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What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
House FY 2022 Commerce-Justice-Science Appropriations Act; provisions related to funding to support programs authorized by the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act and Supporting and Treating Officers in Crisis Act (no bill introduced).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
Government Issues GOV
H.R. 2936, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill. S. 1511, the "Protecting America's First Responders Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 with respect to payments to certain public safety officers who have become permanently and totally disabled as a result of personal injuries sustained in the line of duty; entire bill. H.R. 3071, the "Public Safety Officer Support Act," legislation to amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize public safety officer death benefits to officers suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder; entire bill. H.R. 3172, the "Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder," a bill to amend the National Housing Act to establish a mortgage insurance program for first responders; entire bill. Legislative proposal to provide federal educational assistance to the families of law enforcement officers who die in the line of duty (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prevent restrictions on state and local law enforcements access to surplus military equipment through the Department of Defense 1033 program or other existing programs that would hamper the work of law enforcement or put officers lives in danger unnecessarily (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to reauthorize the Community Oriented Policing Services Program (no bill introduced). Implementation of Pub. L. 116-143, the "Law Enforcement Suicide Data Collection Act," regarding the establishment of the Law Enforcement Officers Suicide Data Collection Program by the FBI. Implementation of President Biden's Crime Prevention Strategy announced June 23, 2021 and resulting changes to authorized uses of Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds for law enforcement purposes and related Frequently Asked Questions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
H.R. 3060, the "Putting First Responders First Act," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill. S. 1618, the "Putting First Responders First Act," a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to allow first responders to continue to exclude service-connected disability pension payments after reaching the age of retirement; entire bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 2992, the "TBI and PTSD Law Enforcement Training Act," legislation to direct the Attorney General to develop crisis intervention training tools for use by first responders related to interacting with persons who have a traumatic brain injury, another form of acquired brain injury, or post-traumatic stress disorder, and to require a study on the incidence of TBI in law enforcement; entire bill. H.R. 4148, the Expanding Health Care Options for Early Retirees, a bill to allow first responders aged 50 or older who have been separated from service as the result of retirement or disability to buy into Medicare; entire bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
H.R. 3225, the "Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act," legislation to provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions; entire bill. Forthcoming Occupational Safety and Health Administration request for information concerning best practices in emergency response and preparedness and related OSHA regulations (RIN 1218-AC91). New items in the Department of Labor's Spring 2021 Semiannual Regulatory Agenda that could impact overtime for police officers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
H.R. 1210, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1610, the "LEOSA Reform Act," a bill to improve the Law Enforcement Officer Safety Act of 2004 and provisions relating to the carrying of concealed weapons by qualified active and retired law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 1280, the "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021," legislation to reform federal, state, and local law enforcement practices and protections; entire bill. H.R. 2630, the "Extending Temporary Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Act," a bill to amend the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act to extend until October 2021, a temporary order for fentanyl-related substances; entire bill. S. 1216, the "Temporary Extension of Fentanyl Scheduling Act," legislation to extend the temporary scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act until July 2022; entire bill. H.R. 3079, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to punish criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 3080, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1599, the "Back the Blue Act," legislation to revise Title 18, U.S. Code, to enhance protections for federal, state, and local law enforcement officers; entire bill. H.R. 677, the "Just and Unifying Solutions To Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act," legislation to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency; entire bill. S. 391, the "EAGLES Act," legislation to reauthorize the U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center and prevent targeted school violence; entire bill. S. 774, the "Protect and Serve Act," legislation to increase federal penalties for criminal offenses targeting law enforcement officers; entire bill. S. 1595, the "Thin Blue Line Act," legislation to amend title 18, United States Code, to provide enhanced penalties for convicted murderers who kill or target Americas public safety officers; entire bill. S. 1597, the "Lifesaving Gear for Police Act," legislation to ensure America's law enforcement officers have access to lifesaving equipment needed to defend themselves and civilians from attacks by terrorists and violent criminals; entire bill. S. Res. 215, a resolution designating the week of May 9 through May 15, 2021 as "National Police Week"; entire resolution. Legislative proposal to establish a Justice Department grant program to help law enforcement agencies secure high-tech, portable chemical screening devices that assist officers in the detection of fentanyl and other dangerous drugs (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to improve and reform policing practices, accountability, and transparency (no bill introduced). Legislative proposal to prohibit harming animals used in law enforcement (no bill introduced). Legislative proposals to extend the scheduling order for fentanyl-related substances under Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (no bills introduced).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRIS GRANBERG | — |
| ANDREW SIFF | — |
| ROBERT P SIMPSON | — |
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