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Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (Rep. Sewell, 216 cosponsors) HR 22, SAVE Act (Rep. Roy, 110 cosponsors)--passed the House 220-208 on April 10th HR 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act (Rep. Norton, 191 cosponsors) HR 55, a bill to repeal the National Voter Registration Act (Rep. Biggs, 1 cosponsor) HR 58, Voter Integrity Protection Act (Rep. Biggs, 1 cosponsor) HR 126, Students Voicing Opinions in Todays Elections (VOTE) Act (Rep. Al Green, no cosponsors) HR 154, Election Day Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 1 cosponsor) HR 155, Let America Vote Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 3 cosponsors) HR 156, Securing Our Elections Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, no cosponsors) HR 160, Restoring Faith in Elections Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, no cosponsors) HR 529, Restoring American Confidence in Elections (RACE) Act (Rep. Pfluger, 1 cosponsor) HR 723, Protect American Election Administration Act (Rep. Cole, 9 cosponsors) HR 738, Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act (Rep. Salinas, 8 cosponsors) HR 882, No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act (Rep. Pfluger, 9 cosponsors) HR 884, a bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (Rep. Pfluger, 10 cosponsors)--passed the House on June 10th HR 1467, POLE Act (Rep. Garbarino, no cosponsors) HR 2499, A bill to codify Executive Order 14248, entitled \"Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections\" (Rep. Hamadeh, 2 cosponsors) HR 2561, One Vote One Choice Act (Rep. Lawler, 2 cosponsors) HR 2562, District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act (Rep. Lawler, 2 cosponsors) HR 2694, Election Results Accountability Act (Rep. Obernolte, 7 cosponsors) HR 2803, Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act (Rep. Veasey, 5 cosponsors) HR 2847, Vote At Home Act (Rep. Hoyle, 13 cosponsors) HR 2968, Business Over Ballots Act (Rep. Roger Williams, 12 cosponsors) HR 3040, Preventing Ranked Choice Corruption Act (Rep. Hamadeh, 1 cosponsor) S 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act (Sen. Van Hollen, 43 cosponsors) S 128, SAVE Act (Sen. Lee, 28 cosponsors) S 1240, Defending America's Future Elections Act (Sen. Padilla, 12 cosponsors) S 1887, Vote at Home Act (Sen. Wyden, 12 cosponsors) S 2124, Election Worker Protection Act (Sen. Klobuchar, 16 cosponsors) Money in Politics Bills in the 119th Congress HR 415, Stop Act (Rep. Boyle, no cosponsors) HR 535, Inaugural Fund Transparency Act (Rep. Scanlon, 11 cosponsors) HR 1399, Prior Approval Reform Act (Rep. Amodei, no cosponsors) HR 2352, Abolish Super PACs Act (Rep. Summer Lee, 6 cosponsors) HR 2356, Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act (Rep. Massie, 3 cosponsors) HR 2476, Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act (Rep. Tokuda, 4 cosponsors) HR 2498, End Dark Money Act (Rep. Crow, 1 cosponsor) HR 2816, Shell Company Abuse Act (Rep. Bell, 3 cosponsors) HR 3311, Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act (Rep. Steube, no cosponsors) HR 3535, Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 1 cosponsor) S 118, Inaugural Fund Transparency Act (Sen. Cortez Masto, 4 cosponsors) S 538, ELECT Act (Sen. Ernst, no cosponsors) S 1849, ZOMBIE Act (Sen. Bennet, no cosponsors) SJ Res 43, Democracy for All Amendment (Sen. Shaheen, 40 cosponsors) Redistricting/Census Bills in the 119th Congress HR 158, CLEAN Elections Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 1 cosponsor) HR 2797, House Expansion Commission Act (Rep. Stevens, 1 cosponsor) HR 3877, a bill to provide for the retrocession of the District of Columbia to Maryland (Rep. Griffith, no cosponsors) Ethics, Lobbying, and Other Government Reform Bills in the 119th Congress HR 253, Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 3 cosponsors) HR 358, No Corruption in Government Act (Rep. Nunn, 1 cosponsor) HR 396, TRUST in Congress Act (Rep. Magaziner, 76 cosponsors) HR 1074, Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act (Rep. Khanna, 8 cosponsors) HR 1712, Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act (Rep. Liccardo, 18 cosponsors) HR 1883, Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act (Rep. Miller-Meeks, 1 cosponsor) HR 1887, Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act (Rep. Neguse, 1 cosponsor) HR 1908, End Congressional Stock Trading Act (Rep. Burchett, 1 cosponsor) HR 2180, Keep the Watchdogs Running Act (Rep. Connolly, 10 cosponsors) HR 2181, Protect Our Watchdogs Act (Rep. Connolly, 25 cosponsors) HR 2361, Cameras in the Courtroom Act (Rep. Connolly, no cosponsors) HR 2593, MARALAGO Act (Rep. Cohen, no cosponsors) HR 2624, HUMBLE Act (Rep. Craig, 1 cosponsor) HR 2675, Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act (Rep. Cline, no cosponsors) HR 2737, ELON MUSK Act (Rep. Pocan, 14 cosponsors) HR 2857, Drain the Swamp Act (Rep. Khanna, 3 cosponsors) HR 2795, End Judge Shopping Act (Rep. Sherrill, no cosponsors) HR 3182, Transparency in Representation through Uniform Stock Trading Ban (TRUST) Act (Rep. Bresnahan, no cosponsors) HR 3229, Foreign Agents Transparency Act (Rep. Cline, 6 cosponsors) HR 3388, Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (Rep. Alford, 1 cosponsor) HR 3513, Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (Rep. Hank Johnson, 32 cosponsors) HR 3544, Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization (TERM) Act (Rep. Hank Johnson, 47 cosponsors) HR 3554, Close the Revolving Door Act (Rep. Neguse, no cosponsors) HR 3573, Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act (Rep. Waters, 15 cosponsors) HR 3635, Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act (Rep. Kean, 1 cosponsor) HR 3680, No Corporate Crooks Act (Rep. Deluzio, 5 cosponsors) HR 3776, Don't Settle for Bribes Act (Rep. Magaziner, 4 cosponsors) HR 3779, STOCK Act 2.0 (Rep. Dave Min, 9 cosponsors) HR 4036, No Shorting America Act (Rep. Kean, 1 cosponsor) S 588, Presidential Tax Transparency Act (Sen. Wyden, 8 cosponsors) S 806, Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act (Sen. Lujan, 1 cosponsor) S 856, Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act (Sen. Grassley, 5 cosponsors) S 865, Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act (Sen. Peters, 1 cosponsor) S 981, Foreign Agents Transparency Act (Sen. Grassley, 3 cosponsors) S 1133, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act (Sen. Grassley, 5 cosponsors) S 1146, Cameras in the Courtroom Act (Sen. Durbin, 4 cosponsors) S 1196, Special Government Employees Transparency Act (Sen. Lujan, 7 cosponsors) S 1365, No Federal Payments to Companies Controlled by Special Government Employees Act (Sen. Shaheen, no cosponsors) S 1498, Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act (Sen. Hawley, 1 cosponsor) S 1668, End Crypto Corruption Act (Sen. Merkley, 21 cosponsors) S 1803, STABLE GENIUS Act (Sen. Bennet, no cosponsors) S 1814, Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (Sen. Whitehouse, 26 cosponsors) S 1850, Close the Revolving Door Act (Sen. Bennet, no cosponsors) S 1873, MARSHALS Act (Sen. Booker, 4 cosponsors) S 2132, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest following government service (Sen. Cornyn, 3 cosponsors) --Voting & Fair Representation Bills in the 119th Congress-- - **HR 3776**, Don't Settle for Bribes Act of 2025 (Rep. Magaziner (RI-02), 1 cosponsor) - To restrict the President from initiating civil lawsuits regarding any civil matters arising during their presidency until after leaving office - **HR 4908**, Time Off to Vote Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05) / Hirono (HI), 52 cosponsors) - To provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections - **HR 4917**, Expanding the VOTE Act / Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), multiple cosponsors) - To modify certain notice requirements, reduce threshold requirements for language assistance under the Voting Rights Act, study certain election requirements, clarify certain election requirements - **HR 4910**, Sustaining Our Democracy Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), multiple cosponsors) - To establish a democracy advancement and innovation program to promote innovation to improve efficiency and smooth functioning in the administration of elections for Federal office - **HR 4909**, Voters on the Move Registration Act of 2025 (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 45 cosponsors) - To protect voter registration for individuals who have changed residences and ensure portability of voter registration across jurisdictions - **HR 4914**, Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 48 cosponsors) - To ensure that unhoused individuals can exercise their right to vote by removing barriers related to permanent address requirements - **HR 4915**, Election Mail Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), no cosponsors) - To address issues related to election mail and ensure timely delivery of ballots and election materials through the postal service - **HR 4911**, POLL Act / People Over Long Lines Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), multiple cosponsors) - To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote, establish standards for wait times at polling locations - **HR 4916**, Youth Voting Rights Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 44 cosponsors) - To expand youth access to voting through pre-registration of minors, on-campus polling locations, prohibition of certain residency requirements, and private right of action for age discrimination in voting - **HR 4912**, Help America Run Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 41 cosponsors) - To support Americans running for elected office by providing resources, reducing barriers to candidacy, and promoting diverse representation in government - **HR 4913**, CHALLENGES Act / Countering Harassment and Applying Legal Liability to Effectively Nurture Government Election Stability Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 33 cosponsors) - To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to protect individuals who are lawfully registered to vote from bad faith challenges to their registration status, requires clear and convincing evidence for challenges, establishes penalties --Anti-Corruption & Accountability Bills in the 119th Congress-- - **HR 3454**, Protecting Our Constitution and Communities Act (Rep. Landsman (OH-01), 11 cosponsors) - To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide a private right of action with respect to violations of such Act, strengthen Government Accountability Office enforcement - **H.J.Res. 54** (118th Congress), We the People Amendment (Rep. Jayapal (WA-07), 216 cosponsors in 118th Congress, reintroduced in 119th) - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only, ending corporate constitutional rights and reversing Citizens United - **HR 1118** (118th Congress), DISCLOSE Act / Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act (Rep. Cicilline/Pappas, multiple cosponsors) - To require disclosure of political spending and eliminate dark money in elections - **HR 5048** (118th Congress), Protecting Our Democracy Act (Rep. Schiff, 186 cosponsors) - Comprehensive reforms to prevent presidential abuses of power and restore checks and balances - **HR 5106** (119th Congress), Restore Trust in Congress Act (Rep. Roy (R-TX) + Rep. Magaziner (D-RI), bipartisan with approximately 100 cosponsors) - To ban congressional stock trading and address conflicts of interest - **S. 3191** (119th Congress), Stop Ballroom Bribery Act (Sen. Warren, cosponsors: Sen. Blumenthal, Sen. Markey lead, Sen. Booker, Sen. Hirono, Sen. Merkley) - To prevent corruption by prohibiting federal officials from soliciting or accepting donations for White House construction or improvements from private entities while in office - **HR 6085** (119th Congress), Stop Ballroom Bribery Act (Rep. Garcia, cosponsors: Reps Summer Lee, Ayanna Pressley, Pramila Jayapal) - House companion bill to prevent corruption involving Trump ballroom donations by prohibiting White House construction donations from private entities while president is in office H.R.6356 (119th Congress), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Act (Rep. Yvette Clarke) - To establish civil rights protections for algorithmic decision‑making systems by prohibiting discriminatory AI uses in key areas of life, requiring robust pre‑ and post‑deployment testing for bias, and increasing transparency and accountability for high‑risk AI tools. S. 5315 (117th Congress), Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (Sen. Warren; Rep. Jayapal) - To overhaul federal ethics and anti‑corruption rules by locking the revolving door, ending lobbying as currently structured, restricting stock trading and corporate board service by senior officials, establishing an independent anti‑corruption agency, strengthening judicial ethics standards, and reforming campaign finance laws to curb the influence of big and dark money in politics. S. ____ ( )Financial Disclosure Modernization Act (Sen. Schiff) - To strengthen personal financial disclosure requirements for senior federal officials by modernizing and expanding reporting categories for large assets and income, improving electronic filing and public access, and enhancing transparency to help ensure that public officials act in the public interest rather than their own financial interests. S.4822 (117th Congress) DISCLOSE Act (Sen. Whitehouse) - To increase transparency in federal elections by requiring groups that spend significant sums on campaign‑related communications to disclose their major donors, thereby limiting the ability of dark money organizations to secretly influence federal elections and policymaking. H.R. 4213 / H.R. 7147 (119th Congress), Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (House Appropriations Committee; House Republican leadership) - To provide full‑year fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, including border and immigration enforcement, disaster response, transportation security, and related programs, while incorporating policy riders and funding decisions that affect civil rights, immigration enforcement practices, and surveillance authorities. S.J.Res. 90 / H.Con.Res.64 (119th Congress), Venezuela War Powers Resolution (Sen. Kaine; Rep. McGovern) - To invoke the War Powers Resolution by directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that have not been expressly authorized by Congress, thereby reasserting congressional authority over decisions to introduce U.S. forces into armed conflict. H.R. 7296 (119th Congress), SAVE America Act (Rep. Roy) - aims to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. It mandates that states require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and imposes a photo ID requirement for voting in federal elections. H.Con.Res.38 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Rep. Massie). S.J.Res.104 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. (Sen. Tim Kaine). H.R.7147 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Rep. Tom Cole). H.R.7744 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (Rep. 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H.R. 6938, Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7006, Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 7147, Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7148, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7295, Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 H.R. 7322, True Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 7481, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7617, To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7844, To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 8029, Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act S. J. Res. 97, A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. S. Res. 654, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product. S. 175, A bill to rescind unobligated balances appropriated for the IRS and use for an External Revenue Service S. 181, A bill to require agencies submit zero-based budgets. S. 360, To provide for across the board rescissions of non-security discretionary spending S. 481, Securing our Border Act S. 2806, Eliminate Shutdowns Act S. 3001, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3039, True Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3165, True Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3043, Military and Federal Employee Protection Act S. 3066, Pay the People Act S. 3681, Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act S. 3951, Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026 S. 4012, Fiscal Commission Act S. 4173, Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act S. 4174, A bill to provide a premium payment to employees who worked without receiving pay during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security of 10 percent of the pay the employees should have received during the shutdown.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":33834,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"KURT","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"VORNDRAN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":3778,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"REGINA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HUTTER","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":45731,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SOCKNAT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":138404,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SOWARDS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":65769,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JENNIFER","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"TYREE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":71319,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"KATHERINE","nickname":null,"middle_name":"C","last_name":"SYBENGA","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":148450,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MARAM","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"ABDELHAMID","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":45,"name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)"},{"id":255,"name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)"},{"id":135,"name":"Food & Drug Administration (FDA)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":188,"name":"Internal Revenue Service (IRS)"},{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"},{"id":81,"name":"Office of Personnel Management (OPM)"},{"id":113,"name":"Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)"},{"id":88,"name":"Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":41,"name":"Treasury, Dept of"},{"id":184,"name":"U.S. Customs & Border Protection"}]},{"general_issue_code":"GOV","general_issue_code_display":"Government Issues","description":"H. Res. 186, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information. H. Res. 187, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies. H. Res. 259, Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the access provided to the staff and advisers of, including any individual working for or in conjunction with, the Department of Government Efficiency to the systems, applications, and accounts, and any information contained therein, of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H. Res. 286, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the dangerous, unaccountable use of AI by the United States DOGE Service to jeopardize the private information and essential services of the American people. H. Res. 302, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Labor to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the effect on local economies and communities of the Department of Government Efficiency and newly-imposed tariffs. H. Res. 807, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the firings, dismissal, reduction in force, or withholding of pay for the period of the lapse in appropriations of furloughed employees of the United States Government. H. Res. 825, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees. H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 1503, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2025 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 107, Return to Work Act H.R. 195, CBP Relocation Act H.R. 200, Federal Freeze Act S. 357, Federal Freeze Act H.R. 201, Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025 S. 359, Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025 H.R. 202, Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act S. 353, Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act H.R. 236, Federal Employee Return to Work Act S. 27, Federal Employee Return to Work Act H.R. 242, MANAGER Act H.R. 357, Back to Work Act H.R. 371, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 435, Direct Hire To Fight Fires H.R. 473, SHOW UP Act of 2025 S. 354, SHOW UP Act of 2025 H.R. 489, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2025 H.R. 491, Equal COLA Act S. 624, Equal COLA Act H.R. 492, Saving the Civil Service Act S. 134, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 493, FAIR Act S. 126,FAIR Act H.R. 514, SWAMP Act S. 22, SWAMP Act H.R. 687, MERIT Act of 2025 S. 662,MERIT Act of 2025 H.R. 697, End the Deep State Act H.R. 743, Tim's Act S. 279, Tim's Act H.R. 759, Federal Firefighters Families First Act H.R. 800, DEI to DIE Act H.R. 925, Dismantle DEI Act S. 382, Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 H.R. 977, Support Military Spouses Act H.R. 1075, Tax Administration Simplification Act H.R. 1101, Taxpayer Data Protection Act H.R. 1280, DRAIN THE SWAMP Act S. 23, DRAIN THE SWAMP Act H.R. 1294, BEST Facilitation Act S. 578, BEST Facilitation Act H.R. 1295, Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 S. 583, Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 H.R. 1460, Drain the Swamp Act of 2025 H.R. 1511, REDUCE Act H.R. 1522, Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 1535, BAD DOGE ACT H.R. 1548, Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act S. 691, Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act H.R. 1569, CATCH Fentanyl Act S. 703, CATCH Fentanyl Act H.R. 1571, Bureaucratic Labor Adjustment and Downsizing Effort Act H.R. 1603, Repeal CFPB Act H.R. 1637, Protect Veteran Jobs Act S. 914, Protect Veteran Jobs Act H.R. 1807, Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act H.R. 1835, MERIT Act S. 1075, MERIT Act H.R. 1930, Border Workforce Improvement Act H.R. 1943, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 1989, Protect Our Probationary Employees Act S. 918, Protect Our Probationary Employees Act H.R. 2006, DOGE Act H.R. 2207, Saving DOEs Workforce Act H.R. 2255, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 2285, DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 2324, Unity through Service Act of 2025 S. 1120, Unity through Service Act of 2025 H.R. 2421, Protecting Taxpayer Resources Act H.R. 2470, COST of Relocations Act S. 1171, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 2532, To prohibit certain removals of employees of the Department of Health and Human Services and sub-agencies and operating divisions thereof, and for other purposes. H.R. 2601, Delete DOGE Act H.R. 2677, 10th Amendment Restoration Act of 2025 H.R. 2737, ELON MUSK Act H.R. 2742, DOGE Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 2743, Raise the Wage Act of 2025 S. 1332, Raise the Wage Act of 2025 H.R. 2829, SERVICE Act H.R. 2880, To provide employment protections for, and reinstatement of, certain probationary Federal career employees, and for other purposes. H.R. 2894, SEER Act of 2025 S. 1491, SEER Act 2025 H.R. 2905, Ensuring Agency Service Quality Act H.R. 2906, SERVICE Act H.R. 2921, Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 2962, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025 S. 677, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025 H.R. 3046, Workers Memorial Day H.R. 3072, DOGE Codification Act of 2025 H.R. 3093, REHIRE Act H.R. 3094, PREP Act H.R. 3120, To improve the review and effectiveness of the cost of living adjustments to pay and benefits for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense whose permanent duty station is located in the 19th Congressional District of California, and for other purposes. H.R. 3144, Honoring our K9 Heroes Act H.R. 3170, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 3171, Reduction in Force Review Act S. 1585, Reduction in Force Review Act H.R. 3226, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act H.R. 3267, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act S. 3487, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act H.R. 3305, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025 H.R. 3317, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act S. 2078, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act H.R. 3346, Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act H.R. 3364, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2025 H.R. 3404, FAIR Leave Act H.R. 3435, Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2025 H.R. 3445, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 3468, Protecting Retirement and Health Benefits for Families Act H.R. 3555, Protect our Parks Act of 2025 H.R. 3560, Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025 H.R. 3733, Make DOGE Permanent Act H.R. 3853, Federal Government Reform Act of 2025 H.R. 3891, Northern Border Security and Staffing Reform Act H.R. 3965, PEARL Act S. 4079, PEARL Act H.R. 4052, Employment Abundance Act H.R. 4057, CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act H.R. 4176, No Secret Police Act of 2025 H.R. 4440, Protecting Federal Employee Rights to Personnel Files Act of 2025 H.R. 4582, To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition. H.R. 4672, To extend the break-in-service consideration for firefighter retirements, and other purposes. H.R. 4683, Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2025 S. 1678, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025 H.R. 4727, To codify Executive Order 14235 relating to restoring public service loan forgiveness. H.R. 4823, Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act of 2025 H.R. 4854, Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act S. 2597, Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act H.R. 4893, National Guard and Reserve Student Loan Fairness Act H.R. 4907, Statistical Agency Integrity and Independence Act H.R. 4908, Time Off to Vote Act S. 2549, Time Off to Vote Act H.R. 4974, DETECT Act of 2025 H.R. 4996, FORWARD Act H.R. 5000, Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act H.R. 5091, To amend section 5545 of title 5, United States Code, to provide hazard pay for carrying out prescribed burns, and for other purposes. H.R. 5397, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act S. 2418, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act H.R. 5572, Help FEDS Act S. 2948, Help FEDS Act H.R. 5599, To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 5653, Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025 H.R. 5674, Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025 S. 2966, Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025 H.R. 5676, Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act H.R. 5679, TRUMP Act H.R. 5689, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act S. 2995, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5708, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 2982, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 5720, Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 5724, FAST Justice Act S. 2977, FAST Justice Act H.R. 5750, EQUALS Act of 2025 H.R. 5771, Reliable Social Security Service for Seniors Act H.R. 5810, Federal Supervisor Education Act H.R. 5816, HELP FEDs Act H.R. 5843, Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act S. 3070, Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act H.R. 5908, Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act S. 3005, Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act H.R. 6023, Government Shutdown Efficiency Act H.R. 6284, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act S. 3277, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act H.R. 6323, Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act H.R. 6330, Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act H.R. 6371, No Robot Bosses Act H.R. 6548, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 6791, Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act S. 3504, Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act H.R. 6818, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act S. 3547, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act H.R. 6926, Federal Property Integrity Act H.R. 6929, Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025 H.R. 6971, To require congressional approval of major Executive Orders and major rules, and for other purposes. H.R. 7039, SERVE Act S. 3622, SERVE Act H.R. 7067, No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act H.R. 7098, Homeland Threat Response Act H.R. 7102, Federal Workforce Civics Competency and Accountability Act H.R. 7228, Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2026 H.R. 7256, Federal Workforce Early Separation Incentives Act H.R. 7357, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2026 S. 1368, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2025 H.R. 7471, Give America a Raise Act H.R. 7480, FAIR Act S. 3823, FAIR Act H.R. 7505, Flexible Leave Act H.R. 7507, Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act S. 3844, Fiscal Harms of Federal Firing Act H.R. 7531, Healthy Families Act S. 3869, Healthy Families Act H.R. 7583, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act S. 3865, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 7706, Federal Retirement Safety Act H.R. 7934, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2026 H.R. 7971, Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act H.R. 7972, Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 8096, Duplication Scoring Act of 2026 H.R. 8134, Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 S. Res. 165, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the plan of President Trump and Elon Musk to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is unacceptable and must be rescinded. S. Res. 166, A resolution demanding the immediate reinstatement of all veteran Federal employees involuntarily removed or otherwise dismissed without cause since January 20, 2025. S. Res. 324, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the actions of the Trump Administration that drastically and indiscriminately reduce staff at Federal agencies, freeze vast swaths of critical Federal funding, and dismantle Federal agencies are destructive and harmful to communities across the United States and have raised costs for American families. S. Res. 579, A resolution affirming the importance of the Social Security program to the people of the United States and expressing the sense of the Senate that Social Security must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations. S. 21, REMOTE Act S. 26, To exclude locality adjustments from average pay for computing retirement annuities of new employees. S. 67, Censorship Accountability Act S. 82, Telework Reform Act of 2025 S. 102, ROOMIE Act S. 135, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 S. 295, Reducing the Federal Workforce Through Attrition Act S. 452, BARCODE Efficiency Act S. 490,Protecting Americans' Privacy Act S. 591, Restore Merit to Government Service Act of 2025 S. 727, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act S. 949, Save Our Parks Act of 2025 S. 1059, One Agency Act S. 1138, A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes. S. 1154, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 S. 1185, FIGHTING for America Act of 2025 S. 1427, Audit the IRS Act S. 1444, Tax DODGER Act S. 1625, SHIELD Against CCP Act S. 1768, TALENTS Act S. 1771, Larry Henderson Act S. 1819, DOGE BROS Act S. 1871, Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act S. 1923, CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2025 S. 1991, Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act S. 2039, Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act S. 2091, Restoring Lethality Act S. 2163, Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act S. 2173, For Sale Act of 2025 S. 2429, Stop the Scammers Act S. 2473, Federal Firefighters Families First Act S. 2542, Federal Building Threat Notification Act S. 2595, Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act S. 2605, A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve recruitment and retention of the cyber workforce of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S. 2645, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act S. 2732, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025 S. 2786, Pipeline to Service Act S. 2816, Stop Sycophants in Government Act of 2025 S. 2838, Protecting Our Democracy Act S. 2953, Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025 S. 3091, DISPOSAL Act S. 3141, SAFE Act S. 3156, Federal Worker Mortgage Forbearance Act S. 3263, Stop TSP ESG Act S. 3283, Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 S. 3296, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025 S. 3553, Wheres WALDO Act S. 3609, Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act S. 3619, Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act of 2026 S. 3699, FOCUS Act S. 3755, Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act S. 3996, DHS Hiring Review Act S. 3997, Homeland Security Improvement Act S. 4099, Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026 S. 4100, A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes. S. 4117, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026 S. 4271, A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to provide rest and recuperation leave for employees engaged in wildland firefighting, and for other 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In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive. In support of preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition to the unintended consequences of raising excise taxes on social service providers and decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of expanding the long-term availability of quality childcare and helping providers maintain and strengthen their workforce. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through FY 2029 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030, by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) \"cap\". In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY26 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. In opposition to any proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of the Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act that provides additional funding to VOCA from surplus funds generated by the False Claims Act (FCA). In support of a continued federal funding stream from VOCA for tribes. Individuals on tribal lands experience disproportionately high rates of domestic and sexual violence and need funding for victim services. In support of investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. This includes investments in lifesaving legal services; funding for services in rural and remote areas; transitional housing programs to help victims rebuild their lives after violence and abuse; law enforcement improvements such as sexual assault response teams, initiatives to address the rape kit backlog, and homicide reduction initiatives; services for underserved victims, including individuals with disabilities and elderly victims; funding to ensure compliance with the requirement of serving victims with limited English proficiency; programs aimed at children, youth, and college students; funding to support critical culturally specific services and responses; projects addressing courts and visitation; programs to respond to the epidemic of sexual assault and domestic violence on tribal lands; projects addressing violence in the workplace; and prevention programs and public health responses to violence and abuse. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY26. In support of providing $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of providing $35 million for the Supporting a Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of providing $26 million for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC) program. In support of providing $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing $15 million in FY26 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of providing resources to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act(H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and tiggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund. In support of Congress providing $2.05 Billion for the Victims of Crime Act( VOCA) Fund cap. In support of Congress providing a 12-mont extension of Continuum of Care (CoC) FY 24 contracts. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) and its provisions funding the Violence Against Women Axt and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) setting the VOCA Cap Fund at $1.9 billion and allocating $720 million for VAWA. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $12.35 billion for the Head Start program, In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO and specifies the following: Renewals will match the prior award amount, with increases as needed to maintain project operations. Adjustments will account for cost-of-living changes in supportive services and updates to fair market rents in the geographic area. Amounts remaining after all such renewals are made shall be competitively awarded pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity. Renewals shall not render recipients ineligible for awards under any FY 2025 and FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity. In support of Congress to moving forward with the remaining five FY 26 spending bills to avoid major impacts on local programs which provide survivor services and prevention programming, while opposing Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of Congress protecting and prioritizing child care investments during the Appropriations process, continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CIV","general_issue_code_display":"Civil Rights/Civil Liberties","description":"In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"EDU","general_issue_code_display":"Education","description":"In support of increasing funding for Head Start. In support of strengthening child care and Head Start, supporting the childcare and Head Start workforce and infrastructure. In opposition to federal funding reductions, freezes or changes to the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. In opposition to H.R. 28 and S. 9, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 which mandates that sex, for participation in athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls, be determined solely based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In support of safe, healthy, and inclusive educational environments. In support of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which provides equal educational opportunity for all women and girls, including in school sports. In support of Title IXs mandate of equal access to educational opportunities. In opposition to eliminating the Department of Education. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $12.35 billion for the Head Start program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":32,"name":"Education, Dept of"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FAM","general_issue_code_display":"Family issues/Abortion/Adoption","description":"In support of Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, school breakfast and lunch programs, Social Service Block Grant, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programs. In support of funding for the childcare sector and Head Start programs. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In support of S.520: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY26. In support of providing $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of providing $35 million for the Supporting a Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of providing $26 million for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC) program. In support of providing $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Strong Hearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing $15 million in FY26 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to individuals. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to individuals. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including all provisions relating to providing states with the funding to meet the needs of families with young children across the country, reducing child care costs, increasing access to child care slots, investing in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including funding to states to supplement their own investments in preschool access, improve data systems as well as providing funding specifically for programs offering nontraditional hour care for shift or overnight works, for dual-language learners, and for infants and toddlers. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program. In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of Congress protecting and prioritizing child care investments during the Appropriations process, continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $12.35 billion for the Head Start program, In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violence Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the Working Womne's Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HCR","general_issue_code_display":"Health Issues","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to the elimination of the Center for Disease Control DC's Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act(H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creats a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOU","general_issue_code_display":"Housing","description":"In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of increasing access to affordable housing. In support of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO and specifies the following: Renewals will match the prior award amount, with increases as needed to maintain project operations. Adjustments will account for cost-of-living changes in supportive services and updates to fair market rents in the geographic area. Amounts remaining after all such renewals are made shall be competitively awarded pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity. Renewals shall not render recipients ineligible for awards under any FY 2025 and FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LAW","general_issue_code_display":"Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice","description":"Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice In opposition to the Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing its case, United States v. Southwest Key Programs, Inc., W.D. Tex., No. 1:24-cv-00798 as the dismissal shields government contractors from accountability for failures of responsibility and abuse of vulnerable children. In support of immediate steps to call on the Department of Justice to provide a clear explanation of its reasons for dismissing this action against Southwest Keys and support efforts to seek accountability and justice in response to these horrific allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of children. H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of members of Congress pushing back against catastrophic cuts to and Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Act grants. In support of members of Congress demanding the Department of Justice Grants immediately reinstate all previously awarded Office of Justice Programs grants and refrain from terminating grants in any other agencies, including the Office on Violence Against Women. In support of members of Congress demanding the release of FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunities in the Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Office, and maintaining the Office on Violence Against Women as an independent agency. In opposition to the Department of Justices termination of 360 victims services grants. In support of ensuring that there are no further federal funding cuts related to victim and survivor services and the immediate release of funds already designated by Congress for FY2025 grants that support providers and programs, preserving the Office of Violence Against Womens independence. In support of Congress conducting ongoing and rigorous oversight of DOJ to ensure transparency and stability in grantmaking, to ensure victims have access to critical services, and to promote the DOJs core mission to enhance public safety - not undermine it. In support of S.520 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) \"cap\". In support of Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA). In support of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 909/S.1892) which redirects funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of provide critical support for survivor focused organizations, like YWCA associations, that lost as much as 40 percent of their VOCA funding last year by addressing Crime Victims Fund (CVF) shortfalls through the redirection of funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In opposition to continued layoffs affecting agencies critical to administering program and funding support to grantees that receive Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA) funding. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund. In support of Congress providing $2.05 Billion for the Victims of Crime Act( VOCA) Fund cap. In support of Congress providing a 12-mont extension of Continuum of Care (CoC) FY 24 contracts. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) and its provisions funding the Violence Against Women Axt and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) setting the VOCA Cap Fund at $1.9 billion and allocating $720 million for VAWA. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO and specifies the following: Renewals will match the prior award amount, with increases as needed to maintain project operations. Adjustments will account for cost-of-living changes in supportive services and updates to fair market rents in the geographic area. Amounts remaining after all such renewals are made shall be competitively awarded pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity. Renewals shall not render recipients ineligible for awards under any FY 2025 and FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LBR","general_issue_code_display":"Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace","description":"In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of equal pay for equal work. S. 1115/H.R. 17: Paycheck Fairness Act of 2025, in support of empowering women to negotiate for equal pay, in support of prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire or share their wages. In support of preserving and creating jobs in the nonprofit sector. In support of strengthening and supporting the nonprofit service sector workforce, especially the childcare and early education workforce, the victim services and violence prevention and intervention workforce. In support of investments in the childcare and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that supports nonprofit organizations and their workers who provide social services, including childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, , and other human services. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including provisions relating to providing states with the funding to invest in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, and establishing a Building an Affordable System for Early Education (BASE) grants that would enable providers to increase compensation for their early educators, provide cost-of-living increases and introduce graduated pay scales, and support their staffs professional development - including through the use of apprenticeship models and the receipt of a recognized postsecondary credential. In support of allowing states to disburse BASE grants to center-based care, home-based care, faith-based care, and family, friend, and neighbor care. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of an additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creats a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of the Working Women's Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce, as a prerequisite for economic security, democratic participation, shared prosperity, and full participation in public life. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing that the workforce of the Nation is stronger, more innovative, and more competitive when women are able to contribute and lead across all industries. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to ensuring that all women, regardless of race, immigration status, language, or occupation, are able to work with dignity, free from violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the value of all work, especially domestic and part-time work, and recognizes its obligation to ensure that such work is dignified with fair pay, benefits, protections, and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress condemning actions and policies that weaken civil rights enforcement, undermine workplace protections, reduce access to health care and essential services, or otherwise threaten the economic security of working women. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress committing itself to restoring and strengthening Federal agencies that combat discrimination in the workplace, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to ensuring all people can live a life with dignity by raising wages, including by raising the Federal minimum wage, and eliminating tipped and subminimum wages. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to high-paying jobs across gender lines by strengthening programs that dismantle occupational segregation. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the right of every worker to join a union, free from interference and intimidation, and bargain collectively for fair wages and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress upon Federal, State, and local governments, employers, labor organizations, and community institutions to work collaboratively to ensure that all working women have the opportunity to thrive and be free from harassment and discrimination. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress that addressing the immediate needs of working women is essential to the prosperity of the United States. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TAX","general_issue_code_display":"Taxation/Internal Revenue Code","description":"In support of the Charitable Act (S. 317/H.R.801) to expand the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive. In support of preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition, raising excise taxes on social service providers In opposition to decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In opposition to the Secretary of the Treasury having the ability to designate 501 (c) (3) nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations at the Secretarys discretion, without requiring the Secretary to share their full evidence or reasoning with accused nonprofits. In opposition to giving discretion of power to the Secretary of the Treasury to remove tax-exempt status from any nonprofit organization without due process. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) increases to excise taxes and decreases to business entity charitable contribution limits, including the following provisions from H.R.1: Section 112022, Increase in the Rate of Tax on Net Investment Income of Certain Private Foundations. Section 110011, Limitation on Tax Benefit of Itemized Deduction. Section 112027, 1-Percent Floor On Deduction of Charitable Contributions Made By Corporations. Section 112024, Unrelated Business Taxable Income Increased by Amount of Certain Fringe Benefit Expenses for Which Deduction Is Allowed. In support of encouraging the Treasury Department to draft commonsense implementation regulations re: Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1 that provide clarity for taxpayers and avoid unintended consequences. In support of the Treasury Department Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing a broad range of expenditures to count toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing the inclusion of volunteer-related out-of-pocket costs, charitable mileage expenses, carryover of any excess charitable contributions from prior year (i.e., similar to corporate carryover), and donations of goods, such as food and clothing, and services with substantiated value as counting toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service clarifying the methodology of calculating toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers, and the expenses that will count towards satisfying it that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service creating a safe harbor whereby a donor will not be penalized for slightly exceeding their floor in a year, and still be allowed to contribute and deduct fully in current and future years. Easing substantiation requirements for modest cash contributions or easing the receipt requirements and other requirements for certain types of donated goods (i.e., canned goods). In opposition to Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service unnecessarily and inadvertently restrict charitable giving as a result of drafting regulations in regard to how to implement provisions of Public Law 119-21/H. R.. 1.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"IMM","general_issue_code_display":"Immigration","description":"In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"AGR","general_issue_code_display":"Agriculture","description":"In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"MMM","general_issue_code_display":"Medicare/Medicaid","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FIR","general_issue_code_display":"Firearms/Guns/Ammunition","description":"H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CON","general_issue_code_display":"Constitution","description":"In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. 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In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive. In support of preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition to the unintended consequences of raising excise taxes on social service providers and decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of expanding the long-term availability of quality childcare and helping providers maintain and strengthen their workforce. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through FY 2029 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030, by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) \"cap\". In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY26 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. In opposition to any proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of the Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act that provides additional funding to VOCA from surplus funds generated by the False Claims Act (FCA). In support of a continued federal funding stream from VOCA for tribes. Individuals on tribal lands experience disproportionately high rates of domestic and sexual violence and need funding for victim services. In support of investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. This includes investments in lifesaving legal services; funding for services in rural and remote areas; transitional housing programs to help victims rebuild their lives after violence and abuse; law enforcement improvements such as sexual assault response teams, initiatives to address the rape kit backlog, and homicide reduction initiatives; services for underserved victims, including individuals with disabilities and elderly victims; funding to ensure compliance with the requirement of serving victims with limited English proficiency; programs aimed at children, youth, and college students; funding to support critical culturally specific services and responses; projects addressing courts and visitation; programs to respond to the epidemic of sexual assault and domestic violence on tribal lands; projects addressing violence in the workplace; and prevention programs and public health responses to violence and abuse. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY26. In support of providing $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of providing $35 million for the Supporting a Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of providing $26 million for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC) program. In support of providing $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing $15 million in FY26 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of providing resources to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act(H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and tiggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund. In support of Congress providing $2.05 Billion for the Victims of Crime Act( VOCA) Fund cap. In support of Congress providing a 12-mont extension of Continuum of Care (CoC) FY 24 contracts. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) and its provisions funding the Violence Against Women Axt and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) setting the VOCA Cap Fund at $1.9 billion and allocating $720 million for VAWA. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $12.35 billion for the Head Start program, In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO and specifies the following: Renewals will match the prior award amount, with increases as needed to maintain project operations. Adjustments will account for cost-of-living changes in supportive services and updates to fair market rents in the geographic area. Amounts remaining after all such renewals are made shall be competitively awarded pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity. Renewals shall not render recipients ineligible for awards under any FY 2025 and FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity. In support of Congress to moving forward with the remaining five FY 26 spending bills to avoid major impacts on local programs which provide survivor services and prevention programming, while opposing Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of Congress protecting and prioritizing child care investments during the Appropriations process, continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CIV","general_issue_code_display":"Civil Rights/Civil Liberties","description":"In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"EDU","general_issue_code_display":"Education","description":"In support of increasing funding for Head Start. In support of strengthening child care and Head Start, supporting the childcare and Head Start workforce and infrastructure. In opposition to federal funding reductions, freezes or changes to the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. In opposition to H.R. 28 and S. 9, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 which mandates that sex, for participation in athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls, be determined solely based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In support of safe, healthy, and inclusive educational environments. In support of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which provides equal educational opportunity for all women and girls, including in school sports. In support of Title IXs mandate of equal access to educational opportunities. In opposition to eliminating the Department of Education. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $12.35 billion for the Head Start program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":32,"name":"Education, Dept of"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FAM","general_issue_code_display":"Family issues/Abortion/Adoption","description":"In support of Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, school breakfast and lunch programs, Social Service Block Grant, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programs. In support of funding for the childcare sector and Head Start programs. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In support of S.520: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY26. In support of providing $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of providing $35 million for the Supporting a Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of providing $26 million for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC) program. In support of providing $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Strong Hearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing $15 million in FY26 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to individuals. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to individuals. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including all provisions relating to providing states with the funding to meet the needs of families with young children across the country, reducing child care costs, increasing access to child care slots, investing in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including funding to states to supplement their own investments in preschool access, improve data systems as well as providing funding specifically for programs offering nontraditional hour care for shift or overnight works, for dual-language learners, and for infants and toddlers. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program. In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of Congress protecting and prioritizing child care investments during the Appropriations process, continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $12.35 billion for the Head Start program, In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violence Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the Working Womne's Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HCR","general_issue_code_display":"Health Issues","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to the elimination of the Center for Disease Control DC's Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act(H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creats a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOU","general_issue_code_display":"Housing","description":"In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of increasing access to affordable housing. In support of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO and specifies the following: Renewals will match the prior award amount, with increases as needed to maintain project operations. Adjustments will account for cost-of-living changes in supportive services and updates to fair market rents in the geographic area. Amounts remaining after all such renewals are made shall be competitively awarded pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity. Renewals shall not render recipients ineligible for awards under any FY 2025 and FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LAW","general_issue_code_display":"Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice","description":"Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice In opposition to the Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing its case, United States v. Southwest Key Programs, Inc., W.D. Tex., No. 1:24-cv-00798 as the dismissal shields government contractors from accountability for failures of responsibility and abuse of vulnerable children. In support of immediate steps to call on the Department of Justice to provide a clear explanation of its reasons for dismissing this action against Southwest Keys and support efforts to seek accountability and justice in response to these horrific allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of children. H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of members of Congress pushing back against catastrophic cuts to and Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Act grants. In support of members of Congress demanding the Department of Justice Grants immediately reinstate all previously awarded Office of Justice Programs grants and refrain from terminating grants in any other agencies, including the Office on Violence Against Women. In support of members of Congress demanding the release of FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunities in the Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Office, and maintaining the Office on Violence Against Women as an independent agency. In opposition to the Department of Justices termination of 360 victims services grants. In support of ensuring that there are no further federal funding cuts related to victim and survivor services and the immediate release of funds already designated by Congress for FY2025 grants that support providers and programs, preserving the Office of Violence Against Womens independence. In support of Congress conducting ongoing and rigorous oversight of DOJ to ensure transparency and stability in grantmaking, to ensure victims have access to critical services, and to promote the DOJs core mission to enhance public safety - not undermine it. In support of S.520 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) \"cap\". In support of Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA). In support of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 909/S.1892) which redirects funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of provide critical support for survivor focused organizations, like YWCA associations, that lost as much as 40 percent of their VOCA funding last year by addressing Crime Victims Fund (CVF) shortfalls through the redirection of funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In opposition to continued layoffs affecting agencies critical to administering program and funding support to grantees that receive Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA) funding. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund. In support of Congress providing $2.05 Billion for the Victims of Crime Act( VOCA) Fund cap. In support of Congress providing a 12-mont extension of Continuum of Care (CoC) FY 24 contracts. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) and its provisions funding the Violence Against Women Axt and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) setting the VOCA Cap Fund at $1.9 billion and allocating $720 million for VAWA. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO and specifies the following: Renewals will match the prior award amount, with increases as needed to maintain project operations. Adjustments will account for cost-of-living changes in supportive services and updates to fair market rents in the geographic area. Amounts remaining after all such renewals are made shall be competitively awarded pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity. Renewals shall not render recipients ineligible for awards under any FY 2025 and FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LBR","general_issue_code_display":"Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace","description":"In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of equal pay for equal work. S. 1115/H.R. 17: Paycheck Fairness Act of 2025, in support of empowering women to negotiate for equal pay, in support of prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire or share their wages. In support of preserving and creating jobs in the nonprofit sector. In support of strengthening and supporting the nonprofit service sector workforce, especially the childcare and early education workforce, the victim services and violence prevention and intervention workforce. In support of investments in the childcare and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that supports nonprofit organizations and their workers who provide social services, including childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, , and other human services. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including provisions relating to providing states with the funding to invest in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, and establishing a Building an Affordable System for Early Education (BASE) grants that would enable providers to increase compensation for their early educators, provide cost-of-living increases and introduce graduated pay scales, and support their staffs professional development - including through the use of apprenticeship models and the receipt of a recognized postsecondary credential. In support of allowing states to disburse BASE grants to center-based care, home-based care, faith-based care, and family, friend, and neighbor care. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of an additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creats a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of the Working Women's Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce, as a prerequisite for economic security, democratic participation, shared prosperity, and full participation in public life. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing that the workforce of the Nation is stronger, more innovative, and more competitive when women are able to contribute and lead across all industries. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to ensuring that all women, regardless of race, immigration status, language, or occupation, are able to work with dignity, free from violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the value of all work, especially domestic and part-time work, and recognizes its obligation to ensure that such work is dignified with fair pay, benefits, protections, and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress condemning actions and policies that weaken civil rights enforcement, undermine workplace protections, reduce access to health care and essential services, or otherwise threaten the economic security of working women. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress committing itself to restoring and strengthening Federal agencies that combat discrimination in the workplace, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to ensuring all people can live a life with dignity by raising wages, including by raising the Federal minimum wage, and eliminating tipped and subminimum wages. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to high-paying jobs across gender lines by strengthening programs that dismantle occupational segregation. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the right of every worker to join a union, free from interference and intimidation, and bargain collectively for fair wages and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress upon Federal, State, and local governments, employers, labor organizations, and community institutions to work collaboratively to ensure that all working women have the opportunity to thrive and be free from harassment and discrimination. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress that addressing the immediate needs of working women is essential to the prosperity of the United States. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TAX","general_issue_code_display":"Taxation/Internal Revenue Code","description":"In support of the Charitable Act (S. 317/H.R.801) to expand the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive. In support of preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition, raising excise taxes on social service providers In opposition to decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In opposition to the Secretary of the Treasury having the ability to designate 501 (c) (3) nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations at the Secretarys discretion, without requiring the Secretary to share their full evidence or reasoning with accused nonprofits. In opposition to giving discretion of power to the Secretary of the Treasury to remove tax-exempt status from any nonprofit organization without due process. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) increases to excise taxes and decreases to business entity charitable contribution limits, including the following provisions from H.R.1: Section 112022, Increase in the Rate of Tax on Net Investment Income of Certain Private Foundations. Section 110011, Limitation on Tax Benefit of Itemized Deduction. Section 112027, 1-Percent Floor On Deduction of Charitable Contributions Made By Corporations. Section 112024, Unrelated Business Taxable Income Increased by Amount of Certain Fringe Benefit Expenses for Which Deduction Is Allowed. In support of encouraging the Treasury Department to draft commonsense implementation regulations re: Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1 that provide clarity for taxpayers and avoid unintended consequences. In support of the Treasury Department Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing a broad range of expenditures to count toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing the inclusion of volunteer-related out-of-pocket costs, charitable mileage expenses, carryover of any excess charitable contributions from prior year (i.e., similar to corporate carryover), and donations of goods, such as food and clothing, and services with substantiated value as counting toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service clarifying the methodology of calculating toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers, and the expenses that will count towards satisfying it that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service creating a safe harbor whereby a donor will not be penalized for slightly exceeding their floor in a year, and still be allowed to contribute and deduct fully in current and future years. Easing substantiation requirements for modest cash contributions or easing the receipt requirements and other requirements for certain types of donated goods (i.e., canned goods). In opposition to Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service unnecessarily and inadvertently restrict charitable giving as a result of drafting regulations in regard to how to implement provisions of Public Law 119-21/H. R.. 1.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"IMM","general_issue_code_display":"Immigration","description":"In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"AGR","general_issue_code_display":"Agriculture","description":"In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"MMM","general_issue_code_display":"Medicare/Medicaid","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FIR","general_issue_code_display":"Firearms/Guns/Ammunition","description":"H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CON","general_issue_code_display":"Constitution","description":"In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":69,"name":"Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA)"},{"id":9,"name":"President of the U.S."},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":12,"name":"White House Office"}]}],"conviction_disclosures":[],"foreign_entities":[],"affiliated_organizations":[]},{"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/filings/ee72ccea-05fb-4109-8ec4-e770be9f083a/","filing_uuid":"ee72ccea-05fb-4109-8ec4-e770be9f083a","filing_type":"Q2","filing_type_display":"2nd Quarter - Report","filing_year":2026,"filing_period":"second_quarter","filing_period_display":"2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)","filing_document_url":"https://lda.gov/filings/public/filing/ee72ccea-05fb-4109-8ec4-e770be9f083a/print/","filing_document_content_type":"text/html","income":null,"expenses":"79538.00","expenses_method":"A","expenses_method_display":"A","posted_by_name":"Randi Schmidt, Director of Government Relations, YWCA USA","dt_posted":"2026-07-19T09:45:14-04:00","termination_date":null,"registrant_country":"United States of America","registrant_ppb_country":null,"registrant_address_1":"1400 Eye Street NW","registrant_address_2":"Suite 325","registrant_different_address":false,"registrant_city":"Washington","registrant_state":"DC","registrant_zip":"20005","registrant":{"id":401105526,"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/registrants/401105526/","house_registrant_id":null,"name":"YWCA USA","description":"Nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women","address_1":"1020 19th Street, NW","address_2":"Suite 750","address_3":null,"address_4":null,"city":"Washington","state":"DC","state_display":"District of Columbia","zip":"20036","country":"US","country_display":"United States of America","ppb_country":"US","ppb_country_display":"United States of America","contact_name":"RANDI SCHMIDT","contact_telephone":"+1 202-835-2351","dt_updated":"2026-08-31T11:43:33.719653-04:00"},"client":{"id":203796,"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/clients/203796/","client_id":12,"name":"YWCA USA","general_description":null,"client_government_entity":false,"client_self_select":true,"state":"DC","state_display":"District of Columbia","country":"US","country_display":"United States of America","ppb_state":"DC","ppb_state_display":"District of Columbia","ppb_country":"US","ppb_country_display":"United States of America","effective_date":"2019-10-01"},"lobbying_activities":[{"general_issue_code":"BUD","general_issue_code_display":"Budget/Appropriations","description":"In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers, strengthening the charitable giving incentive, and preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition to the unintended consequences of raising excise taxes on social service providers and decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of expanding the long-term availability of quality childcare and helping providers maintain and strengthen their workforce. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through FY 2029 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030, by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. And in opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. And in opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. And in opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY26 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. And in opposition to any proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of a continued federal funding stream from VOCA for tribes. Individuals on tribal lands experience disproportionately high rates of domestic and sexual violence and need funding for victim services. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY26. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing $15 million in FY26 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of providing resources to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. And in support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). And in support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services And in opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), in opposition to all provisions including cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, harmful programmatic changes to these programs, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64, shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states, triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund for FY 2026. In support of Congress providing $2.05 Billion for the Victims of Crime Act( VOCA) Fund cap. In support of Congress providing a 12-mont extension of Continuum of Care (CoC) FY 24 contracts. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) setting the VOCA Cap Fund at $1.9 billion and allocating $720 million for VAWA. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, and the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $12.35 billion for the Head Start program, $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)and $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO. In support of Congress to moving forward with the remaining five FY 26 spending bills to avoid major impacts on local programs which provide survivor services and prevention programming, while opposing Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of Congress continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of support for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Continuum of Care (COC) program in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and the following language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of Congress defending its constitutional authority over federal spending and to ensure that federal agencies carry out funding decisions as written. In support of Congress remaining vigilant in opposing federal funding delays or pauses by the Administration that are not grounded in clear legal requirements and considering possible language in the FY27 appropriations bills to address this. In support of Congress ensuring the Administration obligates and expends federal funds consistent with congressional directives and statutory timelines. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. And in support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $2 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. And in opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ)programs. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs. In support of investments in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of providing $500 million in funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of providing $35 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program at the Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services to support survivors who urgently need culturally specific services that address the nexus of domestic violence and sexual assault with other health outcomes. In support of $26 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC). In support of $100 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC) formula grants. In support of $30 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services. In support of $2 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address Intimate Partner Violence/Public Health Partnerships/Project Catalyst at Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives, $15 million for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance and to implement the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bills language that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, specifically, allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CIV","general_issue_code_display":"Civil Rights/Civil Liberties","description":"In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In opposition to provisions in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bills lanuge that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress reaffirming the federal governments commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the FY 2027 appropriations process by opposing language in appropriations bills which would limit it. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"EDU","general_issue_code_display":"Education","description":"Education In support of increasing funding for Head Start. In support of strengthening child care and Head Start, supporting the childcare and Head Start workforce and infrastructure. In opposition to federal funding reductions, freezes or changes to the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. In opposition to H.R. 28 and S. 9, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 which mandates that sex, for participation in athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls, be determined solely based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In support of safe, healthy, and inclusive educational environments. In support of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which provides equal educational opportunity for all women and girls, including in school sports. In support of Title IXs mandate of equal access to educational opportunities. In opposition to eliminating the Department of Education. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $12.35 billion for the Head Start program. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for Head Start at the highest level the Subcommittee deems possible. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":32,"name":"Education, Dept of"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FAM","general_issue_code_display":"Family issues/Abortion/Adoption","description":"In support of Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, school breakfast and lunch programs, Social Service Block Grant, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programs. In support of funding for the childcare sector and Head Start programs. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In support of S.520: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY26. In support of providing $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of providing $35 million for the Supporting a Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of providing $26 million for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC) program. In support of providing $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Strong Hearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing $15 million in FY26 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to individuals. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to individuals. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including all provisions relating to providing states with the funding to meet the needs of families with young children across the country, reducing child care costs, increasing access to child care slots, investing in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including funding to states to supplement their own investments in preschool access, improve data systems as well as providing funding specifically for programs offering nontraditional hour care for shift or overnight works, for dual-language learners, and for infants and toddlers. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in 2026 for a 12-month period. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program. In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of Congress protecting and prioritizing child care investments during the Appropriations process, continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $12.35 billion for the Head Start program, and providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $52 million for the HUD CoC program, and provisions establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO and specifies the following: Renewals will match the prior award amount, with increases as needed to maintain project operations. Adjustments will account for cost-of-living changes in supportive services and updates to fair market rents in the geographic area. Amounts remaining after all such renewals are made shall be competitively awarded pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity. Renewals shall not render recipients ineligible for awards under any FY 2025 and FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. And language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill: addressing the Continuum of Care program and directing the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $2 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of Congress passing the Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act that provides additional funding to VOCA. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HCR","general_issue_code_display":"Health Issues","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to the elimination of the Center for Disease Control DC's Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act(H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creats a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Continuum of Care (COC) program in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language in any final appropriations bill relating to violence against women. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of providing $500 million in funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $35 million bill for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $26 million for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC), $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC) formula grants, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Centers, Partnerships, and Resources to address sexual assault at the Office for Family Violence Prevention and Services (HHS), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services, and $2 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOU","general_issue_code_display":"Housing","description":"In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of increasing access to affordable housing. In support of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services, including $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 Continuum of Care grants. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to CoC grants, funding for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations, and directs the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives, $15 million for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance and to implement the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of Congress providing the highest level of funding possible for federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including robust funding along with FY27 funding levels for THUD and other relevant appropriations In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and not less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs, including lifesaving legal services; funding for services in rural and remote areas; and transitional housing.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LAW","general_issue_code_display":"Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice","description":"In opposition to the Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing its case, United States v. Southwest Key Programs, Inc., W.D. Tex., No. 1:24-cv-00798 as the dismissal shields government contractors from accountability for failures of responsibility and abuse of vulnerable children. In support of immediate steps to call on the Department of Justice to provide a clear explanation of its reasons for dismissing this action against Southwest Keys and support efforts to seek accountability and justice in response to these horrific allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of children. H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of members of Congress pushing back against catastrophic cuts to and Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Act grants. In support of members of Congress demanding the Department of Justice Grants immediately reinstate all previously awarded Office of Justice Programs grants and refrain from terminating grants in any other agencies, including the Office on Violence Against Women. In support of members of Congress demanding the release of FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunities in the Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Office, and maintaining the Office on Violence Against Women as an independent agency. In opposition to the Department of Justices termination of 360 victims services grants. In support of ensuring that there are no further federal funding cuts related to victim and survivor services and the immediate release of funds already designated by Congress for FY2025 grants that support providers and programs, preserving the Office of Violence Against Womens independence. In support of Congress conducting ongoing and rigorous oversight of DOJ to ensure transparency and stability in grantmaking, to ensure victims have access to critical services, and to promote the DOJs core mission to enhance public safety - not undermine it. In support of S.520 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) \"cap\". In support of Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA). In support of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 909/S.1892) which redirects funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of provide critical support for survivor focused organizations, like YWCA associations, that lost as much as 40 percent of their VOCA funding last year by addressing Crime Victims Fund (CVF) shortfalls through the redirection of funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In opposition to continued layoffs affecting agencies critical to administering program and funding support to grantees that receive Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA) funding. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund. In support of Congress providing $2.05 Billion for the Victims of Crime Act( VOCA) Fund cap. In support of Congress providing a 12-mont extension of Continuum of Care (CoC) FY 24 contracts. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) and its provisions funding the Violence Against Women Axt and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) setting the VOCA Cap Fund at $1.9 billion and allocating $720 million for VAWA. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $2 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LBR","general_issue_code_display":"Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace","description":"In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of equal pay for equal work. S. 1115/H.R. 17: Paycheck Fairness Act of 2025, in support of empowering women to negotiate for equal pay, in support of prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire or share their wages. In support of preserving and creating jobs in the nonprofit sector. In support of strengthening and supporting the nonprofit service sector workforce, especially the childcare and early education workforce, the victim services and violence prevention and intervention workforce. In support of investments in the childcare and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that supports nonprofit organizations and their workers who provide social services, including childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, , and other human services. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including provisions relating to providing states with the funding to invest in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, and establishing a Building an Affordable System for Early Education (BASE) grants that would enable providers to increase compensation for their early educators, provide cost-of-living increases and introduce graduated pay scales, and support their staffs professional development - including through the use of apprenticeship models and the receipt of a recognized postsecondary credential. In support of allowing states to disburse BASE grants to center-based care, home-based care, faith-based care, and family, friend, and neighbor care. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of an additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creats a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of the Working Women's Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce, as a prerequisite for economic security, democratic participation, shared prosperity, and full participation in public life. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing that the workforce of the Nation is stronger, more innovative, and more competitive when women are able to contribute and lead across all industries. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to ensuring that all women, regardless of race, immigration status, language, or occupation, are able to work with dignity, free from violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the value of all work, especially domestic and part-time work, and recognizes its obligation to ensure that such work is dignified with fair pay, benefits, protections, and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress condemning actions and policies that weaken civil rights enforcement, undermine workplace protections, reduce access to health care and essential services, or otherwise threaten the economic security of working women. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress committing itself to restoring and strengthening Federal agencies that combat discrimination in the workplace, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to ensuring all people can live a life with dignity by raising wages, including by raising the Federal minimum wage, and eliminating tipped and subminimum wages. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to high-paying jobs across gender lines by strengthening programs that dismantle occupational segregation. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the right of every worker to join a union, free from interference and intimidation, and bargain collectively for fair wages and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress upon Federal, State, and local governments, employers, labor organizations, and community institutions to work collaboratively to ensure that all working women have the opportunity to thrive and be free from harassment and discrimination. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress that addressing the immediate needs of working women is essential to the prosperity of the United States. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TAX","general_issue_code_display":"Taxation/Internal Revenue Code","description":"In support of the Charitable Act (S. 317/H.R.801) to expand the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive. In support of preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition, raising excise taxes on social service providers In opposition to decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In opposition to the Secretary of the Treasury having the ability to designate 501 (c) (3) nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations at the Secretarys discretion, without requiring the Secretary to share their full evidence or reasoning with accused nonprofits. In opposition to giving discretion of power to the Secretary of the Treasury to remove tax-exempt status from any nonprofit organization without due process. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) increases to excise taxes and decreases to business entity charitable contribution limits, including the following provisions from H.R.1: Section 112022, Increase in the Rate of Tax on Net Investment Income of Certain Private Foundations. Section 110011, Limitation on Tax Benefit of Itemized Deduction. Section 112027, 1-Percent Floor On Deduction of Charitable Contributions Made By Corporations. Section 112024, Unrelated Business Taxable Income Increased by Amount of Certain Fringe Benefit Expenses for Which Deduction Is Allowed. In support of encouraging the Treasury Department to draft commonsense implementation regulations re: Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1 that provide clarity for taxpayers and avoid unintended consequences. In support of the Treasury Department Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing a broad range of expenditures to count toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing the inclusion of volunteer-related out-of-pocket costs, charitable mileage expenses, carryover of any excess charitable contributions from prior year (i.e., similar to corporate carryover), and donations of goods, such as food and clothing, and services with substantiated value as counting toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service clarifying the methodology of calculating toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers, and the expenses that will count towards satisfying it that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service creating a safe harbor whereby a donor will not be penalized for slightly exceeding their floor in a year, and still be allowed to contribute and deduct fully in current and future years. Easing substantiation requirements for modest cash contributions or easing the receipt requirements and other requirements for certain types of donated goods (i.e., canned goods). In opposition to Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service unnecessarily and inadvertently restrict charitable giving as a result of drafting regulations in regard to how to implement provisions of Public Law 119-21/H. R.. 1.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"IMM","general_issue_code_display":"Immigration","description":"In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"AGR","general_issue_code_display":"Agriculture","description":"In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FIR","general_issue_code_display":"Firearms/Guns/Ammunition","description":"H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"MMM","general_issue_code_display":"Medicare/Medicaid","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CON","general_issue_code_display":"Constitution","description":"In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of H.J.Res.80 that establishes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that affirms the ERA is ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. 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In opposition to the unintended consequences of raising excise taxes on social service providers and decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of expanding the long-term availability of quality childcare and helping providers maintain and strengthen their workforce. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through FY 2029 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030, by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. And in opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. And in opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. And in opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY26 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. And in opposition to any proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of a continued federal funding stream from VOCA for tribes. Individuals on tribal lands experience disproportionately high rates of domestic and sexual violence and need funding for victim services. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY26. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing $15 million in FY26 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of providing resources to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. And in support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). And in support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services And in opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), in opposition to all provisions including cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, harmful programmatic changes to these programs, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64, shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states, triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund for FY 2026. In support of Congress providing $2.05 Billion for the Victims of Crime Act( VOCA) Fund cap. In support of Congress providing a 12-mont extension of Continuum of Care (CoC) FY 24 contracts. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) setting the VOCA Cap Fund at $1.9 billion and allocating $720 million for VAWA. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, and the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $12.35 billion for the Head Start program, $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA)and $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO. In support of Congress to moving forward with the remaining five FY 26 spending bills to avoid major impacts on local programs which provide survivor services and prevention programming, while opposing Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of Congress continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of support for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Continuum of Care (COC) program in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and the following language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of Congress defending its constitutional authority over federal spending and to ensure that federal agencies carry out funding decisions as written. In support of Congress remaining vigilant in opposing federal funding delays or pauses by the Administration that are not grounded in clear legal requirements and considering possible language in the FY27 appropriations bills to address this. In support of Congress ensuring the Administration obligates and expends federal funds consistent with congressional directives and statutory timelines. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. And in support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $2 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. And in opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ)programs. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs. In support of investments in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of providing $500 million in funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of providing $35 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program at the Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services to support survivors who urgently need culturally specific services that address the nexus of domestic violence and sexual assault with other health outcomes. In support of $26 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC). In support of $100 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC) formula grants. In support of $30 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services. In support of $2 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address Intimate Partner Violence/Public Health Partnerships/Project Catalyst at Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives, $15 million for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance and to implement the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bills language that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, specifically, allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CIV","general_issue_code_display":"Civil Rights/Civil Liberties","description":"In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In opposition to provisions in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bills lanuge that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress reaffirming the federal governments commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the FY 2027 appropriations process by opposing language in appropriations bills which would limit it. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"EDU","general_issue_code_display":"Education","description":"Education In support of increasing funding for Head Start. In support of strengthening child care and Head Start, supporting the childcare and Head Start workforce and infrastructure. In opposition to federal funding reductions, freezes or changes to the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. In opposition to H.R. 28 and S. 9, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 which mandates that sex, for participation in athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls, be determined solely based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In support of safe, healthy, and inclusive educational environments. In support of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which provides equal educational opportunity for all women and girls, including in school sports. In support of Title IXs mandate of equal access to educational opportunities. In opposition to eliminating the Department of Education. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $12.35 billion for the Head Start program. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for Head Start at the highest level the Subcommittee deems possible. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":32,"name":"Education, Dept of"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FAM","general_issue_code_display":"Family issues/Abortion/Adoption","description":"In support of Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, school breakfast and lunch programs, Social Service Block Grant, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programs. In support of funding for the childcare sector and Head Start programs. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In support of S.520: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY26. In support of providing $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of providing $35 million for the Supporting a Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of providing $26 million for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC) program. In support of providing $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, Strong Hearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing $15 million in FY26 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to individuals. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to individuals. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including all provisions relating to providing states with the funding to meet the needs of families with young children across the country, reducing child care costs, increasing access to child care slots, investing in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including funding to states to supplement their own investments in preschool access, improve data systems as well as providing funding specifically for programs offering nontraditional hour care for shift or overnight works, for dual-language learners, and for infants and toddlers. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in 2026 for a 12-month period. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program. In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of Congress protecting and prioritizing child care investments during the Appropriations process, continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $8.83 billion for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $12.35 billion for the Head Start program, and providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $52 million for the HUD CoC program, and provisions establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 CoC grants if awards are not issued under a new NOFO and specifies the following: Renewals will match the prior award amount, with increases as needed to maintain project operations. Adjustments will account for cost-of-living changes in supportive services and updates to fair market rents in the geographic area. Amounts remaining after all such renewals are made shall be competitively awarded pursuant to a notice of funding opportunity. Renewals shall not render recipients ineligible for awards under any FY 2025 and FY 2026 notices of funding opportunity. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. And language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill: addressing the Continuum of Care program and directing the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $2 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of Congress passing the Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act that provides additional funding to VOCA. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HCR","general_issue_code_display":"Health Issues","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to the elimination of the Center for Disease Control DC's Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act(H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creats a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Continuum of Care (COC) program in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language in any final appropriations bill relating to violence against women. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of providing $500 million in funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $35 million bill for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $26 million for the Domestic Violence Prevention Enhancements and Leadership Through Alliances (DELTA; HHS/CDC), $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC) formula grants, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Centers, Partnerships, and Resources to address sexual assault at the Office for Family Violence Prevention and Services (HHS), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, StrongHearts Native Helpline, and Abused Deaf Womens Advocacy Services, and $2 million in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOU","general_issue_code_display":"Housing","description":"In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of increasing access to affordable housing. In support of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services, including $52 million for the HUD CoC program. In support the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) establishing a process for HUD to fund FY 2025 Continuum of Care grants. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to CoC grants, funding for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations, and directs the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives, $15 million for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance and to implement the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of Congress providing the highest level of funding possible for federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including robust funding along with FY27 funding levels for THUD and other relevant appropriations In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and not less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs, including lifesaving legal services; funding for services in rural and remote areas; and transitional housing.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LAW","general_issue_code_display":"Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice","description":"In opposition to the Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing its case, United States v. Southwest Key Programs, Inc., W.D. Tex., No. 1:24-cv-00798 as the dismissal shields government contractors from accountability for failures of responsibility and abuse of vulnerable children. In support of immediate steps to call on the Department of Justice to provide a clear explanation of its reasons for dismissing this action against Southwest Keys and support efforts to seek accountability and justice in response to these horrific allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of children. H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of members of Congress pushing back against catastrophic cuts to and Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Act grants. In support of members of Congress demanding the Department of Justice Grants immediately reinstate all previously awarded Office of Justice Programs grants and refrain from terminating grants in any other agencies, including the Office on Violence Against Women. In support of members of Congress demanding the release of FY25 Notice of Funding Opportunities in the Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Office, and maintaining the Office on Violence Against Women as an independent agency. In opposition to the Department of Justices termination of 360 victims services grants. In support of ensuring that there are no further federal funding cuts related to victim and survivor services and the immediate release of funds already designated by Congress for FY2025 grants that support providers and programs, preserving the Office of Violence Against Womens independence. In support of Congress conducting ongoing and rigorous oversight of DOJ to ensure transparency and stability in grantmaking, to ensure victims have access to critical services, and to promote the DOJs core mission to enhance public safety - not undermine it. In support of S.520 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) \"cap\". In support of Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA). In support of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 909/S.1892) which redirects funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of provide critical support for survivor focused organizations, like YWCA associations, that lost as much as 40 percent of their VOCA funding last year by addressing Crime Victims Fund (CVF) shortfalls through the redirection of funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In opposition to continued layoffs affecting agencies critical to administering program and funding support to grantees that receive Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA) funding. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 26 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA). In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund. In support of Congress providing $2.05 Billion for the Victims of Crime Act( VOCA) Fund cap. In support of Congress providing a 12-mont extension of Continuum of Care (CoC) FY 24 contracts. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) and its provisions funding the Violence Against Women Axt and the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) fund. In support of the Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development, and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 6938) setting the VOCA Cap Fund at $1.9 billion and allocating $720 million for VAWA. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) which provides FY 2026 funding through Sept. 30, 2026 which providing funding for housing, child care, early learning (Head Start and Early Head Start), and violence against women programs and services. In support of the consolidated Appropriations, 2026 (H.R. 7148) providing $245 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $2 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LBR","general_issue_code_display":"Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace","description":"In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family And Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of equal pay for equal work. S. 1115/H.R. 17: Paycheck Fairness Act of 2025, in support of empowering women to negotiate for equal pay, in support of prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire or share their wages. In support of preserving and creating jobs in the nonprofit sector. In support of strengthening and supporting the nonprofit service sector workforce, especially the childcare and early education workforce, the victim services and violence prevention and intervention workforce. In support of investments in the childcare and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that supports nonprofit organizations and their workers who provide social services, including childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, , and other human services. At least an additional $3.65 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including provisions relating to providing states with the funding to invest in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, and establishing a Building an Affordable System for Early Education (BASE) grants that would enable providers to increase compensation for their early educators, provide cost-of-living increases and introduce graduated pay scales, and support their staffs professional development - including through the use of apprenticeship models and the receipt of a recognized postsecondary credential. In support of allowing states to disburse BASE grants to center-based care, home-based care, faith-based care, and family, friend, and neighbor care. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of an additional $1.94 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.91 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creats a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of the Working Women's Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce, as a prerequisite for economic security, democratic participation, shared prosperity, and full participation in public life. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing that the workforce of the Nation is stronger, more innovative, and more competitive when women are able to contribute and lead across all industries. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to ensuring that all women, regardless of race, immigration status, language, or occupation, are able to work with dignity, free from violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the value of all work, especially domestic and part-time work, and recognizes its obligation to ensure that such work is dignified with fair pay, benefits, protections, and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress condemning actions and policies that weaken civil rights enforcement, undermine workplace protections, reduce access to health care and essential services, or otherwise threaten the economic security of working women. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress committing itself to restoring and strengthening Federal agencies that combat discrimination in the workplace, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to ensuring all people can live a life with dignity by raising wages, including by raising the Federal minimum wage, and eliminating tipped and subminimum wages. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to high-paying jobs across gender lines by strengthening programs that dismantle occupational segregation. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the right of every worker to join a union, free from interference and intimidation, and bargain collectively for fair wages and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress upon Federal, State, and local governments, employers, labor organizations, and community institutions to work collaboratively to ensure that all working women have the opportunity to thrive and be free from harassment and discrimination. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress that addressing the immediate needs of working women is essential to the prosperity of the United States. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TAX","general_issue_code_display":"Taxation/Internal Revenue Code","description":"In support of the Charitable Act (S. 317/H.R.801) to expand the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive. In support of preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition, raising excise taxes on social service providers In opposition to decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In opposition to the Secretary of the Treasury having the ability to designate 501 (c) (3) nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations at the Secretarys discretion, without requiring the Secretary to share their full evidence or reasoning with accused nonprofits. In opposition to giving discretion of power to the Secretary of the Treasury to remove tax-exempt status from any nonprofit organization without due process. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) increases to excise taxes and decreases to business entity charitable contribution limits, including the following provisions from H.R.1: Section 112022, Increase in the Rate of Tax on Net Investment Income of Certain Private Foundations. Section 110011, Limitation on Tax Benefit of Itemized Deduction. Section 112027, 1-Percent Floor On Deduction of Charitable Contributions Made By Corporations. Section 112024, Unrelated Business Taxable Income Increased by Amount of Certain Fringe Benefit Expenses for Which Deduction Is Allowed. In support of encouraging the Treasury Department to draft commonsense implementation regulations re: Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1 that provide clarity for taxpayers and avoid unintended consequences. In support of the Treasury Department Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing a broad range of expenditures to count toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing the inclusion of volunteer-related out-of-pocket costs, charitable mileage expenses, carryover of any excess charitable contributions from prior year (i.e., similar to corporate carryover), and donations of goods, such as food and clothing, and services with substantiated value as counting toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service clarifying the methodology of calculating toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers, and the expenses that will count towards satisfying it that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service creating a safe harbor whereby a donor will not be penalized for slightly exceeding their floor in a year, and still be allowed to contribute and deduct fully in current and future years. Easing substantiation requirements for modest cash contributions or easing the receipt requirements and other requirements for certain types of donated goods (i.e., canned goods). In opposition to Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service unnecessarily and inadvertently restrict charitable giving as a result of drafting regulations in regard to how to implement provisions of Public Law 119-21/H. R.. 1.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"IMM","general_issue_code_display":"Immigration","description":"In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"AGR","general_issue_code_display":"Agriculture","description":"In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FIR","general_issue_code_display":"Firearms/Guns/Ammunition","description":"H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"MMM","general_issue_code_display":"Medicare/Medicaid","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CON","general_issue_code_display":"Constitution","description":"In support of investments in the FY26 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of H.J.Res.80 that establishes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that affirms the ERA is ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that provides that the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, was ratified by three-fourths of the states and is therefore a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any time limit that was in the original proposal.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":69,"name":"Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA)"},{"id":9,"name":"President of the U.S."},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":12,"name":"White House Office"}]}],"conviction_disclosures":[],"foreign_entities":[],"affiliated_organizations":[]},{"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/filings/e96722f1-6d28-49ab-ad04-160376d554ec/","filing_uuid":"e96722f1-6d28-49ab-ad04-160376d554ec","filing_type":"Q2","filing_type_display":"2nd Quarter - Report","filing_year":2026,"filing_period":"second_quarter","filing_period_display":"2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)","filing_document_url":"https://lda.gov/filings/public/filing/e96722f1-6d28-49ab-ad04-160376d554ec/print/","filing_document_content_type":"text/html","income":null,"expenses":"340000.00","expenses_method":"A","expenses_method_display":"A","posted_by_name":"Kata Sybenga","dt_posted":"2026-07-20T13:42:12-04:00","termination_date":null,"registrant_country":"United States of America","registrant_ppb_country":null,"registrant_address_1":"800 K Street, NW","registrant_address_2":"Suite 1000","registrant_different_address":false,"registrant_city":"Washington","registrant_state":"DC","registrant_zip":"20001","registrant":{"id":28708,"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/registrants/28708/","house_registrant_id":31081,"name":"NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION","description":null,"address_1":"800 K Street, NW","address_2":"Suite 1000","address_3":null,"address_4":null,"city":"Washington","state":"DC","state_display":"District of Columbia","zip":"20001","country":"US","country_display":"United States of America","ppb_country":"US","ppb_country_display":"United States of America","contact_name":"KATA SYBENGA","contact_telephone":"+1 202-572-5500","dt_updated":"2026-07-31T11:15:48.152132-04:00"},"client":{"id":134581,"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/clients/134581/","client_id":12,"name":"NATIONAL TREASURY EMPLOYEES UNION","general_description":null,"client_government_entity":false,"client_self_select":true,"state":"DC","state_display":"District of Columbia","country":"US","country_display":"United States of America","ppb_state":"DC","ppb_state_display":"District of Columbia","ppb_country":"US","ppb_country_display":"United States of America","effective_date":"2007-08-09"},"lobbying_activities":[{"general_issue_code":"BUD","general_issue_code_display":"Budget/Appropriations","description":"Draft Senate FY 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations bill Draft Senate Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027 Draft Senate Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 Draft Senate Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Draft Senate Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Draft Senate Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Draft Senate Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 Draft Senate Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 Draft Senate Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 H. Con. Res. 15, Calling an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution and stipulating ratification by a vote of We the People, and for other purposes. H. J. Res. 110, Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. H. J. Res. 112, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States related to the public debt. H. J. Res. 139, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. H.R. 182, Default Prevention Act H.R. 191, Inflation Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 196, Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act H.R. 199, Implementing DOGE Act H.R. 222, Sustainable Budget Act of 2025 H.R. 374, DIRECT Act H.R. 654, TABS Act of 2025 H.R. 814, Defund the CFPB Act S. 303, Defund the CFPB Act H.R. 1180, To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. S. 515, A bill to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. H.R. 1916, Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025 H.R. 2050, Homeland Heroes Pay Act H.R. 3001, To advance commonsense priorities. H.R. 3141, CFPB Budget Integrity Act H.R. 3289, Fiscal Commission Act H.R. 4178, Enforce the Caps Act H.R. 4213, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 4229, To amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require prior approval from Congress before the Comptroller General may pursue a civil action under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 4273, Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments H.R. 4765, Securing our Border Act H.R. 5130, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 S. 2721, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 H.R. 5220, Congressional Power of the Purse Act H.R. 5260, Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act H.R. 5398, Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026 H.R. 5405, Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 5438, Incentivize Savings Act H.R. 5450, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 S. 2882, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 H.R. 5542, End Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5552, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 5802, MAGA Act H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5893, GUARD Act H.R. 5998, To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 7295, Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 H.R. 7322, True Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 7481, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7617, To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 7744, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R. 7844, To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 8029, Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act H.R. 8206, Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act H.R. 8495, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8845, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9171, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9495, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 S. Con. Res. 33, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035. S. J. Res. 97, A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. S. Res. 654, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product. S. 2, Secure America Act S. 175, A bill to rescind unobligated balances appropriated for the IRS and use for an External Revenue Service S. 181, A bill to require agencies submit zero-based budgets. S. 360, To provide for across the board rescissions of non-security discretionary spending S. 481, Securing our Border Act S. 2806, Eliminate Shutdowns Act S. 3001, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3039, True Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3165, True Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3043, Military and Federal Employee Protection Act S. 3066, Pay the People Act S. 3681, Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act S. 3951, Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026 S. 4012, Fiscal Commission Act S. 4173, Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act S. 4174, A bill to provide a premium payment to employees who worked without receiving pay during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security of 10 percent of the pay the employees should have received during the shutdown. S. 4298, Stop CHEATERS Act S. 4799, Slash the Pentagon Act","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":45731,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SOCKNAT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":138404,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SOWARDS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":65769,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JENNIFER","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"TYREE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":71319,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"KATHERINE","nickname":null,"middle_name":"C","last_name":"SYBENGA","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":148450,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MARAM","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"ABDELHAMID","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":154510,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JOSH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"NASSAR","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":true},{"lobbyist":{"id":154511,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"COLLEEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"COSTELLO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":"Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)/Legislative Assistant, Associate Legislative Aide, Legislative Correspondent","new":true}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":148,"name":"Bureau of Land Management (BLM)"},{"id":45,"name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)"},{"id":255,"name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)"},{"id":25,"name":"Defense, Dept of (DOD)"},{"id":49,"name":"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"},{"id":53,"name":"Federal Communications Commission (FCC)"},{"id":54,"name":"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)"},{"id":55,"name":"Federal Election Commission (FEC)"},{"id":57,"name":"Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)"},{"id":186,"name":"Federal Law Enforcement Training Center"},{"id":64,"name":"Federal Trade Commission (FTC)"},{"id":135,"name":"Food & Drug Administration (FDA)"},{"id":34,"name":"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":188,"name":"Internal Revenue Service (IRS)"},{"id":37,"name":"Justice, Dept of (DOJ)"},{"id":71,"name":"Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA)"},{"id":143,"name":"Natl Park Service (NPS)"},{"id":78,"name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)"},{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"},{"id":81,"name":"Office of Personnel Management (OPM)"},{"id":183,"name":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)"},{"id":113,"name":"Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)"},{"id":88,"name":"Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":91,"name":"Social Security Administration (SSA)"},{"id":141,"name":"Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)"},{"id":41,"name":"Treasury, Dept of"},{"id":184,"name":"U.S. Customs & Border Protection"}]},{"general_issue_code":"GOV","general_issue_code_display":"Government Issues","description":"Draft Senate Agricultural Act of 2026 H. Res. 186, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information. H. Res. 187, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies. H. Res. 259, Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the access provided to the staff and advisers of, including any individual working for or in conjunction with, the Department of Government Efficiency to the systems, applications, and accounts, and any information contained therein, of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H. Res. 286, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the dangerous, unaccountable use of AI by the United States DOGE Service to jeopardize the private information and essential services of the American people. H. Res. 302, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Labor to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the effect on local economies and communities of the Department of Government Efficiency and newly-imposed tariffs. H. Res. 807, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the firings, dismissal, reduction in force, or withholding of pay for the period of the lapse in appropriations of furloughed employees of the United States Government. H. Res. 825, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees. H. Res. 1253, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States, including their commitment to defending the Constitution and delivering essential services to United States citizens, and in doing so, supporting the United States economy, during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. S. Res. 733, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the United States during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year. H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 1503, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2025 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 107, Return to Work Act H.R. 195, CBP Relocation Act H.R. 200, Federal Freeze Act S. 357, Federal Freeze Act H.R. 201, Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025 S. 359, Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025 H.R. 202, Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act S. 353, Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act H.R. 236, Federal Employee Return to Work Act S. 27, Federal Employee Return to Work Act H.R. 242, MANAGER Act H.R. 357, Back to Work Act H.R. 371, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 435, Direct Hire To Fight Fires H.R. 473, SHOW UP Act of 2025 S. 354, SHOW UP Act of 2025 H.R. 489, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2025 H.R. 491, Equal COLA Act S. 624, Equal COLA Act H.R. 492, Saving the Civil Service Act S. 134, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 514, SWAMP Act S. 22, SWAMP Act H.R. 687, MERIT Act of 2025 S. 662,MERIT Act of 2025 H.R. 697, End the Deep State Act H.R. 743, Tim's Act S. 279, Tim's Act H.R. 759, Federal Firefighters Families First Act H.R. 800, DEI to DIE Act H.R. 925, Dismantle DEI Act S. 382, Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 H.R. 977, Support Military Spouses Act H.R. 1075, Tax Administration Simplification Act H.R. 1101, Taxpayer Data Protection Act H.R. 1106, Scientific Integrity Act S. 4545, Scientific Integrity Act H.R. 1280, DRAIN THE SWAMP Act S. 23, DRAIN THE SWAMP Act H.R. 1294, BEST Facilitation Act S. 578, BEST Facilitation Act H.R. 1295, Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 S. 583, Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 H.R. 1460, Drain the Swamp Act of 2025 H.R. 1511, REDUCE Act H.R. 1522, Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 1535, BAD DOGE ACT H.R. 1548, Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act S. 691, Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act H.R. 1569, CATCH Fentanyl Act S. 703, CATCH Fentanyl Act H.R. 1571, Bureaucratic Labor Adjustment and Downsizing Effort Act H.R. 1603, Repeal CFPB Act H.R. 1637, Protect Veteran Jobs Act S. 914, Protect Veteran Jobs Act H.R. 1807, Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act H.R. 1835, MERIT Act S. 1075, MERIT Act H.R. 1930, Border Workforce Improvement Act H.R. 1943, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 1989, Protect Our Probationary Employees Act S. 918, Protect Our Probationary Employees Act H.R. 2006, DOGE Act H.R. 2207, Saving DOEs Workforce Act H.R. 2255, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 2285, DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 2324, Unity through Service Act of 2025 S. 1120, Unity through Service Act of 2025 H.R. 2421, Protecting Taxpayer Resources Act H.R. 2470, COST of Relocations Act S. 1171, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 2532, To prohibit certain removals of employees of the Department of Health and Human Services and sub-agencies and operating divisions thereof, and for other purposes. H.R. 2601, Delete DOGE Act H.R. 2677, 10th Amendment Restoration Act of 2025 H.R. 2737, ELON MUSK Act H.R. 2742, DOGE Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 2743, Raise the Wage Act of 2025 S. 1332, Raise the Wage Act of 2025 H.R. 2829, SERVICE Act H.R. 2880, To provide employment protections for, and reinstatement of, certain probationary Federal career employees, and for other purposes. H.R. 2894, SEER Act of 2025 S. 1491, SEER Act 2025 H.R. 2905, Ensuring Agency Service Quality Act H.R. 2906, SERVICE Act H.R. 2921, Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 2962, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025 S. 677, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025 H.R. 3046, Workers Memorial Day H.R. 3072, DOGE Codification Act of 2025 H.R. 3093, REHIRE Act H.R. 3094, PREP Act H.R. 3120, To improve the review and effectiveness of the cost of living adjustments to pay and benefits for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense whose permanent duty station is located in the 19th Congressional District of California, and for other purposes. H.R. 3144, Honoring our K9 Heroes Act H.R. 3170, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 3171, Reduction in Force Review Act S. 1585, Reduction in Force Review Act H.R. 3226, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act H.R. 3267, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act S. 3487, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act H.R. 3305, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025 H.R. 3317, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act S. 2078, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act H.R. 3346, Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act H.R. 3364, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2025 H.R. 3404, FAIR Leave Act H.R. 3435, Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2025 H.R. 3445, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 3468, Protecting Retirement and Health Benefits for Families Act H.R. 3555, Protect our Parks Act of 2025 H.R. 3560, Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025 H.R. 3733, Make DOGE Permanent Act H.R. 3853, Federal Government Reform Act of 2025 H.R. 3891, Northern Border Security and Staffing Reform Act H.R. 3965, PEARL Act S. 4079, PEARL Act H.R. 4052, Employment Abundance Act H.R. 4057, CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act H.R. 4176, No Secret Police Act of 2025 H.R. 4440, Protecting Federal Employee Rights to Personnel Files Act of 2025 H.R. 4582, To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition. H.R. 4672, To extend the break-in-service consideration for firefighter retirements, and other purposes. H.R. 4683, Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2025 S. 1678, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025 H.R. 4727, To codify Executive Order 14235 relating to restoring public service loan forgiveness. H.R. 4823, Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act of 2025 H.R. 4854, Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act S. 2597, Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act H.R. 4893, National Guard and Reserve Student Loan Fairness Act H.R. 4907, Statistical Agency Integrity and Independence Act H.R. 4908, Time Off to Vote Act S. 2549, Time Off to Vote Act H.R. 4974, DETECT Act of 2025 H.R. 4996, FORWARD Act H.R. 5000, Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act H.R. 5091, To amend section 5545 of title 5, United States Code, to provide hazard pay for carrying out prescribed burns, and for other purposes. H.R. 5397, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act S. 2418, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act H.R. 5572, Help FEDS Act S. 2948, Help FEDS Act H.R. 5599, To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 5653, Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025 H.R. 5674, Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025 S. 2966, Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025 H.R. 5676, Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act H.R. 5679, TRUMP Act H.R. 5689, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act S. 2995, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5708, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 2982, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 5720, Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 5724, FAST Justice Act S. 2977, FAST Justice Act H.R. 5750, EQUALS Act of 2025 H.R. 5771, Reliable Social Security Service for Seniors Act H.R. 5810, Federal Supervisor Education Act H.R. 5816, HELP FEDs Act H.R. 5843, Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act S. 3070, Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act H.R. 5908, Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act S. 3005, Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act H.R. 6023, Government Shutdown Efficiency Act H.R. 6284, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act S. 3277, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act H.R. 6323, Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act H.R. 6330, Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act H.R. 6371, No Robot Bosses Act H.R. 6548, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 6791, Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act S. 3504, Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act H.R. 6818, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act S. 3547, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act H.R. 6926, Federal Property Integrity Act H.R. 6929, Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025 H.R. 6971, To require congressional approval of major Executive Orders and major rules, and for other purposes. H.R. 7039, SERVE Act S. 3622, SERVE Act H.R. 7067, No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act H.R. 7098, Homeland Threat Response Act H.R. 7102, Federal Workforce Civics Competency and Accountability Act H.R. 7228, Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2026 H.R. 7256, Federal Workforce Early Separation Incentives Act H.R. 7357, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2026 S. 1368, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2025 H.R. 7471, Give America a Raise Act H.R. 7480, FAIR Act S. 3823, FAIR Act H.R. 7505, Flexible Leave Act H.R. 7507, Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act S. 3844, Fiscal Harms of Federal Firing Act H.R. 7531, Healthy Families Act S. 3869, Healthy Families Act H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 H.R. 7583, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act S. 3865, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 7706, Federal Retirement Safety Act H.R. 7934, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2026 H.R. 7971, Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act H.R. 7972, Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 8096, Duplication Scoring Act of 2026 H.R. 8134, Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 H.R. 8173, Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act H.R. 8180, CFTC International Operational Improvements Act of 2026 H.R. 8207, Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 8428, Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act H.R. 8466, TRUE Accountability Act H.R. 8555, Living Wage For All Act H.R. 8587, Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 H.R. 8663, Fair Pay Act of 2026 H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R. 8823, Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act H.R. 8831, Protecting Our Democracy Act H.R. 8844, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act S. 727, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act H.R. 8898, End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026 H.R. 9199, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act H.R. 9200, To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 9214, TSP Modernization Act H.R. 9237, Take Care of Americas Veterans Act S. 4744, Take Care of Americas Veterans Act H.R. 9261, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act H.R. 9327, PEARL Act H.R. 9346, USDA Field Office Stability Act H.R. 9382, To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes. H.R. 9402, Stop Spying Bosses Act S. 4831, Stop Spying Bosses Act H.R. 9444, Support our Firefighters Act S. 4271, Support our Firefighters Act H.R. 9498, Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act H.R. 9519, Social Security 2100 Act H.R. 9566, To establish a pilot program for use by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at land ports of entry along the Arizona border to assess the use of artificial intelligence through an anomaly detection algorithm, and for other purposes. S. Res. 165, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the plan of President Trump and Elon Musk to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is unacceptable and must be rescinded. S. Res. 166, A resolution demanding the immediate reinstatement of all veteran Federal employees involuntarily removed or otherwise dismissed without cause since January 20, 2025. S. Res. 324, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the actions of the Trump Administration that drastically and indiscriminately reduce staff at Federal agencies, freeze vast swaths of critical Federal funding, and dismantle Federal agencies are destructive and harmful to communities across the United States and have raised costs for American families. S. Res. 579, A resolution affirming the importance of the Social Security program to the people of the United States and expressing the sense of the Senate that Social Security must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations. S. 21, REMOTE Act S. 26, To exclude locality adjustments from average pay for computing retirement annuities of new employees. S. 67, Censorship Accountability Act S. 82, Telework Reform Act of 2025 S. 102, ROOMIE Act S. 135, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 S. 295, Reducing the Federal Workforce Through Attrition Act S. 452, BARCODE Efficiency Act S. 490,Protecting Americans' Privacy Act S. 591, Restore Merit to Government Service Act of 2025 S. 949, Save Our Parks Act of 2025 S. 1059, One Agency Act S. 1138, A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes. S. 1154, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 S. 1185, FIGHTING for America Act of 2025 S. 1427, Audit the IRS Act S. 1444, Tax DODGER Act S. 1625, SHIELD Against CCP Act S. 1768, TALENTS Act S. 1771, Larry Henderson Act S. 1819, DOGE BROS Act S. 1871, Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act S. 1923, CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2025 S. 1991, Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act S. 2039, Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act S. 2091, Restoring Lethality Act S. 2163, Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act S. 2173, For Sale Act of 2025 S. 2429, Stop the Scammers Act S. 2473, Federal Firefighters Families First Act S. 2542, Federal Building Threat Notification Act S. 2595, Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act S. 2605, A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve recruitment and retention of the cyber workforce of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S. 2645, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act S. 2732, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025 S. 2786, Pipeline to Service Act S. 2816, Stop Sycophants in Government Act of 2025 S. 2838, Protecting Our Democracy Act S. 2953, Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025 S. 3091, DISPOSAL Act S. 3141, SAFE Act S. 3156, Federal Worker Mortgage Forbearance Act S. 3263, Stop TSP ESG Act S. 3283, Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 S. 3296, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025 S. 3553, Wheres WALDO Act S. 3609, Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act S. 3619, Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act of 2026 S. 3699, FOCUS Act S. 3755, Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act S. 3931, TAS Act S. 3996, DHS Hiring Review Act S. 3997, Homeland Security Improvement Act S. 4099, Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026 S. 4100, A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes. S. 4117, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026 S. 4290, Retirement Annuity Supplement Clarity Act S. 4302, Improving IRS Customer Service Act S. 4343, No Pensions for Congressional Predators Act S. 4378, Protecting American Taxpayers Act S. 4447, No Taxpayer-Funded Pensions for Sex Criminals Act S. 4478, Federal Worker Credit Protection Act of 2026 S. 4589, OPEN Act S. 4596, TRUST Act S. 4684, Protecting American Consumers 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Magaziner, 76 cosponsors) HR 1074, Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act (Rep. Khanna, 8 cosponsors) HR 1712, Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act (Rep. Liccardo, 18 cosponsors) HR 1883, Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act (Rep. Miller-Meeks, 1 cosponsor) HR 1887, Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act (Rep. Neguse, 1 cosponsor) HR 1908, End Congressional Stock Trading Act (Rep. Burchett, 1 cosponsor) HR 2180, Keep the Watchdogs Running Act (Rep. Connolly, 10 cosponsors) HR 2181, Protect Our Watchdogs Act (Rep. Connolly, 25 cosponsors) HR 2361, Cameras in the Courtroom Act (Rep. Connolly, no cosponsors) HR 2593, MARALAGO Act (Rep. Cohen, no cosponsors) HR 2624, HUMBLE Act (Rep. Craig, 1 cosponsor) HR 2675, Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act (Rep. Cline, no cosponsors) HR 2737, ELON MUSK Act (Rep. Pocan, 14 cosponsors) HR 2857, Drain the Swamp Act (Rep. Khanna, 3 cosponsors) HR 2795, End Judge Shopping Act (Rep. 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Kean, 1 cosponsor) S 588, Presidential Tax Transparency Act (Sen. Wyden, 8 cosponsors) S 806, Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act (Sen. Lujan, 1 cosponsor) S 856, Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act (Sen. Grassley, 5 cosponsors) S 865, Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act (Sen. Peters, 1 cosponsor) S 981, Foreign Agents Transparency Act (Sen. Grassley, 3 cosponsors) S 1133, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act (Sen. Grassley, 5 cosponsors) S 1146, Cameras in the Courtroom Act (Sen. Durbin, 4 cosponsors) S 1196, Special Government Employees Transparency Act (Sen. Lujan, 7 cosponsors) S 1365, No Federal Payments to Companies Controlled by Special Government Employees Act (Sen. Shaheen, no cosponsors) S 1498, Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act (Sen. Hawley, 1 cosponsor) S 1668, End Crypto Corruption Act (Sen. Merkley, 21 cosponsors) S 1803, STABLE GENIUS Act (Sen. Bennet, no cosponsors) S 1814, Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (Sen. Whitehouse, 26 cosponsors) S 1850, Close the Revolving Door Act (Sen. Bennet, no cosponsors) S 1873, MARSHALS Act (Sen. Booker, 4 cosponsors) S 2132, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest following government service (Sen. Cornyn, 3 cosponsors) --Voting & Fair Representation Bills in the 119th Congress-- - **HR 3776**, Don't Settle for Bribes Act of 2025 (Rep. Magaziner (RI-02), 1 cosponsor) - To restrict the President from initiating civil lawsuits regarding any civil matters arising during their presidency until after leaving office - **HR 4908**, Time Off to Vote Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05) / Hirono (HI), 52 cosponsors) - To provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections - **HR 4917**, Expanding the VOTE Act / Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), multiple cosponsors) - To modify certain notice requirements, reduce threshold requirements for language assistance under the Voting Rights Act, study certain election requirements, clarify certain election requirements - **HR 4910**, Sustaining Our Democracy Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), multiple cosponsors) - To establish a democracy advancement and innovation program to promote innovation to improve efficiency and smooth functioning in the administration of elections for Federal office - **HR 4909**, Voters on the Move Registration Act of 2025 (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 45 cosponsors) - To protect voter registration for individuals who have changed residences and ensure portability of voter registration across jurisdictions - **HR 4914**, Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 48 cosponsors) - To ensure that unhoused individuals can exercise their right to vote by removing barriers related to permanent address requirements - **HR 4915**, Election Mail Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), no cosponsors) - To address issues related to election mail and ensure timely delivery of ballots and election materials through the postal service - **HR 4911**, POLL Act / People Over Long Lines Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), multiple cosponsors) - To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote, establish standards for wait times at polling locations - **HR 4916**, Youth Voting Rights Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 44 cosponsors) - To expand youth access to voting through pre-registration of minors, on-campus polling locations, prohibition of certain residency requirements, and private right of action for age discrimination in voting - **HR 4912**, Help America Run Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 41 cosponsors) - To support Americans running for elected office by providing resources, reducing barriers to candidacy, and promoting diverse representation in government - **HR 4913**, CHALLENGES Act / Countering Harassment and Applying Legal Liability to Effectively Nurture Government Election Stability Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 33 cosponsors) - To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to protect individuals who are lawfully registered to vote from bad faith challenges to their registration status, requires clear and convincing evidence for challenges, establishes penalties --Anti-Corruption & Accountability Bills in the 119th Congress-- - **HR 3454**, Protecting Our Constitution and Communities Act (Rep. Landsman (OH-01), 11 cosponsors) - To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide a private right of action with respect to violations of such Act, strengthen Government Accountability Office enforcement - **H.J.Res. 54** (118th Congress), We the People Amendment (Rep. Jayapal (WA-07), 216 cosponsors in 118th Congress, reintroduced in 119th) - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only, ending corporate constitutional rights and reversing Citizens United - **HR 1118** (118th Congress), DISCLOSE Act / Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act (Rep. Cicilline/Pappas, multiple cosponsors) - To require disclosure of political spending and eliminate dark money in elections - **HR 5048** (118th Congress), Protecting Our Democracy Act (Rep. Schiff, 186 cosponsors) - Comprehensive reforms to prevent presidential abuses of power and restore checks and balances - **HR 5106** (119th Congress), Restore Trust in Congress Act (Rep. Roy (R-TX) + Rep. Magaziner (D-RI), bipartisan with approximately 100 cosponsors) - To ban congressional stock trading and address conflicts of interest - **S. 3191** (119th Congress), Stop Ballroom Bribery Act (Sen. Warren, cosponsors: Sen. Blumenthal, Sen. Markey lead, Sen. Booker, Sen. Hirono, Sen. Merkley) - To prevent corruption by prohibiting federal officials from soliciting or accepting donations for White House construction or improvements from private entities while in office - **HR 6085** (119th Congress), Stop Ballroom Bribery Act (Rep. Garcia, cosponsors: Reps Summer Lee, Ayanna Pressley, Pramila Jayapal) - House companion bill to prevent corruption involving Trump ballroom donations by prohibiting White House construction donations from private entities while president is in office - *H.R.6356 (119th Congress), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Act (Rep. Yvette Clarke) - To establish civil rights protections for algorithmic decision‑making systems by prohibiting discriminatory AI uses in key areas of life, requiring robust pre‑ and post‑deployment testing for bias, and increasing transparency and accountability for high‑risk AI tools. - *S. 5315 (117th Congress), Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (Sen. Warren; Rep. Jayapal) - To overhaul federal ethics and anti‑corruption rules by locking the revolving door, ending lobbying as currently structured, restricting stock trading and corporate board service by senior officials, establishing an independent anti‑corruption agency, strengthening judicial ethics standards, and reforming campaign finance laws to curb the influence of big and dark money in politics. - *S. ____ ( )Financial Disclosure Modernization Act (Sen. Schiff) - To strengthen personal financial disclosure requirements for senior federal officials by modernizing and expanding reporting categories for large assets and income, improving electronic filing and public access, and enhancing transparency to help ensure that public officials act in the public interest rather than their own financial interests. - *S.4822 (117th Congress) DISCLOSE Act (Sen. Whitehouse) - To increase transparency in federal elections by requiring groups that spend significant sums on campaign‑related communications to disclose their major donors, thereby limiting the ability of dark money organizations to secretly influence federal elections and policymaking. - *H.R. 4213 / H.R. 7147 (119th Congress), Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (House Appropriations Committee; House Republican leadership) - To provide full‑year fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, including border and immigration enforcement, disaster response, transportation security, and related programs, while incorporating policy riders and funding decisions that affect civil rights, immigration enforcement practices, and surveillance authorities. - *S.J.Res. 90 / H.Con.Res.64 (119th Congress), Venezuela War Powers Resolution (Sen. Kaine; Rep. McGovern) - To invoke the War Powers Resolution by directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that have not been expressly authorized by Congress, thereby reasserting congressional authority over decisions to introduce U.S. forces into armed conflict. - *H.R. 7296 (119th Congress), SAVE America Act (Rep. Roy) - aims to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. It mandates that states require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and imposes a photo ID requirement for voting in federal elections. - *H.Con.Res.38 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Rep. Massie). - *S.J.Res.104 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. (Sen. 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Con. Res. 15, Calling an Article V Convention for proposing a Fiscal Responsibility Amendment to the United States Constitution and stipulating ratification by a vote of We the People, and for other purposes. H. Con. Res. 113, Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. S. Con. Res. 38, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. H. J. Res. 110, Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. H. J. Res. 112, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States related to the public debt. H. J. Res. 139, Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government. H.R. 182, Default Prevention Act H.R. 191, Inflation Reduction Act of 2025 H.R. 196, Family and Small Business Taxpayer Protection Act H.R. 199, Implementing DOGE Act H.R. 222, Sustainable Budget Act of 2025 H.R. 374, DIRECT Act H.R. 654, TABS Act of 2025 H.R. 814, Defund the CFPB Act S. 303, Defund the CFPB Act H.R. 1180, To repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. S. 515, A bill to repeal the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. H.R. 1916, Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act of 2025 H.R. 2050, Homeland Heroes Pay Act H.R. 3001, To advance commonsense priorities. H.R. 3141, CFPB Budget Integrity Act H.R. 3289, Fiscal Commission Act H.R. 4178, Enforce the Caps Act H.R. 4229, To amend the Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to require prior approval from Congress before the Comptroller General may pursue a civil action under such Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 4273, Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments H.R. 4765, Securing our Border Act H.R. 5130, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 S. 2721, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2025 H.R. 5220, Congressional Power of the Purse Act H.R. 5260, Pay Our Border Patrol and Customs Agents Act H.R. 5398, Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act of 2026 H.R. 5405, Government Shutdown Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 5438, Incentivize Savings Act H.R. 5542, End Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5552, Eliminate Shutdowns Act H.R. 5619, Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act H.R. 5628, Pay Workers What Theyve Earned Act H.R. 5801, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3012, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 5802, MAGA Act H.R. 5870, Prevent Government Shutdowns Act H.R. 5893, GUARD Act H.R. 5998, To provide for the continued operation of the Hatch Act Unit of the Office of Special Counsel during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 6500, Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 H.R. 7137, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3168, Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 7295, Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act of 2026 H.R. 7322, True Shutdown Fairness Act H.R. 7617, To provide funding for administrative expenses of the Department of Homeland Security during any lapse in appropriations during fiscal year 2026, to require that the Department be responsive to congressional offices during such a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 7844, To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 8029, Pay Our Homeland Defenders Act H.R. 8206, Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act H.R. 8495, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8646, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 8845, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9022, Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9171, Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9260, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9310, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9495, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 9736, Stop CHEATERS Act S. 4298, Stop CHEATERS Act H.R. 9770, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 H.R. 10014, Restoring Accountability in Appropriations Act H.R. 10078, Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act S. Con. Res. 39, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. S. Con. Res. 40, A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. S. J. Res. 97, A joint resolution proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. S. J. Res. 219, A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget and establishing the requisite procedures. S. Res. 654, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States should reduce and maintain the Federal unified budget deficit at or below 3 percent of gross domestic product. S. 175, A bill to rescind unobligated balances appropriated for the IRS and use for an External Revenue Service S. 181, A bill to require agencies submit zero-based budgets. S. 360, To provide for across the board rescissions of non-security discretionary spending S. 481, Securing our Border Act S. 2806, Eliminate Shutdowns Act S. 3001, Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3039, True Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3165, True Shutdown Fairness Act S. 3043, Military and Federal Employee Protection Act S. 3066, Pay the People Act S. 3681, Keep Our Border Agents Paid Act S. 3951, Balanced Budget Responsibility Act of 2026 S. 4012, Fiscal Commission Act S. 4173, Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction Act S. 4174, A bill to provide a premium payment to employees who worked without receiving pay during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security of 10 percent of the pay the employees should have received during the shutdown. S. 4799, Slash the Pentagon Act S. 5670, A bill to ensure the prudent obligation of budget authority, and for other purposes.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":45731,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SOCKNAT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":138404,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SOWARDS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":65769,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JENNIFER","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"TYREE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":71319,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"KATHERINE","nickname":null,"middle_name":"C","last_name":"SYBENGA","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":148450,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MARAM","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"ABDELHAMID","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":154510,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JOSH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"NASSAR","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":154511,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"COLLEEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"COSTELLO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":"Office of Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI)/Legislative Assistant, Associate Legislative Aide, Legislative Correspondent","new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":148,"name":"Bureau of Land Management (BLM)"},{"id":45,"name":"Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)"},{"id":255,"name":"Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)"},{"id":25,"name":"Defense, Dept of (DOD)"},{"id":49,"name":"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"},{"id":53,"name":"Federal Communications Commission (FCC)"},{"id":54,"name":"Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)"},{"id":55,"name":"Federal Election Commission (FEC)"},{"id":57,"name":"Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA)"},{"id":186,"name":"Federal Law Enforcement Training Center"},{"id":64,"name":"Federal Trade Commission (FTC)"},{"id":135,"name":"Food & Drug Administration (FDA)"},{"id":34,"name":"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":188,"name":"Internal Revenue Service (IRS)"},{"id":37,"name":"Justice, Dept of (DOJ)"},{"id":71,"name":"Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA)"},{"id":143,"name":"Natl Park Service (NPS)"},{"id":78,"name":"Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)"},{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"},{"id":81,"name":"Office of Personnel Management (OPM)"},{"id":183,"name":"Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)"},{"id":113,"name":"Patent & Trademark Office (PTO)"},{"id":88,"name":"Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":91,"name":"Social Security Administration (SSA)"},{"id":141,"name":"Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)"},{"id":41,"name":"Treasury, Dept of"},{"id":184,"name":"U.S. Customs & Border Protection"}]},{"general_issue_code":"GOV","general_issue_code_display":"Government Issues","description":"H. Res. 186, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the conflicts of interest of Elon Musk and related information. H. Res. 187, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the termination, removal, placement on administrative leave, moved to another department of Federal employees and Inspectors General of agencies. H. Res. 259, Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the access provided to the staff and advisers of, including any individual working for or in conjunction with, the Department of Government Efficiency to the systems, applications, and accounts, and any information contained therein, of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. H. Res. 286, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain documents relating to the dangerous, unaccountable use of AI by the United States DOGE Service to jeopardize the private information and essential services of the American people. H. Res. 302, Of inquiry requesting the President and directing the Secretaries of the Treasury and Labor to transmit, respectively, certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the effect on local economies and communities of the Department of Government Efficiency and newly-imposed tariffs. H. Res. 807, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to the firings, dismissal, reduction in force, or withholding of pay for the period of the lapse in appropriations of furloughed employees of the United States Government. H. Res. 825, Of inquiry requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives referring to United States Government agencies sharing certain communications with the public and Federal employees. H.R. 15, Equality Act S. 1503, Equality Act H.R. 25, Fair Tax Act of 2025 H.R. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act S. 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act H.R. 107, Return to Work Act H.R. 195, CBP Relocation Act H.R. 200, Federal Freeze Act S. 357, Federal Freeze Act H.R. 201, Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025 S. 359, Federal Employee Performance and Accountability Act of 2025 H.R. 202, Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act S. 353, Commission to Relocate the Federal Bureaucracy Act H.R. 236, Federal Employee Return to Work Act S. 27, Federal Employee Return to Work Act H.R. 242, MANAGER Act H.R. 357, Back to Work Act H.R. 371, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 435, Direct Hire To Fight Fires H.R. 473, SHOW UP Act of 2025 S. 354, SHOW UP Act of 2025 H.R. 489, Federal Agency Sunset Commission Act of 2025 H.R. 491, Equal COLA Act S. 624, Equal COLA Act H.R. 492, Saving the Civil Service Act S. 134, Saving the Civil Service Act H.R. 514, SWAMP Act S. 22, SWAMP Act H.R. 687, MERIT Act of 2025 S. 662,MERIT Act of 2025 H.R. 697, End the Deep State Act H.R. 743, Tim's Act S. 279, Tim's Act H.R. 759, Federal Firefighters Families First Act H.R. 800, DEI to DIE Act H.R. 925, Dismantle DEI Act S. 382, Dismantle DEI Act of 2025 H.R. 977, Support Military Spouses Act H.R. 997, National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025 S. 1704, National Taxpayer Advocate Enhancement Act of 2025 H.R. 1075, Tax Administration Simplification Act H.R. 1101, Taxpayer Data Protection Act H.R. 1106, Scientific Integrity Act S. 4545, Scientific Integrity Act H.R. 1280, DRAIN THE SWAMP Act S. 23, DRAIN THE SWAMP Act H.R. 1294, BEST Facilitation Act S. 578, BEST Facilitation Act H.R. 1295, Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 S. 583, Reorganizing Government Act of 2025 H.R. 1460, Drain the Swamp Act of 2025 H.R. 1511, REDUCE Act H.R. 1522, Federal Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 1535, BAD DOGE ACT H.R. 1548, Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act S. 691, Leveling the Playing Field 2.0 Act H.R. 1569, CATCH Fentanyl Act S. 703, CATCH Fentanyl Act H.R. 1571, Bureaucratic Labor Adjustment and Downsizing Effort Act H.R. 1603, Repeal CFPB Act H.R. 1637, Protect Veteran Jobs Act S. 914, Protect Veteran Jobs Act H.R. 1653, Civil Investigative Demand Reform Act of 2025 H.R. 1807, Protecting Federal Agencies and Employees from Political Interference Act H.R. 1835, MERIT Act S. 1075, MERIT Act H.R. 1930, Border Workforce Improvement Act H.R. 1943, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 1989, Protect Our Probationary Employees Act S. 918, Protect Our Probationary Employees Act H.R. 2006, DOGE Act H.R. 2207, Saving DOEs Workforce Act H.R. 2255, Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act H.R. 2285, DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2025 H.R. 2324, Unity through Service Act of 2025 S. 1120, Unity through Service Act of 2025 H.R. 2421, Protecting Taxpayer Resources Act H.R. 2470, COST of Relocations Act S. 1171, COST of Relocations Act H.R. 2532, To prohibit certain removals of employees of the Department of Health and Human Services and sub-agencies and operating divisions thereof, and for other purposes. H.R. 2601, Delete DOGE Act H.R. 2677, 10th Amendment Restoration Act of 2025 H.R. 2737, ELON MUSK Act H.R. 2742, DOGE Accountability and Transparency Act H.R. 2743, Raise the Wage Act of 2025 S. 1332, Raise the Wage Act of 2025 H.R. 2829, SERVICE Act H.R. 2880, To provide employment protections for, and reinstatement of, certain probationary Federal career employees, and for other purposes. H.R. 2894, SEER Act of 2025 S. 1491, SEER Act 2025 H.R. 2905, Ensuring Agency Service Quality Act H.R. 2906, SERVICE Act H.R. 2921, Federal Firefighter Cancer Detection and Prevention Act of 2025 H.R. 2962, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025 S. 677, Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025 H.R. 3046, Workers Memorial Day H.R. 3072, DOGE Codification Act of 2025 H.R. 3093, REHIRE Act H.R. 3094, PREP Act H.R. 3120, To improve the review and effectiveness of the cost of living adjustments to pay and benefits for members of the Armed Forces and civilian employees of the Department of Defense whose permanent duty station is located in the 19th Congressional District of California, and for other purposes. H.R. 3144, Honoring our K9 Heroes Act H.R. 3170, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act H.R. 3171, Reduction in Force Review Act S. 1585, Reduction in Force Review Act H.R. 3226, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act H.R. 3267, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act S. 3487, PSLF Payment Completion Fairness Act H.R. 3305, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025 H.R. 3317, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act S. 2078, Honoring Civil Servants Killed in the Line of Duty Act H.R. 3346, Sovereign State Environmental Quality Assurance Act H.R. 3364, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board Inspector General Act of 2025 H.R. 3404, FAIR Leave Act H.R. 3435, Federal Cyber Workforce Training Act of 2025 H.R. 3445, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Commission Act H.R. 3468, Protecting Retirement and Health Benefits for Families Act H.R. 3555, Protect our Parks Act of 2025 H.R. 3560, Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act of 2025 H.R. 3633, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act H.R. 3733, Make DOGE Permanent Act H.R. 3853, Federal Government Reform Act of 2025 H.R. 3891, Northern Border Security and Staffing Reform Act H.R. 3965, PEARL Act S. 4079, PEARL Act H.R. 4052, Employment Abundance Act H.R. 4057, CBP Canine Home Kenneling Pilot Act H.R. 4176, No Secret Police Act of 2025 H.R. 4440, Protecting Federal Employee Rights to Personnel Files Act of 2025 H.R. 4582, To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 and title 5, United States Code, to clarify that organ donation surgery qualifies as a serious health condition. H.R. 4672, To extend the break-in-service consideration for firefighter retirements, and other purposes. H.R. 4683, Securing Americas Ports of Entry Act of 2025 S. 1678, Securing America's Ports of Entry Act of 2025 H.R. 4727, To codify Executive Order 14235 relating to restoring public service loan forgiveness. H.R. 4823, Promoting Free and Fair Elections Act of 2025 H.R. 4854, Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act S. 2597, Saving the Department of the Interior's Workforce Act H.R. 4893, National Guard and Reserve Student Loan Fairness Act H.R. 4907, Statistical Agency Integrity and Independence Act H.R. 4908, Time Off to Vote Act S. 2549, Time Off to Vote Act H.R. 4974, DETECT Act of 2025 H.R. 4996, FORWARD Act H.R. 5000, Cybersecurity Hiring Modernization Act H.R. 5091, To amend section 5545 of title 5, United States Code, to provide hazard pay for carrying out prescribed burns, and for other purposes. H.R. 5397, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act S. 2418, HEALING Mothers and Fathers Act H.R. 5572, Help FEDS Act S. 2948, Help FEDS Act H.R. 5599, To prohibit the removal of Federal employees during any lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes. H.R. 5653, Trust Through Transparency Act of 2025 H.R. 5674, Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025 S. 2966, Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025 H.R. 5676, Stop Stealing Our Jobs Act H.R. 5679, TRUMP Act H.R. 5689, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act S. 2995, Shutdown Guidance for Financial Institutions Act H.R. 5708, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act S. 2982, Federal Employees Civil Relief Act H.R. 5720, Federal Worker Childcare Protection Act of 2025 H.R. 5724, FAST Justice Act S. 2977, FAST Justice Act H.R. 5750, EQUALS Act of 2025 H.R. 5771, Reliable Social Security Service for Seniors Act H.R. 5810, Federal Supervisor Education Act H.R. 5816, HELP FEDs Act H.R. 5843, Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act S. 3070, Shutdown Student Loans for Feds Act H.R. 5908, Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act S. 3005, Non-Essential Workers Transparency Act H.R. 6023, Government Shutdown Efficiency Act H.R. 6284, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act S. 3277, Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Service Workers Act H.R. 6323, Taxpayer Protection and Preparer Proficiency Act H.R. 6330, Federal Relocation Payment Improvement Act H.R. 6371, No Robot Bosses Act H.R. 6548, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act H.R. 6791, Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act S. 3504, Strong Ports, Strong Communities Act H.R. 6818, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act S. 3547, Part-Time Worker Bill of Rights Act H.R. 6926, Federal Property Integrity Act H.R. 6929, Thrift Savings Plan Emergency Withdrawal Act of 2025 H.R. 6971, To require congressional approval of major Executive Orders and major rules, and for other purposes. H.R. 7039, SERVE Act S. 3622, SERVE Act H.R. 7067, No Violent Criminals in the Federal Workforce Act H.R. 7098, Homeland Threat Response Act H.R. 7102, Federal Workforce Civics Competency and Accountability Act H.R. 7228, Maintain Access to Vital Social Security Services Act of 2026 H.R. 7256, Federal Workforce Early Separation Incentives Act H.R. 7357, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2026 S. 1368, TSP Fiduciary Security Act of 2025 H.R. 7471, Give America a Raise Act H.R. 7480, FAIR Act S. 3823, FAIR Act H.R. 7505, Flexible Leave Act H.R. 7507, Fiscal Harms of Federal Firings Act S. 3844, Fiscal Harms of Federal Firing Act H.R. 7531, Healthy Families Act S. 3869, Healthy Families Act H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 H.R. 7583, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act S. 3865, BE HEARD in the Workplace Act H.R. 7706, Federal Retirement Safety Act H.R. 7934, Settlement Agreement Information Database Act of 2026 H.R. 7971, Taxpayer Experience Improvement Act H.R. 7972, Taxpayer Workforce Modernization Act H.R. 8096, Duplication Scoring Act of 2026 H.R. 8134, Strengthen Taxpayer Rights Act of 2026 H.R. 8173, Reforming ICE and Protecting America Act H.R. 8180, CFTC International Operational Improvements Act of 2026 H.R. 8207, Parental Bereavement Act of 2026 H.R. 8312, Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 8428, Federal Fraud Prevention Workforce Training Act H.R. 8466, TRUE Accountability Act H.R. 8555, Living Wage For All Act H.R. 8587, Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 H.R. 8663, Fair Pay Act of 2026 H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R. 8823, Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act H.R. 8831, Protecting Our Democracy Act H.R. 8844, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act S. 727, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act H.R. 8898, End Government Pensions for Sexual Abusers Act of 2026 H.R. 9199, Permanent Trump Secure Border Act H.R. 9200, To secure the borders of the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 9214, TSP Modernization Act H.R. 9237, Take Care of Americas Veterans Act S. 4744, Take Care of Americas Veterans Act H.R. 9261, Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act H.R. 9327, PEARL Act H.R. 9346, USDA Field Office Stability Act H.R. 9382, To require the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to link together applications of family members throughout the NEXUS application process, and for other purposes. H.R. 9402, Stop Spying Bosses Act S. 4831, Stop Spying Bosses Act H.R. 9444, Support our Firefighters Act S. 4271, Support our Firefighters Act H.R. 9498, Taxpayer Advocate Participation Act H.R. 9519, Social Security 2100 Act H.R. 9566, To establish a pilot program for use by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at land ports of entry along the Arizona border to assess the use of artificial intelligence through an anomaly detection algorithm, and for other purposes. H.R. 9596, Federal Jobs for STARs Act of 2026 H.R. 9664, K-9 Hero Act of 2026 H.R. 9714, Capping Appointed Positions Act H.R. 9828, Federal Employee Financial Protection Act of 2026 H.R. 9835, Congressional Oversight and Agency Access Act H.R. 9869, FECA Modernization and Cost Containment Act of 2026 H.R. 9886, Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment Act H.R. 9902, Federal Naming Standards Act H.R. 10034, RECOVER PII Act S. 5217, RECOVER PII Act H.R. 10036, Constituent Services Impacts of Federal Workforce Firings Act H.R. 10053, Public Service Homeownership Assistance Act H.R. 10055, Congressional Authorization for Federal Building Names Act H.R. 10061, Wildfire Response and Readiness Act H.R. 10142, Multi-State Worker Tax Fairness Act of 2026 H.R. 10184, Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Reform Act of 2026 H.R. 10200, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 10198, Federal Worker Protection Act H.R. 10239, Equal Pay for Equal Work Act H.R. 10283, Congressional Pension Accountability Act H.R. 10294, Better Pay for American Workers Act H.R. 10298, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Inclusion Act of 2026 H.R. 10323, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act S. 5384, Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act H.R. 10492, Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act S. 5433, Wildland Firefighter Health and Safety Act H.R. 10511, Lower Commuting Costs Act of 2026 H.R. 10551, Public Service Educational Assistance Act S. 5566, A bill to direct the Secretary of Education to establish a Public Service Educational Assistance Program to provide educational assistance to the dependents of public service employees, and for other purposes. S. Res. 165, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the plan of President Trump and Elon Musk to fire 83,000 employees of the Department of Veterans Affairs is unacceptable and must be rescinded. S. Res. 166, A resolution demanding the immediate reinstatement of all veteran Federal employees involuntarily removed or otherwise dismissed without cause since January 20, 2025. S. Res. 324, A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the actions of the Trump Administration that drastically and indiscriminately reduce staff at Federal agencies, freeze vast swaths of critical Federal funding, and dismantle Federal agencies are destructive and harmful to communities across the United States and have raised costs for American families. S. Res. 579, A resolution affirming the importance of the Social Security program to the people of the United States and expressing the sense of the Senate that Social Security must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations. S. Res. 817, An executive resolution authorizing the en bloc consideration in Executive Session of certain nominations on the Executive Calendar. S. 21, REMOTE Act S. 26, To exclude locality adjustments from average pay for computing retirement annuities of new employees. S. 67, Censorship Accountability Act S. 82, Telework Reform Act of 2025 S. 102, ROOMIE Act S. 135, Wildland Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act of 2025 S. 295, Reducing the Federal Workforce Through Attrition Act S. 452, BARCODE Efficiency Act S. 490,Protecting Americans' Privacy Act S. 591, Restore Merit to Government Service Act of 2025 S. 949, Save Our Parks Act of 2025 S. 1059, One Agency Act S. 1138, A bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to enhance capabilities for outbound inspections at the southern land border, and for other purposes. S. 1154, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act of 2025 S. 1185, FIGHTING for America Act of 2025 S. 1427, Audit the IRS Act S. 1444, Tax DODGER Act S. 1625, SHIELD Against CCP Act S. 1768, TALENTS Act S. 1771, Larry Henderson Act S. 1819, DOGE BROS Act S. 1871, Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act S. 1923, CFPB Pay Fairness Act of 2025 S. 1991, Delivering On Government Efficiency in Spending Act S. 2039, Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act S. 2091, Restoring Lethality Act S. 2163, Border Patrol Recruitment Enhancement Act S. 2173, For Sale Act of 2025 S. 2429, Stop the Scammers Act S. 2473, Federal Firefighters Families First Act S. 2542, Federal Building Threat Notification Act S. 2595, Saving the Department of Energy's Workforce Act S. 2605, A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve recruitment and retention of the cyber workforce of the Department of Defense, and for other purposes. S. 2645, DHS Suicide Prevention and Resiliency for Law Enforcement Act S. 2732, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025 S. 2786, Pipeline to Service Act S. 2804, Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act S. 2816, Stop Sycophants in Government Act of 2025 S. 2838, Protecting Our Democracy Act S. 2953, Dismantling Double Dippers Act of 2025 S. 3091, DISPOSAL Act S. 3141, SAFE Act S. 3156, Federal Worker Mortgage Forbearance Act S. 3263, Stop TSP ESG Act S. 3283, Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 S. 3296, Improving Access to Workers Compensation for Injured Federal Workers Act of 2025 S. 3553, Wheres WALDO Act S. 3609, Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act S. 3619, Department of Defense Comprehensive Cyber Workforce Strategy Act of 2026 S. 3699, FOCUS Act S. 3755, Digital Commodity Intermediaries Act S. 3785, North Rim and Kaibab National Forest Restoration Act of 2026 S. 3931, TAS Act S. 3996, DHS Hiring Review Act S. 3997, Homeland Security Improvement Act S. 4099, Whistleblower Anti-Gag Act of 2026 S. 4100, A bill to amend title 5, United States Code, to clarify whistleblower protections for duty speech disclosures, and for other purposes. 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In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through FY 2029 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030, by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. And in opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. And in opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. And in opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing resources to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. At least an additional $3.57 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) in FY 27 to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.91 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.27 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion for FY 27. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). And in support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and the following language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives, $15 million for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance and to implement the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services and in opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of including language any FY 2027 HUD spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure HUD issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC program, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way and raises the minimum renewal threshold for Tier 1 funding in the CoC program from 60% to 85%. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), in opposition to all provisions including cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, harmful programmatic changes to these programs, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64, shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states, triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, and the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of Congress continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of Congress defending its constitutional authority over federal spending and to ensure that federal agencies carry out funding decisions as written. In support of Congress remaining vigilant in opposing federal funding delays or pauses by the Administration that are not grounded in clear legal requirements and considering possible language in the FY27 appropriations bills to address this. In support of Congress ensuring the Administration obligates and expends federal funds consistent with congressional directives and statutory timelines. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. And in support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. And in opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ)programs. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs. In support of investments in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bill that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bill language that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, specifically, allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892. In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CIV","general_issue_code_display":"Civil Rights/Civil Liberties","description":"In opposition to OMB 2026-0034 (Proposed Regulation to Federal Financial Assistance), which would place greater restrictions on the use of federal funds for issue advocacy, voter registration, and other policy activities. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In opposition to provisions in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bill language that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress reaffirming the federal governments commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the FY 2027 appropriations process by opposing language in appropriations bills which would limit it. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"EDU","general_issue_code_display":"Education","description":"In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program. In support of increasing funding for Head Start. In support of strengthening child care and Head Start, supporting the childcare and Head Start workforce and infrastructure. In opposition to federal funding reductions, freezes or changes to the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. An additional $1.91 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.27 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support In opposition to H.R. 28 and S. 9, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 which mandates that sex, for participation in athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls, be determined solely based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In support of safe, healthy, and inclusive educational environments. In support of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which provides equal educational opportunity for all women and girls, including in school sports. In support of Title IXs mandate of equal access to educational opportunities. In opposition to eliminating the Department of Education. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for Head Start at the highest level the Subcommittee deems possible. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":32,"name":"Education, Dept of"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FAM","general_issue_code_display":"Family issues/Abortion/Adoption","description":"In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of including language any FY 2027 HUD spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure HUD issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC program, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way and raises the minimum renewal threshold for Tier 1 funding in the CoC program from 60% to 85%. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, school breakfast and lunch programs, Social Service Block Grant, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programs. In support of funding for the childcare sector and Head Start programs. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In support of S.520: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to individuals. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to individuals. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including all provisions relating to providing states with the funding to meet the needs of families with young children across the country, reducing child care costs, increasing access to child care slots, investing in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including funding to states to supplement their own investments in preschool access, improve data systems as well as providing funding specifically for programs offering nontraditional hour care for shift or overnight works, for dual-language learners, and for infants and toddlers. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program. In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of Congress protecting and prioritizing child care investments during the Appropriations process, continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.2 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, and $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In support of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. And language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill: addressing the Continuum of Care program and directing the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap at $1.9 billion for FY 27. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY27. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of providing $15 million in FY27 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of Congress passing the Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act that provides additional funding to VOCA. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HCR","general_issue_code_display":"Health Issues","description":"In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to the elimination of the Center for Disease Control DC's Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Continuum of Care (COC) program in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language in any final appropriations bill relating to violence against women. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOU","general_issue_code_display":"Housing","description":"In support of including language any FY 2027 HUD spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure HUD issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC program, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way and raises the minimum renewal threshold for Tier 1 funding in the CoC program from 60% to 85%. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of increasing access to affordable housing. In support of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of FY 27 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to CoC grants, funding for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations, and directs the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of Congress providing the highest level of funding possible for federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including robust funding along with FY27 funding levels for THUD and other relevant appropriations In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: not less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs, including lifesaving legal services; funding for services in rural and remote areas; and transitional housing. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund for FY 2027. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) which funds domestic violence shelters and services.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LAW","general_issue_code_display":"Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice","description":"In opposition to the Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing its case, United States v. Southwest Key Programs, Inc., W.D. Tex., No. 1:24-cv-00798 as the dismissal shields government contractors from accountability for failures of responsibility and abuse of vulnerable children. In support of immediate steps to call on the Department of Justice to provide a clear explanation of its reasons for dismissing this action against Southwest Keys and support efforts to seek accountability and justice in response to these horrific allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of children. H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, Tnonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of members of Congress pushing back against catastrophic cuts to and Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Act grants. In support of members of Congress demanding the Office on Violence Against Women remain an independent agency. In opposition to the Department of Justices termination of 360 victims services grants. In support of Congress conducting ongoing and rigorous oversight of DOJ to ensure transparency and stability in grantmaking, to ensure victims have access to critical services, and to promote the DOJs core mission to enhance public safety - not undermine it. In support of S.520 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) \"cap\". In support of Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA). In support of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 909/S.1892) which redirects funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of provide critical support for survivor focused organizations, like YWCA associations, that lost as much as 40 percent of their VOCA funding last year by addressing Crime Victims Fund (CVF) shortfalls through the redirection of funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In opposition to continued layoffs affecting agencies critical to administering program and funding support to grantees that receive Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA) funding. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion in FY 27. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LBR","general_issue_code_display":"Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace","description":"In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program and the harm it would have on the program and workforce. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of equal pay for equal work. S. 1115/H.R. 17: Paycheck Fairness Act of 2025, in support of empowering women to negotiate for equal pay, in support of prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire or share their wages. In support of preserving and creating jobs in the nonprofit sector. In support of strengthening and supporting the nonprofit service sector workforce, especially the childcare and early education workforce, the victim services and violence prevention and intervention workforce. In support of investments in the childcare and Head Start workforce. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including provisions relating to providing states with the funding to invest in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act and establishing a Building an Affordable System for Early Education (BASE) grants that would enable providers to increase compensation for their early educators, provide cost-of-living increases and introduce graduated pay scales, and support their staffs professional development - including through the use of apprenticeship models and the receipt of a recognized postsecondary credential. In support of allowing states to disburse BASE grants to center-based care, home-based care, faith-based care, and family, friend, and neighbor care. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that supports nonprofit organizations and their workers who provide social services, including childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, and other human services. At least an additional $3.57 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) in FY27 to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of an additional $1.91 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.27 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of the Working Women's Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce, as a prerequisite for economic security, democratic participation, shared prosperity, and full participation in public life. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing that the workforce of the Nation is stronger, more innovative, and more competitive when women are able to contribute and lead across all industries. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to ensuring that all women, regardless of race, immigration status, language, or occupation, are able to work with dignity, free from violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the value of all work, especially domestic and part-time work, and recognizes its obligation to ensure that such work is dignified with fair pay, benefits, protections, and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress condemning actions and policies that weaken civil rights enforcement, undermine workplace protections, reduce access to health care and essential services, or otherwise threaten the economic security of working women. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress committing itself to restoring and strengthening Federal agencies that combat discrimination in the workplace, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to ensuring all people can live a life with dignity by raising wages, including by raising the Federal minimum wage, and eliminating tipped and subminimum wages. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to high-paying jobs across gender lines by strengthening programs that dismantle occupational segregation. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the right of every worker to join a union, free from interference and intimidation, and bargain collectively for fair wages and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress upon Federal, State, and local governments, employers, labor organizations, and community institutions to work collaboratively to ensure that all working women have the opportunity to thrive and be free from harassment and discrimination. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress that addressing the immediate needs of working women is essential to the prosperity of the United States. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TAX","general_issue_code_display":"Taxation/Internal Revenue Code","description":"In support of the Charitable Act (S. 317/H.R.801) to expand the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive. In support of preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition, raising excise taxes on social service providers In opposition to decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In opposition to the Secretary of the Treasury having the ability to designate 501 (c) (3) nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations at the Secretarys discretion, without requiring the Secretary to share their full evidence or reasoning with accused nonprofits. In opposition to giving discretion of power to the Secretary of the Treasury to remove tax-exempt status from any nonprofit organization without due process. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) increases to excise taxes and decreases to business entity charitable contribution limits, including the following provisions from H.R.1: Section 112022, Increase in the Rate of Tax on Net Investment Income of Certain Private Foundations. Section 110011, Limitation on Tax Benefit of Itemized Deduction. Section 112027, 1-Percent Floor On Deduction of Charitable Contributions Made By Corporations. Section 112024, Unrelated Business Taxable Income Increased by Amount of Certain Fringe Benefit Expenses for Which Deduction Is Allowed. In support of encouraging the Treasury Department to draft commonsense implementation regulations re: Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1 that provide clarity for taxpayers and avoid unintended consequences. In support of the Treasury Department Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing a broad range of expenditures to count toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing the inclusion of volunteer-related out-of-pocket costs, charitable mileage expenses, carryover of any excess charitable contributions from prior year (i.e., similar to corporate carryover), and donations of goods, such as food and clothing, and services with substantiated value as counting toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service clarifying the methodology of calculating toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers, and the expenses that will count towards satisfying it that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service creating a safe harbor whereby a donor will not be penalized for slightly exceeding their floor in a year, and still be allowed to contribute and deduct fully in current and future years. Easing substantiation requirements for modest cash contributions or easing the receipt requirements and other requirements for certain types of donated goods (i.e., canned goods). In opposition to Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service unnecessarily and inadvertently restrict charitable giving as a result of drafting regulations in regard to how to implement provisions of Public Law 119-21/H. R.. 1.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"IMM","general_issue_code_display":"Immigration","description":"In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure. In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program, and its ability to help immigrant children and families. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"AGR","general_issue_code_display":"Agriculture","description":"In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of H.J.Res.80 that establishes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that affirms the ERA is ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that provides that the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, was ratified by three-fourths of the states and is therefore a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any time limit that was in the original proposal. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FIR","general_issue_code_display":"Firearms/Guns/Ammunition","description":"H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"MMM","general_issue_code_display":"Medicare/Medicaid","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CON","general_issue_code_display":"Constitution","description":"In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of H.J.Res.80 that establishes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that affirms the ERA is ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. 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In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In opposition to OMB 2026-0034 (Proposed Regulation to Federal Financial Assistance), which would place greater restrictions on the use of federal funds for issue advocacy, voter registration, and other policy activities. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. 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In opposition to the unintended consequences of raising excise taxes on social service providers and decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of expanding the long-term availability of quality childcare and helping providers maintain and strengthen their workforce. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through FY 2029 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030, by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. And in opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. And in opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. And in opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing resources to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. At least an additional $3.57 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) in FY 27 to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.91 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.27 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion for FY 27. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). And in support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and the following language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives, $15 million for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance and to implement the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services and in opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of including language any FY 2027 HUD spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure HUD issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC program, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way and raises the minimum renewal threshold for Tier 1 funding in the CoC program from 60% to 85%. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), in opposition to all provisions including cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, harmful programmatic changes to these programs, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64, shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states, triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, and the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of Congress continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of Congress defending its constitutional authority over federal spending and to ensure that federal agencies carry out funding decisions as written. In support of Congress remaining vigilant in opposing federal funding delays or pauses by the Administration that are not grounded in clear legal requirements and considering possible language in the FY27 appropriations bills to address this. In support of Congress ensuring the Administration obligates and expends federal funds consistent with congressional directives and statutory timelines. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. And in support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. And in opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ)programs. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs. In support of investments in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bill that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bill language that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, specifically, allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892. In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CIV","general_issue_code_display":"Civil Rights/Civil Liberties","description":"In opposition to OMB 2026-0034 (Proposed Regulation to Federal Financial Assistance), which would place greater restrictions on the use of federal funds for issue advocacy, voter registration, and other policy activities. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In opposition to provisions in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bill language that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress reaffirming the federal governments commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the FY 2027 appropriations process by opposing language in appropriations bills which would limit it. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"EDU","general_issue_code_display":"Education","description":"In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program. In support of increasing funding for Head Start. In support of strengthening child care and Head Start, supporting the childcare and Head Start workforce and infrastructure. In opposition to federal funding reductions, freezes or changes to the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. An additional $1.91 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.27 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support In opposition to H.R. 28 and S. 9, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 which mandates that sex, for participation in athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls, be determined solely based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In support of safe, healthy, and inclusive educational environments. In support of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which provides equal educational opportunity for all women and girls, including in school sports. In support of Title IXs mandate of equal access to educational opportunities. In opposition to eliminating the Department of Education. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for Head Start at the highest level the Subcommittee deems possible. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":32,"name":"Education, Dept of"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FAM","general_issue_code_display":"Family issues/Abortion/Adoption","description":"In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of including language any FY 2027 HUD spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure HUD issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC program, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way and raises the minimum renewal threshold for Tier 1 funding in the CoC program from 60% to 85%. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, school breakfast and lunch programs, Social Service Block Grant, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programs. In support of funding for the childcare sector and Head Start programs. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In support of S.520: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to individuals. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to individuals. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including all provisions relating to providing states with the funding to meet the needs of families with young children across the country, reducing child care costs, increasing access to child care slots, investing in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including funding to states to supplement their own investments in preschool access, improve data systems as well as providing funding specifically for programs offering nontraditional hour care for shift or overnight works, for dual-language learners, and for infants and toddlers. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program. In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of Congress protecting and prioritizing child care investments during the Appropriations process, continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.2 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, and $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In support of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. And language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill: addressing the Continuum of Care program and directing the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap at $1.9 billion for FY 27. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY27. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of providing $15 million in FY27 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of Congress passing the Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act that provides additional funding to VOCA. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HCR","general_issue_code_display":"Health Issues","description":"In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to the elimination of the Center for Disease Control DC's Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Continuum of Care (COC) program in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language in any final appropriations bill relating to violence against women. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOU","general_issue_code_display":"Housing","description":"In support of including language any FY 2027 HUD spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure HUD issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC program, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way and raises the minimum renewal threshold for Tier 1 funding in the CoC program from 60% to 85%. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of increasing access to affordable housing. In support of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of FY 27 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to CoC grants, funding for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations, and directs the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of Congress providing the highest level of funding possible for federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including robust funding along with FY27 funding levels for THUD and other relevant appropriations In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: not less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs, including lifesaving legal services; funding for services in rural and remote areas; and transitional housing. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund for FY 2027. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) which funds domestic violence shelters and services.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LAW","general_issue_code_display":"Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice","description":"In opposition to the Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing its case, United States v. Southwest Key Programs, Inc., W.D. Tex., No. 1:24-cv-00798 as the dismissal shields government contractors from accountability for failures of responsibility and abuse of vulnerable children. In support of immediate steps to call on the Department of Justice to provide a clear explanation of its reasons for dismissing this action against Southwest Keys and support efforts to seek accountability and justice in response to these horrific allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of children. H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, Tnonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of members of Congress pushing back against catastrophic cuts to and Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Act grants. In support of members of Congress demanding the Office on Violence Against Women remain an independent agency. In opposition to the Department of Justices termination of 360 victims services grants. In support of Congress conducting ongoing and rigorous oversight of DOJ to ensure transparency and stability in grantmaking, to ensure victims have access to critical services, and to promote the DOJs core mission to enhance public safety - not undermine it. In support of S.520 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) \"cap\". In support of Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA). In support of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 909/S.1892) which redirects funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of provide critical support for survivor focused organizations, like YWCA associations, that lost as much as 40 percent of their VOCA funding last year by addressing Crime Victims Fund (CVF) shortfalls through the redirection of funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In opposition to continued layoffs affecting agencies critical to administering program and funding support to grantees that receive Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA) funding. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion in FY 27. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LBR","general_issue_code_display":"Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace","description":"In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program and the harm it would have on the program and workforce. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of equal pay for equal work. S. 1115/H.R. 17: Paycheck Fairness Act of 2025, in support of empowering women to negotiate for equal pay, in support of prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire or share their wages. In support of preserving and creating jobs in the nonprofit sector. In support of strengthening and supporting the nonprofit service sector workforce, especially the childcare and early education workforce, the victim services and violence prevention and intervention workforce. In support of investments in the childcare and Head Start workforce. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including provisions relating to providing states with the funding to invest in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act and establishing a Building an Affordable System for Early Education (BASE) grants that would enable providers to increase compensation for their early educators, provide cost-of-living increases and introduce graduated pay scales, and support their staffs professional development - including through the use of apprenticeship models and the receipt of a recognized postsecondary credential. In support of allowing states to disburse BASE grants to center-based care, home-based care, faith-based care, and family, friend, and neighbor care. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that supports nonprofit organizations and their workers who provide social services, including childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, and other human services. At least an additional $3.57 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) in FY27 to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of an additional $1.91 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.27 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of the Working Women's Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce, as a prerequisite for economic security, democratic participation, shared prosperity, and full participation in public life. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing that the workforce of the Nation is stronger, more innovative, and more competitive when women are able to contribute and lead across all industries. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to ensuring that all women, regardless of race, immigration status, language, or occupation, are able to work with dignity, free from violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the value of all work, especially domestic and part-time work, and recognizes its obligation to ensure that such work is dignified with fair pay, benefits, protections, and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress condemning actions and policies that weaken civil rights enforcement, undermine workplace protections, reduce access to health care and essential services, or otherwise threaten the economic security of working women. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress committing itself to restoring and strengthening Federal agencies that combat discrimination in the workplace, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to ensuring all people can live a life with dignity by raising wages, including by raising the Federal minimum wage, and eliminating tipped and subminimum wages. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to high-paying jobs across gender lines by strengthening programs that dismantle occupational segregation. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the right of every worker to join a union, free from interference and intimidation, and bargain collectively for fair wages and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress upon Federal, State, and local governments, employers, labor organizations, and community institutions to work collaboratively to ensure that all working women have the opportunity to thrive and be free from harassment and discrimination. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress that addressing the immediate needs of working women is essential to the prosperity of the United States. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TAX","general_issue_code_display":"Taxation/Internal Revenue Code","description":"In support of the Charitable Act (S. 317/H.R.801) to expand the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive. In support of preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition, raising excise taxes on social service providers In opposition to decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In opposition to the Secretary of the Treasury having the ability to designate 501 (c) (3) nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations at the Secretarys discretion, without requiring the Secretary to share their full evidence or reasoning with accused nonprofits. In opposition to giving discretion of power to the Secretary of the Treasury to remove tax-exempt status from any nonprofit organization without due process. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) increases to excise taxes and decreases to business entity charitable contribution limits, including the following provisions from H.R.1: Section 112022, Increase in the Rate of Tax on Net Investment Income of Certain Private Foundations. Section 110011, Limitation on Tax Benefit of Itemized Deduction. Section 112027, 1-Percent Floor On Deduction of Charitable Contributions Made By Corporations. Section 112024, Unrelated Business Taxable Income Increased by Amount of Certain Fringe Benefit Expenses for Which Deduction Is Allowed. In support of encouraging the Treasury Department to draft commonsense implementation regulations re: Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1 that provide clarity for taxpayers and avoid unintended consequences. In support of the Treasury Department Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing a broad range of expenditures to count toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing the inclusion of volunteer-related out-of-pocket costs, charitable mileage expenses, carryover of any excess charitable contributions from prior year (i.e., similar to corporate carryover), and donations of goods, such as food and clothing, and services with substantiated value as counting toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service clarifying the methodology of calculating toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers, and the expenses that will count towards satisfying it that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service creating a safe harbor whereby a donor will not be penalized for slightly exceeding their floor in a year, and still be allowed to contribute and deduct fully in current and future years. Easing substantiation requirements for modest cash contributions or easing the receipt requirements and other requirements for certain types of donated goods (i.e., canned goods). In opposition to Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service unnecessarily and inadvertently restrict charitable giving as a result of drafting regulations in regard to how to implement provisions of Public Law 119-21/H. R.. 1.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"IMM","general_issue_code_display":"Immigration","description":"In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure. In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program, and its ability to help immigrant children and families. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"AGR","general_issue_code_display":"Agriculture","description":"In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of H.J.Res.80 that establishes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that affirms the ERA is ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that provides that the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, was ratified by three-fourths of the states and is therefore a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any time limit that was in the original proposal. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FIR","general_issue_code_display":"Firearms/Guns/Ammunition","description":"H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"MMM","general_issue_code_display":"Medicare/Medicaid","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CON","general_issue_code_display":"Constitution","description":"In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of H.J.Res.80 that establishes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that affirms the ERA is ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that provides that the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, was ratified by three-fourths of the states and is therefore a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any time limit that was in the original proposal. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In opposition to OMB 2026-0034 (Proposed Regulation to Federal Financial Assistance), which would place greater restrictions on the use of federal funds for issue advocacy, voter registration, and other policy activities. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. 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In opposition to the unintended consequences of raising excise taxes on social service providers and decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of expanding the long-term availability of quality childcare and helping providers maintain and strengthen their workforce. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of H.R. 909, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through FY 2029 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030, by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. And in opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. And in opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. And in opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of providing resources to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. At least an additional $3.57 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) in FY 27 to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. An additional $1.91 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.27 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion for FY 27. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). And in support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language being included in any final appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and the following language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to violence against women. In support of $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives, $15 million for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance and to implement the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services and in opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of including language any FY 2027 HUD spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure HUD issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC program, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way and raises the minimum renewal threshold for Tier 1 funding in the CoC program from 60% to 85%. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1), in opposition to all provisions including cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, harmful programmatic changes to these programs, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64, shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states, triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In opposition to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), and the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, and the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of Congress continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of Congress defending its constitutional authority over federal spending and to ensure that federal agencies carry out funding decisions as written. In support of Congress remaining vigilant in opposing federal funding delays or pauses by the Administration that are not grounded in clear legal requirements and considering possible language in the FY27 appropriations bills to address this. In support of Congress ensuring the Administration obligates and expends federal funds consistent with congressional directives and statutory timelines. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. And in support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) and urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. And in opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ)programs. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs. In support of investments in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bill that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bill language that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, specifically, allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892. In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CIV","general_issue_code_display":"Civil Rights/Civil Liberties","description":"In opposition to OMB 2026-0034 (Proposed Regulation to Federal Financial Assistance), which would place greater restrictions on the use of federal funds for issue advocacy, voter registration, and other policy activities. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In opposition to provisions in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts. In opposition to FY 2027 House appropriations bill language that would prohibit the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility programs or to advance so-called divisive concepts or critical race theory. In support of Congress reaffirming the federal governments commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the FY 2027 appropriations process by opposing language in appropriations bills which would limit it. In support of Congress rejecting riders in and amendments to Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills prohibiting the use of federal funds for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility efforts, which will hinder the federal governments ability to serve all people fairly and uphold its commitment to fairness, equal opportunity, and civil rights. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"EDU","general_issue_code_display":"Education","description":"In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program. In support of increasing funding for Head Start. In support of strengthening child care and Head Start, supporting the childcare and Head Start workforce and infrastructure. In opposition to federal funding reductions, freezes or changes to the Child Care Development Block Grant and Head Start. An additional $1.91 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.27 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support In opposition to H.R. 28 and S. 9, The Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025 which mandates that sex, for participation in athletic programs or activities designated for women or girls, be determined solely based on an individual's reproductive biology and genetics at birth. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In support of safe, healthy, and inclusive educational environments. In support of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which provides equal educational opportunity for all women and girls, including in school sports. In support of Title IXs mandate of equal access to educational opportunities. In opposition to eliminating the Department of Education. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of investments in the child care and Head Start workforce. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG). In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start. In support of Congress providing robust funding for Head Start and Early Head Start in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for Head Start at the highest level the Subcommittee deems possible. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":32,"name":"Education, Dept of"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FAM","general_issue_code_display":"Family issues/Abortion/Adoption","description":"In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of including language any FY 2027 HUD spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure HUD issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC program, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way and raises the minimum renewal threshold for Tier 1 funding in the CoC program from 60% to 85%. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance, school breakfast and lunch programs, Social Service Block Grant, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families programs. In support of funding for the childcare sector and Head Start programs. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In support of S.520: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040: Supporting the Abused by Learning Options to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for the Social Services Block Grant. In opposition to reducing funding for or eliminating the Social Services Block Grant. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to individuals. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to individuals. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including all provisions relating to providing states with the funding to meet the needs of families with young children across the country, reducing child care costs, increasing access to child care slots, investing in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including funding to states to supplement their own investments in preschool access, improve data systems as well as providing funding specifically for programs offering nontraditional hour care for shift or overnight works, for dual-language learners, and for infants and toddlers. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by the Department of Education, including funding for afterschool programs, summer learning programs and summer camp programs. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program. In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of Congress protecting and prioritizing child care investments during the Appropriations process, continuing the strong, bipartisan support for the Child Care and Development Block Grant program, and building upon efforts to increase access to affordable, quality child care. In support of Congress/leaders acting with urgency to ensure that the Administration for Children and Families disburses CCDF funding without further disruption, while working in partnership with states as they deliver CCDF funding efficiently and responsibly. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG) in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust funding for CCDBG in the FY2027 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Subcommittee to prioritizing Head Start. In support of federal funding for child care, early learning, and programs addressing domestic violence in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, and the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA). In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.2 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations process: 12.4 billion for the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG), $932 Million for IDEA Grants for Infants and Toddlers and $503 million for IDEA Preschool Grants. In support of providing strong funding in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), VAWA Transitional Housing program, VAWA Rural Grants program, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap, and the Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence Bonus Projects Fund. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, and $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). In support of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. And language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill: addressing the Continuum of Care program and directing the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund Cap at $1.9 billion for FY 27. In support of the Social Service Block Grant (SSBG). In support of protecting and maintaining full funding for Social Service Block Grant (SSBG)and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding Violence Against Women Act programs in FY27. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of providing $15 million in FY27 for domestic violence and sexual assault training and technical assistance, and to implement VAWA. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW. In support of providing $1.9 billion for VOCA programs in FY27 to address the urgent needs of victims of crime. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of Congress passing the Crime Victim Fund Stabilization Act that provides additional funding to VOCA. In support of Congress prioritizing investments to reach the most vulnerable survivors, including funding for LGBTQ+ survivors. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HCR","general_issue_code_display":"Health Issues","description":"In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to the elimination of the Center for Disease Control DC's Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) Program In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of providing $100 million to continue rape crisis services, partnerships, and resources to respond to sexual assault at Office on Family Violence Prevention and Services. In support of providing $100 million for Rape Prevention and Education Grants (RPE) (HHS/CDC). In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In support of Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), and the Continuum of Care (COC) program in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related LHHS funded programs in the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), $30 million for the National Domestic Violence Hotline, $35 million for the Culturally Specific Public Health Approach for Survivors Program, $100 million for the Rape Crisis Services, Partnerships and Resources program, $100 million for the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) at the Center for Disease Control (CDC) Injury Center, $26 million for the DELTA Prevention Program, $20 million for the Violence Against Women Health Initiative, $2 million for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA),and language in any final appropriations bill relating to violence against women. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: robust investments in the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) and related Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill to address violence against women. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) in the FY27 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies (LHHS) bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOU","general_issue_code_display":"Housing","description":"In support of including language any FY 2027 HUD spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure HUD issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the CoC program, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way and raises the minimum renewal threshold for Tier 1 funding in the CoC program from 60% to 85%. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of increasing access to affordable housing. In support of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of FY 27 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund in Fiscal Year (FY) 2027. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Bonus (DV/SA Bonus) program set aside from the Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness program at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the FY2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill at $75 million, $15 million set-aside for training and technical assistance, and the Appropriations Committee including designated funding for implementation and training and technical assistance, and language be included in any final FY 27 appropriations bill related to CoC grants, funding for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations, and directs the Department to submit a report to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. In support of investments in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill to address violence against women to address violence against women. In support of $600,000 to support the Office on Gender-Based Violence at HUD in the FY27 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of Congress providing the highest level of funding possible for federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In opposition to cuts to federal affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in any final Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 spending bills. In support of Congress including language in all Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 appropriations bills that block any attempt by the executive branch to withhold, rescind, or otherwise cut congressionally approved funding. In support of robust, reliable funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs is needed to address the growing affordable housing and homelessness crisis in our communities. In support of Congress enacting spending bills that ensure the highest amount of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY 2027, and to reject any harmful proposals to cut these vital investments. In support of Congress including robust funding and targeted report language in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) appropriations bill to maintain housing stability for people with disabilities. In support of Congress including robust funding along with FY27 funding levels for THUD and other relevant appropriations In support of Congress including report language to establish clear guardrails and oversight that protect housing stability for people with disabilities in supportive housing. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: not less than $75,000,000 in competitive CoC grants for victim service providers and culturally specific organizations to provide trauma-informed and confidential rapid rehousing, transitional housing, and supportive services. In support of all Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) programs, including lifesaving legal services; funding for services in rural and remote areas; and transitional housing. In support of Congress providing robust funding for the Child Care Development Block Grant (CCDBG), Head Start and Early Head Start, Family Violence Prevention and Services (FVPSA), Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) services and programs, Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) program Domestic Violene Bonus Fund for FY 2027. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In support of Congress fully funding anti homeless programs at scale and investing in the housing and supportive services proven to prevent and end homelessness. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $500 million for the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA) which funds domestic violence shelters and services.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LAW","general_issue_code_display":"Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice","description":"In opposition to the Department of Justice (DOJ) is dismissing its case, United States v. Southwest Key Programs, Inc., W.D. Tex., No. 1:24-cv-00798 as the dismissal shields government contractors from accountability for failures of responsibility and abuse of vulnerable children. In support of immediate steps to call on the Department of Justice to provide a clear explanation of its reasons for dismissing this action against Southwest Keys and support efforts to seek accountability and justice in response to these horrific allegations of sexual abuse and harassment of children. H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat. In opposition to excluding transgender, intersex, and nonbinary students from school sports. In opposition to weakening anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ people. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, Tnonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In support of helping crime victims through supporting federal funding for the Victims of Crime Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, and the Violence Against Women Act. In support of members of Congress pushing back against catastrophic cuts to and Department of Justice Grants, especially Violence Against Women Act grants. In support of members of Congress demanding the Office on Violence Against Women remain an independent agency. In opposition to the Department of Justices termination of 360 victims services grants. In support of Congress conducting ongoing and rigorous oversight of DOJ to ensure transparency and stability in grantmaking, to ensure victims have access to critical services, and to promote the DOJs core mission to enhance public safety - not undermine it. In support of S.520 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of H.R. 4040 Supporting the Abused by Learning to Navigate Survivor (SALON) Stories Act, which increases grants to combat domestic violence for States that implement domestic violence prevention training in the cosmetologist and barber licensing process. In support of stabilizing the Crime Victims Fund and setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) \"cap\". In support of Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA). In support of the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (H.R. 909/S.1892) which redirects funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In support of S.1892, the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025, which stabilizes the Crime Victims Fund by allowing deposits into the fund through September 30, 2030 by using funds from the False Claims Act. In support of provide critical support for survivor focused organizations, like YWCA associations, that lost as much as 40 percent of their VOCA funding last year by addressing Crime Victims Fund (CVF) shortfalls through the redirection of funds collected through the False Claims Act (FCA) into the CVF through FY 2029. In opposition to continued layoffs affecting agencies critical to administering program and funding support to grantees that receive Victims of Crime (VOCA) Act, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) - particularly the rural grant and transitional housing programs, HUD CoC Domestic Violence Bonus Projects, and the Family Violence Prevention and Service Program (FVPSA) funding. In support of fully funding the Family Violence Prevent and Services Act (FVPSA) at $500 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In opposition to cutting the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) grant programs at $800 million dollars in FY 27 to address unmet need and rising costs, including inflation. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Rural Grant Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of setting the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)Fund Cap at $1.9 billion in FY 27. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 27 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of adequate funding levels for critical funding streams required to meet the needs of survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence, children and families, and the many other constituencies served by YWCA programs and services, are protected and ensure that agencies that administer critical program support and funds remain properly staffed. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of the Department of Education devoting necessary funding and staffing capacity for timely resolution of survivor complaints and other discrimination complaints. In support of the Department of Education ending politicized investigations targeting inclusion and safety of transgender students. In support of the Department of Education recommitting to Title IXs core promise of equal access to education for all students. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) prioritizing coercing schools into banning transgender children from using the appropriate bathrooms and locker rooms. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) not deploying strategies that actually protect students from sexual violence and enforcing Title IX to equitably resolving their complaints. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) neglecting to protect students from actual sexual violence. In opposition to U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) pursuing an ongoing dangerous and unlawful campaign of discriminating against transgender students under the guise of preventing sexual violence. In support of U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights (OCR) fulfilling its duties under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026. In support of the entire bill. In support of the Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and increasing the funding authorization level. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 grant program that increases the capacity of culturally specific community-based organizations. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 provisions that promote best practices. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and its funding for national technical assistance (TA) centers. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 and provisions for the National Domestic Violence Hotline and hotline services for populations, including American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Deaf survivors. In support of a Family Violence Prevention and Services Improvement Act (FVPSA) of 2026 creation of an underserved grant program. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In support of Congress fully funding all VAWA programs in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill. In support of increased funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of investments in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to prevent the Department of Justice (DOJ) from consolidating the work of the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). In support of including language in the FY27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill urging the Department to release funding in a timely manner. In opposition to proposals to use VOCA funds for other Department of Justice (DOJ) programs, as this diverts critical resources away from direct services for victims. In support of the Senate brining to the floor and passing the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (CVFSA) H.R. 909/S.1892. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of including language any FY 2027 CJS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for VAWA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way. In support of including language any FY 2027 HHS spending bill that establishes deadlines and requirements to ensure DOJ issues a lawful Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for FVPSA grants, announces awards, and executes contracts in a timely way.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LBR","general_issue_code_display":"Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace","description":"In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program and the harm it would have on the program and workforce. In support of paid sick days, paid safe days. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act. In support of a strong, inclusive national paid family and medical leave program and a nationwide paid leave baseline. In support of paid sick leave, paid safe leave and paid family and medical leave. In support of equal pay for equal work. S. 1115/H.R. 17: Paycheck Fairness Act of 2025, in support of empowering women to negotiate for equal pay, in support of prohibiting retaliation against workers who inquire or share their wages. In support of preserving and creating jobs in the nonprofit sector. In support of strengthening and supporting the nonprofit service sector workforce, especially the childcare and early education workforce, the victim services and violence prevention and intervention workforce. In support of investments in the childcare and Head Start workforce. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act, including provisions relating to providing states with the funding to invest in the early educator workforce, and making quality improvements. In support of the Child Care for Working Families Act and establishing a Building an Affordable System for Early Education (BASE) grants that would enable providers to increase compensation for their early educators, provide cost-of-living increases and introduce graduated pay scales, and support their staffs professional development - including through the use of apprenticeship models and the receipt of a recognized postsecondary credential. In support of allowing states to disburse BASE grants to center-based care, home-based care, faith-based care, and family, friend, and neighbor care. In support of investments in the workforce that address and prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking and other forms of violence. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that supports nonprofit organizations and their workers who provide social services, including childcare, Head Start, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, and other human services. At least an additional $3.57 billion for CCDBG (a total of at least $12.4 billion) in FY27 to expand the base CCDBG budget and support states in making targeted investments to their child care systems. Additional funding will allow states to provide more families with vouchers, support and retain the child care workforce, and increase access and options for parents. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of an additional $1.91 billion for Head Start (a total of at least $14.27 billion) to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in line with inflation; fund the demonstrated need for Head Start and the expansion of Early Head Start, allow programs to address pressing local needs, and support long overdue renovation, maintenance, and repair of facilities. In support of funding a sustainable workforce environment to meet the needs of children in child care and early education settings and prevent unaddressed trauma. In support of the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act (H.R.5390/ S.2823) which creates a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave (pfml) standard for the nation. In support of a national paid family and medical leave program In support of a national paid family and medical leave plan In support of the creation of a program would be administered through a new Office of Paid Family and Medical Leave within the Social Security Administration In support of the Health Families Act which creates a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of creating a national paid sick and safe days standard In support of workers to earn up to seven job-protected paid sick days every year. In support of the Working Women's Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing an affirmative duty to ensure women have equal opportunity within the workforce, as a prerequisite for economic security, democratic participation, shared prosperity, and full participation in public life. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing that the workforce of the Nation is stronger, more innovative, and more competitive when women are able to contribute and lead across all industries. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to economic prosperity for all, including, equal pay for equal work; pay transparency; workplaces free from discrimination; workplace safety standards and regulations designed to protect the health of the Nations workers; comprehensive and accessible health care, including reproductive health care; affordable, high-quality childcare and early education; paid family and medical leave; paid sick days; predictable scheduling and fair labor standards; and access to affordable housing, education, and workforce development opportunities. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress affirming its commitment to ensuring that all women, regardless of race, immigration status, language, or occupation, are able to work with dignity, free from violence, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and abuse. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the value of all work, especially domestic and part-time work, and recognizes its obligation to ensure that such work is dignified with fair pay, benefits, protections, and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress condemning actions and policies that weaken civil rights enforcement, undermine workplace protections, reduce access to health care and essential services, or otherwise threaten the economic security of working women. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress committing itself to restoring and strengthening Federal agencies that combat discrimination in the workplace, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to ensuring all people can live a life with dignity by raising wages, including by raising the Federal minimum wage, and eliminating tipped and subminimum wages. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to high-paying jobs across gender lines by strengthening programs that dismantle occupational segregation. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress recognizing the right of every worker to join a union, free from interference and intimidation, and bargain collectively for fair wages and working conditions. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress upon Federal, State, and local governments, employers, labor organizations, and community institutions to work collaboratively to ensure that all working women have the opportunity to thrive and be free from harassment and discrimination. In support of the Working Womens Bill of Rights and Congress that addressing the immediate needs of working women is essential to the prosperity of the United States. In support of The Healthy Families Act and the creation of a national paid sick and safe days standard. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing eligible workers seven job-protected paid sick days every year that can be applied to care for oneself, sick family member, a sick child, and to attend school meetings related to a childs disability or health condition. In support of The Healthy Families Act and providing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking paid leave and job-protected time to seek safety and support. In support of The Healthy Families Act provisions allowing survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including stalking to use their paid sick days to recover or seek assistance related to an incident.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TAX","general_issue_code_display":"Taxation/Internal Revenue Code","description":"In support of the Charitable Act (S. 317/H.R.801) to expand the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of expanding the charitable deduction to non-itemizers. In support of strengthening the charitable giving incentive. In support of preserving the charitable 501 (c) (3) status of social service nonprofits. In opposition, raising excise taxes on social service providers In opposition to decreasing charitable contribution limits for business entities that support social service nonprofits. In opposition to the Secretary of the Treasury having the ability to designate 501 (c) (3) nonprofits as terrorist supporting organizations at the Secretarys discretion, without requiring the Secretary to share their full evidence or reasoning with accused nonprofits. In opposition to giving discretion of power to the Secretary of the Treasury to remove tax-exempt status from any nonprofit organization without due process. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) changes to the Child Tax Credit, including requiring both parents to have a social security number in order for children to qualify. In support of the inclusion of a non-itemized charitable deduction for taxpayers up to $150 for individuals and $300 for married couples in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) increases to excise taxes and decreases to business entity charitable contribution limits, including the following provisions from H.R.1: Section 112022, Increase in the Rate of Tax on Net Investment Income of Certain Private Foundations. Section 110011, Limitation on Tax Benefit of Itemized Deduction. Section 112027, 1-Percent Floor On Deduction of Charitable Contributions Made By Corporations. Section 112024, Unrelated Business Taxable Income Increased by Amount of Certain Fringe Benefit Expenses for Which Deduction Is Allowed. In support of encouraging the Treasury Department to draft commonsense implementation regulations re: Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1 that provide clarity for taxpayers and avoid unintended consequences. In support of the Treasury Department Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing a broad range of expenditures to count toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service allowing the inclusion of volunteer-related out-of-pocket costs, charitable mileage expenses, carryover of any excess charitable contributions from prior year (i.e., similar to corporate carryover), and donations of goods, such as food and clothing, and services with substantiated value as counting toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service clarifying the methodology of calculating toward meeting the 0.5% adjusted gross income floor for individual itemizers and a 1% taxable income floor for corporate taxpayers, and the expenses that will count towards satisfying it that is included in Public Law 119-21/H. R. 1. In support of the Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service creating a safe harbor whereby a donor will not be penalized for slightly exceeding their floor in a year, and still be allowed to contribute and deduct fully in current and future years. Easing substantiation requirements for modest cash contributions or easing the receipt requirements and other requirements for certain types of donated goods (i.e., canned goods). In opposition to Treasury Department, Department of Internal Revenue Service unnecessarily and inadvertently restrict charitable giving as a result of drafting regulations in regard to how to implement provisions of Public Law 119-21/H. R.. 1.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"IMM","general_issue_code_display":"Immigration","description":"In opposition to S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, especially the provision related to mandatory detention without the possibility of bond for immigrants who are arrested for misdemeanor shoplifting. H.R. 30, Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act, in opposition to the bill. In opposition to expanding the circumstances under which domestic violence, child abuse and neglect, stalking, and sex offenses would constitute grounds of inadmissibility. In opposition to expanding the definition of domestic violence to be considered in admissibility and deportability grounds. In support of expanding the accessibility of survivor-based immigration relief. In support of eliminating the cap on U and T nonimmigrant visas. In support of eliminating the cap on the number of cases eligible for final adjudications of VAWA Cancellation of Removal. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking for immigrant survivors. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27 Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data. In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure. In opposition to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs that deeply undercut the Head Start program, and its ability to help immigrant children and families. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"AGR","general_issue_code_display":"Agriculture","description":"In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500), and FY 2026 funding for housing, childcare, Head Start, nutrition, and domestic violence and sexual assault programs and services. In support of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027 (H.R. 6500) and the inclusion of language preventing OMB from issuing the rule for the duration of the continuing resolution (CR). In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to any proposals to cut or weaken the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and child nutrition programs. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs. Specifically, expanding SNAP work requirements to parents of children aged seven or older and single adults up to age 64. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) shifting SNAP administrative and benefit costs to states and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. In opposition to all SNAP provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing benefits, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting cots to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in SNAP. In support of the following during the Fiscal Year (FY)2027 appropriations process: $14.27 billion for Head Start, including $537 million in Quality Improvement Funds (QIF) for FY27, $206 million in FY27 funding for programs to access fresh and nutritious food beyond Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) funding, $13 million in FY27 to expand the Tribal Colleges and Universities-Head Start Partnership Program and increase the percentage of teachers in AI/AN communities receiving bachelors Degrees, $200 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to expand Early Head Start and $339 million in FY27 funding for a competitive grant program to be administered by OHS to repair, renovate, rebuild, or replace Head Start facilities.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of H.J.Res.80 that establishes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that affirms the ERA is ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that provides that the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, was ratified by three-fourths of the states and is therefore a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any time limit that was in the original proposal. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"FIR","general_issue_code_display":"Firearms/Guns/Ammunition","description":"H.R. 38, the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act in opposition to the Federally Mandated Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. In opposition to undermining the safety protections guaranteed by federal and state laws for victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, enabling domestic violence offenders to follow their victims across state lines with loaded, concealed handguns. In support of addressing the epidemic of gun violence that remains a public safety threat.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"MMM","general_issue_code_display":"Medicare/Medicaid","description":"In support of protecting, preserving, and strengthening Medicaid. In opposition to harmful funding cuts, funding caps, reduce the federal share of Medicaid spending, establish block grants, institute work reporting and community engagement requirements, and cut state revenue from provider taxes or otherwise undermine the fundamental structure of the Medicaid program. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1). In opposition to the 2025 reconciliation bill, The One Big Beautiful Bill Act cuts exceeding $1 trillion to Medicaid and the SNAP, as well as harmful programmatic changes to these programs, and triggering more than $500 billion in automatic cuts to Medicare. Opposition to all Medicaid provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R.1) that relate to work requirements, reducing services, increasing documentation and edibility verification and shifting costs to states and individuals, and reducing federal government role in Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, and Medicaid. In support of Congress prioritizing protecting people struggling to make ends meet by rejecting further cuts to basic needs programs via a Reconciliation 3.0 package or another legislative vehicle. In support of Congress protecting the health care, care services that enable older adults and people with disabilities to remain in their homes, child care, the Earned Income Tax Credit, food assistance, housing, and other basic needs programs, not exacerbate families everyday crises. In opposition to any Reconciliation 3.0 package that threatens human needs programs.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CON","general_issue_code_display":"Constitution","description":"In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security bill, as well as the Commerce, Justice, Science (CJS) bill. to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of providing $500,000 for the Department of Homeland Security and $500,000 for the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data on 1) the number of people claiming to have a credible or reasonable fear of intimate partner violence in their home country; 2) of these people, the number that are ultimately granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis; 3) the number of people who file asylum applications with USCIS and/or DOJ, outside of the expedited removal process, whose claims are based on a fear intimate partner violence in their home country; and 4) of these people, the number who are granted asylum or withholding of removal on that basis. Access to such data is critical for informing U.S. asylum policy. In opposition to federal funding being used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief, including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of recapturing unallocated U visas to help survivors of violence. In opposition to Congress providing additional funding to ICE and CBP until there has been full transparency and accountability for their actions and the violence, abuses, and killings in American communities and in immigration detention centers stop. In support of Congress using its power of the purse to send an unequivocal message that the Administration must take immediate, concrete, and meaningful steps toward accountability and reform. In support of investments in the FY27 Homeland Security Bill and FY 27Commerce, Justice Science (CJS) bill to ensure immigrant survivors have greater access to the programs they need to achieve safety and independence. In support of Congress directing the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Justice to maintain and publish data In support of Congress ensuring that no funds are used to apprehend, detain, and remove benefit requesters or beneficiaries of survivor-based relief including VAWA self-petitioner classification, T nonimmigrant status, U nonimmigrant status, or Special Immigrant Juvenile classification, which undermines the protective purpose of these programs. In support of Congress urging the recapture of unallocated U visas to assist in alleviating the significant backlog of nearly 239,000 primary petitioners and an additional 158,000 family members awaiting U visas by cutting the backlog by almost half, helping eligible victims of crime to obtain stabilizing benefits and facilitating family reunification. In support of a constitutional amendment prohibiting or denying equality of rights under the law. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). In support of improving access to the ballot box and strengthening voting rights. In support of the Equal Rights Amendment as the 28th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States. In opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act and amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require proof of U.S. Citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. In opposition to the SAVE America Act (S.1383). In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America Act) H.R. 22 In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act. H.R. 7300, In opposition to the entire bill. In opposition to Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE America Act (H. R. 7296) In opposition to the entire bill In opposition to eroding access to voting for millions of Americans. In opposition to requiring individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote. In opposition to making, it harder for citizens to vote - including millions of women and survivors of sexual assault domestic violence, and trafficking. In support of policies we need and that will make it easier for EVERY Americans voice to be heard at the ballot box. In support of protect the fundamental right of all Americans to participate in our elections. In opposition to requiring proof of citizenship requirements that would exclude eligible voters-particularly Latino, Black, Asian American, and Native American citizens; married women who have changed their names; low-income people; and people with disabilities. In opposition to voting requirements that would harm military, tribal, and rural voters; low-income voters; survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or natural disasters who lack required documents; communities of color; and the tens of millions of people who have changed their names, including married women and survivors who did so to protect their safety. In opposition to requiring unfunded administrative burdens on election officials throughout the country. In support of strengthening existing policies and passing new legislation that ensure all voters ability to engage in elections. In opposition to impose requiring every U.S. citizen who wishes to vote to provide a passport or birth certificate in person to register or update their voter information, severely restricting key provisions related to mail-in voting, and by creating expensive - and unfunded - mandates on states. In support of adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. In support of $825 million in FY27 appropriations bills for in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. In support of allocating $825 million in HAVA Election Security Grants, under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, to states and localities in a FY27 government funding bill. In support of H.J.Res.80 that establishes the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that affirms the ERA is ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. In support of H.J.Res.80 that provides that the Equal Rights Amendment, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, was ratified by three-fourths of the states and is therefore a valid constitutional amendment, regardless of any time limit that was in the original proposal. In support of Congress working to protect and strengthen basic needs programs. In opposition to the U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees. In support of Congress blocking the proposed U.S. Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) changes to overhaul the set of rules, known as the Uniform Guidance, governing federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other monetary awards to nonprofits, state and local governments, and other grantees - and any effort by federal agencies to implement similar changes - in any must-pass legislation this year. In opposition to OMB 2026-0034 (Proposed Regulation to Federal Financial Assistance), which would place greater restrictions on the use of federal funds for issue advocacy, voter registration, and other policy activities. In opposition to H.R. 7008, the Voter ID Act. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including prohibiting voters from using many types of ID cards and other documents that are commonly used to prove identity and address. In opposition to H.R. 7008, including not providing adequate remedies for citizens who, despite being eligible, do not have and cannot obtain (or replace, if lost) one of the limited forms of acceptable ID in the short time period imposed under the bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) the entire bill. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that establish new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect. Preclearance is the process of receiving preapproval from the Department of Justice (DOJ) or the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia before making legal changes that would affect voting rights. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that require States and political subdivisions must notify the public of changes to voting practices. In support of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (S.2523/H.R. 14) provisions that include certain protections for election workers, polling places, and election infrastructure.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":146296,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"RANDI","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SCHMIDT","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":69,"name":"Natl Archives & Records Administration (NARA)"},{"id":9,"name":"President of the U.S."},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":12,"name":"White House Office"}]}],"conviction_disclosures":[],"foreign_entities":[],"affiliated_organizations":[]},{"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/filings/fb948efd-d4eb-4a26-bd30-4ceb728e66da/","filing_uuid":"fb948efd-d4eb-4a26-bd30-4ceb728e66da","filing_type":"Q3","filing_type_display":"3rd Quarter - Report","filing_year":2026,"filing_period":"third_quarter","filing_period_display":"3rd Quarter (July 1 - Sep 30)","filing_document_url":"https://lda.gov/filings/public/filing/fb948efd-d4eb-4a26-bd30-4ceb728e66da/print/","filing_document_content_type":"text/html","income":null,"expenses":"30000.00","expenses_method":"A","expenses_method_display":"A","posted_by_name":"Preston Mitchum","dt_posted":"2026-10-20T14:30:43-04:00","termination_date":null,"registrant_country":"United States of America","registrant_ppb_country":null,"registrant_address_1":"805 15TH STREET NW","registrant_address_2":"Suite 800","registrant_different_address":false,"registrant_city":"WASHINGTON","registrant_state":"DC","registrant_zip":"20005","registrant":{"id":10150,"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/registrants/10150/","house_registrant_id":31882,"name":"COMMON CAUSE","description":"Nonprofit advocacy organization","address_1":"805 15TH STREET NW","address_2":"Suite 800","address_3":null,"address_4":null,"city":"WASHINGTON","state":"DC","state_display":"District of Columbia","zip":"20005","country":"US","country_display":"United States of America","ppb_country":"US","ppb_country_display":"United States of America","contact_name":"OMAR NOURELDIN","contact_telephone":"+1 202-386-8571","dt_updated":"2026-07-24T12:31:58.474144-04:00"},"client":{"id":114110,"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/clients/114110/","client_id":12,"name":"COMMON CAUSE","general_description":null,"client_government_entity":false,"client_self_select":true,"state":"DC","state_display":"District of Columbia","country":"US","country_display":"United States of America","ppb_state":"DC","ppb_state_display":"District of Columbia","ppb_country":"US","ppb_country_display":"United States of America","effective_date":"2009-03-13"},"lobbying_activities":[{"general_issue_code":"GOV","general_issue_code_display":"Government Issues","description":"Voting & Elections Bills in the 119th Congress -HR 14, John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (Rep. Sewell, 216 cosponsors) -HR 22, SAVE Act (Rep. Roy, 110 cosponsors)--passed the House 220-208 on April 10th -HR 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act (Rep. Norton, 191 cosponsors) -HR 55, a bill to repeal the National Voter Registration Act (Rep. Biggs, 1 cosponsor) -HR 58, Voter Integrity Protection Act (Rep. Biggs, 1 cosponsor) -HR 126, Students Voicing Opinions in Todays Elections (VOTE) Act (Rep. Al Green, no cosponsors) -HR 154, Election Day Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 1 cosponsor) -HR 155, Let America Vote Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 3 cosponsors) -HR 156, Securing Our Elections Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, no cosponsors) -HR 160, Restoring Faith in Elections Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, no cosponsors) -HR 529, Restoring American Confidence in Elections (RACE) Act (Rep. Pfluger, 1 cosponsor) -HR 723, Protect American Election Administration Act (Rep. Cole, 9 cosponsors) -HR 738, Universal Right to Vote by Mail Act (Rep. Salinas, 8 cosponsors) -HR 882, No Foreign Persons Administering Our Elections Act (Rep. Pfluger, 9 cosponsors) -HR 884, a bill to prohibit individuals who are not citizens of the United States from voting in elections in the District of Columbia and to repeal the Local Resident Voting Rights Amendment Act of 2022 (Rep. Pfluger, 10 cosponsors)--passed the House on June 10th -HR 1467, POLE Act (Rep. Garbarino, no cosponsors) -HR 2499, A bill to codify Executive Order 14248, entitled \"Preserving and Protecting the Integrity of American Elections\" (Rep. Hamadeh, 2 cosponsors) -HR 2561, One Vote One Choice Act (Rep. Lawler, 2 cosponsors) -HR 2562, District of Columbia One Vote One Choice Act (Rep. Lawler, 2 cosponsors) -HR 2694, Election Results Accountability Act (Rep. Obernolte, 7 cosponsors) -HR 2803, Protecting Election Administration from Interference Act (Rep. Veasey, 5 cosponsors) -HR 2847, Vote At Home Act (Rep. Hoyle, 13 cosponsors) -HR 2968, Business Over Ballots Act (Rep. Roger Williams, 12 cosponsors) -HR 3040, Preventing Ranked Choice Corruption Act (Rep. Hamadeh, 1 cosponsor) -S 51, Washington, D.C. Admission Act (Sen. Van Hollen, 43 cosponsors) -S 128, SAVE Act (Sen. Lee, 28 cosponsors) -S 1240, Defending America's Future Elections Act (Sen. Padilla, 12 cosponsors) -S 1887, Vote at Home Act (Sen. Wyden, 12 cosponsors) -S 2124, Election Worker Protection Act (Sen. Klobuchar, 16 cosponsors) Money in Politics Bills in the 119th Congress -HR 415, Stop Act (Rep. Boyle, no cosponsors) -HR 535, Inaugural Fund Transparency Act (Rep. Scanlon, 11 cosponsors) -HR 1399, Prior Approval Reform Act (Rep. Amodei, no cosponsors) -HR 2352, Abolish Super PACs Act (Rep. Summer Lee, 6 cosponsors) -HR 2356, Dual Loyalty Disclosure Act (Rep. Massie, 3 cosponsors) -HR 2476, Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act (Rep. Tokuda, 4 cosponsors) -HR 2498, End Dark Money Act (Rep. Crow, 1 cosponsor) -HR 2816, Shell Company Abuse Act (Rep. Bell, 3 cosponsors) -HR 3311, Eliminating Leftover Expenses for Campaigns from Taxpayers (ELECT) Act (Rep. Steube, no cosponsors) -HR 3535, Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 1 cosponsor) -S 118, Inaugural Fund Transparency Act (Sen. Cortez Masto, 4 cosponsors) -S 538, ELECT Act (Sen. Ernst, no cosponsors) -S 1849, ZOMBIE Act (Sen. Bennet, no cosponsors) -SJ Res 43, Democracy for All Amendment (Sen. Shaheen, 40 cosponsors) Redistricting/Census Bills in the 119th Congress -HR 158, CLEAN Elections Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 1 cosponsor) -HR 2797, House Expansion Commission Act (Rep. Stevens, 1 cosponsor) -HR 3877, a bill to provide for the retrocession of the District of Columbia to Maryland (Rep. Griffith, no cosponsors) Ethics, Lobbying, and Other Government Reform Bills in the 119th Congress -HR 253, Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act (Rep. Fitzpatrick, 3 cosponsors) -HR 358, No Corruption in Government Act (Rep. Nunn, 1 cosponsor) -HR 396, TRUST in Congress Act (Rep. Magaziner, 76 cosponsors) -HR 1074, Supreme Court Term Limits and Regular Appointments Act (Rep. Khanna, 8 cosponsors) -HR 1712, Modern Emoluments and Malfeasance Enforcement (MEME) Act (Rep. Liccardo, 18 cosponsors) -HR 1883, Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act (Rep. Miller-Meeks, 1 cosponsor) -HR 1887, Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act (Rep. Neguse, 1 cosponsor) -HR 1908, End Congressional Stock Trading Act (Rep. Burchett, 1 cosponsor) -HR 2180, Keep the Watchdogs Running Act (Rep. Connolly, 10 cosponsors) -HR 2181, Protect Our Watchdogs Act (Rep. Connolly, 25 cosponsors) -HR 2361, Cameras in the Courtroom Act (Rep. Connolly, no cosponsors) -HR 2593, MARALAGO Act (Rep. Cohen, no cosponsors) -HR 2624, HUMBLE Act (Rep. Craig, 1 cosponsor) -HR 2675, Protecting Our Courts from Foreign Manipulation Act (Rep. Cline, no cosponsors) -HR 2737, ELON MUSK Act (Rep. Pocan, 14 cosponsors) -HR 2857, Drain the Swamp Act (Rep. Khanna, 3 cosponsors) -HR 2795, End Judge Shopping Act (Rep. Sherrill, no cosponsors) -HR 3182, Transparency in Representation through Uniform Stock Trading Ban (TRUST) Act (Rep. Bresnahan, no cosponsors) -HR 3229, Foreign Agents Transparency Act (Rep. Cline, 6 cosponsors) -HR 3388, Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments (Rep. Alford, 1 cosponsor) -HR 3513, Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (Rep. Hank Johnson, 32 cosponsors) -HR 3544, Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization (TERM) Act (Rep. Hank Johnson, 47 cosponsors) -HR 3554, Close the Revolving Door Act (Rep. Neguse, no cosponsors) -HR 3573, Stop TRUMP in Crypto Act (Rep. Waters, 15 cosponsors) -HR 3635, Foreign Adversary Investment Prohibition Act (Rep. Kean, 1 cosponsor) -HR 3680, No Corporate Crooks Act (Rep. Deluzio, 5 cosponsors) -HR 3776, Don't Settle for Bribes Act (Rep. Magaziner, 4 cosponsors) -HR 3779, STOCK Act 2.0 (Rep. Dave Min, 9 cosponsors) -HR 4036, No Shorting America Act (Rep. Kean, 1 cosponsor) -S 588, Presidential Tax Transparency Act (Sen. Wyden, 8 cosponsors) -S 806, Hatch Act Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Act (Sen. Lujan, 1 cosponsor) -S 856, Disclosing Foreign Influence in Lobbying Act (Sen. Grassley, 5 cosponsors) -S 865, Lobbying Disclosure Improvement Act (Sen. Peters, 1 cosponsor) -S 981, Foreign Agents Transparency Act (Sen. Grassley, 3 cosponsors) -S 1133, Sunshine in the Courtroom Act (Sen. Grassley, 5 cosponsors) -S 1146, Cameras in the Courtroom Act (Sen. Durbin, 4 cosponsors) -S 1196, Special Government Employees Transparency Act (Sen. Lujan, 7 cosponsors) -S 1365, No Federal Payments to Companies Controlled by Special Government Employees Act (Sen. Shaheen, no cosponsors) - S 1498, Preventing Elected Leaders from Owning Securities and Investments Act (Sen. Hawley, 1 cosponsor) -S 1668, End Crypto Corruption Act (Sen. Merkley, 21 cosponsors) -S 1803, STABLE GENIUS Act (Sen. Bennet, no cosponsors) -S 1814, Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act (Sen. Whitehouse, 26 cosponsors) - S 1850, Close the Revolving Door Act (Sen. Bennet, no cosponsors) -S 1873, MARSHALS Act (Sen. Booker, 4 cosponsors) -S 2132, a bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to prevent and mitigate the potential for conflicts of interest following government service (Sen. Cornyn, 3 cosponsors) Voting & Fair Representation Bills in the 119th Congress-- -**HR 3776**, Don't Settle for Bribes Act of 2025 (Rep. Magaziner (RI-02), 1 cosponsor) - To restrict the President from initiating civil lawsuits regarding any civil matters arising during their presidency until after leaving office -**HR 4908**, Time Off to Vote Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05) / Hirono (HI), 52 cosponsors) - To provide employees with a minimum of 2 consecutive hours of paid leave in order to vote in Federal elections -**HR 4917**, Expanding the VOTE Act / Expanding the Voluntary Opportunities for Translations in Elections Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), multiple cosponsors) - To modify certain notice requirements, reduce threshold requirements for language assistance under the Voting Rights Act, study certain election requirements, clarify certain election requirements -**HR 4910**, Sustaining Our Democracy Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), multiple cosponsors) - To establish a democracy advancement and innovation program to promote innovation to improve efficiency and smooth functioning in the administration of elections for Federal office -**HR 4909**, Voters on the Move Registration Act of 2025 (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 45 cosponsors) - To protect voter registration for individuals who have changed residences and ensure portability of voter registration across jurisdictions -**HR 4914**, Unhoused Voter Opportunity Through Elections Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 48 cosponsors) - To ensure that unhoused individuals can exercise their right to vote by removing barriers related to permanent address requirements -**HR 4915**, Election Mail Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), no cosponsors) - To address issues related to election mail and ensure timely delivery of ballots and election materials through the postal service -**HR 4911**, POLL Act / People Over Long Lines Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), multiple cosponsors) To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to ensure that voters in elections for Federal office do not wait in long lines in order to vote, establish standards for wait times at polling locations -**HR 4912**, Help America Run Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 41 cosponsors) - To support Americans running for elected office by providing resources, reducing barriers to candidacy, and promoting diverse representation in government -**HR 4913**, CHALLENGES Act / Countering Harassment and Applying Legal Liability to Effectively Nurture Government Election Stability Act (Rep. Williams (GA-05), 33 cosponsors) - To amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to protect individuals who are lawfully registered to vote from bad faith challenges to their registration status, requires clear and convincing evidence for challenges, establishes penalties. -We lobbied to allocate adequate funding for Election Security Grants in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget. Specifically, we urged members to support the state and local election officials who keep our democracy safe and secure with an appropriation of $825 million in FY27 under existing HAVA grant restrictions and terms, while directing two-thirds of that funding to localities, which by and large administer our elections. -Continued efforts on NDAA and SAVE Act (opposed). -No Voter Interference Act (support) -H.R. 4916 / S.5481 (Rep. Nikema Williams/Sen. Elizabeth Warren ) - Youth Voting Rights Act; This bill expands voting access for youth. Specifically, the bill establishes a private right of action to enforce the Twenty-Sixth Amendment, which prohibits denying or abridging the right to vote based on age. Further, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice to enforce the Twenty-Sixth Amendment against age-based restrictions for voting by mail. (we support) Anti-Corruption & Accountability Bills in the 119th Congress: -**HR 3454**, Protecting Our Constitution and Communities Act (Rep. Landsman (OH-01), 11 cosponsors) - To amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to provide a private right of action with respect to violations of such Act, strengthen Government Accountability Office enforcement -**H.J.Res. 54** (118th Congress), We the People Amendment (Rep. Jayapal (WA-07), 216 cosponsors in 118th Congress, reintroduced in 119th) - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights protected and extended by the Constitution are the rights of natural persons only, ending corporate constitutional rights and reversing Citizens United - **HR 1118** (118th Congress), DISCLOSE Act / Democracy Is Strengthened by Casting Light On Spending in Elections Act (Rep. Cicilline/Pappas, multiple cosponsors) - To require disclosure of political spending and eliminate dark money in elections - **HR 5048** (118th Congress), Protecting Our Democracy Act (Rep. Schiff, 186 cosponsors) - Comprehensive reforms to prevent presidential abuses of power and restore checks and balances - **HR 5106** (119th Congress), Restore Trust in Congress Act (Rep. Roy (R-TX) + Rep. Magaziner (D-RI), bipartisan with approximately 100 cosponsors) - To ban congressional stock trading and address conflicts of interest - **S. 3191** (119th Congress), Stop Ballroom Bribery Act (Sen. Warren, cosponsors: Sen. Blumenthal, Sen. Markey lead, Sen. Booker, Sen. Hirono, Sen. Merkley) - To prevent corruption by prohibiting federal officials from soliciting or accepting donations for White House construction or improvements from private entities while in office - **HR 6085** (119th Congress), Stop Ballroom Bribery Act (Rep. Garcia, cosponsors: Reps Summer Lee, Ayanna Pressley, Pramila Jayapal) - House companion bill to prevent corruption involving Trump ballroom donations by prohibiting White House construction donations from private entities while president is in office - *H.R.6356 (119th Congress), Artificial Intelligence (AI) Civil Rights Act (Rep. Yvette Clarke) - To establish civil rights protections for algorithmic decision‑making systems by prohibiting discriminatory AI uses in key areas of life, requiring robust pre‑ and post‑deployment testing for bias, and increasing transparency and accountability for high‑risk AI tools. - *S. 5315 (117th Congress), Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (Sen. Warren; Rep. Jayapal) - To overhaul federal ethics and anti‑corruption rules by locking the revolving door, ending lobbying as currently structured, restricting stock trading and corporate board service by senior officials, establishing an independent anti‑corruption agency, strengthening judicial ethics standards, and reforming campaign finance laws to curb the influence of big and dark money in politics. - *S. ____ ( )Financial Disclosure Modernization Act (Sen. Schiff) - To strengthen personal financial disclosure requirements for senior federal officials by modernizing and expanding reporting categories for large assets and income, improving electronic filing and public access, and enhancing transparency to help ensure that public officials act in the public interest rather than their own financial interests. - *S.4822 (117th Congress) DISCLOSE Act (Sen. Whitehouse) - To increase transparency in federal elections by requiring groups that spend significant sums on campaign‑related communications to disclose their major donors, thereby limiting the ability of dark money organizations to secretly influence federal elections and policymaking. - *H.R. 4213 / H.R. 7147 (119th Congress), Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (House Appropriations Committee; House Republican leadership) - To provide full‑year fiscal year 2026 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, including border and immigration enforcement, disaster response, transportation security, and related programs, while incorporating policy riders and funding decisions that affect civil rights, immigration enforcement practices, and surveillance authorities. - *S.J.Res. 90 / H.Con.Res.64 (119th Congress), Venezuela War Powers Resolution (Sen. Kaine; Rep. McGovern) - To invoke the War Powers Resolution by directing the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in or against Venezuela that have not been expressly authorized by Congress, thereby reasserting congressional authority over decisions to introduce U.S. forces into armed conflict. - *H.R. 7296 (119th Congress), SAVE America Act (Rep. Roy) - aims to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. It mandates that states require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and imposes a photo ID requirement for voting in federal elections. - *H.Con.Res.38 - Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from unauthorized hostilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran. (Rep. Massie). - *S.J.Res.104 - A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress. (Sen. Tim Kaine). - *H.R.7147 - Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (Rep. Tom Cole). - *H.R.7744 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (Rep. Tom Cole). - *H.R. 8065 - The Restoring Executive Branch Authorities to Oversee Offices of the United States Attorneys Act of 2026 (we opposed this bill; By eliminating the district courts longstanding authority to appoint interim United States attorneys in certain circumstances, this bill would remove a critical check on the Department of Justice at the same time that the president seeks to use the agency to target his perceived political opponents.). - *H.R. 7008/S.4134, the Stop Insider Trading Act (Rep. Brian Steil), which claims to prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependent children from purchasing stocks and requires public notice before these individuals may sell stocks. We oppose. -H.R. 5016, Restore Trust in Congress Act (Rep. Chip Roy) - To amend chapter 131 of title 5 to prohibit Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks, and for other purposes. We support. -H.R. 6731, Restore Trust in Government Act (Rep. Seth Magaziner) - To amend chapter 131 of title 5 to prohibit Members of Congress, the President, Vice President, and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks, and for other purposes. -S. 5196: No Trump Immunity Act, to prohibit the DoJ from granting immunity to the President, Vice President, or family members, trusts, parents, sisters, related companies, or affiliates of the President or Vice President, for certain crimes. (support) -S.5238-For Our Republic Act; to counter executive overreach, restore constitutional checks and balances, and protect democratic norms against authoritarian strategies.(support). -H.R.9902 - Federal Naming Standards Act; To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes (support) Media and Technology -Opposed FISA 702 Reauthorizations. -H.R. 2853, the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA). We opposed this legislation. his legislation would dramatically expand the Department of Homeland Securitys (DHS) role in domestic law enforcement, authorizing sweeping new authority to collect, analyze, and share Americans personal data without meaningful civil liberties safeguards, adequate oversight, or accountability mechanisms should DHS abuse this power. -Supported the Perry-Garcia Amendment to Ban Flock Automatic License Plate Readers (Rep. Scott Perry & Rep. Chuy Garcia). We urged the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to support Rep. Scott Perry and Rep. Chuy Garcias amendment to the Highway Bill that would restrict the use of automatic license plate readers except for tolling purposes. The rapid growth of this surveillance technology in recent years, led in large part by the company Flock Safety, poses a serious threat to the privacy, civil liberties, and constitutional rights of Americans. -H.R. 3633, Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 or the CLARITY Act of 2025 (Rep. French Hill). We oppose. Despite recent amendments, the bill remains a dangerous and deeply flawed piece of legislation. If passed, the CLARITY Act would effectively give a congressional stamp of approval to a system rigged forpowerful special interests and well-connected insiders. We urged all Senators to hold the line, resist aggressive industry lobbying, and reject any compromise that fails to enact rigorous, gold-standard public integrity guardrails. (opposed) -S.5136 - Promoting Authenticity with Influencer Disclaimers Act (support) -S. 5135/H.R. 9985); AI Ads Act is federal legislation introduced by Senator Adam Schiff and Rep. Khanna to combat deceptive and fraudulent artificial intelligence in political campaign (support). -H.R. 4639 / S. 2576; Fourth Amendment is Not for Sale Act; to stop federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies from purchasing Americans' personal, location, web-browsing, and communication data from commercial data brokers without first obtaining a judicial warrant (support). -H.R. 2853/S. 1404- Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA); This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime. The term organized retail and supply chain crime includes criminal offenses involving the interstate transportation of stolen property, the sale or receipt of stolen goods, or theft from an interstate or foreign shipment that is committed by, in coordination with, or at the instruction of an organization. (opposed) Civil Rights & Civil Liberties -S.5076 - Supreme Court Biennial Appointments and Term Limits Act of 2026; A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to provide for the regularized appointment of justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, and for other purposes. 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