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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report | Apr 20, 2017 | $190,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment (this page) | May 11, 2017 | $190,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | May 11, 2017 | $190,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Jul 5, 2018 | $190,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and prosecution of terrorism suspects in federal courts Adopt an ISIS AUMF that is time-bound, clearly defines the enemy and mission, provides for transparency and oversight, requires compliance with international law, and sunsets the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force Strengthen the prohibition against torture and other unlawful detainee abuse S.10: A bill to provide for the consideration of a definition of anti-Semitism for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities S.662: A bill to provide incentives for hate crime reporting, grants for state-run hate crime hotlines, a federal private right of action for victims of hate crimes, and additional penalties for individuals convicted under the Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Section 3. Reporting of Hate Crimes H.R.1566: To provide incentives for hate crime reporting, grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, a Federal private right of action for victims of hate crimes, and additional penalties for individuals convicted under the Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act Section 3. Reporting of Hate Crimes
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIKA ASGEIRSSON New | — |
| HEATHER BRANDON | — |
| SCOTT COOPER | — |
| KATHERINE COSGROVE | — |
| LAWRENCE M DANIEL | — |
| RAHA WALA | — |
Defense DEF
Closure of the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and prosecution of terrorism suspects in federal courts Adopt an ISIS AUMF that is time-bound, clearly defines the enemy and mission, provides for transparency and oversight, requires compliance with international law, and sunsets the 2001 Authorization for the Use of Military Force Strengthen the prohibition against torture and other unlawful detainee abuse S.630: A bill to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes H.R.1544: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER BRANDON | — |
| SCOTT COOPER | — |
| KATHERINE COSGROVE | — |
| LAWRENCE M DANIEL | — |
| RAHA WALA | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
Prioritize civilian protection in Syria Advance human rights protections in U.S. counterterrorism policies and policies to counter violent extremism Protect rights of minorities in Iraq and advancing efforts to bring accountability for ISIS crimes against the Yazidi Advance human rights protections in Egypt Advance human rights protections for LGBT persons globally Appoint a Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism and Special Representative to Muslim Communities Incorporate human rights considerations into cabinet nomination hearings Investigate alleged ties to far-right antisemitic groups by senior White House counterterrorism advisor Sebastian Gorka Advance a transatlantic approach to countering intolerance Improve hate crime data collection Appropriations to support multilateral efforts to hold ISIS accountable for its crimes in Iraq Appropriations to support appointment of a Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Antisemitism and Special Representative to Muslim Communities S.68: A bill to require the Secretary of State to submit a report to Congress on the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a foreign terrorist organization, and for other purposes H.R.379: To assist members of the Yazidi and Christian communities residing in Iraq and Syria, and for other purposes S.198: A bill to require continued and enhanced annual reporting to Congress in the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom on anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, the safety and security of European Jewish communities, and the efforts of the United States to partner with European governments, the European Union, and civil society groups, to combat anti-Semitism, and for other purposes H.R.672: To require continued and enhanced annual reporting to Congress in the Annual Report on International Religious Freedom on anti-Semitic incidents in Europe, the safety and security of European Jewish communities, and the efforts of the United States to partner with European governments, the European Union, and civil society groups, to combat anti-Semitism, and for other purposes S.94: A bill to impose sanctions in response to cyber intrusions by the Government of the Russian Federation and other aggressive activities of the Russian Federation, and for other purposes; Title III: Europe and Eurasia Democracy and Anti-Corruption Initiative Act of 2017, Sec. 305: Europe and Eurasia Democracy and Anti-Corruption Fund
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIKA ASGEIRSSON New | — |
| NEIL HICKS | — |
Immigration IMM
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2018 (not yet introduced) - Support for continuation of FY17 funding for refugee resettlement Mitigate the impact of Executive Orders 13767 (82 FR 8793) and 13768 (82 FR 8799) on access to asylum protections Reforms to the U.S. immigration detention system, including efforts to end detention of families, discontinue use of jails and jail-like facilities, improve custody/release procedures, expand alternatives to detention, and increase access to counsel Protections for Central American refugees S.349: A bill to clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement H.R.1006: To clarify the rights of all persons who are held or detained at a port of entry or at any detention facility overseen by U.S. Customs and Border Protection or U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement S.668: A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order regarding border security and immigration enforcement H.R.920: To provide that Executive Order 13767 (82 Fed. Reg. 8793; entitled "Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements"), shall have no force or effect, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the Executive Order, and for other purposes S.248: A bill to block implementation of the Executive order that restricts individuals from certain countries from entering the United States S.240: A bill to nullify the effect of the recent Executive order that temporarily restricted individuals from certain countries from entering the United States H.R.724: To provide that the Executive order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" (January 27, 2017), shall have no force or effect, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the Executive order, and for other purposes S.608: A bill to nullify the effect of the March 6, 2017, Executive order that temporarily restricts most nationals from six countries from entering the United States H.R.1503: To provide that the Executive Order entitled "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States" (March 6, 2017), shall have no force or effect, to prohibit the use of Federal funds to enforce the Executive Order, and for other purposes S.549: A bill to block implementation of the Executive Order that restricts individuals from certain countries from entering the United States S.Res.56: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should remain a global leader in welcoming and providing refuge to refugees and asylum seekers and that no person should be banned from entering the United States because of their nationality, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender Reforms to refugee resettlement processing to ensure protections for LGBT refugees S.630: A bill to amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes H.R.1544: To amend the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 to make 2,500 visas available for the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program, and for other purposes
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ELEANOR ACER | — |
| OLGA BYRNE | — |
| SCOTT COOPER | — |
| LAWRENCE M DANIEL | — |
| JENNIFER QUIGLEY | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
S.662: A bill to provide incentives for hate crime reporting, grants for state-run hate crime hotlines, a federal private right of action for victims of hate crimes, and additional penalties for individuals convicted under the Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act; Section 3. Reporting of Hate Crimes H.R.1566: To provide incentives for hate crime reporting, grants for State-run hate crime hotlines, a Federal private right of action for victims of hate crimes, and additional penalties for individuals convicted under the Matthew Shephard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act; Section 3. Reporting of Hate Crimes
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ERIKA ASGEIRSSON New | — |
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.