litigation Act H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 S. 1757, Building Americas Trust Act - an immigration and national border security bill that contains provisions that relate to mandatory minimums for immigrants who enter the United States illegally or commit crimes and Kates Law specifically. Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (114th Congress), general discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress and smarter sentencing generally. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

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3rd Quarter, 2017

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300915770.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 3267 and S. 1662, FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies appropriations Act; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, funding for immigration courts. H.R. 3280 and Senate draft bill, FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills; H.R. 601, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2018; H.R. 3354 and Senate draft bill, Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act, 2018 - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 3362, S. 1780, FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy, human rights and rule of law programs. H.R. 3358, S.1771, FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement. H.R. 3355, FY 2018 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - funding for immigration detention and alternatives to detention. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget Activity in opposition to efforts to repeal the federal public service loan forgiveness program through the budget reconciliation process.

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H.R.1849, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1454, TITLE Act-provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 1717 and H.R. 3089, Corporate Transparency Act-provisions requiring states or the Treasury Departments Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies, and provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

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S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act S. 1107, the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 - also H.R. 2266,Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Requirements Act, 2017 - incorporating Bankruptcy Judgeship Act S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action

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S. 860, the Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention Act (JJDPA) and H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017 - bills to reauthorize the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974. H.R 1437, the No Money Bail Act of 2017 - provisions relating to the use of money as a condition of pretrial release in state criminal cases where the state receives federal grant funding and as a condition of pretrial release in Article III court. S. 1593, Pretrial Integrity and Safety Act - bill to limit the use of money as a condition of pretrial release H.R. 2899, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2017 - bill to provide grants for reentry services to state and local governments and nonprofit associations that reduces recidivism and increases public safety H.R. 1795, Due Process Act to Civil Asset Forfeiture - bill to shift the burden of proof to the government and increase due process in civil asset forfeiture cases H.R. 2851, Stop the Importation and Trafficking of Synthetic Analogues Act of 2017 - general discussions about notice of criminality, due process rights, and mandatory minimums contained in the bill H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 S.178, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act S. 1757, Building Americas Trust Act - an immigration and national border security bill that contains provisions that relate to mandatory minimums for immigrants who enter the United States illegally or commit crimes and Kates Law specifically. Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (114th Congress), general discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress and smarter sentencing generally. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

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S.1072, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act (Burr, Tester, Hirono), to among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans S.591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 (Murray), to expand, among other things, services available to caregivers under the VA Family Caregiver program to include legal. H.R. 1993, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act (Beatty, Stivers, Tiberi), to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal to homeless veterans. Activity in support of alternative methods of discharge review for veterans eligible for such review. Activity in support of the recognition of the ABA and its veterans legal support initiatives as a strategic partner to the VA.

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2nd Quarter, 2017

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300893794.xml

Lobbying Issues

Draft FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, funding for the Violence Against Women Act programs, funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program. Draft FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States Draft FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy and governance programs. Draft FY 2018 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act - funding for the Law Library of Congress Draft FY 2018 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement Draft FY 2018 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act - funding for immigration detention and alternatives to detention Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget

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H.R.1849, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule-Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions; RIN 1506-AB25; Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001; 81 Fed. Reg. 29398 (May 11, 2016)-provisions in original proposed rule requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Final Rule-Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination; RIN 3064-AE33; 81 Fed. Reg. 87734 (December 5, 2016)-provisions in original proposed rule requiring lawyers or law firms that establish and maintain client trust accounts at covered financial institutions to disclose the identity of their clients with funds in those accounts and the amount of the funds owned by each client H.R. 3089, S.1454, the Corporate Transparency Act of 2017 - provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

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S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act H.R. 2266, the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 H.R. 1009, OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act H.R. 75, All Economic Regulations Are Transparent (ALERT) Act H.R. 5, Regulatory Accountability Act General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies Draft legislation increasing transparency in the federal regulatory process and affirming the authority of the President to require independent agencies to comply with regulatory analysis requirements currently applicable to executive agencies when adopting new regulations Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action

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H.R 1437, the No Money Bail Act of 2017 -- provisions relating to the use of money as a condition of pretrial release in state criminal cases where the state receives federal grant funding and as a condition of pretrial release in Article III court. The Redeem Act (S. 827, H.R. 1906), the Mercy Act (S. 329, H.R. 901), Kaliefs Law (H.R. 47) and the Protecting Youth from Solitary Confinement Act (H.R. 1926), as they pertain to the use of solitary confinement and other juvenile justice issues. H.R. 115 and S.1085, the Thin Blue Line -provisions relating to adding aggravating factors to criminal offenses involving law enforcement. H.R.2437 and S. 1134, the Back the Blue Act of 2017 - provisions relating to expanding the federal criminal code to add new crimes and impose new mandatory minimum sentences for certain offenses. H.R. 1762 and S. 717, the POWER Act, as it relates to increasing pro bono legal services to domestic violence victims. H.R. 2612, the Community Reentry Act of 2017, as it pertains to formerly incarcerated individuals being housed in residential reentry centers. S.860, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2017 H.R.584, the Cyber Preparedness Act of 2017 H.R.1795, DUE PROCESS Act-provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the federal bankruptcy laws S.178, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (114th Congress), general discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress. Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. Proposed changes to Customs and Border Protection Directive No. 3340-049 (Border Search of Electronic Devices Containing Information, dated August 20, 2009) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Directive No. 7-6.1 (Border Searches of Electronic Devices, dated August 18, 2009) to prevent border officials from reading, duplicating, seizing, or sharing attorney-client privileged or confidential client documents or information contained on lawyers laptop computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices at U.S. border crossings unless the officials first obtain a subpoena based on reasonable suspicion or a warrant supported by probable cause

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S1072, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act (Burr, Tester, Hirono), to among other things, authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal services to homeless veterans S1424, the Federal Aviation Administration Veterans Preference Protection Act, aligning the FAA and TSA with the other federal employers to permit veterans to seek enforcement of federal hiring preference. S591, the Military and Veteran Caregiver Services Improvement Act of 2017 (Murray), to expand, among other things, services available to caregivers under the VA Family Caregiver program to include legal. H.R. 1993, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act (Beatty, Stivers, Tiberi), to authorize private-public partnerships with the VA to deliver legal to homeless veterans. Activity in support of alternative methods of discharge review for veterans eligible for such review. Activity in support of the Department of Defense including legal services resources in notices to Vietnam era veterans with undesirable discharges that they are eligible to have their discharge reviewed along with medical evidence as to whether service-connected PTSD played a role in the circumstances around their discharge or dismissal.

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1st Quarter, 2017

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2017. Original Filing: 300876936.xml

Lobbying Issues

Draft FY 2018 Commerce, Justice, State, and the Judiciary and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation and funding for the Violence Against Women Act programs. Draft FY 2018 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act and continuing resolutions - provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States Draft FY 2018 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for foreign assistance democracy and governance programs. Fiscal Year 2017 Continuing Appropriations - funding for the judiciary and extension of temporary judgeships, funding for foreign assistance democracy and governance programs. Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the Concurrent Resolution on the Budget-Fiscal Year 2017 (H.Con.Res. 125) Language regarding the Legal Services Corporation in the White House Budget

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Pub. Law 110-84; College Cost Reduction and Access. Act of 2007: Provisions relating to Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. General activity in opposition to proposals to cut or repeal federal public service loan forgiveness. General activity in opposition to Department of Education recissions of past employment eligibility determinations for those working at non-501c3 nonprofits. General activity in support of government retention of graduate student loan programs under Title IV of the Higher Education Act. Support for continued appropriation and operation of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive program. General advocacy to retain mechanisms for students to report their status as homeless or in foster care to ensure they are considered independent for purposes of financial aid calculations.

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H.R.1849, Practice of Law Technical Clarification Act S.851 and H.R.1932, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule-Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions; RIN 1506-AB25; Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001; 81 Fed. Reg. 29398 (May 11, 2016)-provisions in original proposed rule requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Final Rule-Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination; RIN 3064-AE33; 81 Fed. Reg. 87734 (December 5, 2016)-provisions in original proposed rule requiring lawyers or law firms that establish and maintain client trust accounts at covered financial institutions to disclose the identity of their clients with funds in those accounts and the amount of the funds owned by each client Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing

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S.237, H.R. 720, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 985, Fairness in Class Action Litigation H.R. 1215, Protecting Access to Care Act S. 632, H.R. 136, Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 S. 643, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act S 649, H.R. 464, Cameras in the Courtroom Act S.295, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act S.276, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2017 H.R. 250, Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2016 H.R.196, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2017 Draft legislation -- Omnibus judgeship legislation General advocacy on filling of judicial vacancies General advocacy on Diversity Jurisdiction proposals Draft legislation increasing transparency in the federal regulatory process and affirming the authority of the President to require independent agencies to comply with regulatory analysis requirements currently applicable to executive agencies when adopting new regulations Draft legislation expanding public access to materials that has been incorporated by reference into proposed or final federal agency regulations Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 1009, OIRA Insight, Reform, and Accountability Act H.R. 75, All Economic Regulations Are Transparent (ALERT) Act H.R. 5, Regulatory Accountability Act

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General discussions about potential sentencing reform in the 115th Congress, similar to S.2123, Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act (114th Congress). General discussions about potential corrections reform in the 115th Congress, similar to S.467, Corrections Act (114th Congress). S.860, Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2017 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation. H.R.1795, DUE PROCESS Act-provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the federal bankruptcy laws S.178, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act

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4th Quarter, 2016

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 23, 2017. Original Filing: 300857880.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act - provisions relating to funding for the judiciary and extension of temporary judgeships FY2017 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement and the Court Improvement Program FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary Article III judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs H.Con.Res. 125, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY2017 - provisions relating to Legal Services Corporation Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Administrative change in qualification criteria

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Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Final Rule-Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions; RIN 1506-AB25; Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001; 81 Fed. Reg. 29398 (May 11, 2016)-provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Notice of Proposed Rulemaking-Recordkeeping for Timely Deposit Insurance Determination; RIN 3064-AE33; 81 Fed. Reg. 10026 (February 26, 2016)-provisions requiring lawyers or law firms that establish and maintain client trust accounts at covered financial institutions to disclose the identity of their clients with funds in those accounts and the amount of the funds owned by each client. S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S.2489, H.R. 4450, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act - provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 3268, Closing Loopholes Against Money-Laundering Practices (CLAMP) Act-provisions requiring all United States entities to have an employer identification number issued by the Secretary of the Treasury and hence to file IRS Form SS-4 listing responsible party information for each entity in order to combat money laundering and terrorist financing.

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H.R. 5283, the Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2016 - provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the federal bankruptcy laws Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Amendments Relating to Disclosure of Records and Information; Docket No. CFPB-2016-0039; RIN 3170-AA63, 81 Fed. Reg. 58310 (August 24, 2016)-provisions (1) expanding the Bureaus discretion to share confidential information it receives from supervised and regulated entities with other foreign, state, and other governmental agencies and (2) prohibiting subjects of investigations and other recipients of civil investigative demands from disclosing information regarding the Bureaus investigation.

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S.2921, the Veterans First Act, Sections 601-611 concerning homeless veterans. Activity in support of provisions authorizing legal services under new strategic partnerships by the Department of Veterans Affairs with non-governmental organizations to deliver critical services for homeless veterans that the VA does not itself provide. H.R. 6046, the Homeless Veterans Legal Services Act (Beatty, Stivers, Tiberi) to authorize the VA to enter public-private partnerships to lift legal barriers to housing, employment, benefits and services for homeless veterans. S.3249, Keeping Our Commitment to End Veterans Homelessness Act, and S.3198, State Veterans Adult Day Health Care Improvement Act - discussions regarding unmet needs of Veterans, including legal needs. Activity in support of the inclusion of homeless veterans with discharges other than honorable in VA assistance programs. Activity in support of the intereligibilty and interoperability of veteran homeless programs. Activity in support of collaboration with the VA and DoD in the establishment of a legal network serving military, veterans, their families, caregivers and survivors.

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3rd Quarter, 2016

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300839151.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act - provisions relating to funding for the judiciary and extension of temporary judgeships H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY2017 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. H.R. 5926, S. 3047, FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations Act - funding for the Office of Refugee Resettlement H.R. 5485, S. 3067, the FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary Article III judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs H.R. 5325, S. 2955, the FY2017 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act - funding for the Copyright Office H.Con.Res. 125, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY2017 - provisions relating to Legal Services Corporation Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Administrative change in qualification criteria

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H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation - omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act Congressional response to Rule 4 (issuance of subpoenas) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure S. 3270, the Elder Abuse Prevention and Prosecution Act S. 1607, the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act H.R. 712, All Economic Regulations Are Transparent (ALERT) Act Communications on proposals regarding diversity jurisdiction in federal courts and on term limits for Administrative Law Judges

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2nd Quarter, 2016

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300819719.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 5393, S. 2837, FY2017 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). H.R. 5485, S. 3067, the FY2017 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary Article III judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs H.R. 5325, S. 2955, the FY2017 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act - funding for the Copyright Office H.Con.Res. 125, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY2017 - provisions relating to Legal Services Corporation Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Administrative change in qualification criteria

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S. 302/H.R. 590, the International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or Otherwise Print Disabled Funding levels for FY17 Democracy and Governance assistance Communications on the benefits of using grants and cooperative agreements for funding democracy programs Draft legislation on incorporating Crimes Against Humanity into the US criminal code Revision of legislative provisions to enable more robust U.S. assistance to and engagement with the International Criminal Court Convention on the Law Applicable to Certain Rights in Respect of Securities Held with an Intermediary Convention on the Use of Electronic Communications in International Contracts Convention on the Assignment of Receivables in International Trade Convention on Independent Guarantees and Stand-By Letters of Credit

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S.2540,H.R.4646, the Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2016 H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act Communications regarding revising agency policy prohibiting legal representation in refugee applicant interviews H.R.1149,Protection of Children Act H.R.1153,Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention Communications regarding restrictive alternatives to detention and overuse of electronic ankle monitors

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H.R.5283, Deterring Undue Enforcement by Protecting Rights of Citizens from Excessive Searches and Seizures Act of 2016 (DUE PROCESS Act) H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 3713, the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 S. 2021, H.R. 3470, the Fair Change Act S. 2123, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act S.2577, H.R. 4602, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 Draft civil asset forfeiture reform legislation - provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the bankruptcy laws

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1st Quarter, 2016

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300801094.xml

Lobbying Issues

Draft FY2017 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. Draft FY2017 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Draft FY2017 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States Draft FY2017 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs H.Con.Res. 125, Concurrent Resolution on the Budget FY2017 - provisions relating to Legal Services Corporation

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Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S.2489, H.R. 4450, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act - provisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies Act Communications regarding revising agency policy prohibiting legal representation in refugee applicant interviews H.R.1149,Protection of Children Act H.R.1153,Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 General communications relating to government appointed counsel for children in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, particularly for families and children, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program. General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention Communications regarding restrictive alternatives to detention and overuse of electronic ankle monitors

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H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015 S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015 H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 3713, the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 S. 2021, H.R. 3470, the Fair Change Act S. 2123, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act S.2577, H.R. 4602, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 Draft civil asset forfeiture reform legislation - provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the bankruptcy laws

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S. 425, the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 - provisions incorporated from S.684, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act, concerning the authorization of collaboration between the Department of Veterans Affairs and Non-Governmental Organizations to deliver critical services for homeless veterans that the VA does not itself provide, including legal assistance. Support for collaboration among the organized bar and federal agencies, including the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Justice, in addressing systemic barriers to positive legal outcomes for veterans, their families and caregivers. Activity in support of a legislative finding that the Uniform Law Commissions product, the Uniform Deployed Parents Custody and Visitation Act meets or exceeds federal protections under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, thereby precluding costly federal litigation involving military parents in states that have adopted UDPCVA.

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4th Quarter, 2015

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2016. Original Filing: 300781734.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2029, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016 (all provisions below) FY2016 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY2016 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts (including temporary judgeships), and the Administrative Conference of the United States FY2016 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs General communications regarding FY2017 budget request for democracy and governance programs

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Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation - omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act H.R. 1927, Fairness in Class Action Litigation and Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act S. 1353, H.R. 2329, Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act S. 1607, Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis Act S. 1418, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2015 Draft legislation entitled the Compassionate Care Act Communications urging reestablishment of the Special Committee on Aging

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H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1255, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015 H.R.1459/S.772, Democracy Restoration Act S.178/H.R.296, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015 H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 3713, the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 S. 2021, H.R. 3470, the Fair Change Act S. 2123, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act Draft civil asset forfeiture reform legislation - provisions designed to help harmonize certain aspects of the federal civil asset forfeiture laws with the bankruptcy laws

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3rd Quarter, 2015

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300764483.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2578, the FY2016 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. Draft FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). H.R. 2995, S. 1910, FY2016 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 2772, S. 1725, FY2016 Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act - funding for democracy and governance programs General communications regarding FY2017 budget request for democracy and governance programs

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Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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H.R.71, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015 H.R.74, Custodial Interrogation Recording Act H.R.320, Rapid DNA Act of 2015 H.R.429, Grand Jury Reform Act of 2015 H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 H.R.1232, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act H.R.1251, A bill to add a Federal defender representative to the United States Sentencing Commission H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1254, Recidivism Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1253, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2015 H.R.1255, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015 H.R.1459/S.772, Democracy Restoration Act S.140/H.R.1201, Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015 S.166/H.R.159, Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015 S.178/H.R.296, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015 H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 S.1119, H.R.2330, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2015 S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 3713, the Sentencing Reform Act of 2015 S. 2021, H.R. 3470, the Fair Change Act S. 2123, the Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act

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2nd Quarter, 2015

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300745339.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 2578, the FY2016 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. Draft FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Draft FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States Assistance with Legal Services Corporation funding request to the Office of Management and Budget for FY17

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Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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H.R.71, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act of 2015 H.R.74, Custodial Interrogation Recording Act H.R.320, Rapid DNA Act of 2015 H.R.429, Grand Jury Reform Act of 2015 H.R.731, Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2015 H.R.1232, Stop Militarizing Law Enforcement Act H.R.1251, A bill to add a Federal defender representative to the United States Sentencing Commission H.R.1252, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1254, Recidivism Clarification Act of 2015 H.R.1253, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2015 H.R.1255, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2015 H.R.1459/S.772, Democracy Restoration Act S.140/H.R.1201, Combat Human Trafficking Act of 2015 S.166/H.R.159, Stop Exploitation Through Trafficking Act of 2015 S.178/H.R.296, Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015 S.255/H.R.540, Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 S.353/H.R.706, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2015 S.467, CORRECTIONS Act of 2015 S.449, A bill to Reduce Recidivism and Increase Public Safety S.502, H.R.920, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2015 S.524/H.R.953, Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act of 2015 S.675, Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2015 H.R. 2944, SAFE Justice Reinvestment Act of 2015 S.1119, H.R.2330, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2015 S.1513, Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2015 Communications urging specific cybersecurity policies to be considered as a part of comprehensive cybersecurity legislation

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Support for S.684, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act. Support for reauthorization and increased level of funding for the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program. Also support for authorizing the VA, at its own discretion, to spend appropriated funds to support the delivery of legal services, including demonstration projects. Supported codification of the Veteran Justice Outreach Initiative, organized by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of the General Counsel Support for the inclusion of caregivers of disabled veterans under existing programs for VA care. Support for greater engagement by federal agencies, private sector and philanthropy in support of common causes for military, veterans, their families and caregivers. Support for funding for law school clinical programs and similar projects as service providers supporting low-income veterans, including homeless veterans. Support for the expansion of veterans programs to serve the special needs of women veterans, especially homeless women veterans with children, e.g., modification of Grant Per Diem programs to accommodate the need for women with children in transitional housing environments.

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1st Quarter, 2015

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300724424.xml

Lobbying Issues

FY2016 Commerce, Justice and Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; legal representation for unaccompanied children; and the immigration courts. Draft FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations - funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Draft FY 2016 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills-provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Courts, and the Administrative Conference of the United States

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Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 79 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)-provisions that could require law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S. 174/H.R. 297, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act-provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Draft legislation requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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H.R. 758/S.401, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 94/S. 780, Cameras in the Courtroom Act H.R. 917/S.783, Sunshine in Courtroom Act (just Supreme Court) Draft legislation -- Omnibus judgeship legislation Filling of judicial vacancies -- general advocacy Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 185, Regulatory Accountability Act S. 192 Older Americans Reauthorization Act H.R. 988 Elder Justice Reauthorization Act Support preserving the ability of the government to reallocate funds between the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance and the Disability Insurance trusts in order to preserve the solvency of either.

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Draft legislation to establish clear criteria for when a set-aside may be reviewed by Medicare, provide a time frame for CMS to review set-aside submissions and provide an optional direct payment of set-aside amounts to Medicare. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 - opposed provision that makes it more difficult for victims to hold health care providers accountable in court for substandard care. H.R. 1470, the SGR Repeal and Medicare Provider Payment Modernization Act of 2015 - urge exclusion of nursing and skilled nursing facilities from the Rule of Construction Regarding Healthcare Providers Standards of Care currently contained in the bill which would make it more difficult for residents of nursing homes to seek justice through the courts.

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Supported increased funding in reauthorization of the Supportive Services for Veterans Families program. Supported funding for the Grant Per Diem transitional housing program for veterans. Supported increased funding for the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program. Support adequate supply and funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and Veteran Affairs Supportive Housing Vouchers. Support introduction of legislation maintaining present eligibility for homeless veteran programs, including those with Other Than Honorable discharges from the military. Support introduction of legislation authorizing the VA, at its own discretion, to spend appropriated funds to support the delivery of legal services, including demonstration projects.

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4th Quarter, 2014

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2015. Original Filing: 300705261.xml

Lobbying Issues

H.R. 83, Consolidated and Continuing Appropriations Act - FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for the federal judiciary, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., and the Internal Revenue Service H.R. 4486, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY2015, support funding request for Supportive Services for Veterans Families program and Grant per Diem program.H.R. 83, Consolidatated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act - (H.R. 4660, S. 2437) FY 2015 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act - (S. 2499) FY 2015 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.R. 83, Consolidated and Continuing Appropriations Act -FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act, and funding for the Elder Justice Initiative.

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S. 1465 and H.R. 3331, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB25, Docket Number FINCEN-2014-0001, 77 Fed. Reg. 45151 (August 4, 2014)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S.1533 and H.R.1554, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act H.R. 3666, the Sequester Delay and Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act - provisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 5178, the Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 1029, the Regulatory Accountability Act H.R. 917, the Sunshine in the Courtroom ActS. 2769, legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action H.R. 5683, the Ensuring Access to Justice for Claims Against the United States Act General issues related to improving disclosure of political and campaign spending by entities making political expenditures, regardless of their tax status. General issues around filling federal judicial vacancies

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S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 H.R. 2865, the Fairness and Accuracy in Criminal Background Checks Act H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013 S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013 S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 1675, the Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4455, S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act S. 2550, the Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act S. 2567, the Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2014 S. 2664, H.R. 5502, the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 Recommendations to modify NSAs standard minimization procedures contained in U.S. Signals Intelligence Directive No. 18, Annex A, Appendix 1 and the similar written procedures used by NSA under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to further strengthen attorney-client privilege protections with respect to intercepted communications of U.S. persons

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H.R. 2839, the Restore Honor to Service Members Act - provisions to correct the military records of service members discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation. General activity in support of clarification and improvement of military discharge status upgrades process and consideration Support future increase in authorization for Supportive Services for Veterans Families Act at $500MHR 5404, Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014 - supporting increased authorization for Supportive Services for Veteran Families at, and above, $300M General activity in support of inter-eligibility and interoperability of programs to support homeless veterans, i.e., SSVF, GPD, HVRP and HUD VASH Support maximum funding for Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program at $50M General support of continuation of one-year protection for returning military servicemembers from mortgage foreclosure

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3rd Quarter, 2014

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2014. Original Filing: 300684895.xml

Lobbying Issues

FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. H.R.5016, and draft Senate FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for the federal judiciary, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., and the Internal Revenue ServiceH.R. 4660, S. 2437, FY 2015 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. S. 2499, FY 2015 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.R. 4486, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY2015, support funding request for Supportive Services for Veterans Families program and Grant per Diem program. H.J. Res 124 - provisions related to Legal Services Corporation funding for FY2015 Discussion of Legal Service Corporation's budget request for FY2016 H.R. 5230, the Secure Southwest Border Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2014 - provisions relating to unaccompanied alien children

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H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act H.R. 5178, the Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 791, the Follow the Money Act S. 2731, Medicare secondary payer legislationS. 2769, legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Outreach to DOJ on provisions in Citigroup and Bank of America settlements dealing with Interest on Lawyers Trust Accounts General issues related to improving disclosure of political and campaign spending by entities making political expenditures, regardless of their tax status.

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H.R. 5230, the Secure Southwest Border Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2014 - provisions relating to amending the Trafficking Victims Protection Act to diminish legal protections currently provided to Unaccompanied Alien Children from non-contiguous countriesGeneral communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention General communications on exercise of prosecutorial discretion and procedures for issuance of Notices to Appear General communciations regarding Department of Justice initiative to designate Temporary Immigration Judges General communications relating to government appointed counsel to children and the mentally disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system, and expanding the Legal Orientation Program.

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H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 H.R. 2865, the Fairness and Accuracy in Criminal Background Checks ActH.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 1675, the Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4455, S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act S. 2550, the Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act S. 2567, the Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2014 S. 2664, H.R. 5502, the Fifth Amendment Integrity Restoration Act of 2014 Recommendations to modify NSAs standard minimization procedures contained in U.S. Signals Intelligence Directive No. 18, Annex A, Appendix 1 and the similar written procedures used by NSA under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to further strengthen attorney-client privilege protections with respect to intercepted communications of U.S. persons

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H.R. 2839, the Restore Honor to Service Members Act - provisions to correct the military records of service members discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation. General activity in support of clarification and improvement of military discharge status upgrades General activity in support of a national veterans law library HR 5404 Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2014, supporting increased authorization for Supportive Services for Veteran Families at, and above, $300M General activity in support of civil legal services in support of veterans, including maintenance and continued expansion of the Veterans Justice Outreach Initiative General activity in support of inter-eligibility and interoperability of programs to support homeless veterans, i.e., SSVF, GPD, HVRP and HUD VASH

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2nd Quarter, 2014

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 18, 2014. Original Filing: 300663137.xml

Lobbying Issues

FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. H.R.5016, and draft Senate FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services, the federal judiciary, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., and the Internal Revenue ServiceH.R. 4660, S. 2437, FY 2015 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. S. 2499, FY 2015 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.R. 4486, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act for FY2015, support funding request for Supportive Services for Veterans Families program. Discussion of Legal Service Corporation's budget request for FY2016

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S. 1465 and H.R. 3331, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S.1533 and H.R.1554, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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S. 1385, H.R. 2239, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2013 H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act Draft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 791, the Follow the Money ActDraft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Comments to Legal Services Corporation on proposed changes to Private Attorney Involvement regulations Comments to Legal Services Corporation on proposed changes to Grant Assurances that LSC will use in FY15 agreements with LSC grant recipients General comments on improving disclosure of political and campaign spending by entities making political expenditures, regardless of their tax status.

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House draft immigration reform legislation - issues relating to government appointed counsel to children and the mentally disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system and the federal judiciary, expanding the Legal Orientation Program nationwide, and providing remedies for victims of notario fraud.General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention, including proposed regulations to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and assault in detention facilities. General communications on exercise of prosecutorial discretion and procedures for issuance of Notices to Appear Communications with the Department of Justice urging the withdrawal of the former Attorney General's opinion in Matter of Silva-Trevino, 24 I&N Dec. 687 (AG 2008) Communications supporting maintaining current legal protections for Unaccompanied Alien Children in the immigration process; ensuring appropriate conditions in detention facilities; and ensuring access to counsel.

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H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 H.R. 2865, the Fairness and Accuracy in Criminal Background Checks ActH.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 1675, the Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4455, S. 2235, the Democracy Restoration Act S. 2550, the Civil Rights Voting Restoration Act Recommendations to modify NSAs standard minimization procedures contained in U.S. Signals Intelligence Directive No. 18, Annex A, Appendix 1 and the similar written procedures used by NSA under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to further strengthen attorney-client privilege protections with respect to intercepted communications of U.S. persons

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1st Quarter, 2014

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300647066.xml

Lobbying Issues

Draft FY 2015 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Draft FY 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services, the federal judiciary, the Administrative Conference of the U.S., and the Internal Revenue ServiceDraft FY 2015 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. Draft FY 2015 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.R. 3547, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for the judiciary;

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S. 1465 and H.R. 3331, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S.1533 and H.R.1554, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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House draft immigration reform legislation - issues relating to government appointed counsel to children and the mentally disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system and the federal judiciary, expanding the Legal Orientation Program nationwide, and providing remedies for victims of notario fraud. General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention, including proposed regulations to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and assault in detention facilities. General communications on exercise of prosecutorial discretion and procedures for issuance of Notices to Appear Communications with the Department of Justice urging the withdrawal of the former Attorney General's opinion in Matter of Silva-Trevino, 24 I&N Dec. 687 (AG 2008)

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S.619, H.R. 1695, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013H.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. H.R.3407, the National Center for the Right to Counsel Act S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 S. 1675, the Recidivism Reduction and Public Safety Act of 2014 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 5, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012) Activity in support of funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act

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4th Quarter, 2013

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2014. Original Filing: 300626237.xml

Lobbying Issues

S. 1284, FY14 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act and the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. H.R. 2786, S. 1371, FY14 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services, the federal judiciary and the Administrative Conference of the U.S.H.R. 2787, S. 1329, FY 2014 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for the Legal Services Corporation; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. S.1372, FY14 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act - provision relating to support for international criminal tribunals to investigate, apprehend, and prosecute non-allied foreign nationals accused of genocide, crimes against humanity, or war crimes, and generally on enhancing US engagement with International Criminal Court. H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 H.R. 2775, Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through 1/15/14 - provisions relating to the judiciary Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - communication to conference committee to S. 954 Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013; H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013; and H.R.3102, the Nutrition Reform and Work Opportunity Act of 2013. Discussion of the Legal Services Corporation budget request for FY15

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S. 1465 and H.R. 3331, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act.Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients S.1533 and H.R.1554, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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S. 699, the Court Efficiency Act of 2013 S. 1385, H.R. 2239, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2013 H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act S. 1173, the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis ActDraft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 807, the Plain Writing Act for Regulations H.R. 1557, the Plain Regulations Act Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Comments to Legal Services Corporation (45 CFR Sec 1614) on possible changes to LSC's regulations regarding private attorney involvement.

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House draft immigration reform legislation - issues relating to government appointed counsel to children and the mentally disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system and the federal judiciary, expanding the Legal Orientation Program nationwide, and providing remedies for victims of notario fraud. General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention, including proposed regulations to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and assault in detention facilities. General communications on exercise of prosecutorial discretion and procedures for issuance of Notices to Appear Support for designation of Temporary Protected Status for the Philippines

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S.619, H.R. 1695, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013H.R.2371, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2013. H.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. S. 1028, the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013. H.R.3407, the National Center for the Right to Counsel Act S.1690, H.R.3465, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2013 Issues relating to prevention of human trafficking and improved assistance and services to victims of human trafficking Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 5, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012)

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3rd Quarter, 2013

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 21, 2013. Original Filing: 300607071.xml

Lobbying Issues

FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). H.R. 2786, S. 1371, FY 2014 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services; funding for the federal judiciary.H.R. 2787, S. 1329, FY 2014 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program. H.J. Res. 59, Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2014 Discussion of the Legal Services Corporation budget request for FY15

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S. 1465, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy ActDepartment of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Draft legislation, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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S. 699, the Court Efficiency Act of 2013 S. 1385, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2013 H.R. 2655, the Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act S. 1173, the Independent Agency Regulatory Analysis ActS.575, H.R. 1203, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Reform Act H.R 933, Consolidated and further Appropriations Act of 2013, Title V, provisions affecting judiciary Draft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 1478, the Member of Congress Pay Sequestration and Fairness Act S. 807, the Plain Writing Act for Regulations H.R. 1557, the Plain Regulations Act S. 791, the Follow the Money Act S. 975, the Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Comments to Legal Services Corporation (45 CFR Sec 1614) on possible changes to LSC's regulations regarding private attorney involvement.

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S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - provisions relating to government appointed counsel to children and the mentally disabled in immigration proceedings, decreasing use of detention and expanding alternatives to detention, increasing resources for the immigration court system and the federal judiciary, expanding the Legal Orientation Program nationwide, and providing remedies for victims of notario fraud.H.R. 2278, the Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act (SAFE Act) - provisions regarding state and local enforcement of immigration laws and immigration detention General communications on issues relating to implementation and enforcement of the National Detention Standards and general communications regarding conditions in immigration detention, including proposed regulations to prevent, detect, and respond to sexual abuse and assault in detention facilities.

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S.619, H.R. 1695, the Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. S. 1410, the Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013H.R.2371, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2013. H.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2405 Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.597, Gideons Promise Act. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. S. 1028, the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013. Issues relating to prevention of human trafficking and improved assistance and services to victims of human trafficking Comments on Proposed Rule for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Testimony before the Department of Health and Human Services Health Information Technology Policy Committee on Advance Care Planning Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 5, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012)

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Activity in support the establishment of veteran treatment courts, including S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013 H.R. 1412, the Department of Veterans Affairs Expiring Authorities Act of 2013 Activity in support of S.1042, The Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013, authorizing funding for law school clinical programs that provide legal services without fee for veterans on a range of legal issues. H.R. 1960, S. 1197, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014 - activity in support of language establishing special needs trusts as beneficiaries under Survivor Benefit Plan, and opposition to House provision amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act on certain matters concerning child custody. General discussions about how lawyers can help veterans prepare and obtain evidence to support their disability claims so the VA can expeditiously process those claims and reduce the disability claims backlog H.R. 2839, the Restore Honor to Service Members Act - provisions to correct the military records of service members discharged from the military because of their sexual orientation

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2nd Quarter, 2013

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 19, 2013. Original Filing: 300580003.xml

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FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY 2014 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services; funding for the federal judiciary. FY 2014 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program; funding for the John R. Justice Loan Forgiveness Program Discussion of the Legal Services Corporation budget request for FY15

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Draft legislation, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy ActDepartment of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Draft legislation, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act S. 268, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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S. 699, the Court Efficiency Act of 2013 H.R. 618, the Sequestration Flexibility Act of 2013 S. 788, A bill to suspend the fiscal year 2013 sequester and establish limits on war-related spending S. 799, A bill to provide for a sequester replacementS.575, H.R. 1203, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Reform Act H.R. 917, S. 405, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013 H. R. 1181, the Sequestration of Pay for Members of Congress Act of 2013 H.R 933, Consolidated and further Appropriations Act of 2013, Title V, provisions affecting judiciary Draft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 1478, the Member of Congress Pay Sequestration and Fairness Act S. 807, the Plain Writing Act for Regulations H.R. 1557, the Plain Regulations Act S. 791, the Follow the Money Act S. 975, the Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action Comments to Legal Services Corporation (45 CFR Sec 1614) on possible changes to LSC's regulations regarding private attorney involvement.

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H.R. 1199, S. 403, the Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2013 - provisions related to bullying, specifically of LGBT students. S.619, Justice Safety Valve Act of 2013 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, 77 Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 15, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012) H.R.1860, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act. H.R.2369, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2013. H.R.2370, Juvenile Accountability Block Grants Program Reauthorization Act of 2013. H.R.2371, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2013. H.R.2372, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2405 Firearm Recidivist Sentencing Act of 2013. H.R.2526, a bill to add a federal defender representative to the United States Sentencing Commission. H.R.2656, Public Safety Enhancement Act of 2013. S.597, Gideons Promise Act. S.822, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2013. S.1038, End Racial Profiling Act of 2013. S. 1028, the Older Americans Act Amendments of 2013. Issues relating to prevention of human trafficking and improved assistance and services to victims of human trafficking

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Activity in support the establishment of veteran treatment courts, including S. 162, the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Act of 2013. General activity in support of preservation of funding for key veteran homelessness programs and the authorization of legal services funding.Activity in support of S.1042, The Veterans Legal Support Act of 2013, authorizing funding for law school clinical programs that provide legal services without fee for veterans on a range of legal issues. General activity in opposition to a House of Representatives provision concerning military child custody in HR1960, the National Defense Authorization Act of 2014. Activity in support of S.825, the Homeless Veteran Prevention Act of 2013, that would authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to expend existing funds in support of legal services to help end and prevent homelessness among veterans.

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1st Quarter, 2013

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300562280.xml

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FY 2014 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). Discussion of Legal Services Corporations funding in H.R. 152 (Hurricane Sandy Supplemental), H.R. 933 (funding for FY13), and for FY14 (no bill number yet) FY 2014 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services. FY 2014 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs, Bureau of Prison programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; funding for the Legal Orientation Program.

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S. 699, Court Efficiency Act of 2013 H.R. 144, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2013 H.R.862, Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 312, Juror Non-Discrimination ActS. Res. 4, S. Res. 28, reforming the Senate rules S.575, H.R. 1203, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Reform Act H.R. 917, S. 405, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2013 H. R. 1181, Sequestration of Pay for Members of Congress H.R 933, Consolidated and further Appropriations Act of 2013, Title V, provisions affecting judiciary Draft bills, Crime Victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 716, legislation repealing the website disclosure and transaction reporting provisions contained in Sections 11, 8, and 6 of P.L. 112-105 (S. 2038), the STOCK Act of 2012, applicable to career federal employees Draft legislation amending 28 U.S.C. 1500 to clarify the respective jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Federal Claims and the U.S. District Court and allowing plaintiffs with claims against the U.S. government to bring simultaneous claims in both courts, with a presumptive stay of the first-filed action

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4th Quarter, 2012

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 22, 2013. Original Filing: 300541242.xml

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H.R. 5326, S. 2323, FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for: Legal Services Corporation; U.S. Courts; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program; funding and operations of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.H.R. 6020, S. 3301, FY 2013 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts. House draft bill/S.3295, FY 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY2013 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs Activity in support of funding for military pro bono projects H.J. Res. 117, which provides fiscal year 2013 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through Wednesday, March 27, 2013 Discussion of Legal Services Corporations funding for the remainder of FY13 and for FY14 and possible supplemental including LSC funds for states affected by Hurricane Sandy

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H.R. 1519, S. 797, S. 3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. S. 1925, H.R. 4970, H.R. 4982, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act S.598, Respect for Marriage Act - provisions related to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Issues relating to enforcement and prevention of peer-to-peer violence and bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity

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S. 1346 and H.R. 2669, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy ActS. 1483 and H.R. 3416, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Actproposed Levin Amendments subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Defining Larger Participants in Certain Consumer Financial Product and Service Markets, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0005; RIN 3170-AA00, 77 Fed. Reg. 9592 (February 17, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 65775 (October 31, 2012)provisions asserting regulatory jurisdiction over certain lawyers engaged in the practice of law Draft legislation providing increased and reliable sources of funding, including possible self-funding mechanisms, for the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012) - provisions requiring law firms that establish accounts at financial institutions on behalf of clients to disclose the identity and beneficial ownership information regarding those clients Federal Reserve System Proposed Rule on Agency Information Collection Activities; FR Y-14A/Q/M; OMB Control Numbers: 7100-0341 and 7100-0319; 77 Fed. Reg.10525 (February 22, 2012) and related Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 60695 (October 4, 2012) - provisions requiring bank holding companies to report detailed information regarding their legal reserves for pending and probable litigation matters S. 2075, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 14-20, 2012 as Mediation Week Support repeal of the website disclosure and transaction reporting provisions contained in Sections 11, 8, and 6 of P.L. 112-105 (S. 2038), the STOCK Act of 2012 applicable to career federal employees S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. Discussions regarding draft legislation to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act to provide for additional disclosure and to restrict fundraising by registered lobbyists, and for other purposes. H.R. 858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R. 1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 P.L. 112- 155, Sequestration Transparency Act H.R. 8, P.L, 112 240, American Taxpayer Relief Act -- provisions denying COLAS to Members of Congress

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S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 3796, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, 77 Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 15, 2012) and Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012) H.R. 4014, S. 2099, S. 3394, legislation clarifying that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection can receive privileged information from supervised entities and share the information with other federal agencies without waiving the attorney-client privilege as to third parties H.R.2212/S.2017, Democracy Restoration Act H.R.2242, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 H.R.2244, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 H.R.2303, Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2011 S. 1670, H.R.3618, End Racial Profiling Act of 2011 S. 2197, the Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations)

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3rd Quarter, 2012

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2012. Original Filing: 300519869.xml

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H.R. 5326, S. 2323, FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for: Legal Services Corporation; U.S. Courts; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program; funding and operations of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. H.R. 6020, S. 3301, FY 2013 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts. House draft bill/S.3295, FY 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY2013 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs H.R. 5856, FY 2013 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, detainee provisions Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project Discussions regarding Legal Services Corporation's FY14 Budget Request H.J. Res. 117, which provides fiscal year 2013 appropriations for continuing projects and activities of the Federal Government through Wednesday, March 27, 2013

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H.R. 1519, S. 797, S. 3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. S. 1925, H.R. 4970, H.R. 4982, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization ActH.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011- provisions relating to Title X funding and funding for Planned Parenthood S.598, Respect for Marriage Act - provisions related to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Issues related to enforcement and ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided appropriate accommodations when taking law school admission tests. Issues relating to enforcement and prevention of peer-to-peer violence and bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity

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S. 1346 and H.R. 2669, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy ActS. 1483 and H.R. 3416, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, Congo conflict minerals disclosure, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Actproposed Levin Amendments subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Defining Larger Participants in Certain Consumer Financial Product and Service Markets, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0005; RIN 3170-AA00, 77 Fed. Reg. 9592 (February 17, 2012) Draft legislation providing increased and reliable sources of funding, including possible self-funding mechanisms, for the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012) Federal Reserve System Proposed Rule on Agency Information Collection Activities; FR Y-14A/Q/M; OMB Control Numbers: 7100-0341 and 7100-0319; 77 Fed. Reg.10525 (February 22, 2012) S. 2075, Cut Unjustified Tax Loopholes Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act

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S.2299, Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012; S.3233, the Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2012; S. 3236, the Servicemember Employment Protection Act activity in support of revisions and improvements to the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act to strengthen its enforcement and administration by the Departments of Justice and Labor; opposition to enforceability of arbitration in servicemembers employment contracts.S.3309 Homeless Veterans Assistance Improvement Act of 2012 -- additional activity in support of funding for legal services to assist homeless veterans Activity in support of the designation of special needs trusts as beneficiaries under Survivor Benefit Plans. Activity concerning the process of Department of Veterans Affairs evaluation of fiduciaries to assume control of veterans disability payments in appropriate cases. H.R.1627, Honoring Americas Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012. (PL 112-154), provisions related to support for military families and veterans.

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2nd Quarter, 2012

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 17, 2012. Original Filing: 300486757.xml

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H.R. 5326, S. 2323, FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for: Legal Services Corporation; U.S. Courts; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program; funding and operations of U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. H.R. 6020, S. 3301, FY 2013 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts. FY 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. FY2013 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs H.R. 5856, FY 2013 Department of Defense Appropriations Act, detainee provisions Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project Activity in support of funding projects for the Law Library of Congress Discussions regarding Legal Services Corporation's FY14 Budget Request

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H.R. 1519, S. 797, S. 3220, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. S. 1925, H.R. 4970, H.R. 4982, the Violence Against Women ActH.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011- provisions relating to Title X funding and funding for Planned Parenthood S.598, Respect for Marriage Act - provisions related to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Issues related to enforcement and ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided appropriate accommodations when taking law school admission tests. Issues relating to enforcement and prevention of peer-to-peer violence and bullying based on actual or perceived sexual orientation or gender identity

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S. 1346 and H.R. 2669, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Actprovisions subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy ActS. 1483 and H.R. 3416, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Actprovisions requiring states, certain businesses, and company formation agents to obtain and disclose beneficial ownership information regarding new companies and subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, Congo conflict minerals disclosure, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Actproposed Levin Amendments subjecting lawyers that act as formation agents to the anti-money laundering and suspicious activity reporting requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Defining Larger Participants in Certain Consumer Financial Product and Service Markets, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0005; RIN 3170-AA00, 77 Fed. Reg. 9592 (February 17, 2012) Draft legislation providing increased and reliable sources of funding, including possible self-funding mechanisms, for the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Customer Due Diligence Requirements for Financial Institutions, RIN 1506-AB15, 77 Fed. Reg. 13046 (March 5, 2012)

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S. 410, H.R. 5163, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 3041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness ActH.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 P.L. 112-105 (formerly, S. 2038), Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012Section 17 of Senate-passed bill regarding political intelligence activities Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 14-20, 2012 as Mediation Week S. 1789, the 21st Century Postal Service Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. H.R. 2146, the Digital Accountability and Transparency Act - provisions that restrict government employees attendance at meetings and conferences held by associations and other nongovernmental organizations. Discussions regarding draft legislation to amend the Lobbying Disclosure Act to provide for additional disclosure and to restrict fundraising by registered lobbyists, and for other purposes.

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H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.224, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011 S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 2870, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, 77 Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 15, 2012) and Final Rule, 77 Fed. Reg. 39617 (July 5, 2012) H.R. 4014, S. 2099, legislation clarifying that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection can receive privileged information from supervised entities and share the information with other federal agencies without waiving the attorney-client privilege as to third parties H.R.1823, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2011 H.R.1254, Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 H.R.1771, Justice Integrity Act H.R.1793, Clean Up Government Act of 2011 H.R.1913, Bryne/JAG Program Accountability Act H.R.2212/S.2017, Democracy Restoration Act H.R.2242, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 H.R.2243, Literacy, Education and Rehabilitation Act H.R.2244, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 H.R.2303, Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2011 S. 1670, H.R.3618, End Racial Profiling Act of 2011 S.1731, Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2011 S. 605, the Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 S. 1927, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 S. 2195, the Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records

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S.2299, Servicemembers Rights Enforcement Improvement Act of 2012; S.3233, the Servicemembers Access to Justice Act of 2012; S. 3236, the Servicemember Employment Protection Act activity in support of revisions and improvements to the Uniformed Service Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act to strengthen its enforcement and administration by the Departments of Justice and Labor; opposition to enforceability of arbitration in servicemembers employment contracts.Additional activity in support of funding for legal services to assist homeless veterans; Activity in support of the designation of special needs trusts as beneficiaries under Survivor Benefit Plans. Activity concerning the process of Department of Veterans Affairs evaluation of fiduciaries to assume control of veterans disability payments in appropriate cases.

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S. 1813, Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP 21), all provisions related to pension stabilization. Section 40312, MAP 21, would modify interest rates for pension funding stabilization, and generate funds to pay for the surface transportation bill.H.R. 4348, Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2012, Part II, which extends the multi-year surface transportation bill that reforms surface transportation programs. There is no pension stabilization in H.R. 4348, but the S. 1813 pension provision is considered a fund- generating provision for the House bill. S. 2343, Stop the Student Loan Interest Rate Hike Act of 2012, which amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to extend the reduced interest rate for Federal Stafford Loans. There is no pension stabilization provision in S. 2343, but the S. 1813 pension provision is a potential fund- generating offset for this bill. H.R. 4628, Interest Rate Reduction Act, which amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to reduce the interest rate on direct Stafford Loans disbursed to undergraduate students between July 1, 2011 to July 1, 2013. There is no pension stabilization provision in H.R. 4628, but the S. 1813 pension provision is a potential fund- generating offset for this bill.

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Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 19, 2012. Original Filing: 300465950.xml

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FY 2013 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - provisions related to funding for: Legal Services Corporation; U.S. Courts; John R. Justice Loan Forgiveness Program; reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; and the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program. FY 2013 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts. FY 2013 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. FY2013 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs Activity in support of funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project Activity in support of funding projects for the Law Library of Congress

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S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure Act H.R. 3041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness ActH.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 P.L. 112-105 (formerly, S. 2038), Stop Trading on Congressional Knowledge Act of 2012Section 17 of Senate-passed bill regarding political intelligence activities

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H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011 S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 2870, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Proposed Rule on Confidential Treatment of Privileged Information, Docket No. CFPB-2012-0010; RIN 3170-AA20, 77 Fed. Reg. 15286 (March 15, 2012) H.R. 4014, S. 2099, legislation clarifying that the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection can receive privileged information from supervised entities and share the information with other federal agencies without waiving the attorney-client privilege as to third parties H.R.1823, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2011 H.R.1254, Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 H.R.1771, Justice Integrity Act H.R.1793, Clean Up Government Act of 2011 H.R.1913, Bryne/JAG Program Accountability Act H.R.2212/S.2017, Democracy Restoration Act H.R.2242, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 H.R.2243, Literacy, Education and Rehabilitation Act H.R.2244, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 H.R.2303, Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2011 S. 1670, H.R.3618, End Racial Profiling Act of 2011 S.1731, Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2011 S. 605, the Dangerous Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 S. 1925, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012 S. 2195, the Fairness in Disclosure of Evidence Act of 2012 Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records

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4th Quarter, 2011

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2012. Original Filing: 300451038.xml

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HR 2112, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act - funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; and funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program. HR 2055, HR 3671, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2012 -- Divisions A, D, F and I as below: FY 2012 Financial Services and General Government Appropriationsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding for Defender Services; and funding for U.S. Courts; oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. FY2012 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. FY2012 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs; oppose ban on funding for needle exchange programs. Activity in support of funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2012 Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2011 and FY2012.

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H.R. 1519, S. 797, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011- provisions relating to Title X funding and funding for Planned Parenthood S.598, Respect for Marriage Act - provisions related to repealing the Defense of Marriage Act H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, all provisions relating to legal assistance and elder rights portions of the Act S. 1744, Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act all provisions relating to state court funding for guardianship and conservatorship proceedings and the use of technology to improve conservatorship reporting S. 1763, the Stand Against Violence and Empower Native Women (SAVE) Act provisions relating to services, protection, and and justice for underserved populations S. 1925, Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2011 all provisions relating to legal assistance to victims, services to underserved populations H.R. 3195, S 1781, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2011 all provisions

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S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure ActH.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 16-22, 2011 as Mediation Week

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H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011 S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 2870, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) H.R.1823, Criminal Code Modernization and Simplification Act of 2011 H.R.1254, Synthetic Drug Control Act of 2011 H.R.1771, Justice Integrity Act H.R.1793, Clean Up Government Act of 2011 H.R.1913, Bryne/JAG Program Accountability Act H.R.2212/S.2017, Democracy Restoration Act H.R.2242, Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act of 2011 H.R.2243, Literacy, Education and Rehabilitation Act H.R.2244, Prisoner Incentive Act of 2011 H.R.2303, Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2011 S. 1670, H.R.3618, End Racial Profiling Act of 2011 S.1731, Combating Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, and Counterfeiting Act of 2011 Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records

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3rd Quarter, 2011

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300429105.xml

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FY 2012 Financial Services and General Government appropriations billsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; and funding for Defender Services. H.R.1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011- provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program. H.R. 2608, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; H.R. 2017, Continuing Appropriations Act of 2012; H.R. 2596, S. 1572, the FY2012 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; and funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program. FY2012 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY2012 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs Activity in support of funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2012 Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2011 and FY2012. Proposal for Legal Services Corporation board funding for FY2013

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H.R. 1519, S. 797, the Paycheck Fairness Act Communications relating to the implementation of P.L 111-321 to repeal 10 U.S.C. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell. H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011-- Planned Parenthood, needle exchange, aid to international family planning programs H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act, all provisions relating to legal assistance and elder rights portions of the Act Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, all provisions relating to legal assistance to victims Civil Rights Tax Relief Act

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S. 1483, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act, and similar draft House legislation requiring corporation formation agents to disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations to assist law enforcement in detecting and combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association Proposed changes to the practice of law exemption contained in HUD Proposed Rule titled SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act: HUD Responsibilities Under the SAFE Act, Docket No. FR-5271-P-01, 74 Fed. Reg. 66548, December 15, 2009

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H.R, 162, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 862, the Supreme Court Transparency and Disclosure ActH.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act H.R. 2480, Administrative Conference of the United States Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1606 and H.R. 3010, Regulatory Accountability Act of 2011 Proposed Presidential Proclamation and proposed Justice Department Commemoration designating October 16-22, 2011 as Mediation Week

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H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R. 313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011 S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 2870, the Adam Walsh Reauthorization Act of 2011 Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. Advocated policy in regards to oversight of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to policies that may reduce barriers to employment of persons with criminal records Proposed changes to the attorney-related provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commissions Proposed Rules for Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, File No. S7-33-10, Release No. 34-63237, 75 Fed. Reg. 70488, November 17, 2010

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2nd Quarter, 2011

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300402980.xml

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FY 2012 Financial Services and General Government appropriations billsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; and funding for Defender Services. H.R.1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011- provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program. FY2012 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Department of Justice; Bureau of Prison programs; and funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program. FY2012 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Preserving Safe and Stable Families Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). FY2012 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs Support for funding the priority storage and archival needs of the Library and Law Library of Congress Activity in support of funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2012 Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2011 and FY2012. Proposal for Legal Services Corporation board funding for FY2013

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H.R. 1519, S. 797, the Paycheck Fairness Act Communications relating to the implementation of P.L 111-321 to repeal 10 U.S.C. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell. H.R. 1397, S.811, Employment Non-Discrimination Act - provisions related to eliminating employment discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011-- Planned Parenthood, needle exchange, aid to international family planning programs 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, comments related to revising the regulations implementing Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to establish requirements for making websites accessible to individuals with disabilities. H.R. 2032, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits by federally-funded entities involving such residents and in Department of Justice actions that could result in an agreement to move such a resident from that resident's facility - provisions related to increasing class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retared. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act

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Draft legislation requiring corporation formation agents to disclose the beneficial owners of those corporations to assist law enforcement in detecting and combating money laundering and terrorist financing. Draft legislation amending P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and draft rules implementing particular sections of the Actprovisions relating to federal regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, consumer protection issues, potential technical improvements to the structure and powers of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association Proposed changes to the practice of law exemption contained in HUD Proposed Rule titled SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act: HUD Responsibilities Under the SAFE Act, Docket No. FR-5271-P-01, 74 Fed. Reg. 66548, December 15, 2009

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H.R, 162, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. Res 10, to improve debate and consideration of nominations in Senate (filibuster) Draft legislation reauthorizing the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States and proposed reform projects and other suggested start-up activities for the agency.

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H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. H.R.2316, Fair Sentencing Clarification Act of 2011. H.R.2449, Fresh Start Act of 2011 S.132, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science Reform Act of 2011. S.645/H.R.1360, Child Protection Improvements Act of 2011. Senate and House. S.1231, the Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2011. Senate, House and White House. S.1301, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2011. Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) Advocated in meetings and testified at a hearing before the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC) regarding implementation of federal sentencing guidelines amendments to implement directives under the Dodd-Frank and Patient Protection and Affordable Care Acts. Senate and USSC. . Advocated adoption of ABA Standards in regards to U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission to Eliminate Prison Rape. House, Senate and DOJ. Advocated and testified at USSC hearing on retroactive effect for amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines to implement the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010. House, Senate, DOJ, White House and USSC. Advocated for adoption of ABA Death Penalty Representation Standards in regard to proposed DOJ rule on Certification for State Capital Counsel Systems. House, Senate and DOJ. Proposed changes to the attorney-related provisions of the Securities and Exchange Commissions Proposed Rules for Implementing the Whistleblower Provisions of Section 21F of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, File No. S7-33-10, Release No. 34-63237, 75 Fed. Reg. 70488, November 17, 2010

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Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300377724.xml

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Draft FY 2012 Financial Services and General Government appropriations billsprovisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs H.R.1473, Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R.1, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R.1363, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 H.J.RES.48, Additional Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 H.J.RES.44, Further Continuing Appropriations Amendments, 2011 For above, provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service; the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic programs; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act, funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs; funding for Defender Services; funding for international rule of law programs; and funding for the Department of Justice Executive Office of Immigration Review Legal Orientation Program; and provisions relating to funding for state based syringe exchange programs Draft FY2012 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for Legal Services Corporation; funding for the John R. Justice Student Loan Repayment Program Draft FY2012 State, Foreign Operations and Related Agencies Appropriations Act - funding for international rule of law assistance and supportive language for ABA rule of law programs Activity in support of funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2012 Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2011 and FY2012.

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H.R. 1250, S. 675, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2011 H.R. 1519, S.797, the Paycheck Fairness Act Communications relating to the implementation of P.L 111-321 to repeal 10 U.S.C. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell. Communications relating to introduction of legislation to eliminate employment discrimination of LGBT people.H.R. 1473, H.R. 1, DOD and full-year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2011-- Planned Parenthood, needle exchange, aid to international family planning programs H.R. 1, H.R. 1473: Provisions related to Title X funding and funding for Planned Parenthood. 28 CFR Parts 35 and 36, comments related to revising the regulations implementing Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act in order to establish requirements for making websites accessible to individuals with disabilities. Communications related to the introduction of legislation to increase class action requirements for people with disabilities in intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded. Protection and advocacy system reform measures

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H.R, 162, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act H.R.187, Congressional Pay Reform Act H.R. 204, Congressional Pay Cut Act H.R. 368, Removal Clarification ActH.R. 394, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act H.R. 592, S. 623 Sunshine in Litigation Act H.R. 727, S. 348, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act -I.G. for Courts H.R.858, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. H.R.1021, Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011 H.R. 966, S. 533, Lawsuit Abuse Reduction Act of 2011 H. R. 1416, S. 755, Crime victim Restitution and Court Fee Intercept Act S. 410, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2011 S. 569, Federal Judicial Fairness Act S. Res 10, to improve debate and consideration of nominations in Senate (filibuster) Proposed reform projects and other suggested start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States

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H.R.74, Private Prison Information Act of 2011 H.R.82, Drug Court Reauthorization Act. H.R.223, Federal Prison Bureau Nonviolent Offender Relief Act. H.R.308/S.32, Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act of 2011. H.R.313, Drug Trafficking Safe Harbor Elimination Act of 2011. S.35/H.R.591, Gun Show Background Check Act of 2011. H.R.1637, To Safeguard the Crime Victims Fund. S.207, COPS Improvement Act of 2011. S.250, Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2011. S.254, Justice for Survivors of Sexual Assault Act of 2011. S.290, USA PATRIOT Act Sunset Extension Act of 2011. S.306, National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2011. S.401, Public Corruption Prosecution Improvements Act of 2011. S.462, Elder Abuse Victims Act of 2011. S.596, Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking Deterrence Act of 2011. S.671, Finding Fugitive Sex Offenders Act of 2011. Draft legislation prohibiting all federal agencies from pressuring companies and other organizations to waive their attorney-client privilege, work product, or employee legal protections in return for cooperation credit during investigations and other civil and criminal enforcement matters Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]) Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (including the written policy set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities [PHAs] and permanently incorporated into HUD guidance at Appendix 6 to HUD Handbook 1530.1 REV-5, Litigation dated May 2004 and Section 7.4G of HUD Handbook 7460.8 REV-2, Procurement Handbook for Public Housing Agencies dated March 2007, and the informal policy of requesting that such public housing authorities waive these protections during audits and investigations) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008)

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4th Quarter, 2010

Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2011. Original Filing: 300354403.xml

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FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations provisions related to funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); and funding for Elder Justice Act programs S. 3636, FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; funding for juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, including for additional immigration judges and the Legal Orientation Program; S. 3677, FY 2011 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services. S. 3676, FY 2011 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs in general, and funding for ABA Rule of Law Initiative programs Activity in support for funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2011 and FY2012 Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2012 Activity in support for the retroactive inclusion of lawyer IOLTA accounts under the extensions of the FDIC transactional account guarantees, H.R. 6398 (P.L. 111-343) H.R.3082, Continuing Appropriations and Surface Transportation Extensions Act, 2011provisions relating to funding for Legal Services Corporation, John R. Justice Loan Forgiveness Program; provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services.

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H.R. 4469 re: Military Child Custody; H.R. 5136 Section 544; H.R. 6523; S.3454 National Defense Authorization Act of FY2011 Activity in opposition to problem legislation concerning child custody matters for members of the military and provision dealing with inspector general investigations of attorneys who represent Guantanamo detainees; repeal of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" provisions; provisions dealing with restrictions on transfer of Guantanamo detaineesS.4058 Helping Heroes Keep Their Homes Act of 2010, and related activities, supporting an extension of federal protection under the Servicemember Civil Relief Act protecting returning military servicemembers in mortgage foreclosure proceedings. Support federal funding of the ABA Military Pro Bono Project

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P.L. 111-203 (formerly, H.R. 4173), Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; provisions, amendments and/or implementing rules relating to federal regulation of lawyers, debt settlement services, protecting the attorney-client privilege, bankruptcy law, antitrust law, reducing systemic risk in the U.S. financial system, consumer protection issues, creation of an Office of Financial Research, derivatives reform, whistleblower protection, the Volcker Rule (involving prohibition on proprietary trading), and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar Association S. 3264, the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act - provisions and/or amendments relating to federal regulation of lawyers Proposed changes to the Practice of Law Exemption, FTC Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rulemaking, Rule No. R911003 75 Fed. Reg. 10707, March 9, 2010 Activity in support for the retroactive inclusion of lawyer IOLTA accounts under the extensions of the FDIC transactional account guarantees of P.L. 111-203 Proposed Changes to the Practice of Law Exemption, HUD Proposed Rule titled SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act: HUD Responsibilities Under the SAFE Act, Docket No. FR-5271-P-01, 74 Fed. Reg. 66548, December 15, 2009

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H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise ActH.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, S. 4054, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 Proposed appointment of new Chair, suggested reform projects and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 4113, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act S. 537, H.R. 1508, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009

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H.R. 6497, S. 3992, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice ActH.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. Draft legislation to establish an Article I Immigation Court General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system, including: increasing prosecutorial discretion for DHS trial attorneys; increasing attorney involvement in issuing Notices to Appear; amending the definition of aggravated felony under immigration laws; increasing the number of immigration judges, BIA members and support staff; improving hiring criteria and providing additional training for immigration judges; incorporating a single code of conduct, judicial performance reviews, and a new disciplinary system for immigration judges; enhancing access to legal representation for noncitizens in removal proceedings; and creating an Article I court for the immigration adjudication system.

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H.R. 265, the Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009. H.R.1022, S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R.1064, S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act. H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412, S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1466, the Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009 H.R.1931, the Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act. H.R.2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act. H.R.3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009. H.R.3335, S.1516, the Democracy Restoration Act. H.R.4335, Prison Abuse Remedies Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009. S.714, H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009. S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Prevention Act. S.1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S.2772, H.R.4080, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009. S. 445, H.R. 4326, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 5304, The Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]). Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies. Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010). Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations. Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000). Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008). H.R.5300, the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2010 H.R.5748, End Racial Profiling Act H.R.6059, First Offender Improvement Act

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3rd Quarter, 2010

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300327476.xml

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FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions related to funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); and funding for Elder Justice Act programs S. 3636, FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; funding for juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, including for additional immigration judges and the Legal Orientation Program; FY 2011 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services. S. 3676, FY 2011 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs in general, and funding for ABA Rule of Law Initiative programs Activity in support of funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress FY2011. Activity in support for funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2011 and FY2012 Funding for reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Activity in support of funding for the ABA Military Pro Bono Project for FY2012

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H.R. 4469, To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation. S. 2977, A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.H.R.3949 Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009; H.R. 3219, Veterans' Benefits Act of 2010 - Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. H.R. 5136, S. 3454, National Defense Authorization Act of FY2011 - Activity in opposition to problem concerning child custody matters for members of the military; repeal of congressional and military prohibitions in recruitment and retention of servicemembers based on sexual orientation; and provision dealing with inspector general investigations of attorneys who represent Guantanamo detainees Activity in support of ABA Military Pro Bono Project

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H.R. 4173, Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act; S. 3217 and draft Senate bill, Restoring American Financial Stability Act; provisions relating to regulation of lawyers, protecting the attorney-client privilege, bankruptcy law, antitrust law, reducing systemic risk in the U.S. financial system, consumer protection issues, exclusion for practice of law (Sec 343, Subtitle D)and eight financial reform principles endorsed by the American Bar AssociationS. 3264, the Debt Settlement Consumer Protection Act - provisions and/or amendments relating to federal regulation of lawyers Proposed changes to the Practice of Law Exemption, FTC Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rulemaking, Rule No. R911003 75 Fed. Reg. 10707, March 9, 2010 Activity in support for the retroactive inclusion of lawyer IOLTA accounts under the extensions of the FDIC transactional account guarantees of P.L. 111-203 Proposed Changes to the Practice of Law Exemption, HUD Proposed Rule titled SAFE Mortgage Licensing Act: HUD Responsibilities Under the SAFE Act, Docket No. FR-5271-P-01, 74 Fed. Reg. 66548, December 15, 2009

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S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise ActH.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act - provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 Proposed appointment of new Chair, suggested reform projects and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009, legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process. H.R. 4113, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act Nominations for Legal Services Corporation Board of Directors General communications regarding need to fill federal judicial vacancies

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S. 3113, the Refugee Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 4800, the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice ActH.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act H.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act S. 1549, the Protect Citizens from Unlawful Detention Act S. 1550, the Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. Draft legislation to establish an Article I Immigation Court General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system, including: increasing prosecutorial discretion for DHS trial attorneys; increasing attorney involvement in issuing Notices to Appear; amending the definition of aggravated felony under immigration laws; increasing the number of immigration judges, BIA members and support staff; improving hiring criteria and providing additional training for immigration judges; incorporating a single code of conduct, judicial performance reviews, and a new disciplinary system for immigration judges; enhancing access to legal representation for noncitizens in removal proceedings; and creating an Article I court for the immigration adjudication system. Opposition to imposing certain additional requirements for accessing the Executive Office of Immigration Review automated case information system

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H.R. 265, the Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009. H.R.1022, S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R.1064, S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act. H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412, S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1466, the Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009 H.R.1931, the Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act. H.R.2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act. H.R.3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009. H.R.3335, S.1516, the Democracy Restoration Act. H.R.4335, Prison Abuse Remedies Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009. S.714, H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009. S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Prevention Act. S.1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S.2772, H.R.4080, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009. S. 445, H.R. 4326, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 5304, The Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]). Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies. Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement). Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010). Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations. Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000). Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008). Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act FY2012 funding for programs related to violence against women, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking H.R.5300, the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2010 H.R.5748, End Racial Profiling Act H.R.6059, First Offender Improvement Act H.R. 725, the Indian Arts and Crafts Amendments Act - amendment to incorporate S. 797, the bipartisan Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009.

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2nd Quarter, 2010

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300301507.xml

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Draft FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions related to funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); provisions relating to public interest loan repayment, syringe exchange to prevent spread of HIV; and (cont.)funding for Elder Justice Act programs; and funding for Department of Education's Education for Homeless Children and Youth (EHCY) program and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) programs. Draft FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; funding for juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, including for additional immigration judges and the Legal Orientation Program; Draft FY 2011 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services. Draft FY 2011 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs in general, and funding for ABA Rule of Law Initiative programs Activity in support of funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress FY2011. Activity in support for funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2011. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

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H.R. 12, S. 182, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 985, S. 448, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 H.R. 3035. S. 1360, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3017, S.1584 Employment Non-Discrimination ActH.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident - Provisions related to restrictions on entities filing class action lawsuits. H.R. 1283, S. 3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 Provisions relating to repeal 10 U.S.C. Sec. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell H.R. 4902, S. 3065, To establish additional research, study, and reporting requirements for the Department of Defense working group reviewing the possible repeal of current United States policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, referred to as Don't Ask, Don't Tell and codified as section 654 of title 10, United States Code.

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H.R. 4469, To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members of the Armed Forces deployed in support of a contingency operation. S. 2977, A bill to prohibit the use of Department of Justice funds for the prosecution in Article III courts of the United States of individuals involved in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.H.R.3949 Veterans' Small Business Assistance and Servicemembers Protection Act of 2009 - Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. H.R. 4469, National Defense Authorization Act of FY2011 - Activity in opposition to problem concerning child custody matters for members of the military; repeal of congressional and military prohibitions in recruitment and retention of servicemembers based on sexual orientation; and provision dealing with inspector general investigations of attorneys who represent Guantanamo detainees H.R. 2138, the Services, Education and Rehabilitation for Veterans Act - activity in support of federal funding for pro bono legal represenation for veterans

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S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise ActH.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act - provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial H.R. 1515 ,to assist State Courts in Administration of Justice H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 2728, William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act Proposed appointment of new Chair, suggested reform projects and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009, legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process. H.R. 4113, Federal Courts Jurisdiction and Venue Clarification Act

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S. 3113, the Refugee Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 4800, the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice ActH.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 H.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act S. 1549, the Protect Citizens from Unlawful Detention Act S. 1550, the Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system, including: increasing prosecutorial discretion for DHS trial attorneys; increasing attorney involvement in issuing Notices to Appear; amending the definition of aggravated felony under immigration laws; increasing the number of immigration judges, BIA members and support staff; improving hiring criteria and providing additional training for immigration judges; incorporating a single code of conduct, judicial performance reviews, and a new disciplinary system for immigration judges; enhancing access to legal representation for noncitizens in removal proceedings; and creating an Article I court for the immigration adjudication system.

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H.R. 265, the Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009. H.R.1022, S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R.1064, S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act. H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412, S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1466, the Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009 H.R.1931, the Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act. H.R.2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act. H.R.3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009. H.R.3335, S.1516, the Democracy Restoration Act. H.R.4335, Prison Abuse Remedies Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009. S.714, H.R. 5143, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009. S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Prevention Act. S.1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S.2772, H.R.4080, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009. S. 445, H.R. 4326, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 5304, The Byrne/JAG Program Accountability Act Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]). Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies. Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement). Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010). Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations. Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000). Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008).

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H.R. 4626, H.R. 3596 and S.1681legislation to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson exemption from the federal antitrust laws now enjoyed by the insurance industry. H.R. 3956, as amended, which is included in H.R. 3962, is a repeal with safe harbors for health and medical malpractice insurers and S. 1681 is a straight repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson Act for health and medical malpractice insurers, minus the safe harbors. The ABA supports H.R. 3596 with the safe harbors. H.R. 2641, Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside legislation-- H.R. 2541 would establish clear criteria for when a Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside should be reviewed; create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside; provide certainty to state-approved settlements; and reduce the delays now disrupting Workers Compensation programs across the country. Provisions in early version of H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to pre-empt a portion of the states medical liability laws and to create health courts in which medical liability cases would be removed on a mandatory basis from the state court system. ABA opposes. S. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents ABA supports with amendments. S. 537 and H.R. 1508, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009. H. R. 4796, the Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010.ABA is studying, does not yet have policy. Recommendations related to federalizing state medical malpractice and product liability laws Monitoring H.R. 5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act - relating to liability issues surrounding the Gulf oil disaster

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1st Quarter, 2010

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300270479.xml

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Draft FY 2011 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions related to funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA); provisions relating to public interest loan repayment, syringe exchange to prevent spread of HIV;Draft FY 2011 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; funding for juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review, including for additional immigration judges and the Legal Orientation Program; Draft FY 2011 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for Defender Services. Draft FY 2011 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs in general, and funding for ABA Rule of Law Initiative programs Activity in support of funding for the Library and Law Library of Congress FY2011. Activity in support for funding for the Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program for FY2011. Activity in support for making legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents an entitlement. Activity in support of legislation to authorize an increase and greater flexibility in student financial assistance programs. Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

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H.R. 12, S. 182, the Paycheck Fairness Act H.R. 985, S. 448, the Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 H.R. 3035. S. 1360, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 3017, S.1584 Employment Non-Discrimination ActH.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident - Provisions related to restrictions on entities filing class action lawsuits. H.R. 1283, S. 3065, Military Readiness Enhancement Act of 2009 Provisions relating to repeal 10 U.S.C. Sec. 654, Dont Ask, Dont Tell H.R. 4902, To establish additional research, study, and reporting requirements for the Department of Defense working group reviewing the possible repeal of current United States policy concerning homosexuality in the Armed Forces, referred to as Don't Ask, Don't Tell and codified as section 654 of title 10, United States Code.

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S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 H. R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act HR 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise ActH.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. S. 2725, Federal Judicial Fairness Act HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act - provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial H.R. 1515 ,to assist State Courts in Administration of Justice H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009 H. Res 473, Reaffirmation of American Independence (foreign judgments) H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, to provide restoration of notice pleading S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 H.R. 2728, William Orton Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act Proposed appointment of new Chair or Acting Chair and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States. H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009, legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process.

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P.L. 111-148 (formerly, H.R. 3590), Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act, provisions relating to formation of interstate health insurance compacts, provisions of S. 795 the Elder Justice Act (H.R. 3590), provisions on advance planning consultations (H.R. 3962), provisions to provide for parity in benefits for substance abuse disorders (both bills), (continued on next page....)provisions that would prohibit denying insurance benefits solely on the basis of the applicant's status as a victim of domestic violence (both bills), provisions to repeal the exemption from the federal antitrust laws for medical and health insurers (H.R. 3962); provisions to award grants to medical-legal partnerships to integrate lawyers in a healthcare setting to help patients navigate the complex legal system (H.R. 3962). ABA has principles related to the implementation of interstate health insurance compacts provisions in the legislation (both bills). ABA has policy related to provisions on legal remedies for those injured by malpractice (both bills) in support of voluntary dispute resolution after the dispute has arisen, apology legislation at the state level and pilot programs to collect information on near misses medical errors. Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- comments related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment.

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S. 3113, the Refugee Protection Act of 2010 H.R. 4800, the Restoring Protection to Victims of Persecution Act S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice ActH.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 H.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act S. 1549, the Protect Citizens from Unlawful Detention Act S. 1550, the Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system, including: increasing prosecutorial discretion for DHS trial attorneys; increasing attorney involvement in issuing Notices to Appear; amending the definition of aggravated felony under immigration laws; increasing the number of immigration judges, BIA members and support staff; improving hiring criteria and providing additional training for immigration judges; incorporating a single code of conduct, judicial performance reviews, and a new disciplinary system for immigration judges; enhancing access to legal representation for noncitizens in removal proceedings; and creating an Article I court for the immigration adjudication system.

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H.R. 265, the Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009. H.R.1022, S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R.1064, S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act. H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412, S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1466, the Major Drug Trafficking Prosecution Act of 2009. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009 H.R.1931, the Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act. H.R.2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act. H.R.3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009. H.R.3335, S.1516, the Democracy Restoration Act. H.R.4335, Prison Abuse Remedies Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009. S.714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009. S.1390, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010, provisions of the Matthew Shepard Hate Crime Prevention Act. S.1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009. S.2772, H.R.4080, the Criminal Justice Reinvestment Act of 2009. S. 445, H.R. 4326, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 233, S. 146, Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual [Filip Memorandum]). Proposed Presidential executive order applying a modified version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all federal agencies. Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement). Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008 and revised on January 13, 2010). Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations. Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000). Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008).

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H.R. 4626, H.R. 3596 and S.1681legislation to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson exemption from the federal antitrust laws now enjoyed by the insurance industry. H.R. 3956, as amended, which is included in H.R. 3962, is a repeal with safe harbors for health and medical malpractice insurers and S. 1681 is a straight repeal of the McCarran-Ferguson Act for health and medical malpractice insurers, minus the safe harbors. The ABA supports H.R. 3596 with the safe harbors.ABA is represented on the HHS HRQ National Advisory Council Subcommittee. The Council is developing criteria for awarding demonstration program patient safety and medical liability grant from HHS. ABA met with Council Subcommittee and met with HRQ director to give its views on the Patient Safety and Medical Liability Reform Demonstration grants-- ABA supports pilot programs in the area of near-misses- type medical errors. H.R. 2641, Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside legislation-- H.R. 2541 would establish clear criteria for when a Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside should be reviewed; create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside; provide certainty to state-approved settlements; and reduce the delays now disrupting Workers Compensation programs across the country. Provisions in early version of H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009, to pre-empt a portion of the states medical liability laws and to create health courts in which medical liability cases would be removed on a mandatory basis from the state court system. ABA opposes. S. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents ABA supports with amendments. S. 537 and H.R. 1508, the Sunshine in Litigation Act of 2009. H. R. 4796, the Medicare Secondary Payer Enhancement Act of 2010.ABA is studying, does not yet have policy.

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S. 795, the Elder Justice Act, to establish a multi-pronged, coordinated strategy to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation at the federal, state, and local levels and H.R. 448 and S. 1821, legislation to authorize the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts for improving the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse and to improve services to victims of such crimes.S. 1150, Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act of 2009 - supporting components of legislation regarding advance planning and quality treatment of advanced chronic progressive conditions H.R. 1898, the Life Sustaining Treatment Preferences Act of 2009. H.R. 1255, legislation that would pertains to class actions and individuals who reside in intermediate care facilitiesinformation gathering only. General communications regarding issues related to adult guardianship data

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Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010. Original Filing: 300245387.xml

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H.R. 3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, Division D-H.R. 3293, FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for public interest loan repayment program; and funding for syringe exchange to prevent spread of HIV. H.R. 3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, Division B - H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs, Department of Justice; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the Legal Orientation Program; provision related to the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act; and provisions related to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; provisions regarding prohibiting use of appropriated funds to prosecute Guantanamo detainees in Article III courts. H.R. 3288; PL 111-117 FY2010 Consolidated Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act; loan forgiveness for legal aid lawyers, and the Thurgood Marshall Legal Education Opportunity Program. H.R. 3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, Division C - H.R. 3170, FY2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services; provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs; funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 3288, Consolidated Appropriations Act 2010, Division F - FY2010 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including the ABA Rule of Law Initiative H.R. 2728, the William Orton Law Library Modernization and Improvement Act Activity in support for making legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents an entitlement.

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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) H.R. 2410, the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for FY2010 and FY2011 H.R. 2139, the Initiating Foreign Assistance Reform Act General communications regarding strengthening U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court, including by participating as an observer in the Assembly of States Parties (including activities in preparation for and at the 2010 review conference); and ensuring that the U.S. government cooperates and assists in all ongoing ICC investigations and prosecutions. General communications regarding reforming U.S. foreign assistance programs to prioritize promoting democratization, human rights, and the rule of law; establishing the legal infrastructure necessary for economic development and international commerce; and fostering sustainable development that is environmentally sound

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H.R. 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme Court H.R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act H.R. 157, S. 160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 S. 718, H.R. 3764, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act Legislative recommendations related to: attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act H.R. 1515, to assist courts in the States and territories with improving the administration of justice H.Res. 473, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States. Draft legislation to encourage greater use of federal agency E-rulemaking (electronic rulemaking) Proposed appointment of new Chair or Acting Chair and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009-legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges Urged the OPM and to use its authority to make locality adjustments to the basic pay of administrative law judges (ALJs) and to grant ALJs the same national pay raise that was expected to be authorized for the General Schedule for fiscal year 2010. The appointment and examination process for ALJssupports improvements in the process. H. R. 4115, Open Access to Courts Act of 2009, S. 1504, Notice Pleading Restoration Act of 2009 -to provide restoration of notice pleading

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Access to health care proposals--including access issues, privacy issues and legal remedies for those injured by malpractice. S. 1150, the Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act - regarding advance planning and quality treatment of advanced chronic progressive conditions.Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- comments related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment. H.R. 3962, Affordable Health Care for America Act - Section 2537, Medical-Legal Partnerships H.R. 3590, Affordable Health Care for America Act, and H.R 3962, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, ABA generally supports access to quality heath care for all Americans and supports a number of provisions contained in H.R. 3590 and H.R 3962 including, provisions of S. 795 the Elder Justice Act (H.R. 3590), provisions on advance planning consultations (H.R. 3962), provisions to provide for parity in benefits for substance abuse disorders (both bills), provisions that would prohibit denying insurance benefits solely on the basis of the applicant's status as a victim of domestic violence (both bills), provisions to repeal the exemption from the federal antitrust laws for medical and health insurers (H.R. 3962); provisions to award grants to medical-legal partnerships to integrate lawyers in a healthcare setting to help patients navigate the complex legal system (H.R. 3962). ABA has principles related to the implementation of interstate health insurance compacts provisions in the legislation (both bills). ABA has policy related to provisions on legal remedies for those injured by malpractice (both bills) in support of voluntary dispute resolution after the dispute has arisen, apology legislation at the state level and pilot programs to collect information on near misses medical errors.

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H.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act H.R. 4321, Comprehensive Immigration Reform for Americas Security and Prosperity Act of 2009 S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice ActS.424,H.R. 1024, the Uniting American Families Act of 2009 H.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act S. 1549, the Protect Citizens from Unlawful Detention Act S. 1550, the Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system

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H.R.1064/S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.1022/S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. S. 445, H.R. 4326, the Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 265, Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009 - provisions related to elimination of the current disparity in federal sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412,S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009. H.R.1931, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R.3335/S.1516, the Democracy Restoration Act. H.R.4335, Prison Abuse Remedies Act. S.1789, the Fair Sentencing Act of 2009 Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying a strengthened version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all other federal agencies Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) H.R. 233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act S. 714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 1466, the Major Drug Traffficking Prosecution Act of 2009 S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act H.R. 3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009.

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H.R. 1478, the Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009, would allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident. H.R. 1508, S. 537, the Sunshine in Litigation Act Recommendations related to: federalizing state medical malpractice and product liability laws and health courts H.R. 2641, Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside legislation-would establish clear criteria for when a Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside should be reviewed; create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside; provide certainty to state-approved settlements; and reduce the delays now disrupting Workers Compensation programs across the country H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 - provisions to pre-empt a portion of the states medical liability laws and to create health courts in which medical liability cases would be removed on a mandatory basis from the state court system. H.R. 3596 and 1681legislation to repeal the McCarran-Ferguson exemption from the federal antitrust laws now enjoyed by the insurance industry, provisions to repeal with safe harbors for health and medical malpractice insurers. Discussions with the HHS HRQ National Advisory Council Subcommittee regarding developing criteria for awarding demonstration program patient safety and medical liability grant from HHS. ABA supports pilot programs in the area of near-misses- type medical errors as part of the Patient Safety and Medical Liability Reform Demonstration grants. Communication to the Director of the CBO its views on a CBO letter of October 9, 2009, sent by CBO to Senator Hatch on the effects of proposals to limit costs related to medical malpractice. Oppose a proposed amendment to the Senate health care overhaul measure, H.R. 3590, that would limit the amount of fees that attorneys representing a plaintiff in a medical malpractice liability action could receive. S. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009 would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents

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H.R. 1898, S. 1150, the Life Sustaining Treatment Preferences Act of 2009 H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.S. 795, the Elder Justice Act, to establish a multi-pronged, coordinated strategy to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation at the federal, state, and local levels and H.R. 448 and S. 1821, legislation to authorize the Department of Justice to provide grants to state and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors and courts for improving the investigation and prosecution of elder abuse and to improve services to victims of such crimes---ABA supports S. 1150, Advance Planning and Compassionate Care Act of 2009- supporting components legislation regarding advance planning and quality treatment of advanced chronic progressive conditions,

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3rd Quarter, 2009

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300219589.xml

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H.R. 3293, FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for public interest loan repayment program; and funding for syringe exchange to prevent spread of HIV. H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs, Department of Justice; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the Legal Orientation Program; provision related to the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act; and provisions related to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. H.R. 2918, S. 1294, FY2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network H.R. 3170, FY2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services; provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs FY2010 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including the ABA Rule of Law Initiative H.R. 2728, the William Orton Law Library Modernization and Improvement Act H.R. 3007, the Local Fiscal Assistance Act - concerning the provision of federal funding to supplement state budget. Activity in support for making legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents an entitlement.

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H.R. 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. S. 657, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2009 H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise Act H.R. 3662, S. 1653, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2009H.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. HR 569, S.357, Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme Court H.R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act H.R. 157, S. 160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 S. 718, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act Legislative recommendations related to: attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act H.R. 2661, the Court Security Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1515, to assist courts in the States and territories with improving the administration of justice H.Res. 473, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States. H.R. 1107, To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts" Draft legislation to encourage greater use of federal agency E-rulemaking (electronic rulemaking) Proposed appointment of new Chair or Acting Chair and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States H.R. 2850, the Administrative Law Judges Retirement Act of 2009-legislation that would provide for enhanced retirement benefits for administrative law judges

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H.R. 1215, Immigration Oversight and Fairness Act S. 577, Immigration Fraud Prevention Act of 2009 S. 729, Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act of 2009 (DREAM Act) H.R. 1651, Access to Justice ActS.424,H.R. 1024, the Uniting American Families Act of 2009 H.R. 1992, S. 577, the Immigration Fraud Prevention Act S. 1549, the Protect Citizens from Unlawful Detention Act S. 1550, the Safe Treatment, Avoiding Needless Deaths, and Abuse Reduction in the Detention System Act General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. General issues regarding reform of the immigration removal adjudication system Communications supporting the continuation of the specialized childrens docket in the Harlingen, Texas immigration court, as well as the utilization of child-sensitive policies and procedures.

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P.L. 111-30 (H.R. 2675, S. 1219), the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act H.R.1064/S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.1022/S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. S. 445, draft House companion bill, the Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 265, Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009 - provisions related to elimination of the current disparity in federal sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412,S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009. H.R.1931, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying a strengthened version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all other federal agencies Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule) Proposed changes to Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) interim final rule involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during OFAC investigations and enforcement actions (set forth in the OFAC Interim Final Rule, Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines, FR Doc. E8, 73 Fed. Reg. 174, September 8, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) H.R. 233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act S. 714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 1466, the Major Drug Traffficking Prosecution Act of 2009 S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 3245, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act H.R. 3237, the Ramos-Compean Justice Act of 2009. S. 797, the Tribal Law and Order Act of 2009

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2nd Quarter, 2009

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300193016.xml

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FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations bill funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), funding for the Social Security Administration; funding for public interest loan repayment program. H.R. 2847, FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs, Department of Justice; funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the Legal Orientation Program; funding for the Department of Justice; provision related to the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act; and provisions related to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. H.R. 2918, S. 1294, FY2010 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Library of Congress and Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network H.R. 3170, FY2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services; provisions relating to funding for the Internal Revenue Service and for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) programs FY2010 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including the ABA Rule of Law Initiative H.R. 2728, the William Orton Law Library Modernization and Improvement Act Activity in support for making legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents an entitlement.

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S.381, H.R. 862, A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes. H.R. 64, Military Commissions Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2009H.R. 893, American Anti-Torture Act of 2009 H.R. 1012, S.370, Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009 H.R. 1069, S. 291, Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009 S. 448, H.R. 985, Free Flow of Information Act of 2009 H.J.Res.8 and S.J.Res.2, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to prohibit flag desecration H.R. 1304 and S. 449, Free Speech Protection Act of 2009 Native American rights; support for reauthorization of the Tribal Justice and Legal Assistance Act of 2000, and the Indian Tribal Justice Act; request for hearings to reexamine the DHS waiving laws to protect Indian rights in order to expedite securing the border between the U.S. and Mexico Regulations regarding the conscience clause, which provides protections to workers in the health care industry who refuse to provide services that violate their religious beliefs. Efforts to influence to National AIDS policies to assure non-discrimination, community support services and access to medical care regardless of finances. H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

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H.R. 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. S. 657, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2009 H.R. 1626, S. 630, Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009 H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise ActH.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. H.R. 191, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2009 S. 220, H.R. 486, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009 HR 569, S.357 -- Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the Supreme Court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme Court H.R. 984, S. 417, the State Secrets Protection Act H.R. 157, S. 160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 S. 718, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 114 (Market Transparency) relating to possible future federal agency regulations leading to waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections Legislative recommendations related to: attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act H.R. 2661, the Court Security Enhancement Act of 2009 H.R. 1515, to assist courts in the States and territories with improving the administration of justice H.Res. 473, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an understanding of the original meaning of the Constitution of the United States. H.R. 1272, To provide for the conversion of a temporary judgeship for the district of Hawaii to a permanent judgeship. S. 193, A bill to create and extend certain temporary district court judgeships. Final Rule on Identity Theft Red Flags and Address Discrepancies Under the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003, 16 C.F.R. 681.1 (2007)proposed Federal Trade Commission finding and/or draft legislation clarifying that the rule is not applicable to lawyers providing legal services to clients H.R. 1107, To enact certain laws relating to public contracts as title 41, United States Code, "Public Contracts" Draft legislation to encourage greater use of federal agency E-rulemaking (electronic rulemaking) Proposed appointment of new Chair or Acting Chair and other proposed start-up activities for the newly reconstituted Administrative Conference of the United States

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P.L. 111-30 (H.R. 2675, S. 1219), the Antitrust Criminal Penalty Enhancement and Reform Act of 2004 Extension Act H.R.1064/S.435, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.1022/S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. S. 445, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 265, Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009 - provisions related to elimination of the current disparity in federal sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412,S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009. H.R.1931, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines amendment to U.S. Attorneys Manual) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying a strengthened version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all other federal agencies Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule) Proposed changes to Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) interim final rule involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during OFAC investigations and enforcement actions (set forth in the OFAC Interim Final Rule, Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines, FR Doc. E8, 73 Fed. Reg. 174, September 8, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) H.R. 233, the Railroad Antitrust Enforcement Act H.R. 2289, the Juvenile Justice Accountability and Improvement Act of 2009 H.R. 2934, the Common Sense in Sentencing Act S. 714, the National Criminal Justice Commission Act of 2009 H.R. 1466, the Major Drug Traffficking Prosecution Act of 2009 S. 569, the Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act

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H.R. 1478, the Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009, would allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care S. 540 and H.R. 1346, the Medical Device Safety Act of 2009, would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devicesS. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009, would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents H.R. 1508, S. 537, the Sunshine in Litigation Act Recommendations related to: federalizing state medical malpractice and product liability laws and health courts H.R. 2641, Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside legislation-would establish clear criteria for when a Workers Compensation Medicare set-aside should be reviewed; create certainty regarding the rules for establishing a Medicare set-aside; provide certainty to state-approved settlements; and reduce the delays now disrupting Workers Compensation programs across the country

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1st Quarter, 2009

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 20, 2009. Original Filing: 300162727.xml

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P.L. 111-8 (formerly, H.R. 1105), Omnibus Appropriations Act, Section 4, Division D, Title V and FY 2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act provisions providing funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States, the Legal Services Corporation, the Patent and Trademark OfficeH.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act provisions relating to funding for legal aid and competition contracting requirements. S.Con.Res. 13, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010, revising the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal year 2009, and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2011 through 2014 amendment to restore $4 billion to International Affairs budget. Draft FY 2010 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for reentry programs under the Second Chance Act; juvenile justice programs and indigent defense services administered by the Office of Juvenile Programs, Department of Justice; and funding for the Executive Office of Immigration Review and the Legal Orientation Program. FY2010 Draft Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network FY2010 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act (SANCA), funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), funding for the Social Security Administration. FY2010 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations funding for Defender Services. FY2010 State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including the ABA Rule of Law Initiative Proposal to reprogram $3.2 million from Department of Homeland Security or other federal executive agency to the Administrative Conference of the United States Activity in support of implementation and funding of the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act and a related loan forgiveness program for civil legal aid lawyers under the Higher Education and Opportunity Act, P.L.110-315. Activity in support of legal assistance for low-income military servicemembers and their dependents. Proposal to Establish a Legal Corps to provide assistance to low-income families regarding housing issues

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S.381, H.R. 862, A bill to express the policy of the United States regarding the United States relationship with Native Hawaiians, to provide a process for the reorganization of a Native Hawaiian and the recognition by the United States of the Native Hawaiian government, and for other purposes. H.R. 64, Military Commissions Habeas Corpus Restoration Act of 2009H.R. 893, American Anti-Torture Act of 2009 H.R. 1012, S.370, Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009 H.R. 1069, S. 291, Guantanamo Bay Detention Facility Safe Closure Act of 2009 S. 448, H.R. 985, Free Flow of Information Act of 2008 H.J.Res.8 and S.J.Res.2, proposing an amendment to the Constitution to prohibit flag desecration HR 1304 and S 449, Free Speech Protection Act of 2009 H.R. 1315, the Terrorist Dentainees Protection Act of 2009 Native American rights; support for reauthorization of the Tribal Justice and Legal Assistance Act of 2000, and the Indian Tribal Justice Act; request for hearings to reexamine the DHS waiving laws to protect Indian rights in order to expedite securing the border between the U.S. and Mex Regulations regarding the conscience clause, which provides protections to workers in the health care industry who refuse to provide services that violate their religious beliefs. Efforts to influence to National AIDS policies to assure non-discrimination, community support services and access to medical care regardless of finances. H.R. 1255, To protect the interests of each resident of intermediate care facilities for the mentally retarded in class action lawsuits on behalf of such resident.

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Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimation Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) General recommendations regarding reforming U.S. foreign assistance programs Recommendations regarding U.S. standing for election to the United Nations Human Rights CouncilRecommendations regarding strengthening U.S. engagement with the International Criminal Court, including by: restoring U.S. signature to the Rome Statute; initiating the appropriate executive branch process that will lead to the treatys submission before the Senate for ratification; participating as an observer in the Assembly of States Parties (including activities in preparation for and at the 2010 review conference); and ensuring that the U.S. government cooperates and assists in all ongoing ICC investigations and prosecutions.

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H.R. 429, S. 446, A bill to permit the televising of Supreme Court proceedings. S. 657, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2009 S. 630, Statutory Time-Periods Technical Amendments Act of 2009 H.R. 156, Stop the Congressional Pay Raise ActH.R. 215, Congressional Pay Reform Act of 2009 H.R. 282, Delay Congressional Pay Raise Act S. 102, S. 317, S. 620, A bill to repeal the provision of law that provides automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress. H.R. 191, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2009 S. 220, H.R. 486, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2009 HR 569, S.357 -- Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the supreme court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme court S. 417, State Secrets Protection Act H.R. 157, S. 160, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act of 2009 S. 718, Civil Access to Justice Act of 2009 Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 114 (Market Transparency) relating to possible future federal agency regulations leading to waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections Urged the OPM and to use its authority to make locality adjustments to the basic pay of administrative law judges (ALJs) and to grant ALJs the same national pay raise that is expected to be authorized for the General Schedule for fiscal year 2009. Legislative recommendations related to: attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act

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H.R. 265, the Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009. H.R.1064/S.439, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.1022/S.132, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2009, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. S. 445, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act H.R. 265, Drug Sentencing Reform and Cocaine Kingpin Trafficking Act of 2009 - provisions related to elimination of the current disparity in federal sentences for crack versus powder cocaine offenses H.R.1133, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2009, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.1412/S.495, the Justice Integrity Act. H.R.1459, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.1873, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2009. H.R.1931, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. S.678, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2009 Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying a strengthened version of the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines provisions dealing with waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections to all other federal agencies Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule) P.L. 110-252, including H.R. 5712, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act provisions involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions Proposed changes to Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) interim final rule involving waiver of attorney-client privilege, work product, and employee legal protections as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during OFAC investigations and enforcement actions (set forth in the OFAC Interim Final Rule, Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines, FR Doc. E8, 73 Fed. Reg. 174, September 8, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008)

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H.R. 1478, the Carmelo Rodriguez Military Medical Accountability Act of 2009, would allow members of the Armed Forces to sue the United States for damages for certain injuries caused by improper medical care S. 540 and H.R. 1346, the Medical Device Safety Act of 2009, would amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to liability under State and local requirements respecting devicesS. 512 and H.R. 1237, the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2009, would amend the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) to invalidate mandatory binding pre-dispute arbitration clauses in agreements between long-term care facilities and residents Recommendations related to: federalizing state medical malpractice and product liability laws and health courts

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Q4 Report

In Q4, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Jan. 21, 2009. Original Filing: 300132350.xml

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S. 3182 and H.R. 7322 FY2009 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act provisions relating to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for Executive Office of Immigration Review S. 3230 and House Draft FY2009 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for the Social Security Administration, S. 3260 and H.R. 7323, FY2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act proposed amendment to provide funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States; funding for the Internal Revenue Service FY2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network; H.R. 6589, Charles H.W. Meehan Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act, to authorize greater transparency, accountability and independent fundraising for the Law Library of Congress. S.3288 and House Draft FY2009 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including for the ABA Rule of Law Initiative; funding for contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping operations H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; Legal Services Corporation funding; funding for civil legal assistance lawyer loan repayment assistance Proposal to reprogram $3.3 million from Department of Homeland Security or other federal executive agency to the Administrative Conference of the United States General Recommendations related to: funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding to improve the Social Security disability claims process; and funding for the federal judiciary.

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H.R.1585, National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008, provisions affecting military commissions or rights of detainees to seek habeas review. Activity in response to language in S. 3001, the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act of 2009, concerning Military Servicemember rights in child custody matters; and legal assistance for low-income military personnel.Activity in response to federal litigation denying Servicemembers the right to enforce provisions of the Servicemember Civil Relief Act through a private cause of action. Activity in support of treatment of Veterans subject to, or upon their release from, the criminal justice system. General recommendations related to: legal assistance to military personnel and their dependants

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HR 871 --To amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes. S.398, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 2007. H.R.1104, Foster Children Self-Support Act. H.R.687, S.382, Keeping Families Together Act. H.R.1376, Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007. S.661, H.R.2188, Kinship Caregiver Support Act. H.R.2343, S.667, Education Begins at Home Act. S. 1462, H.R.4091 the Adoption Equality Act of 2007. S.1488, Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act. S.1956, H.R.4668 the Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007. S.2341, the Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act. H.R. 5466, the Investment in Kids Instruction, Development and Support Act, provisions related to foster care and adoption assistance. H.R.6307, the Fostering Connections to Success Act. H.R. 6893, The Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act H.R.6358, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008

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Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Treaty Doc. 106-1) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) Proposals to reform the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961Amendment and Protocols to the United Nations Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed To Be Excessively Injurious or To Have Indiscriminate Effects: Amendment of Article 1, done at Geneva December 21, 2001 (Treaty Doc.109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006; Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Incendiary Weapons (Protocol III), done at Geneva October 10, 1980 (Treaty Doc. 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons (Protocol IV), done at Vienna October 13, 1995 (Treaty Doc 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; and Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War (Protocol V), done at Geneva November 28, 2003 (Treaty Doc. 109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006.

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S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S.2774, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3753, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act P.L. 110-290, formerly H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 114 (Market Transparency) relating to possible future federal agency regulations leading to waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act S. 3100, Voting Opportunities and Integrity in the Conduct of Elections Act of 2008 P.L. 110-322, formerly S. 2450 and H.R. 6610, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine HR 3174, S. 2035 -- Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the supreme court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme court Urged the OPM to use its authority to make locality adjustments to the basic pay of administrative law judges (ALJs) and to grant ALJs the same national pay raise that is expected to be authorized for the General Schedule for fiscal year 2009. General recommendations related to: states secrets privilege; attorney-client privilege and the Rules Enabling Act; strengthening public confidence in the federal judiciary; Bipartisan Advisory Judicial Nominating Commissions; scope of federal court jurisdiction; and judicial pay. Issues regarding state laws on payment for medical records supporting Social Security Disability claims.

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S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008- provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment. H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008- provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment.P.L. 110-343 (H.R.1424, the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act) provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment S. 558, the Mental Health Parity Act provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment H.R. 6983, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment. Proposals on access to health care, including access, privacy issues and legal remedies for those injured by malpractice. General recommendations related to: health care decision-making

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H.R. 5950, S. 2005, the Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008 S. 3114, the Secure and Safe Detention and Asylum Act S. 844, Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act S. 3594, the Protect Citizens and Residents from Unlawful Raids and Detention ActGeneral communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of Detention Standards, apprehension of minors and conditions of detention by Border Patrol, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. Issues regarding transfer of immigration detainees and access to counsel Issues related to DHS-ICE Performance-Based National Detention Standards Issues regarding legal remedies for ineffective assistance of counsel in immigration proceedings General recommendations related to: Access to legal representation and legal information for persons in immigration proceedings; immigration detention; and immigration adjudication.

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S.456, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R.555, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. S.1383, the Drug Sentencing Reform Act of 2007. S. 1685, the Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act. S. 1711, the Drug Sentencing Reform Trafficking Act of 2007. S. 2237, the Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007. Provisions related to juvenile justice and federal sentencing reform. S. 2451, the First Step Forward Act. H.R.1806, the Youth Crime Deterrence Act of 2007. H.R. 2645, the Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.3411, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.3846, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.3547, the Gang Prevention, Intervention and Suppression Act, provisions related to definition of gang crimes and transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system. H.R.3992, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.4109, the Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2007 H.R.5035, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.5178, the Youth Reentry Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.5537, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008. S. 3155, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008 S.3245, the Justice Integrity Act provisions regarding racial and ethnic disparity in sentencing H.R.7033, the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2008. H.R.7136, S.3640, the Democracy Restoration Act of 2008 S. 186, S. 3217 and H.R. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act Draft legislation on prisoner reentry Recommendations related to: National Drug Control Strategy; alternatives to incarceration; mandatory minimum sentencing; sentencing disparities for crack cocaine offenses; racial disparities in the criminal justice system; funding for the Second Chance Act; felony voting rights; reliability of FBI criminal background check information provided to employers; reauthorization of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act; community-based alternatives to gang activity for youths; the Prison Litigation Reform Act; prison oversight; state public defense systems; federal appointed defense counsel; and state death penalty representation. Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against culpable employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines) Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule); P.L. 110-252, including H.R. 5712, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act provisions involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) interim final rule involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during OFAC investigations and enforcement actions (set forth in the OFAC Interim Final Rule, Economic Sanctions Enforcement Guidelines, FR Doc. E8, 73 Fed. Reg. 174, September 8, 2008) Proposed Presidential executive order or memorandum applying the Justice Departments August 2008 corporate charging guidelines to all other federal agencies

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3rd Quarter, 2008

Q3 Report

In Q3, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2008. Original Filing: 300104845.xml

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S. 3182 and House Draft FY2009 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for juvenile justice programs administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention; provisions relating to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for programs under Violence Against Women Act; funding for Executive Office of Immigration ReviewS. 3230 and House Draft FY2009 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act; funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; funding for the Social Security Administration S. 3260 and House Draft FY2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act funding for Defender Services; proposed amendment to provide funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States; funding for the Internal Revenue Service FY2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network; H.R. 6589, Charles H.W. Meehan Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act, to authorize greater transparency, accountability and independent fundraising for the Law Library of Congress. H.R. 2638 Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; Legal Services Corporation funding; funding for civil legal assistance lawyer loan repayment assistance S.3288 and House Draft FY2009 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including for the ABA Rule of Law Initiative; funding for contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping operations Proposal to reprogram $3.3 million from Department of Homeland Security or other federal executive agency to the Administrative Conference of the United States

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H.R. 6531 and S. 3106, the "Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007." H.R. 2033, the "Design Piracy Prohibition Act." S. 256, the " Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2007." S. 522, the "Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act."S. 1145, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) S. 3600, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 2365, a bill to limit damages for infringement of patents relating to tax planning methods. S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. S. 3325 and H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organizations for Intellectual Property Act of 2007. H.R. 4789, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 5638, patent infringement for repair parts. H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act. S. 3295 and H.R. 6362, appointment of Administrative Patent Judges. H.R. 7084, the Webcaster Settlement Act of 2008.

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H.R.6307, the Fostering Connections to Success Act. H.R. 6893, the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act H.R.6358, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 S. 1515, H.R. 6088, National Domestic Violence Volunteer Attorney Network ActHR 871, to amend title 18, United States Code, to strengthen enforcement of spousal court-ordered property distributions, and for other purposes. S.398, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 2007. Draft House bill, End Institutionalized Abuse Against Children Act of 2008. H.R.1104, Foster Children Self-Support Act. H.R.687, S.382, Keeping Families Together Act. H.R.1376, Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007. S.661, H.R.2188, Kinship Caregiver Support Act. H.R.2343, S.667, Education Begins at Home Act. S. 1462, H.R.4091 the Adoption Equality Act of 2007. S.1488, Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act. S.1956, H.R.4668 the Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007. S.2341, the Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act. H.R. 5466, the Investment in Kids Instruction, Development and Support Act, provisions related to foster care and adoption assistance.

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Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Treaty Doc. 106-1) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39) Issues relating to access by non-governmental organizations, including the ABA, to provide international legal technical assistance programming in VietnamAmendment and Protocols to the United Nations Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed To Be Excessively Injurious or To Have Indiscriminate Effects: Amendment of Article 1, done at Geneva December 21, 2001 (Treaty Doc.109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006; Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Incendiary Weapons (Protocol III), done at Geneva October 10, 1980 (Treaty Doc. 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons (Protocol IV), done at Vienna October 13, 1995 (Treaty Doc 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; and Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War (Protocol V), done at Geneva November 28, 2003 (Treaty Doc. 109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006. Potential revision of rules regarding individuals required to register as brokers under the Arms Export Control Act and issues with extending extraterritorial jurisdiction

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S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S.2774, the Federal Judgeship Act of 2008 S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3753, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act P.L. 110-290, formerly H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act Section 114 (Market Transparency) relating to possible future federal agency regulations leading to waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act S. 3100, Voting Opportunities and Integrity in the Conduct of Elections Act of 2008 Proposed legislation to establish an independent bipartisan commission to study the impact of Hurricane Katrina as well as future disaster preparedness issues. P.L. 110-322, formerly S. 2450 and H.R. 6610, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine HR 3174, S. 2035 -- Equal Justice for the Military Act (provides service members with the same opportunity that the government has to petition the supreme court for review of a court martial that carries serious consequences to the Supreme court Draft Bill on Civil Service Reform Act Amendments (LRM RCS-110-151) Urged the OPM to use its authority to make locality adjustments to the basic pay of administrative law judges (ALJs) and to grant ALJs the same national pay raise that is expected to be authorized for the General Schedule for fiscal year 2009.

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H.R. 6983, Paul Wellstone and Pete Domenici Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008- provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment. S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families and Disaster Relief Act of 2008- provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment.H.R.1424, the Paul Wellstone Mental Health and Addiction Equity Act provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment S. 558, the Mental Health Parity Act provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008- provisions related to equal access for mental health and addiction treatment. General issues relating to developments in the area of advance directives for health care

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H.R. 5950, S. 2005, the Detainee Basic Medical Care Act of 2008 S. 3114, the Safe and Secure Detention and Asylum Act of 2008 H.R. 5501, Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 - provisions relating to lifting the statutory ban on visas for HIV positive visitors to the U.S. S. 844, Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act S. 3061, the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 - amendment to include provisions of the Unaccompanied Alien Child Protection Act H.R. 2608, SSI Extension for Elderly and Disabled Refugees Act of 2008 General communications on immigration detention conditions and enforcement of ICE Detention Standards, apprehension of minors and conditions of detention by Border Patrol, access to legal representation and notice of legal rights to detainees by ICE. Issues regarding transfer of immigration detainees and access to counsel

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S.456, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R. 460, the Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007. H.R.845, Criminal Restitution Improvement Act.H.R.555, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.854, the City Youth Violence Recovery Act. S. 973, the Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007. S.1383, the Drug Sentencing Reform Act of 2007. S. 1685, the Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act. S. 1711, the Drug Sentencing Reform Trafficking Act of 2007. S. 2237, the Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007. Provisions related to juvenile justice and federal sentencing reform. S. 2451, the First Step Forward Act. H.R.1593, S.1060, Second Chance Act of 2007. H.R.1806, the Youth Crime Deterrence Act of 2007. H.R.3027, the Effective Law Enforcement through Transparent Interrogations Act of 2007. H.R. 2645, the Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.3411, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.3846, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.3547, the Gang Prevention, Intervention and Suppression Act, provisions related to definition of gang crimes and transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system. H.R.3992, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.4109, the Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2007 H.R.5035, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.5178, the Youth Reentry Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.5537, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008. S. 3155, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008 S.3245, the Justice Integrity Act provisions regarding racial and ethnic disparity in sentencing H.R.7033, the Fairness and Accuracy in Employment Background Checks Act of 2008. H.R.7136, S.3640, the Democracy Restoration Act of 2008 S. 186, S. 3217 and H.R. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against culpable employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, December 2006 McNulty Memorandum, and August 2008 corporate charging guidelines) Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470; and in Section 4.3 of the SECs Enforcement Manual issued on October 6, 2008) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Prevention of Violations," Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule); P.L. 110-252, including H.R. 5712, Close the Contractor Fraud Loophole Act provisions involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions Proposed changes to Department of Defense policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in DOD policy titled Use of DOD Information SystemsStandard Consent Banner and User Agreement requiring military defense lawyers to provide access to client computer files issued on May 9, 2008)

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S. 3098, Alternative Minimum Tax and Extenders Tax Relief Act of 2008 - reinstatement of pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits S. 3125, Energy Independence and Tax Relief Act of 2008 -reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefitsH.R. 1840, S. 1130, Legal Services Benefit Act of 2007 - reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits H.R. 1540, S. 1689, Civil Rights Tax Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 6049, Energy and Tax Extenders Act of 208 reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits S. 3335, Jobs, Energy, Families, and Disaster Relief Act of 2008 -reinstatement of the pre-tax status of group/prepaid legal services benefits P.L. 110-343, formerly, H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act provisions relating to Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) relief

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2nd Quarter, 2008

Q2 Report

In Q2, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on July 21, 2008. Original Filing: 300079847.xml

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S. 3230 and House Draft FY2009 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act; funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; funding for the Social Security Administration, funding for Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity ProgramS. 3260 and House Draft FY2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act funding for Defender Services; proposed amendment to provide funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States; funding for the Internal Revenue Service S. 3182 and House Draft FY2009 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for juvenile justice programs administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention; provisions relating to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office; funding for the Legal Services Corporation; funding for programs under Violence Against Women Act; funding for Executive Office of Immigration Review FY2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network; funding for the Joint Committee on Taxation (no bill numbers assigned yet) Activity to Authorize Greater Transparency and Accountability in the Budget for the Law Library of Congress FY2009 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs, including for the ABA Rule of Law Initiative; funding for contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping operations (no bill numbers yet) Proposal to reprogram $3.3 million from Department of Homeland Security or other federal executive agency to the Administrative Conference of the United States

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H.R. 300, We the People Act, to limit the jurisdiction of the Federal courts, and for other purposes. H.R.699, to amend title 28, United Stated Code, with respect to the jurisdiction of Federal courts over certain cases and controversies involving the Pledge of Allegiance. H.R. 2898, to amend title 28, United States Code, to establish standards for impeachment of justices and judges of the United States.H.R. 724, to amend title 28, United States Code, to limit Federal court jurisdiction over questions under the Defense of Marriage Act. H.R. 1049, to provide that human life shall be deemed to exist from conception. H. Res. 372 ,Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that judicial determinations regarding the meaning of the Constitution of the United States should not be based on judgments, laws, or pronouncements of foreign institutions

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S. 1640, the Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007. S. 242 and H.R. 1432, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 -Provisions relating to reimportation of patents drugs sold abroad. S. 256, the Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2007.S. 522, the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S. 1145, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1778, a bill to allow the USPTO to accept unintentionally late filings. H.R. 2365, a bill to limit damages for infringement of patents relating to tax planning methods. H.R. 2033, the Design Piracy Prohibition Act. S. 2913 and H.R. 5889, the Orphan Works Act of 2008. H.R. 4279, the Prioritizing Resources and Organizations for Intellectual Property Act of 2007 H.R. 4789, the Performance Rights Act. H.R. 5638, patent infringement for repair parts. H.R. 6344, the Responsive Government Act. H.R. 6362, appointment of Administrative Patent Judges.

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S. 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007, Part F; provisions relating to reauthorization of Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act, student loan repayment for those in public service jobs; student loan repayment for prosecutors, public defenders, and civil legal assistance lawyers; federal accreditation oversight and responsibilitiesH.R.4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008 provisions relating to reauthorization of Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, the John R. Justice Prosecutor and Defender Incentive Act , student loan repayment for those in public service jobs; student loan repayment for prosecutors, public defenders, and civil legal assistance lawyers; federal accreditation oversight and responsibilities. S. 2767, To provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 S. 3182, Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Loan Repayment Act Activity in support of enacted loan forgiveness program for public service (Section 401, P.L.110-84) in light of Administration opposition to implementation for graduates prior to 2009; supporting an inclusive federal definition of full-time status under the new law. Activity in support of recognition of appropriate student loan repayment benefits as excludable from gross income. H.R. 5157, RISE Act, seeking the repeal of prohibition of persons convicted of certain drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance.

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S.398, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 2007. Draft House bill, End Institutionalized Abuse Against Children Act of 2008. H.R.1104, Foster Children Self-Support Act. H.R.687, S.382, Keeping Families Together Act.H.R.1376, Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007. S.661, H.R.2188, Kinship Caregiver Support Act. H.R.2343, S.667, Education Begins at Home Act. S. 1462, H.R.4091 the Adoption Equality Act of 2007. S.1488, Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act. S.1956, H.R.4668 the Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007. S.2341, the Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act. H.R. 5466, the Investment in Kids Instruction, Development and Support Act, provisions related to foster care and adoption assistance. H.R.6307, the Fostering Connections to Success Act. H.R.6358, the Stop Child Abuse in Residential Programs for Teens Act of 2008 S. 1515, National Domestic Violence Volunteer Attorney Network Act S.J.Res 29, joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. H.R.1386, S.803, Child Support Protection Act of 2007

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Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Treaty Doc. 106-1) UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39 ) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53 ) Amendment and Protocols to the United Nations Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed To Be Excessively Injurious or To Have Indiscriminate Effects: Amendment of Article 1, done at Geneva December 21, 2001 (Treaty Doc.109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006; Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Incendiary Weapons (Protocol III), done at Geneva October 10, 1980 (Treaty Doc. 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons (Protocol IV), done at Vienna October 13, 1995 (Treaty Doc 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; and Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War (Protocol V), done at Geneva November 28, 2003 (Treaty Doc. 109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006. Potential revision of rules regarding individuals required to register as brokers under the Arms Export Control Act and issues with extending extraterritorial jurisdiction Issues relating to access by non-governmental organizations, including the ABA, to provide international legal technical assistance programming in Vietnam Issues regarding implementation of Partner Vetting System by U.S. Agency for International Development Issues regarding technical assistance to countries with emerging capital markets in structuring legal and regulatory frameworks, structuring financial transactions and developing new securities regulations

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H.R. 221, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007 H.R. 1130, Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act S. 525, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 2007 S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007 S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3753, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 505, S. 310, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act S. 3100, Voting Opportunities and Integrity in the Conduct of Elections Act of 2008 H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act Proposed legislation to establish an independent bipartisan commission to study the impact of Hurricane Katrina as well as future disaster preparedness issues.

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S.456, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R. 460, the Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007. H.R.845, Criminal Restitution Improvement Act.H.R.555, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.854, the City Youth Violence Recovery Act. S. 973, the Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007. S.1383, the Drug Sentencing Reform Act of 2007. S. 1685, the Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act. S. 1711, the Drug Sentencing Reform Trafficking Act of 2007. S. 2237, the Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007. Provisions related to juvenile justice and federal sentencing reform. S. 2451, the First Step Forward Act. H.R.1593, S.1060, Second Chance Act of 2007. H.R.1806, the Youth Crime Deterrence Act of 2007. H.R.3027, the Effective Law Enforcement through Transparent Interrogations Act of 2007. H.R. 2645, the Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.3411, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.3846, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.3547, the Gang Prevention, Intervention and Suppression Act, provisions related to definition of gang crimes and transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system. H.R.3992, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.4109, the Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2007 H.R.5035, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.5178, the Youth Reentry Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.5537, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008. S. 3155, the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Act Prevention Reauthorization Act of 2008 S.3245, the Justice Integrity Act provisions regarding racial and ethnic disparity in sentencing S. 186, S. 3217 and H.R. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against culpable employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 Holder Memorandum, 2003 Thompson Memorandum, October 2005 McCallum Memorandum, and December 2006 McNulty Memorandum) Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations issued by the Commissions Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commissions Seaboard Report, formally known as the Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions, issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUDs February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Preservation of Violations. Effective May 11, 2000) Proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during audits, investigations, or corrective actions (set forth in FAR Case 2007-006, Contractor Compliance Program and Integrity Reporting, 72 Fed. Reg. 64019 (November 14, 2007; Original Proposed Rule) and 73 Fed. Reg. 28407 (May 16, 2008; Second Proposed Rule);

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1st Quarter, 2008

Q1 Report

In Q1, AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION had in-house lobbyists. The report was filed on April 18, 2008. Original Filing: 300044108.xml

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Draft FY2009 Department of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act funding for juvenile justice programs administered by the Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention, provisions relating to funding and operations of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, funding for the Legal Services Corporation,Draft FY2009 Labor, Health and Human Services and Education Appropriations funding for programs authorized under the Strengthening Abuse and Neglect Courts Act; funding for programs authorized under the federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act; funding for Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program; Draft FY2009 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act funding for Defender Services; proposed amendment to provide funding for the Administrative Conference of the United States Draft FY2009 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act funding for the Law Library of Congress, including the Global Legal Information Network Activity to Authorize Greater Transparency and Accountability in the Budget for the Law Library of Congress Draft FY2009 Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act funding for international rule of law programs; funding for contributions to international organizations and peacekeeping operations; Proposal to reprogram $3.3 million from Department of Homeland Security or other federal executive agency to the Administrative Conference of the United States

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S. 1640, the Vessel Hull Design Protection Amendments of 2007. S. 681, the Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act. (Section 303, relating to prohibition on "tax shelter patents.") S. 242 and H.R. 1432, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007. (Provisions relating to reimportation of patents drugs sold abroad.) S. 256, the Platform Equality and Remedies for Rights Holders in Music Act of 2007. S. 438, the Fair Prescription Drug Competition Act. S. 316, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics Act. S. 522, the Intellectual Property Rights Enforcement Act S. 1145, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1908, the Patent Reform Act of 2007. (Patent law reform.) H.R. 1778, a bill to allow the USPTO to accept unintentionally late filings. H.R. 380, the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2007 H.R. 2365, a bill to limit damages for infringement of patents relating to tax planning methods. S. 2369, a bill to prohibit patents on tax preparation strategies.

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H.R.4137, College Opportunity and Affordability Act of 2008 provisions relating to reauthorization of Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, student loan repayment for those in public service jobs; student loan repayment for prosecutors, public defenders, and civil legal assistance lawyers; federal accreditation oversight and responsibilities. S. 1167, Civil Legal Assistance Attorney Loan Repayment ActH.R. 5157, RISE Act, seeking the repeal of prohibition of persons convicted of certain drug offenses from receiving student financial assistance. S. 1642, Higher Education Amendments of 2007, Part F; provisions relating to reauthorization of Thurgood Marshall Legal Educational Opportunity Program, student loan repayment for those in public service jobs; student loan repayment for prosecutors, public defenders, and civil legal assistance lawyers; federal accreditation oversight and responsibilities S. 2767, To provide for judicial discretion regarding suspensions of student eligibility under section 484(r) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 Activity in support of enacted loan forgiveness program for public service (Section 401, P.L.110-84) in light of Administration opposition to implementation for graduates prior to 2009; supporting an inclusive federal definition of full-time status under the new law. Activity in support of recognition of appropriate student loan repayment benefits as excludable from gross income.

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S.398, Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act Amendments of 2007. Draft House bill, End Institutionalized Abuse Against Children Act of 2008. H.R.1104, Foster Children Self-Support Act. H.R.687, S.382, Keeping Families Together Act.H.R.1376, Medicaid Foster Care Coverage Act of 2007. S.661, H.R.2188, Kinship Caregiver Support Act. H.R.2343, S.667, Education Begins at Home Act. S. 1462, H.R.4091 the Adoption Equality Act of 2007. S.1488, Fostering Adoption to Further Student Achievement Act. S.1956, H.R.4668 the Tribal Foster Care and Adoption Access Act of 2007. S.2341, the Focusing Investments and Resources for a Safe Transition Act. H.R. 5466, the Investment in Kids Instruction, Development and Support Act, provisions related to foster care and adoption assistance. S. 1515, National Domestic Violence Volunteer Attorney Network Act S.J.Res 29, joint resolution expressing Congressional support for the goals and ideals of National Health Care Decisions Day. H.R.1386, S.803, Child Support Protection Act of 2007

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UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Treaty Doc. 103-39 ) Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (Treaty Doc. 96-53 ) Pending revision of rules regarding individuals required to register as brokers under the Arms Export Control Act and issues with extending extraterritorial jurisdiction Hague Convention on the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (Treaty Doc. 106-1) Amendment and Protocols to the United Nations Convention on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Certain Conventional Weapons Which May Be Deemed To Be Excessively Injurious or To Have Indiscriminate Effects: Amendment of Article 1, done at Geneva December 21, 2001 (Treaty Doc.109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006; Protocol on Prohibitions or Restrictions on the Use of Incendiary Weapons (Protocol III), done at Geneva October 10, 1980 (Treaty Doc. 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; Protocol on Blinding Laser Weapons (Protocol IV), done at Vienna October 13, 1995 (Treaty Doc 105-1), submitted to the Senate January 7, 1997; and Protocol on Explosive Remnants of War (Protocol V), done at Geneva November 28, 2003 (Treaty Doc. 109-10), submitted to the Senate June 20, 2006.

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H.R. 221, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2007 H.R. 1130, Judicial Disclosure Responsibility Act S. 525, Circuit Court of Appeals Restructuring and Modernization Act of 200. S. 378, H.R. 660, Court Security Improvement Act of 2007S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 352, H.R. 212, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act of 2007 S. 461, H.R. 785, Judicial Transparency and Ethics Enhancement Act of 2007 S. 1638, HR 3752, Federal Judicial Salary Restoration Act of 2007 H.R. 505, S. 310, Native Hawaiian Government Reorganization Act of 2007 S. 2533, State Secrets Protection Act H.R. 3045, Presidential Signing Statements Act of 2007 H.R.5607, State Secret Protection Act S.1257, the District of Columbia House Voting Rights Act Draft legislation to reform election administration and procedures S. 1919, Trade Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 3564, Regulatory Improvement Act legislation to authorize appropriations for the Administrative Conference of the United States through fiscal year 2011, and for other purposes S. 2289 and H.R. 4041, Federal Consent Decree Fairness Act Draft legislation to establish a new Administrative Law Judge Conference of the United States as an independent agency to assume the responsibility of the United States Office of Personnel Management with respect to Administrative Law Judges, including their testing, selection, and appointment Draft legislation to amend various adjudication provisions of the Administrative Procedure Act

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S.456, Gang Abatement and Prevention Act of 2007, provisions related to definition of gang crimes, transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system and mandatory minimum sentences. H.R. 460, the Crack-Cocaine Equitable Sentencing Act of 2007. H.R.845, Criminal Restitution Improvement Act.H.R.555, Family Telephone Connection Protection Act of 2007, provisions relating to regulation of contracts for telephone service by prison inmates. H.R.854, the City Youth Violence Recovery Act. S. 973, the Restitution for Victims of Crime Act of 2007. S.1383, the Drug Sentencing Reform Act of 2007. S. 1685, the Fairness in Drug Sentencing Act. S. 1711, the Drug Sentencing Reform Trafficking Act of 2007. S. 2237, the Crime Control and Prevention Act of 2007. Provisions related to juvenile justice and federal sentencing reform. S. 2451, the First Step Forward Act. H.R.1593, S.1060, Second Chance Act of 2007. H.R.1806, the Youth Crime Deterrence Act of 2007. H.R.3027, the Effective Law Enforcement through Transparent Interrogations Act of 2007. H.R. 2645, the Judicial Initiative Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.3411, Juvenile Crime Reduction Act. H.R.3846, the Youth PROMISE Act H.R.3547, the Gang Prevention, Intervention and Suppression Act, provisions related to definition of gang crimes and transfer of juveniles to adult criminal justice system. H.R.3992, the Mentally Ill Offender Treatment and Crime Reduction Reauthorization and Improvement Act of 2007. H.R.4109, the Prison Abuse Remedies Act of 2007 H.R.5035, the Fairness in Cocaine Sentencing Act. H.R.5178, the Youth Reentry Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.5537, the Juvenile Justice Improvement Act of 2008. S. 186 and H.R. 3013, Attorney-Client Privilege Protection Act S. 2450, A bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to address the waiver of the attorney-client privilege and the work product doctrine Proposed changes to Justice Department internal policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees' attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against "culpable employees" as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in 1999 "Holder Memorandum," 2003 "Thompson Memorandum," October 2005 "McCallum Memorandum," and December 2006 "McNulty Memorandum") Proposed changes to Commodity Futures Trading Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees' attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the August 11, 2004 and March 1, 2007 Enforcement Advisories titled "Cooperation Factors in Enforcement Division Sanction Recommendations" issued by the Commission's Division of Enforcement) Proposed changes to Securities and Exchange Commission policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees' attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the Commission's "Seaboard Report," formally known as the "Report of Investigation Pursuant to Section 21(a) of the Securities Act of 1934 and Commission Statement on the Relationship of Cooperation to Agency Enforcement Decisions," issued on October 23, 2001 as Releases 44969 and 1470) Proposed changes to Department of Housing and Urban Development policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections (set forth in the HUD's February 3, 2006 formal Notice to public housing authorities urging them to include an addendum in all contracts with legal counsel that would restrict their attorneys' ability to assert the attorney-client privilege on behalf of these clients in regard to HUD investigations and enforcement proceedings) and policy pressuring state and local government entities that administer federal awards to not pay their employees' attorneys fees during investigations Proposed changes to Environmental Protection Agency policy involving waiver of attorney-client privilege and work product protections, nonpayment of employees' attorneys fees, and other punitive actions against certain employees as conditions for receiving cooperation credit during investigations (set forth in the EPA Cooperation Standards, "Incentives for Self-Policing: Discovery, Disclosure, Correction and Preservation of Violations." Effective May 11, 2000)

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