NETWORK LOBBY FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE for NETWORK
What was lobbied
10 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Defense DEF
HR 5749 - The Arms Sales Responsibility Act -. NETWORK strongly supports this bill which curtails the sale of weapons which may, in any way lead to them getting to enemy hands.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
Health Issues HCR
HR 6079 - Repeal of Obamacare Act - NETWORK strongly opposes any repeal of the Affordable Care Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN LACY | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Citizens United - NETWORK strongly supports any action, including a Constitutional Amendment, to overturn the Supreme Court HR 6411 - Inclusive Prosperity Act - NETWORK strongly supports this bill to tax financial transactions by a small percentage. Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) - NETWORK strongly supports the continuation of these expenditures, including the additional support provided through the recovery act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| RACHEL TRAVIS | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
International Affairs Budget - NETWORK strongly opposes additional cuts in sequestration or deficit reduction plans, on top of the 15% cuts over the last two years. This budget is such a small amount it would not be of help to deficit reduction, and would contribute to further destabilization of volatile regious critical to US interests.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
Agriculture AGR
H.R. 6083 Federal Agriculture Reform & Risk Management Act (Farm Bill) - NETWORK strongly opposes the cuts to the SNAP Program
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN LACY | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
Supreme Court Brief supporting U of T at Austin in Abigail Noel Fisher v. U of T, Austin - NETWORK strongly supports the University of Texas in this case H.R.4271/S.1925 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act - NETWORK strongly supports the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women(VAWA) Act, inclusive of protection of women on Native American Reservations.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
| MARY ELLEN LACY | — |
Housing HOU
H.RES.25 : Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home should not be further restricted - NETWORK strongly supports restriction on mortgage interest deductions on second homes, boats and other recreational vehicles. Mortgage Interest Deduction - NETEWORK supports a reduction in the size of a mortgage eligible for deduction, from $1 million to $500,000. The original intent of the MID was to give an opportunity to low-and middle-income households to purchase a first home. Most of the tax expenditure is going to the wealthiest in our nation, in violation of the intent of the program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
H.R. 4966, H.R. 5652 Sequester Replacement Reconciliation Act of 2012 - NETWORK strongly opposes these bills which would place the burden of reducing the deficit on the backs of persons who can least afford it, we urge Congress to find savings sources other than domestic discretionary programs - and suggests far deeper cuts in defense, rather than increases. Priorities for a Faithful Budget - document presented to legislators -NETWORK strongly supports this approach to spending/revenue H.R.8 - Job Protection and Recession Prevention Act of 2012 - NETWORK seriously opposes the approach of tax cuts to the wealthy as a way to say jobs will be created. History shows that is false. NETWORK strongly urges the House and the Senate to increase revenue, and cut military spending sufficiently to cover the costs of domestic discretionary programs without their being cut. Priority must be given to the most vulnerable populations in federal budget decisions. H.Con.Res 34 - NETWORK strongly and vocally opposes the House passed FY2013 Budget, and any portion of it becoming a part of other legislation, as it would destroy the social safety net dehying the meeting of needs of those on the margins of society, struggling to survive. NETWORK is particularly concerned that Rep. Ryan justifies his destruction of the safety net by Catholic Social Teaching, as it is just the opposite. NETWORK shared great concern about the high rates of unemployment and underemployment, particularly aware of the relationship between cuts in spending (eliminating public sector jobs) and the unemployment rate fluctuations. H.R.15 - Middle Class Tax Cut Act - NETWORK strongly supports this approach to revenue and the support of low- and middle-income members of our communities. Nuns on the Bus and NETWORK strongly oppose the devastating House-passed budget for 2013, as we did for FY2012 budget
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SIMONE CAMPBELL | — |
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
| RACHEL TRAVIS | — |
Immigration IMM
HR 6128 - Help Separated Families Act - NETWORK supports this attempt to protect children in the child welfare system due to immigration enforcement. DHS permanent guidance ensuring that immigrants are able to receive humanitarian access during natural disasters and other threats
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARY ELLEN LACY | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
S 3453/HR 6211 - Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2012 - NETWORK strongly supports this bill as one step toward providing a living wage for all members of our nation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MARGE M CLARK | — |
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.