NETWORK LOBBY FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE for NETWORK
What was lobbied
12 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
S. 1630 - Disaster Recovery Act of 2011 - NETWORK urged rapid support in response to Hurricane Sandy and the unfulfilled promises to states devastated by floods and fires.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Unemployment UNM
NETWORK strongly supports extending federal unemployment benefits for those who are long-term unemployed.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| RACHEL TRAVIS | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 15: Middle Class Tax Cut Act - Discharge Petition 112-6 - NETWORK strongly supported this discharge petition to bring this bill to the floor. NETWORK supported actions to eliminate the 2001 & 2003 tax cuts for the wealthies 2% in the nation, extending them for 98% NETWORK strongly objects to a territorial tax system, as it allows more corporations to escape paying for the resources they use within the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| RACHEL TRAVIS | — |
District of Columbia DOC
NETWORK strongly urges WMATA (Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority) to contribue all proceeds from the anti-Muslim ads, run by the American Freedom Defense Initiative, to the D.D. Human Rights Commission.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 2 - NETWORK strongly opposes attempts to repeal the Affordable Care Act NETWORK opposes CMS-9995-IFC2, a rule which would deny coverage under the ACE of recipients of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. These young people need access to healthcare for their own safety and for that of their communities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| MARY ELLEN LACY | — |
Housing HOU
NETWORK joins with others to strongly urge Congress, in meeting demands of the BCA, to maintain an adequate level of investment in affordable housing and community development programs - partiularly protecting low-income families and individuals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Defense DEF
NETWORK asks Congress to close WHINSEC. This is an unjust use of our tax dollars to continue training and arming military leaders who are oppressing their own who attempt to organize for better working conditions. NETWORK supports reduction of the nuclear weapon arsenal to well below the New START Treaty levels, and to push for ratification of the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty NETWORK strongly encourages Congress to reduce spending by the Pentagon, in ways that do not jeopardize our troops. This might include elimination of "no-bid" contracts, elimination of added funding for cost and time-overruns, and abiding by the results of an annual audit. This assumes that there will be an annual audit commencing in the next 2 years.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Agriculture AGR
H.R. 6083 Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 - NETWORK opposes this bill as it would end for some, reduce for others nutrition assistance. NETWORK strongly opposes aspects of the Farm Bill and Appropriaions legislation that would eliminate USDA genetic engineering regulations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
NETWORK strongly urges Congress to include NEW sources of revenue in working at deficit reduction, so as not to increase poverty or inequality. NETWORK strongly encourages Congress to abide by THE FAITHFUL BUDGET document in making appropriations and deficit reduction work. NETWORK strongly supports much greater cuts to Pentagon spending in order to provide for the needs of our most vulnerable NETWORK strongly supports Congress in attempts to find common ground to reach a fiscally responsible alternative to sequestration. NETWORK strongly urges Congress to make the needs of children a major priority in any deficit reduction, sequestration or Fiscal Cliff work. NETWORK urges the following priorities in all fiscal actions: - increase revenue, particularly from taxes expected from those with the createst ability to cover the costs of the nation - reduce spending by the Pentagon - protect people who are struggling, ensuring their access to housing, nutrition, job training and other human needs
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| RACHEL TRAVIS | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
NETWORK, with our partners, urges the President and Congress to suppport members of our military by: - ending the war in Afghanistan, bringing soldiers home - provide jobs and job training for them, so that - repair our crumbling infrastructure.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
NETWORK supports a reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act which is strong in support of women affected by violence and equally strong in prosecution of those perpetrating the violence. NETWORK urges economic justice for the families of those incarcerated, by reducing the extraordinary costs for long distance calls to and from prisoners - many are sent far from family, and clergy.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Immigration IMM
NETWORK supports a meeting between faith groups and Deputy Commissioner Aguilar to clarify protocols for the use of lethal force by Border Patrol agents NETWORK strongly supports protection of civil and human rights of all people, including undocumented persons by federal agents H.R. 6429 - STEM Jobs Act of 2012 - NETWORK is supportive of increasing the number of visas available; however NETWORK strongly opposes this bill which would limit existing visas, from the diversity visa program, to focus providing visas for those with advanced degrees in the sciences, technology and mathematics.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN LACY | — |
| ASHLEY PAIGE WILSON | — |
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