NETWORK LOBBY FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE for NETWORK
What was lobbied
15 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Economics/Economic Development ECN
NETWORK strongly encourages the administration (White House) to be a leader in enhancing economic mobility
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
S. 1410, Smarter Sentencing Act of 2013 - NETWORK supports this bill which will reduce prison time of some convicted of non-violent crimes
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Defense DEF
S. 1197, Amendment 2319 - NETWORK strongly opposes this amendment that would reduce the impact of sequestration on Pentagon spending S. 744, Amdt 1268 and S. 1197, Amdt. 2253 - NETWORK strongly supports these amendments that would lower the cap onmaximum allowable compensation paid from government funds to DoD contract employees from $763,029 to $230,700.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
Agriculture AGR
H.R. 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. NETWORK strongly opposes any provisions or amendments that reduce SNAP benefits or make it more difficult for those eligible from receiving SNAP. NETWORK strongly opposes any cuts to The Emergency Food Assistance Program, or other programs of food assistance to those inin or near the poverty level.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| GERARD JAMES LUISI | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
NETWORK urges the State Department to speak out against the Dominican Constitutional Court's denying citizenship to four generations of Dominicans of Haitian Descent. NETWORK supports legislation to examine responsibility for unusually high rates of diseases such as cancer among young peoplewho were exposed to the effects of the was in Afghanistan and Iraq.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
Housing HOU
NETWORK strongly urges the House and the Senate to provide strong funding for HUD and USDA Rural Housing Services.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GERARD JAMES LUISI | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 2775 - NETWORK urges the House and the Senate to end Sequestration, with balanced, bipartisan approaches to deficit reduction. - protect Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security - eliminate all tax incentives for sending jobs overseas- NETWORK opposes cuts ot early childhood education
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| GERARD JAMES LUISI | — |
Immigration IMM
HR 15 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - NETWORK supports this immigration bill. NETWORK strongly supports Comprehensive Immigration Reform that includes a path to citizenship for those here now, and positively addresses family unity concerns.HR 1773, Agricultural Guestworker Act - NETWORK opposes this act, due to punitive requirements HR 2278, Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act - NETWORK strongly opposes this legislation as it is harmful to communities, decreases public safety
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ASHLEY PAIGE WILSON | — |
Education EDU
H.R. 3357 Early Childhood Education Professional Development Improvement Act - NETWORK supports this legislation to improve the education of young children.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Constitution CON
NETWORK strongly supports legislation that would limit individual or corporate money used in elections
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| GERARD JAMES LUISI | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
NETWORK strongly supports passage of the International - Violence Against Women Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Firearms/Guns/Ammunition FIR
NETWORK strongly encourages the Senate to resume work on gun violence prevention
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
S. 1533, Stop Tax Haven Abuse Act - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Unemployment UNM
S 1845, Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation, to protect the families of long-term unemployed workers, who are seeking work.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
S. 1810 Family and Medical Insurance Leave Act of 2013 - NETWORK strongly supports this legislation which enhances the possibility of single parents to hold down a job and care for children or elderly parents. NETWORK strongly urges The Senate and the House to Create Jobs and Raise wages of low- and middle-income workers.H.R.3546 : Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2013 and H.R.3824 : Emergency Unemployment Compensation Extension Act - NETWORK strongly supports these bills to continue to support those who are seeking employment, in order for them to care for self and family. S.460 : Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 and H.R.1010 : Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013 - NETWORK strongly supports these bills, as persons working full time for minimum wage still fall below the poverty level
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
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