HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST for HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Quarter - Report (this page) | Jul 21, 2014 | $220,000 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Amendment | Jul 31, 2014 | $220,000 | Replaced |
| 2nd Quarter - Amendment | Jul 31, 2014 | $220,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
3 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
In relation to the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay. Proposed Authorization for the Use of Military Force--all sections. H.R.4435: To authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense and for military construction, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015). Sections 1032, 1033, 1034 (concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) S.2410: An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2015 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes (National Defense Authorization Act for the 2015 Fiscal Year). Sections 1031, 1032, 1033, 1034 (concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) H.R. 4870 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015. Sections 8107-8108, 10004, 10029 (concerning individuals detained at the United States Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay) In relation to the declassification and release of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence's study on the post-9/11 rendition, detention, and interrogation program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBYN LIEBERMAN | — |
| MICHAEL JOSEPH QUIGLEY | — |
| RAHA WALA | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
Increased State Department appropriations for Syrian refugees and increased support for border nations hosting refugees. Expansion of U.S. sanctions against Russia to include those providing material support for the Syrian regime and violence in Ukraine. U.S. support for repeal of Uganda anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Nigerian anti-homosexuality legislation. U.S. support for repeal of Russian anti-LGBT legislation. U.S. support for protection of LGBT Jamaicans. S.2472: A bill to establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples (International Human Rights Defense Act). H.R.5128: To establish in the Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor of the Department of State a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples. H.R.4907: To impose sanctions with respect to foreign persons responsible for gross violations of internationally recognized human rights against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) individuals, and for other purposes (Global Respect Act). Implementation of the 2011 Presidential Memorandum on International Initiatives to Advance the Human Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Persons. Promoting U.S. leadership in advancing Nigeria's efforts to secure the release of more than 230 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram. Civil society participation in the 2014 U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Implementation of Leahy Law to vet recipients of U.S. foreign military assistance and ban sales to units who have members found to have committed gross human rights abuses. Denial of certification that Egypt is making progress towards democratic transition, in view of the extensive violations to human rights that are taking place. U.S. support for free and fair presidential election in Egypt. Senate confirmation of nominee for U.S. ambassador to Egypt.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SHAWN GAYLORD | — |
| NEIL HICKS | — |
| ROBYN LIEBERMAN | — |
Immigration IMM
Strengthening the U.S. asylum and immigration processing systems to ensure fair and efficient processing for persons apprehended or detained at the border. Request for supplemental budget to address the increase in unaccompanied children and families crossing the border. Language in FY 2015 appropriations legislation that would improve the detention system, access to counsel, immigration courts, Legal Orientation Programs (LOPs), and related issues. S.2437: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R.4660: Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Senate FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill House FY 2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S.744: A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court H.R.15: To provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. Title III; Subtitle D--Asylum and Refugee Provisions Title III provisions related to Detention, Alternatives to Detention, Access to Counsel and Immigration Court Reforming the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, increase access to counsel, and eliminate the detention bed mandate. Reforming the current asylum system related to detention, the one year filing deadline, credible fear process, expedited removal process, terrorism related grounds of inadmissibility, and maintaining protections for asylum seekers. Increased protections for Syrian refugees.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELEANOR ACER | — |
| SARA JANE IBRAHIM | — |
| ROBYN LIEBERMAN | — |
| KATHLEEN NORLAND | — |
| KATHARINA OBSER | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.