FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION for FRIENDS COMMITTEE ON NATIONAL LEGISLATION
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Indian/Native American Affairs IND
S. 1200, the Indian Health Care Improvement Act of 2007. Lobbied for passage on entire bill.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAROLINE ANDERSON | — |
| SHARON FRANKLET | — |
| ALICIA MCBRIDE | — |
| PATRICIA POWERS | — |
Health Issues HCR
H.R. 2419, Farm Bill; Title IV: Nutrition Programs. Lobbied the House. H.R. 3195/S. 1881, American with Disabilities Act Restoration Act of 2007. Lobbied House and Senate. HR 1542/S 910, Healthy Families Act. Lobbied House and Senate.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAROLINE ANDERSON | — |
| RUTH FLOWER | — |
| ALICIA MCBRIDE | — |
| CLAIRE VALENTIN | — |
Defense DEF
Defense authorization bill (FY09). Oppose Proposed RRW and CMRR funding. House and Senate Supplemental Appropriations Bill (FY 08). North Korea Waiver, Section 102 of 22 USC sec. 2799aa-1. S.1914 - Nuclear Policy and Posture Review Act of 2007. Asked for co-sponsors. Senate
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAROLINE ANDERSON | — |
| DAVID CULP | — |
| DEVIN HELFRICH | — |
| DANNY HOSEIN New | — |
| ALICIA MCBRIDE | — |
| DAN SMITH | — |
| JOE VOLK | — |
Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV
S. 2248, FISA Amendments Act of 2007. Lobbied Senate. HR 3773, Responsible Electronic Surveillance That is Overseen, Reviewed, and Effective Act of 2007 or RESTORE Act. Lobbied House. H.R. 2082, the Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; Sec. 327 Limitation on Interrogation Techniques. Lobbied House.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAROLINE ANDERSON | — |
| RUTH FLOWER | — |
| ALICIA MCBRIDE | — |
| CLAIRE VALENTIN | — |
Foreign Relations FOR
H. Con. Res. 321; Expressing the need for a more comprehensive regional diplomatic initiative led by the US, Iraq, and the international community; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network. H.R. 5626; Protect Our Troops and Constitution Act; lobbied via grassroots network. H.R. 4959; Iraq Strategic Agreement Review Act of 2008; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network H.R. 3797; New Diplomatic Offensive for Iraq Act; lobbied members of the House directly in DC and via grassroots network. Lobbied members of the members of the House Appropriations State and Foreign Operations subcommittee to limit the military aid given to Israel while roadmap requirements are unmet and the escalation of violence in the region continues. S. 2130; Comprehensive Diplomatic Offensive for Iraq; lobbied members of the Senate directly in DC. S.2426; Congressional Oversight of Iraq Agreements Act of 2007; lobbied via grassroots network HR 1084 The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act. A bill to authorize the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS), authorize a civilian reserve corps, and a conflict respond fund. Lobbied for markup of the bill in House Foreign Affairs Committee House S 613 The Reconstruction and Stabilization Civilian Management Act. A bill to authorize the Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization (S/CRS), authorize a civilian reserve corps, and a conflict respond fund. Lobbied for cosponsorship of bill Senate H.Res. 1045 - Global Security Priorities Resolution. Asked for co-sponsors in the House. H.R. 1755/S. 594 Cluster Munitions Civilian Protection Act. To limit the use, sale and transfer of cluster munitions. Lobbied for co-sponsors in the Senate and House of Representatives directly and via grassroots network, both as FCNL and US Campaign to Ban Landmines.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAN ALLEN | — |
| CAROLINE ANDERSON | — |
| DAVID CULP | — |
| JIM FINE | — |
| KATE ELEANOR GOULD | — |
| DEVIN HELFRICH | — |
| DANNY HOSEIN New | — |
| TREVOR KECK | — |
| LORA LUMPE | — |
| ALICIA MCBRIDE | — |
| DAN SMITH | — |
| ANN VAUGHAN | — |
| JOE VOLK | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
S Con Res 70, Fiscal 2009 Senate Budget Resolution; provisions related to domestic human needs. Lobbied Senate. H Con Res 312, Fiscal 2009 House Budget Resolution; provisions related to domestic human needs. Lobbied House. HR 5140, Recovery Rebates and Economic Stimulus for the American People Act of 2008; provisions related to domestic human needs. Lobbied House and Senate. Appropriations, Transportation/HUD subcommittee (No number yet); lobbied re housing appropriations, House and Senate. H Con Res Budget Resolution, Fiscal Year 09 Lobbied for including the following provisions in the final conference report: funding 150 account at $38.6 billion for FY09 (international affairs); include House report language supporting non-proliferation and staffing increases for the State Department; include House higher spending level for FY 09 and Senate higher spending level for FY10 for domestic human needs; include $1 billion over the Presidents request for Indian Health Services; cut $60 billion from 050 Military Account. House Budget Committee S Con Res 70, Senate Budget Resolution, Fiscal Year 09 Lobbied for including the following provisions in final conference report: funding 150 account at $38.6 billion for FY09 (international affairs); include House report language supporting non-proliferation and staffing increases for the State Department; include House higher spending level for FY 09 and Senate higher spending level for FY10 for domestic human needs; include $1 billion over the Presidents request for Indian Health Services; cut $60 billion from 050 Military Account. Senate Budget Committee State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill for FY09 Lobbied for: Civilian Stabilization Initiative ($249 million for Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization and Civilian Response Corps); USAID Operating and Expenses Account ($767 million which includes 300 new employees); Diplomatic and Consular Programs Account ($4.2 billion which includes funding for 1,000 new Foreign Service Officers); Contribution to International Organizations Account ($1.53 billion to support U.S assessed contribution to UN and related international organizations); Contribution to International Peacekeeping Activities Account ($2.1 billion to support U.S. assessed contribution to international peacekeeping operations); Reconciliation Programs Account ($50 million to support peace and reconciliation work); humanitarian provisions on landmines and cluster bombs ($79 million for demining work and include report language directing the State Department to use funds towards removing unexploded cluster submunitions in Laos); inclusion of report language from FY08 foreign operations bill prohibiting military assistance to any government recruiting child soldiers; inclusion of report language from FY08 foreign operations bill banning a long term U.S. basing agreement in Iraq; and to require all foreign military assistance be provided through the State and Foreign operations appropriations bill, with oversight from the Foreign Affairs Committee. House, Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bill for FY09 Lobbied for: Civilian Stabilization Initiative ($249 million for Office of the Coordinator for Reconstruction and Stabilization and Civilian Response Corps); USAID Operating and Expenses Account ($767 million which includes 300 new employees); Diplomatic and Consular Programs Account ($4.2 billion which includes funding for 1,000 new Foreign Service Officers); Contribution to International Organizations Account ($1.53 billion to support U.S assessed contribution to UN and related international organizations); Contribution to International Peacekeeping Activities Account ($2.1 billion to support U.S. assessed contribution to international peacekeeping operations); Reconciliation Programs Account ($50 million to support peace and reconciliation work); humanitarian provisions on landmines and cluster bombs ($79 million for demining work and include report language directing the State Department to use funds towards removing unexploded cluster submunitions in Laos); inclusion of report language from FY08 foreign operations bill prohibiting military assistance to any government recruiting child soldiers; inclusion of report language from FY08 foreign operations bill banning a long term U.S. basing agreement in Iraq; and to require all foreign military assistance be provided through the State and Foreign operations appropriations bill, with oversight from the Foreign Affairs Committee. House, Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations energy and water appropriations FY'09. Remove $ for Reliable Replacement Warhead, Chemistry and Metalurgy Research Replacement plant. Increase Global Threat Reducting Initiative, International Nuclear Materials Protection and Cooperation and Accounting nonproliferation funding. Lobbied House and Senate.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAROLINE ANDERSON | — |
| DAVID CULP | — |
| RUTH FLOWER | — |
| DEVIN HELFRICH | — |
| DANNY HOSEIN New | — |
| TREVOR KECK | — |
| ALICIA MCBRIDE | — |
| CLAIRE VALENTIN | — |
| ANN VAUGHAN | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
H.R. 5575, Moratorium on Uncontrolled Power Plants Act of 2008, lobbied the House of Representatives via grassroots S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act, lobbied the Senate via grassroots H.CON.RES.266, Water for the World Resolution, lobbied the House of Representatives directly H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007, lobbied the Senate directly on sections pertaining to promotion of coal-to-liquids industry H.R. 2593, the Borderlands Conservation and Security Act of 2007, lobbied the House of Representatives directly
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAROLINE ANDERSON | — |
| JOELLE MARUNIAK | — |
| ALICIA MCBRIDE | — |
| EDWARD STOWE | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
H.R. 5351, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act, lobbied the House of Representatives directly and via grassroots S. 2821, Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, lobbied the Senate directly H.R. 3221, Foreclosure Prevention Act lobbied the Senate on the amendment referred to as Clean Energy Tax Stimulus Act of 2008, (SA 4467) or on the sections pertaining to renewable energy and energy efficiency improvements, via grassroots
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAROLINE ANDERSON | — |
| JOELLE MARUNIAK | — |
| ALICIA MCBRIDE | — |
| EDWARD STOWE | — |
Immigration IMM
H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007. Lobbied House and grassroots. H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008. Lobbied House. H.R. 2593, the Borderlands Conservation and Security Act. Lobbied House. S. 381/ H.R. 662, Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Latin Americans of Japanese Descent Act. Lobbied House, Senate and grassroots.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAROLINE ANDERSON | — |
| RUTH FLOWER | — |
| ALICIA MCBRIDE | — |
| CLAIRE VALENTIN | — |
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