AUSTIN COPELIN & REYES, LLC for U S /MEXICO BORDER COUNTIES COALITION
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Transportation TRA
Seeking reimbursement in the Transportation Reauthorization bill for border counties for additional maintenance caused on county roads by the increased presence of federal agency vehicles, especially Border Patrol.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID MICHAEL AUSTIN | — |
| WILLIAM M CHRISTIAN | — |
Immigration IMM
Monitor immigration reform proposals and legislation.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID MICHAEL AUSTIN | — |
| WILLIAM M CHRISTIAN | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Advocate for improved efficiencies at land border crossings to improve the flow of trade. Support the PORTS Act and the Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act. Support S. 3279 and H.R. 5964 providing for public-private partnerships with DHS.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID MICHAEL AUSTIN | — |
| WILLIAM M CHRISTIAN | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Seeking funding and legislative support for the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program. Seek the transfer of the SCAAP program from DOJ to DHS. Monitor changes to SCAAP formulas. Oppose proposed regulatory change in formula funding that would exclude "unknowns". Support funding for and monitor changes to Southwest Border Prosecution Initiative.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID MICHAEL AUSTIN | — |
| WILLIAM M CHRISTIAN | — |
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.