4th Quarter - Report

THE RABEN GROUP for INNOCENCE PROJECT

Period 4th Quarter 2016 Filed Jan 23, 2017 Signed by Robert Raben

Official filing
Firm
THE RABEN GROUP
Client
INNOCENCE PROJECT
Income
$30,000
Expenses
—

What was lobbied

2 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Science/Technology SCI

Conducted outreach regarding the need for forensic science reform, including the establishment of and support for a federal entity to develop research, establish standards, and oversee conduct in the field of forensic sciences.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KATHARINE HUFFMAN —
DANIEL PENCHINA Legislative Director for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Legislative Director for Congressman Christopher Murphy Legislative Assistant and Appropriations Associate for Congressman Jerrold Nadler
ROBERT RABEN Asst. Attorney Gen, DOJ; Counsel, House Judic.
JUSTIN DOUGLAS WILSON —

Contacted: Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP); SENATE; Commerce, Dept of (DOC); Justice, Dept of (DOJ); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; White House Office

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW

Conducted outreach regarding the need for forensic science reform, including the establishment of and support for a federal entity to develop research, establish standards, and oversee conduct in the field of forensic sciences. S. 3259, Forensic Science and Standards Act of 2016. HR. 5795, Forensic Science and Standards Act of 2016. Advocated for appropriations to support the expansion of forensic science research and standard-setting.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
KATHARINE HUFFMAN —
DANIEL PENCHINA Legislative Director for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Legislative Director for Congressman Christopher Murphy Legislative Assistant and Appropriations Associate for Congressman Jerrold Nadler
ROBERT RABEN Asst. Attorney Gen, DOJ; Counsel, House Judic.
JUSTIN DOUGLAS WILSON —

Contacted: SENATE; Justice, Dept of (DOJ); Commerce, Dept of (DOC); White House Office; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP)

Bills named: S. 3259 (114th), H.R. 5795 (114th)

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