NETWORK LOBBY FOR CATHOLIC SOCIAL JUSTICE for NETWORK

Defense DEF

HR 4608: War Authorization Review & Determination Act. NETWORK supports bill to have Congress approve war actions. HR 1960: Repeal authorization of "Use of Military Force" from the National Defense Appropriation Act. NETWORK supports bill. Reduce/eliminate "Overseas Contingency Operation" fund in Defense spending bill.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); White House Office; State, Dept of (DOS); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 1960 (113th), H.R. 4608 (113th)

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV

HR 3899.S 1945: Voting Rights Amendment of 2014 - NETWORK supports bill to extend voting rights protection to all citizens. S.J. Res. 19: Constitutional Amendment to regulate campaign spending. NETWORK supports this amendment that would allow Congress to regulate campaign spending. NETWORK supports effort to reinstate voting rights of people convicted of certain felonies.

Contacted: SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: S.J.Res. 19 (113th), H.R. 3899 (113th)

Agriculture AGR

HR 3547: Agricultural Appropriations Act. NETWORK opposes reversal of WIC standards related to child nutrition. S. 2366: Stop Child Hunger Act of 2014. NETWORK supports increased spending on meals for children during summer as well as better integration of school programs in communities.

Contacted: White House Office; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS)

Bills named: S. 2366 (113th), H.R. 3547 (113th)

Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR

S. 84: The Paycheck Fairness Act of 2014. NETWORK strongly supports this bill. The bill would provide women an opportunity to secure equal pay for equal work. H.R. 1010/S. 1737: Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2013. NETWORK strongly supports this bill. The bill would increase the minimum wage to $10.10 per hour.HR 3972/S. l972: Fair Employment Opportunity Act. NETWORK strongly supports these bills. The bills prohibit labor practices that discriminate against those who have been unemployed.

Contacted: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; State, Dept of (DOS); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 3972 (113th), H.R. 1010 (113th), S. 84 (113th), S. 1737 (113th)

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW

HR 1410: Smarter Sentencing Act. NETWORK supports this bill which would make sentencing more fair for those convicted of crimes.

Contacted: SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); White House Office; State, Dept of (DOS)

Bills named: H.R. 1410 (113th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

S. 2260: The Expire Act: NETWORK opposed this extension of tax benefits to corporations because they are not paid for and they do not provide adequate relief to people living in poverty. HR 4429 and HR 4464: Tax loopholes for corporations. NETWORK opposes these provision because they allow companies to shield taxable income and encourage job loss in the U.S.Renewal of Highway Trust Fund: NETWORK supports renewal of the Highway Trust Fund through responsible tax funds.

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; State, Dept of (DOS); White House Office; SENATE; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: H.R. 4429 (113th), H.R. 4464 (113th), S. 2260 (113th)

Unemployment UNM

S. 1845: Emergency Unemployment Compensation Act. NETWORK strongly supports this bill. The bill would protect families of long-term unemployed workers who are seeking work.

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office

Bills named: S. 1845 (113th)

Budget/Appropriations BUD

NETWORK supports increased funding for federal nutritional programs to serve the needs of people living in poverty. NETWORK supports increased funding for healthcare programs servicing those people living in poverty. Federal Funding for Housing and Urban Development Programs: NETWORK supports increased funding for federal Housing and Urban Development programs.

Contacted: SENATE; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office

Family issues/Abortion/Adoption FAM

HR 1286: Healthy Families Act. NETWORK suppports bill to provide saftety net and work protections for families. NETWORK supports funding for programs that support the care and development of families.

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); SENATE; White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: H.R. 1286 (113th)

Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO

S.J. Res 30: Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval. NETWORK opposes this act.

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office

Bills named: S.J.Res. 30 (113th)

Pharmacy PHA

NETWORK supports the American Pharmacists Association ban on members' participating in executions.

Contacted: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); White House Office; SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Foreign Relations FOR

Ratification of United Nations' Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. NETWORK strongly supports ratification. Peace negotiations between Columbian Government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia. NETWORK supports efforts to make peace as an alternative to the use of violence and warfare. HR 850: A bill to increase sanctions on Iran. NETWORK opposes increased sanctions on Iran and encourages Administration tonegotiate an agreement that limits Iran's development of nuclear weapons. Elimination of Nuclear Weapons: NETWORK seeks significant reductions in our nuclear capabilities. HR 2901: Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act. NETWORK supports efforts to promote clean drinking water around the world.

Contacted: State, Dept of (DOS); SENATE; White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)

Bills named: H.R. 850 (113th), H.R. 2901 (113th)

Housing HOU

H.R. 3543: Bill to protect tenant rights when property owner faced with foreclosure. NETWORK supports this bill. Increase funding for low income housing programs through T-HUD budget. NETWORK supports increase help for people living in poverty. National Housing Trust Fund: NETWORK supports full funding for the fund.National Campaign for Youth Shelter: NETWORK supports increased spending on youth shelters. S. 1217: Housing Finance Reform and Taxpayer Protection Act of 2014. NETWORK supports increased revenue for state level block grants. HR 3546: Agricultural Appropriations bill. NETWORK opposes proposal to impose $50 minimum rent on the poorest families through the Rural Development Section 521 assistance program.

Contacted: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); White House Office; SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; State, Dept of (DOS)

Bills named: S. 1217 (113th), H.R. 3546 (113th), H.R. 3543 (113th)

Firearms/Guns/Ammunition FIR

NETWORK supports federal efforts to prevent gun violence. NETWORK supports a ban on the development, production and use of Fully Autonomous Weapons.

Contacted: White House Office; State, Dept of (DOS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); SENATE

Immigration IMM

NETWORK supports comprehensive immigration reform and worked to press the House Republicans to bring a bill up for a vote. NETWORK supports efforts to make deportations to Mexico safer and more humane. HR 4594: Afghan Allies Protection Act. NETWORK supports providing additional protection to Afghan allies. NETWORK supports spending for and legal protection of unaccompanied children from Central America.

Contacted: Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS); State, Dept of (DOS); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office

Bills named: H.R. 4594 (113th)