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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. 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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. - *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. 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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/73169366-9f80-4263-be4b-41b61ff90cbc/","filing_uuid":"73169366-9f80-4263-be4b-41b61ff90cbc","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/73169366-9f80-4263-be4b-41b61ff90cbc/print/","filing_document_content_type":"text/html","income":null,"expenses":"84410.00","expenses_method":"A","expenses_method_display":"A","posted_by_name":"Randi Schmidt, Director of Government Relations, YWCA USA","dt_posted":"2026-10-19T15:26:01-04:00","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 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. 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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. 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Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act - Updates the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and establishes new criteria for determining which states and political subdivisions must obtain preclearance before changes to voting practices may take effect H.R. 22/S. 128 - Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act - Requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections H.R. 51/S.51 - Washington, D.C. Admission Act - Provides for the admission of the State of Washington, D.C. into the Union. H.R. 2352 - Abolish Super PACs Act - Places contribution limits on super PACs H.R. 2476 - Stop Illegal Campaign Coordination Act - Treats political expenditures as coordinated with a candidate, an authorized committee of a candidate, or a committee of a national, State, or local political party if the making of the expenditures is materially consistent with instructions, directions, guidance, and suggestions from such candidate or committee H.R. 3633 - Digital Asset Market Clarity Act - Establishes federal regulatory framework for cryptocurrency and includes proposed ethics rules for government officials involvement in cryptocurrency H.R. 5106 - Restore Trust in Congress Act - Prohibits Members of Congress and their spouses and dependents from owning or trading stocks H.R. 7008 - Stop Insider Trading Act - Bans Congressmembers, their spouses, and their dependent children from purchasing a security issued by a publicly traded company H.R. 7060/S. 3646 - No Political Enemies Act - Stops the government from attacking individuals and organizations for their political speech or participation H.R. 7296/S. 1383 - SAVE America Act - Requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote, and requires photo identification to vote, in federal elections. 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TBD/S. TBD - Freedom to Vote Act - Comprehensive legislation to expand access to the ballot, promote fair redistricting, and reduce the influence of money in politics H.R. TBD/S. TBD - Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act - Comprehensive legislation to improve federal ethics, lobbying, and campaign finance laws across all three branches of government H.R. TBD - Omnibus legislation on anti-corruption reforms - Comprehensive legislation to enact anti-corruption reforms across all three branches of government H.R. TBD - AI Transparency in Elections Act - Legislation to require a disclaimer on any political ad that is materially edited or created by AI H.R. TBD - Legislation to close subvendor reporting loopholes - Legislation to close loopholes that allow political committees to evade existing transparency requirements by channeling payments through sub vendors H.R. 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S.Res. 604-A resolution recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender and nonbinary people under the law and ensure their access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. S. 3186-Constitutional Accountability Act-Issues Lobbied: Policing Reform. S. 3803-Right to Redress Act-Issues Lobbied: Policing Reform. S .545-Combating Illicit Xylazine Act-Issues Lobbied: Drug Sentencing, Mass Incarceration. S. 1572-Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act-Issues Lobbied: Sentencing, Mass Incarceration. S. 51-Washington, D.C. Admission Act- Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. S. 4814-To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status-Issues Lobbied: Temporary Protected Status. S. 4784-An original bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes-Issues Lobbied: Womens Rights, Criminal Justice, LGBTQ Rights, Women in Combat. S. 1404-Combating Organized Retail Crime Act-Issues Lobbied: Immigration. S. 1318-Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act-Issues Lobbied: Section 702. S. 3234-Government Surveillance Reform Act of 2023-Issues Lobbied: Section 702. S. 3961-SAFE Act-Issues Lobbied: Section 702. S. 2377-EACH Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. S. 951-Stop Comstock Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. 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S. 4749-JAWBONE Act-Issues Lobbied: Free Speech. S. 5022-Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act-Issues Lobbied: Marijuana Decriminalization. S. 5271-To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 14-John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 12-Womens Health Protection Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 28-Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 2487-Transgender Health Care Access Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 1954-Do No Harm Act-Issues Lobbied: Religious Liberty. H.R. 22-SAVE Act-Issues Lobbied: Voting Rights. H.R. 15-Equality Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 3492-Protect Childrens Innocence Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 3708-No Place for LGBTQ+ Hate Act-Issues Lobbied: LGBTQ Rights. H.R. 5068-MORE Act-Issues Lobbied: Marijuana Decriminalization. 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H.R. 8035-To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes-Issues Lobbied: Section 702. H.R. 4104-Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights, Immigrants Rights. H.R. 9432-LIFT the BAR Act-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights, Immigrants Rights. H.Res. 1285-Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that over 25 years of real-world evidence and hundreds of peer-reviewed studies proving that mifepristone is safe and effective should be respected, and law and policy governing access to lifesaving, time-sensitive medication abortion care in the United States should be equitable, transparent, and based on the best available peer-reviewed evidence-based science-Issues Lobbied: Reproductive Rights. H.R. 8365-Monitor Accountability Act-Issues Lobbied: Policing, Prisons. 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Shared statements with Congress on the deficiencies with H.R. 9340/S. 5028, the Ratepayer Protection Act.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":48530,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"SARA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CHIEFFO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":70951,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":"H","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":74410,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DARIEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"LURENE","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":105844,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DAVID","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SHADBURN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":140600,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"LEAH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"DONAHEY","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":147033,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ELIANA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"KOSOVA","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":142369,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"AMERICA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"FITZPATRICK","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":151946,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ANISHA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SHARMA","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":147035,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"FRANCESCA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"GOVERNALI","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":"ENV","general_issue_code_display":"Environment/Superfund","description":"Opposed EPA rulemakings - Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Related Provisions for Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), 91 Fed. Reg. 29413 and the Mixture of These Three PFAS Plus PFBS) [EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654], and Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels, [EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742], 91 Fed. Reg. 29425. Opposed H.R.184, the Action Versus No Action Act. Opposed H.R.7502, the Recycled Materials Attribution Act of 2026. Opposed H.R. 6832, the Packaging and Claims Knowledge Act of 2025. Supported H.R.10488/S.5409, the Environmental Health Restoration Act of 2026. Opposed anti-environmental and democracy amendments to the H.R.8800, National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). Opposed H.R.8330, Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":48530,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"SARA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CHIEFFO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":70951,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":"H","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":74410,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DARIEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"LURENE","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":105844,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DAVID","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SHADBURN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":58386,"prefix":"ms","prefix_display":"MS.","first_name":"MADELEINE","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JUSTINE","last_name":"FOOTE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":150767,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ELIZABETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"DUNCAN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":140600,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"LEAH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"DONAHEY","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":120594,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DOUGLAS","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"LINDNER","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":49,"name":"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CAW","general_issue_code_display":"Clean Air and Water (quality)","description":"Opposed efforts via legislation or federal rulemaking to undermine Section 401 of the Clean Water Act, which provides states and Tribes with essential authority to protect water quality from federally permitted activities within their jurisdictions. Opposed EPAs updated definition of Waters of the United States (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OW-2025-032). Opposed the EPA's Ozone Reclassification State Implementation Plan Rule proposal (Docket ID No. EPAHQ-OAR-2025-0201). Opposed the EPAs Minor New Source Review (NSR) Air Permitting Program Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans proposed rule (Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212-0001). Urged the EPA to monitor microplastics in water. Opposed cuts to drinking water infrastructure programs in the Safe Drinking Water Infrastructure Improvement Act of 2026 draft legislation. Opposed the EPAs proposed Amendments and Nonconformance Penalties for Model Year 2027 and Later Heavy-Duty Highway Engines and Amendments to Inducement Provisions for SCR-Equipped Diesel Engines (Doc ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2026-0728-0114) Supported H.R. 2140, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025. Opposed H.R. 3194, the Lifting Overburdensome Commerce Obstructions and Motives (LOCOMOTIVES) Act. Opposed H.R. 9317, the Buses Utilizing Safety and Environmental Standards (BUSES) Act. Opposed improper use of the Congressional Review Act to overturn Clean Air Act waivers issued by the EPA. Opposed H.J.Res. 210, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision\". Opposed H.J.Res. 213, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the \"California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision\". Opposed S.J. Res. 209, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision\". Opposed S.J.Res. 210, A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating \"California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision\". Opposed H.J.Res.202 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles\". Opposed H.J.Res.211 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles\". Opposed S.J.Res.206 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's 2009 and Subsequent Model Year Greenhouse Gas Emission Standards for New Motor Vehicles\". Opposed H.J.Res.205 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Confirmation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years\". Opposed S.J.Res.207 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Notice of Decision Granting a Waiver of Clean Air Act Preemption for California's Advanced Clean Car Program and a Within the Scope Conformation for California's Zero Emission Vehicle Amendments for 2017 and Earlier Model Years\". Opposed H.J.Res.212 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision\". Opposed S.J.Res.208 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Motor Vehicle Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Car Program; Reconsideration of a Previous Withdrawal of a Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision\". Opposed H.J.Res.214 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision\". Opposed S.J.Res.205 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to \"California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision\".","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":48530,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"SARA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CHIEFFO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":70951,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":"H","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":74410,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DARIEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"LURENE","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":105844,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DAVID","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SHADBURN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":58386,"prefix":"ms","prefix_display":"MS.","first_name":"MADELEINE","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JUSTINE","last_name":"FOOTE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":150767,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ELIZABETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"DUNCAN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":140600,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"LEAH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"DONAHEY","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":49,"name":"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"NAT","general_issue_code_display":"Natural Resources","description":"Opposed rollbacks, reductions, and reduced protections of our national monuments. Urged the Department of the Interior (DOI) to maintain all existing protections around the Chaco Culture National Historical Park. Opposed Section 1091(b) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which would ratify the unlawful Blackrock Land Exchange to expand an active Superfund site. Opposed DOIs Oil & Gas Leasing Proposed Rule (BLM-2025-0037-0001). Supported the Department of the Interior, National Parks Service, and the Fish and Wildlife Services existing wilderness stewardship policies. Urged Congress to oppose attacks on Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Opposed HR 1501, the Protecting Domestic Mining Act of 2025. Opposed S.544/H.R.1366, the Mining Regulatory Clarity Act. Urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Forest Service to retain the existing Travel Management Rule without change. Supported H.R. 10256, the Taxpayer Relief from Big Oil Act. Supported S.4239, the Plug Offshore Wells Act. Supported H.R.10255, the Penalties for Polluters Act. Urged Congress to oppose the rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule. Urged Congress to oppose Presidential proclamations that reduced national monument boundaries for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments. Urged Congress to oppose the attempted Yosemite National Park land transfer from the National Park Service to a private developer.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":48530,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"SARA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CHIEFFO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":70951,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":"H","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":140600,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"LEAH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"DONAHEY","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":142369,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"AMERICA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"FITZPATRICK","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":105844,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DAVID","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SHADBURN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":147033,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ELIANA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"KOSOVA","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":147035,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"FRANCESCA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"GOVERNALI","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"BUD","general_issue_code_display":"Budget/Appropriations","description":"Opposed the Office of Management and Budgets (OMB) proposed interagency rule, The Uniform Grants Regulation: OMBs Relation to Federal Grantmaking Agencies (Docket ID: OMB-2026-0034)","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":48530,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"SARA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CHIEFFO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":70951,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":"H","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":105844,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DAVID","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SHADBURN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":151946,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ANISHA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SHARMA","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":true}],"government_entities":[{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"}]},{"general_issue_code":"CIV","general_issue_code_display":"Civil Rights/Civil Liberties","description":"Opposed H.R. 7296/S.3752/S.1383, the SAVE America Act. Opposed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act. Opposed the SAVE America Act in H.R. 8595, Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs. Opposed the SAVE America Act in H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act. Opposed authorization of funding that could be used for voter suppression policies in 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. Opposed S. 5271, a bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification. Opposed H.J.Res.1, proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. Supported the Freedom to Vote Act. Supported the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (H.R. 14). Supported legislation to expand and rebalance the Supreme Court. Supported H.R. 3544, Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025. Supported H.R. 3513, the Supreme Court Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act of 2025. Opposed S.4795, the FREEDOM Act.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":48530,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"SARA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CHIEFFO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":120594,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DOUGLAS","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"LINDNER","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":70951,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":"H","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":105844,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DAVID","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SHADBURN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":140600,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"LEAH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"DONAHEY","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":"GOV","general_issue_code_display":"Government Issues","description":"Opposed the nomination of Anna St. John to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Opposed the nomination of Todd Blanche for Attorney General. Opposed the nomination of Lee Rudofsky to the Eight Circuit Court of Appeals. Opposed the nomination of Jesus Osete to the District Court of the Western District of Missouri. Urged Congress to oppose unprecedented military and federal law enforcement surges in the District of Columbia. Opposed Congressional disapproval of District of Columbia local legislation. Supported S.51/H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. Supported legislation to expand and rebalance the Supreme Court. Urged the Senate to ensure judicial nominees are ethical, fair minded, and committed to civil and human rights. Supported H.R. 3544, Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":48530,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"SARA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CHIEFFO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":70951,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"MATTHEW","nickname":null,"middle_name":"H","last_name":"DAVIS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":105844,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DAVID","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"SHADBURN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":120594,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DOUGLAS","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"LINDNER","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":140600,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"LEAH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"DONAHEY","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":"DOC","general_issue_code_display":"District of Columbia","description":"Opposed H.R. 9720, the D.C. Taxing Authority Review Act. Supported S.51/H.R.51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act. 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S. 2985: Preventing Violence Against Female Inmates Act of 2025 H.Res. 1300: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6047) to amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to increase the dollar amounts for the payment of certain disability compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation under the laws administered by the Secretary; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1329) to permit the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 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