COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA for COUNCIL FOR A STRONG AMERICA
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Education EDU
Labor-Health-Human Services, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Head Start Pre-K Child Care Develpoment Block Grants Afterschool programs Higher Education Act Career and Technical Education (H.R. 2353)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER WING HARPER | Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tom Harkin (2003-2011) |
| KARA ELIZABETH KEMPSKI | — |
| MADELINE WARNER SHEPHERD | — |
Health Issues HCR
Supporting the reauthorization and extension of the Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018 (H.R.1625 ). -Educating policymaker staff on the health impacts of the opioid crisis; specifically among mothers and children. We have discussed the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act 2.0 (H.R.5311, S.2456) and the Opioid Crisis Response Act with Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions committee staff, as well as House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee staff.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER WING HARPER | Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tom Harkin (2003-2011) |
| KARA ELIZABETH KEMPSKI | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
-Increase funding for Preschool Development Grants, Head Start discretionary spending, 21 Century Community Learning Centers, the child care and development block grant in the Labor-Health-Human Services, Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill. - juvenile justice programs via CJS appropriations-- specifically, Title II and Title V state grants, and maintain support for mentoring programs. --Support for school meals and nutrition standards in the Agriculture appropriations bill and the 2018 Farm Bill. -CJS Appropriations: Increase for 2020 Census funding
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER WING HARPER | Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tom Harkin (2003-2011) |
| KARA ELIZABETH KEMPSKI | — |
| MADELINE WARNER SHEPHERD | — |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Reauthorization of JJDPA, the Juvenile Justice Delinquency and Prevention Act ( H.R. 1809, the Juvenile Justice Reform Act of 2017)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| KARA ELIZABETH KEMPSKI | — |
Family issues/Abortion/Adoption FAM
Reauthorization of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JENNIFER WING HARPER | Legislative Assistant, Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) |
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