AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE for AMERICANS UNITED FOR SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE
What was lobbied
2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Education EDU
Discussed Supreme Court case Carson v. Makin and implications for government funding of private education Discussed Supreme Court case Kennedy v. Bremerton and implications for religious freedom in public schools Discussed effort in Oklahoma to create a publicly funded, virtual charter school that teaches religion H.R. 531 / S. 120, Education Choice for Children Act - Opposed bill to create $10 billion tuition tax credit Opposed proposal to expand 529 education savings accounts to include coverage of expenses for homeschooling in addition to private school expenses Discussed inclusion of DC Opportunity Scholarship program in President's Budget for FY25 H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed the inclusion of any provisions or amendments that would create a private school voucher program for military-connected students or for families. H.R. 8773, FY25 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025, Opposed increase to DC voucher
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DENA SHER | Associate Vice President for Public Policy |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Discussed 2017 Attorney General Memorandum on "Federal Law Protections for Religious Liberty" Discussed 2007 Office of Legal Counsel Memo regarding "Application of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act to the Award of a Grant Pursuant to the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act" H.R. 2725 / S. 1206, Do No Harm Act- Supported bill to amend the federal Religious Freedom Restoration Act H.R. 15 / S. 5, Equality Act- Supported bill to prohibit discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity Supported final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" S.J. Res. 73- opposed resolution that would repeal final rules issued by 9 agencies regarding "Partnerships with Faith-Based and Neighborhood Organizations" H.R. 8070, National Defense Authorization Act, Opposed undermining DEI programs Supported proposed Department of State Rule, "Nondiscrimination in Foreign Assistance" Discussions about bill to create protections for residents of long-term care facilities Supported calls for investigation regarding Justice Alito H.R. 8580, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Commerce, Justice, Science & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8774, Department of Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Energy and Water Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8773, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8752, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8772, Legislative Branch Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Transportation, Housing & Urban Development & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. H.R. 8771, Department of State, Foreign Operations & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025- Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality. Department of Labor, Health & Human Services & Education & Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2025 - Opposed riders that allow for discrimination and undermine equality.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DENA SHER | Associate Vice President for Public Policy |
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