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H.R. 6624, Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025, all provisions. H.R. 6875, AI OVERWATCH Act, all provisions. H.R. 6996, Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act, all provisions. H.R. 7003, BIS Strategic Talent Recruitment to Enhance National Guardrails for Technological Handling (STRENGTH) Act, all provisions. H.R. 7184, Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act, all provisions. H.R. 7552, CBW Fentanyl Act, all provisions. H.R. 8036, Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act, all provisions. H.R. 8106, Rosatom Energy Sanctions Compliance and Unified Enforcement (RESCUE) Act, all provisions. H.R. 8169, Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act, all provisions. H.R. 8170, Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, all provisions. H.R. 8202, ECRA Statute of Limitations Extension, all provisions. H.R. 8283, Deterring American AI Model Theft Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 8284, Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act, all provisions. S. 1473, Stop Stealing our Chips Act, all provisions. S. 1490, Global Hunt for Offshore Smuggling and Trafficking (GHOST) Act of 2025, all provisions. S. 1705, Chip Security Act, all provisions. S. 1889, Solidify Iran Sanctions Act (SISA), all provisions. S. 2293, Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025, all provisions. S. 2677, Counterfeit Notification Act, all provisions. S. 2904, Sanctioning Harbors and Dodgers of Western Sanctions (SHADOW) Fleets Act, all provisions. S. 3172, A bill to repeal certain Acts that impose sanctions upon Syria, all provisions. S. 3452, Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act of 2025, all provisions. S. 3519, Remote Access Security Act, all provisions. S. 4281, Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act, all provisions. S. 4446, Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act, all provisions. S. 4456, AI OVERWATCH Act, all provisions. S. 4723, Eliminate PRC Organized Crime Act, all provisions. S. 4835, Bureau of Industry and Security License Administration Enhancement Act, all provisions. S. 556, Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act of 2025, all provisions. S. 63, CBW Fentanyl Act, all provisions. Issues Related to American Economic Statecraft; Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism; Captagon, Fentanyl, and International Narcotics Production and Trafficking; China-Related Tax and Investment Authorities; Chinese Access to U.S. Capital Markets and Advanced Technology; DIB Capacity Tax Incentives; Evaluating Sanctions, Export Controls, and AML Regulations, Regulatory Authorities, and Legislative Authorities; Expansion of CFIUS Authorities; Foreign Investment in Latin America; Hezbollah, Iran, and IRGC Funding Streams; Implementation and Oversight of the Corporate Transparency Act; Implementation and Oversight of the Countering Americas Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA); Implementation and Oversight of the Foreign Extortion Prevention Act; Iranian Oil Sanctions Enforcement; Muslim Brotherhood Funding Streams; National Security-Related Foreign Investment Screening Processes for U.S. Allies; Tax-Exempt Status of Organizations with Ties to U.S. Adversaries; U.S. Adversaries Illicit Finance Activities; U.S. Adversaries Sanctions Evasion Schemes; U.S. Anti-Corruption Sanctions and Strategy; U.S. China Sanctions Policy; U.S. Cuba Sanctions Policy; U.S. Export Control Policy; U.S. Houthi Sanctions Policy; U.S. International Sovereign Debt Policy; U.S. Investment Screening and Security; U.S. Iran Sanctions Policy; U.S. Iraq Sanctions Policy; U.S. Muslim Brotherhood Sanctions Policy; U.S. Nicaragua Sanctions Policy; U.S. Oman Sanctions; U.S. Polisario Front Sanctions Policy; U.S. Russia Oil Waivers and Sanctions Policy; U.S. Sanctions Authorities, Implementation, Enforcement, Resourcing, and Policy; U.S. Syria Sanctions Policy; U.S. Terror Finance Policy; and U.S. Turkey Sanctions Policy (no bill).","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":71983,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"TYLER","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"STAPLETON","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":141587,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"MATTHEW REID","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WITTE","last_name":"ZWEIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152507,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ALEXANDRIA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"PAOLOZZI MOORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":151813,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ZACHARY","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"JUTCOVICH","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":146703,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"CONNOR","nickname":null,"middle_name":"RUSSELL","last_name":"PFEIFFER","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152508,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DANIEL","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"VAYNSHTEYN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":145330,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"NICHOLAS","nickname":"NICK","middle_name":null,"last_name":"STEWART","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":"DEF","general_issue_code_display":"Defense","description":"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, all provisions. H.Con.Res. 40, Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, all provisions. H.Con.Res. 75, Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran, all provisions. H.Con.Res. 84, Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon, all provisions. H.Con.Res. 86, Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran, all provisions. H.J.Res. 176, 2026 Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iran, all provisions. H.J.Res. 200, Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services, all provisions. H.R. 2505, Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act, all provisions. H.R. 7126, Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements (SECURE) Minerals Act, all provisions. H.R. 7146, Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments (PORCUPINE) Act, all provisions. H.R. 7178, U.S.-Israel Anti-Killer Drone Act, all provisions. H.R. 7273, NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 7540, United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 8019, U.S.-Greece Defense Cooperation Advancement Act, all provisions. H.R. 8069, Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 8168, Major Non-NATO Ally Terror Threat Assessment Act, all provisions. H.R. 8177, Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act, all provisions. H.R. 8649, Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act, all provisions. H.R. 8665, Allied Defense Sales Act, all provisions. H.R. 8787, Servicemember Payment Data Privacy and Security Act, all provisions. H.R. 9232, Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act, all provisions. H.R. 9256, Ending Child Soldiers in Africa Act, all provisions. H.R. 9322, Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 9366, Eastern Frontier Defense Infrastructure Readiness Act, all provisions. H.R. 9451, Seized Assets for Battlefield Equipment and Readiness (SABER) Act, all provisions. H.R. 9495, Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2027, (issues related to U.S.-Ukraine Security Cooperation). H.R. 9550, Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act, all provisions. H.Res. 1246, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the integration of Kosovo into the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, all provisions. H.Res. 564, Calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine, all provisions. S. 1744, Providing Our Regional Companions Upgraded Protection in Nefarious Environments (PORCUPINE) Act, all provisions. S. 1962, Secure Space Act of 2025, all provisions. S. 2222, Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act, all provisions. S. 3249, Strategic Subsea Cables Act of 2026, all provisions. S. 3404, Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025, all provisions. S. 3659, Securing Essential and Critical U.S. Resources and Elements (SECURE) Minerals Act, all provisions. S. 3855, United States-Israel Framework for Upgraded Technologies, Unified Research, and Enhanced Security (FUTURES) Act, all provisions. S. 4219, Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Act of 2026, all provisions. S. 4380, Critical Infrastructure Airspace Defense Act, all provisions. S. 4443, Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, all provisions. S. 4544, Stop Fueling Cartel Violence Act, all provisions. S. 4711, Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act, all provisions. S. 4826, Seized Assets for Battlefield Equipment and Readiness (SABER) Act, all provisions. S. 933, NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025, all provisions. S.J.Res. 114, 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, all provisions. S.J.Res. 123, 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, all provisions. S.J.Res. 163, 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, all provisions. S.J.Res. 184, 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, all provisions. S.J.Res. 185, 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, all provisions. S.Res. 236, A resolution calling for the return of abducted Ukrainian children before finalizing any peace agreement to end the war against Ukraine, all provisions. H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, (issues related to Actions to Evaluate and Invest in Ukrainian Defense Technologies; Additional Support for NATO Air Defense Against UAS; AI Agent Discovery and Security Standards; Air Force Fighter Fleet Recapitalization; Amendment to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954; Amendments to the Anti-Boycott Act of 2018; American Security Robotics Act; American-Hellenic-Israeli Eastern Mediterranean Counterterrorism and Maritime Security Partnership Act; Analysis of Threats Posed by Foreign Adversary Access to Controlled Items Within the US; ARMOR Act; Assessment and Report of Foreign Adversary Influence over Strategic Maritime Chokepoints; Assessment of Antisemitism in the Service Academies; Assessment of DOD Display Chain Supply Chain Vulnerabilities; Assessment of Foreign Adversary-Controlled Digital Platforms; Assessment of Military Medical Supply Chains; Assessment of Resilient Missile Defense Sensing Architectures; Assessment of Russian Involvement in Narcotics and Narcotics Trafficking; Audit and Mitigation of Certain Cellular Modules; Audit of CCP-Linked Participation in DOD Contracts and Supply Chains; Baltic Region Security Concerns; Biological Intellectual Property Protection Act; Biotech Investment National Security Act; Briefing on Supply Chain Exposure; Briefing on the Pilot Program to Analyze and Monitor Certain Supply Chains; Bunker Buster Act; Certification Requirement for Motor Carriers Transporting DOD Freight; Certification That No Contractor of DOD Participates in BDS Movement; Chinese Cellular Modules; Chinese Commercial Space Capabilities; Chinese Robotics Capabilities and Strategy; Chinese Supply Chain Monopoly Identification and Diversification; Civilian Cybersecurity Reserve Corps Pilot Program; Clarification of Authority to Counter UAS for Members of the National Guard; Classification of Pass-Through Funding Within Defense Budget Materials; CLEAR Path Act; Codification of EOs Relating to American Airspace Sovereignty and Drone Dominance; Commercial Software for Contested Logistics; Countering Adversarial Gray Zone Campaigns; Countering Biotechnology Threats from Foreign Adversaries; Countering Cartel Hydrocarbon Smuggling; Countering Iranian Threat Networks in the Eastern Mediterranean; Criminal Penalties for Providing Material Support to a Covered Foreign Country; Critical Minerals Traceability Pilot Program; Cyber Incident Reporting Requirements for Operationally Critical Contractors; Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act; Determination on Eligibility for Cyber Pilot Program; DETERRENCE Act; DETERRENT Act; Development, Test, Evaluation, Demonstration, and Transition to Production of Alternative Low-Cost Weapon Systems; Dialogue and Measures with Respect to Moldova; DIB and Acquisition Reform; Disclosure of Foreign Funding for Elementary and Secondary Schools; DOD Economic Defense Unit; DOD Grant Program to Improve Cybersecurity Resilience of Department-Owned Joint-Use Airports; Domestic and Covered Allied or Partner Country Critical Transportation Manufacturing Assessment; Domestic Production of Short-Wave Infrared Quantum Dot Materials; Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations Review; Elimination of Use of Certain Payment Processing Equipment, Systems, or Services; End the Cyprus Embargo Act; Ensuring Mature-node Semiconductor Availability; Establishment of Army Information Operations Center of Excellence; Establishment of China Watcher Program; Establishment of DIU Office in Israel; Establishment of Eastern Flank NATO Regional SOC and CSIRT Program; Establishment of Strategic Airports Cybersecurity Infrastructure Program; Establishment of US-Israel AI Center; Establishment of US-Ukraine Critical Minerals Investment Screening Mechanism; Evaluation of Standards for EMP Protection; Exceptions for Notifications to the US Government Relating to Specified Foreign Entities; Expanding the Defense Industrial Base Sales Act; Expansion of Permissible Uses of Ukraine Support Fund; Extension and Modification of Indo-Pacific Maritime Security Initiative; Extension and Modification of Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the PRC; Extension of Limitation on Availability of Funds for the Iraqi Security Forces; Extension of Report on IRGC-Affiliated Operatives Abroad; FASC Exclusion Orders for Chinese Military Company Designees; Feasibility of Permanent Basing an F-35 Squadron in Poland; Feasibility Study on Combatant Command Critical Minerals Management; Feasibility Study on Tactical Information Operations Command Authority; GAO Report on AI Integration Across Defense Operations; Government-Wide Critical Mineral Procurement and Resale Authorities Feasibility Study; GPS Modernization; GUARD Act; Guard the Skies Act; Hardware and Firmware Assurance Pilot Program; IMF Reform; Increased Maximum Production Capacity Plans for Key Munitions and Weapons Systems; Indo-Pacific Trilateral Production Pilot Program; Integrated Air and Missile Defense Architecture; Integration of Demand for FMS into Industrial Base Planning; Internal Base Hardening Assessments and Logistics-Node Threat Mitigation; Joint DOD-DHS Security Pilot Program on Prevention of Terrorist Threats Involving Motor Vehicles; Joint US-Taiwan Research, Development, Test, and Evaluation Program; Limitation on Provision of Funds to Elementary and Secondary Schools Hosting Confucius Institutes and Classrooms; Long Range Anti-Ship Missile Surface and Ground Launch; Maritime Security Measures; Medical Supply Chain Risk Identification and Transparency Enhancement; Military Treatment Facility Readiness, Network Reliance, and Cyber Resilience; Modification of Report on Military and Security Developments Involving Russia; Modification of Report on the Military Power of Iran; Modification to Disclosure Requirements for US-Based Foreign Media Outlets; Modifications to Congressional Review of Sanctions with Respect to Russia; Modifications to Public Reporting of Chinese Military Companies Operating in the US; Modifications to Strategy to Eliminate Sourcing of Computer Displays from Certain Nations; Modifications to the Port Security Grant Program; Moldovas Airspace Awareness and Defense Capabilities; MTS Cyber Act; Multiyear Procurement Authorities; National Security Commission on Robotics; NSA Support for DIB and Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity Operations; Oversight of Military-to-Military Exchanges and Contacts Between the US and Russia; PAID OFF Act; Participation of Ukrainian Students in US Service Academies; Phased Inventory Benchmarks for Combat Coded Fighter Aircraft; Photovoltaic Modules from Foreign Entities of Concern; PILLAR Act; Pilot Program for Adaptive Electronic Warfare-Resilient and Quantum-Secure Autonomy Small UAS Architecture Testing; Pilot Program on DOD Partnerships with IHE Recognized in the NCAE-C Program for Cyber Research; Pilot Program on National Security Risk Identification and Review for Adversarial Capital; Pilot Program on Semiconductor Antitampering and Authenticity Validation; Pilot Program to Improve Participation by Small Business Concerns in Certain DOD Contracts; Plan on Remediation of Certain Equipment and Computational Facilities Owned or Controlled by a Foreign Adversary; Plan Required for Full Participation by Taiwan in the RIMPAC; Plan to Counter PRC Influence and Activities in the FAS; Potential Designation of Information as a Domain of Warfare; PRC Militarization and Surveillance Activities; Procurement of Amoxicillin; Prohibition Against US Recognition of Russia's Claim of Sovereignty over Any Portion of Ukraine; Prohibition on DOD Procurement from, and Servicemember Data Collection by, Companies Storing Data in a Covered Foreign Country; Prohibition on Operation or Procurement of Foreign-Made UAS; Prohibition on Procurement and Operation of Covered Robotic Systems; Prohibition on Procurement by DOD and IC of Chinese-Made Synthetic Datasets for Training AI Models; Prohibition on Transfers to the Badr Organization; Prohibition on TSP Investments; Prohibition on Use of Funds for Ukraine Security Assistance; Protecting US Farmland and Sensitive Sites from Foreign Adversaries Act; Protection of Supply Chain of Certain Drugs; Rail Infrastructure Cybersecurity Enhancement Program; Real-Time and AI-Enabled Property Records; Report and Conditions on Security Assistance to Oman; Report on Accelerating Military Posture Within Area of Responsibility of US INDOPACOM; Report on Counterintelligence Risks Associated with Real Property Transactions Near Military Installations; Report on Dependency on China for Processing Materials for DOD Supply Chains; Report on Forced Conscription of Kidnapped Ukrainian Children into Russian Armed Forces; Report on Foreign-Linked Funding of Legal and Administrative Actions Targeting US and Allied Personnel; Report on Global Automobile Theft Rings; Report on Instances of Antisemitism; Report on Involvement of Certain Foreign Actors in Antisemitic Activity in the US; Report on Military Power and Illicit Activities of Certain Drug Cartels; Report on Modernization of the Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Site at Devesselu, Romania; Report on Moldova Airspace Defense Requirements and Options; Report on PRC Space Capabilities; Report on Production of 155MM Artillery Ammunition; Report on Protection of US Defense Technology; Report on Russias Targeting of Religious Infrastructure in Ukraine; Report on Russian Active Measures in NATO Territory; Report on Russian Efforts in Sudan; Report on Russian Influence in Libya; Report on Russian Influence; Report on Russian Military Presence in Syria; Report on Security Risks Posed by Turkeys Occupation of Cyprus; Report on Taiwan Capabilities and Intelligence Support; Report on the Feasibility of Requiring Bills of Materials for Defense Acquisition; Report on the National Security Implications of Applying Nondiscriminatory Treatment to the PRC; Report on the PRC and Turkey Military and Intelligence Cooperation; Report on Turkey Aiding Hamas or Its Affiliates; Report to Congress on Energy in Moldova; Reporting on Russias Military Power and Capabilities; Reports on Cyber Operational Readiness Assessment Program; Re-Purposing Aircraft from the 309th AMARG; Requirement for Guidance and Prohibition on Use of AI of Certain AI Companies; Requirement for Memoranda of Agreement Regarding Vulnerability Disclosure and Prohibition on Procurement from IT Providers Who Can Share Cyber Vulnerabilities with Countries of Concern; Requirements Related to Certain Sanctions on Russia or Belarus; Restriction on Providing Federal Funds to Certain Entities for Public Works Projects; Restrictions on US Support for Economic Activities Involving Persons Who Benefitted from or Supported the Assad Regime; Review of Intelligence Vulnerabilities of Internet Connected Video Surveillance Equipment on Military Installations; Revocation of Security Clearances for Certain Persons; Safeguarding DOD-Funded Research; Securing Critical US Infrastructure and Mineral Supply Chains; Securing DOD Supply Chains; Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act; Seizure and Forfeiture of Assets of Russian Kleptocrats; Semiconductor Controls Adjusted to Limit Exports Act; Semiconductor Supply Chain Security and Diversification Act; Sense of Congress on Commitment to the AUKUS Partnership; Sense of Congress on Domestic Production of Artillery Projectiles; Sense of Congress on International Defense Exhibitions; Sense of Congress on Nuclear Cooperation Agreements with Saudi Arabia; Sense of Congress on the Gaza Health Ministry; Sense of Congress on the Permanent and Rotational Presence of US Forces in Romania; Sense of Congress Regarding Kosovo Integration into NATO; Sense of Congress Regarding NATO's Kosovo Force; Sense of Congress with Respect to Execution of Warrants of the ICC; Space-Based Missile Defense Strategy; Standards for AI Systems; Strategic Partnership on Defense Industrial Priorities Between the US and Taiwan; Strategy for Establishing a Two-Way Transfer Mechanism for US-Ukraine UAS Expertise; Strategy for the Adoption and Integration of AI; Strategy to Defend Against Risks Posed by the Use of AI; Strategy to Restore Stability to the Western Balkans; Strengthening Continuity of the Economy Planning; Study and Report on International Security Measures on the Border Between Gaza and Egypt; Study, Strategy, and Report on DOD Reliance on Transportation Systems Incorporating Chinese-Origin Components; Taiwan-Five Eyes Cyber Defense Cooperation Initiative; Training for Ukraines Military and National Security Forces; Transatlantic Growth Enterprise Act; Tren de Aragua Border Security Threat Assessment Act; Ukraine Drone Production and Strategy; Ukrainian Military Instructors at Senior Professional Military Education Institutions; Updated Middle East IAMD Strategy; Updates to Certain Asset Lists of the DOD; Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act; US Counter-Robotics Strategy; US Cybersecurity Capabilities and Strategy; US Drone and Missile Defense Capabilities; US Force Posture in Korea and Europe, US Information Operations Capabilities and Strategy; US International Legal Operations Strategy; US Military Posture in Europe; US-Abraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative; US-Cyprus Security Cooperation; USDT Report on Financial Institutions That Support Terrorist Activity; US-European Nuclear Energy Cooperation Act; US-Greece Security Cooperation Reporting Act; US-Israel Cooperation on Space Matters; US-Israel Cooperative Research and Development; US-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative; US-Israel Security Cooperation; US-Taiwan Security Cooperation; US-Ukraine Drone Working Groups; US-Ukraine EOD Partnership; US-Ukraine Military Trauma Education, Training, Research, and Medical Readiness Partnership; and US-Ukraine Security Cooperation). S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, (issues related toAbraham Accords Defense Cooperation Initiative; AI Functional Bill of Materials; Analysis of Threats Posed by Foreign Adversary Access to Controlled Items Within the US; Assessment of Taiwans LNG Supply Chains; Assistance to LAF for Countering Hezbollah and Other Terrorist Groups; Audit and Mitigation of Covered Cellular Modules in the DOD Systems and Infrastructure; Briefing on Military and Intelligence Presence of Cuba in the Western Hemisphere; Chinese Cellular Modules; Codification of DOD Research Security Program; Countering Cartel Hydrocarbon Smuggling; Cybersecurity Training for Veterans and Military Spouses; Derived Sourcing Requirements for AI Outputs; DETERRENCE Act; DETERRENT Act; DLA Warstopper Program; DOD Economic Defense Unit; Expansion of Permissible Uses of Ukraine Support Fund; Extension and Modification of Pacific Deterrence Initiative; Extension of Report on Military Power of the PRC; Extension, Modification, and Redesignation of Taiwan Security Cooperation Initiative; Full Accountability for Chinese Military Companies; Inspector General for Foreign Assistance; Internal Base Hardening and Staged Internal Operations; Middle East IAMD Architecture; Modifications to Requirement for Public Reporting of Chinese Military Companies Operating in the US; Multiyear Procurement Authorities; PAID OFF Act; Plan on Remediation of Certain Equipment and Computational Facilities Owned or Controlled by a Foreign Adversary; PRC EMP Capabilities; Report on the Feasibility and Advisability of Establishing a Strategic Partnership on Defense Industrial Priorities between the US and Israel; Reports on Foreign Boycotts of Israel; REVOKE Act; Safeguarding DOD-Funded Research; SECURE Minerals Act; Securing Critical Weapons Systems Supply Chains; Securing US Military Mobility Infrastructure; Securing US Transportation Systems; Stop Foreign Spyware Act; Strategic Subsea Cables Act; Taiwan Energy Security and Embargo Act; Ukraine Drone Production and Strategy; US AI Policy; US Airport Cybersecurity Enhancements; US Critical Infrastructure Resilience Against EMP Weapons; US Cybersecurity Capabilities and Strategy; US Drone and Missile Defense Capabilities; US Healthcare Cybersecurity Enhancements; US Highways Cybersecurity Enhancements; US Indo-Pacific Policy and Strategy; US Maritime Cybersecurity Enhancements; US Rail Infrastructure Cybersecurity Enhancements; US Space Capabilities and Strategy; US-India Security Cooperation; US-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative; US-Israel Security Cooperation; US-Taiwan Security Cooperation; US-Ukraine Security Cooperation; and US-Ukraine Strategic Defense Innovation Working Group). Issues Related to Air Force Fighter Fleet Recapitalization; Chinas Military-Industrial Complex (CMIC); China-Iran-Russia Security Cooperation and Technology Development; Chinese Military Companies; Counter-Drone Technology Exchanges; Department of Defense Education Policy; Hardening U.S. Military Assets and Bases; Houthi Interdiction Efforts; Implementation and Oversight of the NDAA (FY23 - FY26); Irans Military Strategy and Capabilities; Irans Network of Terror Proxies; Iranian Weapons Proliferation; Operation Epic Fury; PRC Militarization and Surveillance Activities; Preserving Peace and Security in the Eastern Mediterranean; Russias Foreign Policy and Military Strategy; Safeguarding DOD-Funded Research; Securing DOD Supply Chains; U.S. Arms Sales and Procurement Strategies; U.S. CENTCOM Capabilities and Strategy; U.S. Counter-Robotics Strategy; U.S. Critical Mineral Policy and Diplomacy; U.S. DOD Post-Quantum Cryptography; U.S. Drone and Missile Defense Capabilities; U.S. F-35 Program; U.S. Indo-Pacific Strategy and Relations; U.S. Information Operations Capabilities and Strategy; U.S. International Legal Operations Strategy; U.S. Maritime Manufacturing Capacity; U.S. Military Posture in Europe; U.S. Military Posture in the Middle East; U.S. Nigeria Security Cooperation; U.S. Nuclear Deterrence Policy; U.S. Policy on Irans Ballistic Missile and Nuclear Programs; U.S. Policy on Irans Support for Terrorism; U.S. Policy on Russias War in Ukraine; U.S.-Iraq Security Cooperation; U.S.-Israel Security Cooperation; U.S.-Lebanon Security Cooperation; U.S.-NATO Security Cooperation; U.S.-Taiwan Security Cooperation; U.S.-Turkey Security Cooperation; U.S.-Ukraine Security Cooperation; and Ukraine Drone Production and Strategy (no bill).","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":71983,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"TYLER","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"STAPLETON","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":141587,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"MATTHEW REID","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WITTE","last_name":"ZWEIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152507,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ALEXANDRIA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"PAOLOZZI MOORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":151813,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ZACHARY","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"JUTCOVICH","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":146703,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"CONNOR","nickname":null,"middle_name":"RUSSELL","last_name":"PFEIFFER","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152508,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DANIEL","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"VAYNSHTEYN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":145330,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"NICHOLAS","nickname":"NICK","middle_name":null,"last_name":"STEWART","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":"FOR","general_issue_code_display":"Foreign Relations","description":"H.R. 2658, Free Iraq from Iran Act, all provisions. H.R. 3307, Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act, all provisions. H.R. 3563, Taiwan PLUS Act, all provisions. H.R. 36, MEGOBARI Act, all provisions. H.R. 4531, BANNED in Latin America Act, all provisions. H.R. 6230, Tehran Incitement to Violence Act, all provisions. H.R. 6469, Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media (FREEDOM) Act, all provisions. H.R. 7380, Internet Reach and Access Now (IRAN) Act, all provisions. H.R. 7567, Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (issues related to Binational Agricultural Research and Development; CFIUS Consideration of Certain Agricultural Land Transactions; and Rural Water and Wastewater Circuit Rider Program). H.R. 7622, Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 7668, Countering Chinas Control of the Caucasus Act, all provisions. H.R. 8433, Countering Russias War on Faith Act, all provisions. H.R. 8595, National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027, (issues related to International Narcotics and Law Enforcement; Democracy Programs in Latin America; and Assistance to South Africa). H.R. 8693, Deter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan Act, all provisions. H.R. 8700, Protecting U.S. Farmland and Sensitive Sites from Foreign Adversaries Act, all provisions. H.R. 8718, Countering Russias Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act, all provisions. H.R. 9020, No U.S. Funding for UNIFIL Act, all provisions. H.R. 9087, To direct the Secretary of State to take actions with respect to certain foreign affairs matters, (issues related to Baltic Regional Security; Gaza Health Ministry; Certification Requirement for Major Arms Sales to Turkey; IGO Anti-Boycott Act; and BANNED in Latin America Act). H.R. 9147, Abraham Accords Expansion Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 9450, Countering Russian Trafficking Act, all provisions. H.Res. 1379, Condemning Lebanese Hezbollahs repeated violations of ceasefire agreements and calling for the Lebanese Government to ensure Lebanese Hezbollah immediately ceases all attacks and disarms, in accordance with the ceasefire, all provisions. S. 1824, Taiwan PLUS Act, all provisions. S. 3360, Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media (FREEDOM) Act, all provisions. S. 3496, United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act, all provisions. S. 3900, Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, all provisions. S. 4192, Property Location Oversight and Transparency (PLOT) Act of 2026, all provisions. S. 4296, IGO Anti-Boycott Act, all provisions. S. 4379, Countering Russias War on Faith Act, all provisions. S. 4392, Energy Security Pacts Act, all provisions. S. 4600, South China Sea Strategy Act of 2026, all provisions. S. 4665, BANNED in Latin America Act, all provisions. S. 4853, United States-Israel Agriculture Cooperation Improvement and Expansion Act, all provisions. H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, (issues related to Abraham Accords Central Asia Expansion Act; Abaraham Accords Authorities Expansion; Accountability for Terrorist Perpetrators of October 7th Act; Arms Delivery Queue Report; Arms Sales and Weapons System Transfers to NATO countries; Authorization of Activities to Counter Russia; BANNED in Latin America Act; Business in the Balkans; Captagon, Fentanyl, and International Narcotics Production and Trafficking; Certification Requirement for Major Arms Sales to Turkey; Closing Loopholes in Russia Sanctions; Countering Russias War on Faith Act; Deployment of a Financial Attache to the US Embassy in Jerusalem; Deterring Adversary Ill-Gotten Gains Act; AI OVERWATCH Act; American Space Leadership for the 21st Century Act; BIS License Administration Enhancement Act; BIS STRENGTH Act; Block the Use of Transatlantic Technology in Iranian Made Drones Act; China AI Power Report Act; Chip Security Act; Countering Chinas Control of the Caucasus; Countering Russias Forced Recruitment and Kidnapping in Africa Act; Deterring American AI Model Theft Act; Dismantle Foreign Scam Syndicates Act; Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act; Decreasing Russia Oil Profits (DROP) Act; ECRA Penalty Increase Act; ECRA Statute of Limitations Extension; Enhanced Iran Sanctions Act; Export Control Enforcement and Enhancement Act; Export Controls Enforcement Act; Foreign Adversary AI Risk Assessment and Diplomacy Act; Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media (FREEDOM) Act; Full AI Stack Export Promotion Act; Interagency Coordination in Export Controls Act; Interagency Strategy to Disrupt and Dismantle Narcotics Production and Trafficking and Affiliated Networks Linked to the Regime of Bashar al-Assad in Syria; ITAR Licensing Reform Act; Kleptocracy Asset Recovery Rewards Program Act; Limitation on Contributions to the UN; Limitation on Transfer of Weapons to Turkey; Limitation Regarding Certain Export Controls; Multilateral Alignment of Technology Controls on Hardware (MATCH) Act; MEGOBARI Act; No US Funding for UNIFIL Act; No Official Palestine Entry (NOPE) Act; Participation of Russia in the G7; Preventing the Escalation of Armed Conflict in Europe (PEACE) Act; Peace Through Strength Act; Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act; Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act; Prohibition on Delay of Arms Sales to Taiwan; Remote Access Security Act; REPO Implementation Act; Report on Allied Information Sharing to Counter Foreign Malign Influence; Report on Backlog of FMS to Taiwan; Russia-North Korea Cooperation Sanctions Act; Sanctions List Harmonization Act; Strategic Hybrid Activities Defense and Operations for the West (SHADOW) Act; STOP HATE Act; Stop Stealing Our Chips Act; Strategic Dialogue to Return Democratic Rule to Belarus; Strategic Subsea Cables Act; Streamlining Foreign Military Sales Act; Semiconductor Technology Resilience, Integrity, and Defense Enhancement (STRIDE) Act; Taiwan Allies Fund Act; Taiwan Energy Security and Anti-Embargo Act; Taiwan PLUS Act; US Arms Sales and Procurement Strategies; US Iran Sanctions Policy; US Support for the Iranian People; War Reserve Stockpiles for Allies; and XPCC Sanctions Act). S. 4784, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027, (issues related to BANNED in Latin America Act; BIS License Administration Enhancement Act; BIS STRENGTH Act; China AI Power Report Act; Chip Security Act; Countering Chinas Control of the Caucuses Act; Critical Undersea Infrastructure Resilience Initiative Act; Deterring American AI Model Theft Act; Eastern Mediterranean Gateway Act; ECRA Statute of Limitations Extension Act; Eliminate PRC Organized Crime Act; FREEDOM Act; Imposition of Sanctions with Respect to Trade in Russian Origin Petroleum Products; Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act; MATCH Act; MEGOBARI Act; No Hezbollah In Our Hemisphere Act; PORCUPINE Act; Religious Infrastructure in Ukraine; Remote Access Security Act; REPO Implementation Act; Sense of Congress on Illegal Abduction of Ukrainian Children by Russia; SHADOW Fleet Sanctions Act; Statement of Policy on Repeal of Sunset of Iran Sanctions Act of 1996; US Iran Sanctions Policy; US Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act; US Russia Oil Waivers and Sanctions Policy; US Sanctions Authorities, Implementation, Enforcement, Resourcing, and Policy; US South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act; and War Reserve Stockpiles for Allies). Issues related to Abraham Accords Authorities; AGOA Reauthorization; Chinas Foreign Policy and Military Strategy; Chinese and Russian Activities in Africa; Chinese Investments in the Middle East; Chinese, Iranian, and Russian Activities in Latin America; Congressional Oversight of U.S. Arms Sales; Congressional Oversight of U.S. Foreign Assistance; Implementation and Oversight of Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026; Implementation and Oversight of Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; Implementation and Oversight of Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs, and Extension Act, 2026; Implementation and Oversight of the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act; Implementation and Oversight of the National Security Act of 2024; Israel-Syria Relations; Normalization in the Middle East; Protecting International Religious Freedom; Qatars, South Africas, and Turkeys Support of Terrorism; Russias Mass Abduction of Ukrainian Children; Strengthening the National Endowment for Democracy; Support for U.S. Allies at International Organizations; Syria-Turkey Relations; U.S. Contributions to and Oversight of International Organizations; U.S. Energy Security Policy; U.S. Foreign Affairs-Related Appropriations; U.S. Foreign Aid Policy and Reform; U.S. International Development Finance Corporation; U.S. Policy on Chinas Human Rights Abuses and Repression; U.S. Policy on Irans Human Rights Abuses and Censorship; U.S. Support for the Iranian People; U.S. Victims of Terrorism; U.S. Western Balkans Strategy; U.S.-Cuba Policy and Relations; U.S.-Honduras Policy and Relations; U.S.-Iran MOU and Negotiations; U.S.-Iraq Relations; U.S.-Latin America Foreign Policy and Strategy; U.S.-Mexico Policy and Relations; U.S.-Nicaragua Policy and Relations; U.S.-Qatar Policy and Relations; U.S.-South Africa Policy and Relations; U.S.-South Korea Policy and Relations; U.S.-Turkey Policy and Relations; U.S.-Venezuela Energy Policy; U.S.-Venezuela Policy and Relations (no bill).","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":71983,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"TYLER","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"STAPLETON","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":141587,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"MATTHEW REID","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WITTE","last_name":"ZWEIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152507,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ALEXANDRIA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"PAOLOZZI MOORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":151813,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ZACHARY","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"JUTCOVICH","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":146703,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"CONNOR","nickname":null,"middle_name":"RUSSELL","last_name":"PFEIFFER","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152508,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DANIEL","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"VAYNSHTEYN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":145330,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"NICHOLAS","nickname":"NICK","middle_name":null,"last_name":"STEWART","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":"H.R. 1736, Generative AI Terrorism Risk Assessment Act, all provisions. H.R. 2158, Countering Transnational Repression Act of 2025, all provisions. H.R. 2212, DHS Intelligence Rotational Assignment Program and Law Enforcement Support Act, all provisions. H.R. 3463, Comprehensive Operations for Unmanned-System Neutralization and Threat Elimination Response (COUNTER) Act, all provisions. H.R. 6105, Restricting Ex-Vetted Officials from Knowledge Exploitation (REVOKE) Act, all provisions. H.R. 6106, Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, all provisions. H.R. 6107, Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing (PAID OFF) Act of 2025, all provisions. H.R. 8022, DETECT Nitazenes Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 881, DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, all provisions. S. 2132, CLEAR Path Act, all provisions. S. 3050, Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation, and Obscured Foreign Financing (PAID OFF) Act of 2025, all provisions. S. 3181, REVOKE Act, all provisions. Issues related to Foreign Threats to U.S. Homeland (no bill).","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":151813,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ZACHARY","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"JUTCOVICH","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152507,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ALEXANDRIA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"PAOLOZZI MOORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":146703,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"CONNOR","nickname":null,"middle_name":"RUSSELL","last_name":"PFEIFFER","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152508,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DANIEL","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"VAYNSHTEYN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":71983,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"TYLER","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"STAPLETON","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":141587,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"MATTHEW REID","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WITTE","last_name":"ZWEIG","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":"SCI","general_issue_code_display":"Science/Technology","description":"H.R. 4142, No Adversarial AI Act, all provisions. H.R. 6309, Cyber Deterrence and Response Act of 2025, all provisions. H.R. 7037, Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, all provisions. H.R. 7625, Marine Transportation System Cybersecurity Budget and Evaluation Report (MTS CYBER) Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 7924, Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 8516, American Leadership in AI Act, all provisions. H.R. 8558, Defending American Research Act, all provisions. H.R. 8730, Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 9102, Biotech Investment National Security Act (BINSA), all provisions. H.R. 9129, Guarding the U.S. Against Adversarial Robotics Dominance (GUARD) Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 9227, Magnets Value Chain Support Act of 2026, all provisions. H.R. 9592, American Space Leadership in the 21st Century Act, all provisions. S. 4429, Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, all provisions. S. 4525, Securing Innovation and Research from Adversaries Act, all provisions. S. 4565, Strengthening Cyber Resilience Against State-Sponsored Threats Act, all provisions. S. 4570, U.S. Tech Path Act, all provisions. Issues Related to Chinese Biotech Industry and Dual-Use Threats; Chinese Cellular Modules; Chinese EV Manufacturing; Chinese Robotics Capabilities and Strategy; Chinese Unmanned Aerial Systems; Chinese, Iranian, and Russian Cyber Operations; Chinese-Made Battery Storage Systems; CISA Resourcing; Cyber-Informed Engineering; Cybersecurity Capabilities of U.S. Allies; Development of Internet Access Technologies; Information Technology Devices from Foreign Adversary-Controlled Companies; Light Detection and Ranging Sensor Technology; National Guard Role in Cyber Incident Response; Securing Critical U.S. Infrastructure and Mineral Supply Chains; Securing U.S. Defense Technology; Securing U.S. Military Mobility Infrastructure; Securing U.S. Transportation Systems; U.S. Adversarial Use of AI and Quantum Technology; U.S. AI Chip Security; U.S. Airport Cybersecurity Enhancements; U.S. Artificial Intelligence Policy; U.S. Cybersecurity Capabilities and Strategy; U.S. Data Security Capabilities and Strategy; U.S. Drone Production and Market Security; U.S. Emerging Technology Capabilities, Development, and Strategy; U.S. Fusion Energy Development; U.S. Healthcare Cybersecurity Enhancements; U.S. Highways Cybersecurity Enhancements; U.S. Maritime Cybersecurity Enhancements; U.S. Nuclear Energy Capabilities; U.S. Quantum Technology Capabilities; U.S. Rail Infrastructure Cybersecurity Enhancements; U.S. Space Capabilities and Strategy (no bill).","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":141587,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"MATTHEW REID","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WITTE","last_name":"ZWEIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152507,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ALEXANDRIA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"PAOLOZZI MOORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":151813,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"ZACHARY","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"JUTCOVICH","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":71983,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"TYLER","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"STAPLETON","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":146703,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"CONNOR","nickname":null,"middle_name":"RUSSELL","last_name":"PFEIFFER","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":152508,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"DANIEL","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"VAYNSHTEYN","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":"H.R. 1048, Defending Education Transparency and Ending Rogue Regimes Engaging in Nefarious Transactions (DETERRENT) Act, all provisions. 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S. 1272/H.R. 2665 - Trade Review Act of 2025 S.1241/H.R.2548 - Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025 S.3841 - Last Sale Valuation Act of 2026 Discussions with Congress, CBP, USTR, State, Commerce, Treasury, and the White House on Executive Order 14257 of April 2, 2025 (Regulating Imports With a Reciprocal Tariff To Rectify Trade Practices That Contribute to Large and Persistent Annual United States Goods Trade Deficits) Discussions with Congress and CBP on the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) and other issues emanating from the Learning Resources Supreme Court decision. Discussions with Congress and USTR, State, and Commerce on the U.S.-China Board of Trade. Discussions with Congress and USTR, State, and Commerce on the Executive Order on Strengthening Customs Enforcement. Discussions with Congress and USTR, State, and Commerce on the Section 301 investigation into Vietnam's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement. 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Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with Administration on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Discussion with the Administration and Congress on tariff and immigration issues related to the Defense Industrial Base. Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of tariffs and logistics issues on small business. Discussions with Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on digitizing apparel labels as well as on textile, wool, fur, and care labeling rules, and other labeling rules, including Made in USA labeling. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on FPI reform and impact on small business. Environment Discussions with Congress and Administration on issues as it relates to textile recycling infrastructure and technology, federal approaches to extended producer responsibility, material sustainability, microplastics, climate, and environment Discussions with Congress on Recycled Materials Attribution Act (H.R. 7502) Discussion with EPA on treatment of used textile waste as U.S.-origin inputs under FTAs Discussions with Congress on textile circularity infrastructure Discussions with Congress on H.R.960 - Protect Our Clothes from PFAS Act Discussions with Congress, on trade incentives for preferred material usage, and tariff and non-tariff barriers to utilizing recycled materials Discussions with Congress, EPA, and FTC to allow Digital Labeling for clothes Discussions with Congress and FTC on environmental marketing claims and the FTCs Green Guides Labor Discussion of WRAP program and with various legislative branch and executive branch officials. Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, , and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, including implementation of the U.S. forced labor statute o Uzbek cotton, o ILO Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang o Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases. o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78). o Funding for various U.S. government agencies and international organizations that work on labor rights and leveling the playing field for American businesses and workers. o Discussion with administration officials at USTR and DOL/ILAB on the labor provisions in the bilateral agreements on reciprocal trade (ARTs) o Discussion with administration officials at State, USTR, DOL/ILAB on funding for ILAB and the International Labor Organization (ILO) Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: e-Filing implementation Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) Common standards and risk information sharing with trading partners Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards. Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements, and proposed PFAS restrictions by the European Union and EU Member States. Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list. Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs. Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling. Implementation of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act Foreign chemical management initiatives that function as non-tariff barriers. Link between counterfeit products, restricted chemicals, and how they hamper sustainability efforts Digitization of apparel labeling as it relates to product safety information and recalls. 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Discussion with Congress and Administration on measures to strengthen the textile, apparel, and footwear supply chain including provisions relating to procurements of home textiles, boots, and other uniforms in a manner consistent with Berry. Discussions with Administration on Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance. Discussions with the Administration and Congress on restrictions of per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). 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Legislation to make a diverse slate of indexed and variable annuity contracts with guaranteed benefits eligible to be treated as QLACs to better meet the diverse needs of retirement savers. Legislation to make long-term care insurance tax-advantaged, accessible, and affordable. Legislation to provide balanced approach to regulating the use of AI by the insured retirement industry. Legislation to require defined contribution plans to offer participants the option to invest in protected, guaranteed lifetime income solutions for all or some of their account balances. Legislation to require plan fiduciaries to provide retirement income education to employees throughout their working years. Legislation to reform ERISA to reduce frivolous litigation. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. 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The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944-118th Congress). The Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home Act (H.R.2082-119th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2025 (S.852/H.R.20 - 119th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2025 (S.1561/H.R.1777 - 119th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.1831/H.R.6729 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Investment Choice Act (H.R.5748 - 119th Congress). 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DOL - WH - Employee or Independent Contractor Status Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act, RIN 1235-AA46 (2026). DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption Procedures - 29 CFR 2570 (RIN: 1210-AC42) DOL - EBSA - Proposed Rule - Loyalty and the Exclusive Purpose Rule in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights - 29 CFR 2550.404a-1 (RIN: 1210-AC37). Joint Resolution providing for congressional disapproval of the Department of Labors Prudence and Loyalty in Selecting Plan Investments and Exercising Shareholder Rights Rule (S.J.Res.8/H.J. Res.30 - 118th Congress). Legislation and rulemaking affecting 403(b) retirement plans and federal and state regulations governing their administration and operation. Legislation establishing a federal regulatory framework to oversee the cryptocurrency market in and use of cryptocurrency in retirement plans. Legislation to clarify Form 5500 reporting requirement for retirement plans filing under a Group of Plans. Legislation to maintain and protect the diverse array of retirement plan structures. Legislation to prohibit IRSs use of private debt collection agencies for individuals over the age of 65. Legislation to promote, preserve and maintain tax-deferred treatment of retirement savings. Legislation to provide favorable tax treatment for guaranteed lifetime income. Legislation to provide technical corrections and extension of effective dates to implement the SECURE 2.0 Act. Legislation and rulemaking affecting annuities, variable life products and retirement savings including Trump Administration and Congressional proposals on tax reform, ERISA, and securities laws. Legislation to clarify the annuity selection safe harbor (P.L.116-94, Div. O, Section 204) provides a plan sponsor with the same protections in selecting an annuity contract. Legislation to direct the SEC to allow the use of amended appropriate registration forms to authorize consistent registrations for non-variable products. Legislation to ensure a balanced approach to the regulation of environmental, social, and governance investments. Legislation to increase protections and safeguards for personal financial information. Legislation to make a diverse slate of indexed and variable annuity contracts with guaranteed benefits eligible to be treated as QLACs to better meet the diverse needs of retirement savers. Legislation to make long-term care insurance tax-advantaged, accessible, and affordable. Legislation to provide balanced approach to regulating the use of AI by the insured retirement industry. Legislation to require defined contribution plans to offer participants the option to invest in protected, guaranteed lifetime income solutions for all or some of their account balances. Legislation to require inclusion of longevity risk language in annual plan notices. Legislation to require plan fiduciaries to provide retirement income education to employees throughout their working years. Legislation to reform ERISA to reduce frivolous litigation. Proposals at the Department of Labor for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime solutions. Proposals at the Department of Labor to Rescind \"ESG Rule\" and Draft \"Anti-ESG Rule.\" Proposals at the Department of Treasury/IRS for increasing access to guaranteed, protected lifetime income solutions. SEC - FINRA - Proposed Rule Change to Extend the Effectiveness of Temporary FINRA Rule 3110.17 - SR-FINRA-2021-023. SEC - Implementation and Enforcement of Regulation BI and Form CRS. SEC - Implementation of Division O of the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act 2020 (Public Law No: 116-94). SEC - Implementation of Public Law No: 117-328, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, Division AA - Financial Services Matters, Title I-Registration for Index linked Annuities, Sec. 101. Parity for Registered Index-Linked Annuities Regarding Registration Rules. SEC - Final Rule - Registration for Index-Linked Annuities and Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities; Amendments to Form N-4 for Index-Linked Annuities, Registered Market Value Adjustment Annuities, and Variable Annuities; Other Technical Amendments - 17 CFR Parts 230, 232, 239, and 274, RIN 3235-AN30. The President's Executive Order - Democratizing Access to Alternative Assets for 401(K) Investors (08/07/2025) (E.O. 14330). The Data Privacy Act (H.R.1165 - 118th Congress). The Empowering States to Protect Seniors from Bad Actors Act (H.R.5914 - 117th Congress). The E-SIGN Modernization Act of 2022 (S.3715 - 117th Congress). The Financial Freedom Act of 2023 (S.427/H.R.1177 - 118th Congress). The Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act (H.R.4763 - 118th Congress). The General Accounts Product Clarifications Act (H.R.9515 - 117th Congress). The Lifetime Income for Employees Act of 2023 (H.R.3942 - 118th Congress). The Lummis-Gillibrand Responsible Financial Innovation Act (S.2281 - 118th Congress). The Portable Benefits for Independent Workers Pilot Program Act (S.1696/H.R.3482 - 118th Congress). The RETIRE Act (H.R. 5339 - 118th Congress). The SAFER Banking Act (S.2860 - 118th Congress). The Secure And Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act of 2023 (S.1323/H.R.2891 - 118th Congress). The Small Business Tax Fairness Act (S.2387 - 117th Congress). The Small Businesses Add Value for Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R.4637 - 115th Congress). The Expanding Access to Retirement Savings for Caregivers Act (H.R.6772 - 118th Congress). The Elder Justice Reauthorization and Modernization Act of 2023 (S.1198/H.R.2718-118th Congress). The Ensuring Sound Guidance Act (S.2282/H.R.4237 - 118th Congress). The Expanding Access to Capital Act (H.R.2799 - 118th Congress). The Financial Fitness Act (H.R.8944 - 118th Congress). The Empowering Main Street in America Act (S.5139 - 118th Congress). The Retirement Fairness for Charities and Educational Institutions Act of 2025 (S.424/H.R.1013-119th Congress). The GUARD Act (H.R.2978 - 119th Congress). The Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act (H.R.2988 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Proxy Protection Act (H.R. 1996 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Savings for Americans Act (S.1526/H.R.2696 - 119th Congress). The Balancing the Scales Act (H.R.2958 - 119th Congress). The EBSA Investigations Transparency Act (H.R.2869 - 119th Congress). The Employee Ownership Fairness Act (S.1727 - 119th Congress). The Employee Ownership Financing Act (S.2458 - 119th Congress). The Employee Ownership Representation Act (S.1728 - 119th Congress). The Financial Exploitation Prevention Act of 2025 (S.2840/H.R.2478 - 119th Congress). The Helping Young Americans Save for Retirement Act (H.R.4718/S.1707 - 119th Congress). The Improving Disclosure for Investors Act 2024/2025 (S.1877/H.R.2441 - 119th Congress). The Independent Retirement Fairness Act (S.2217 - 119th Congress). The Promotion and Expansion of Private Employee Ownership Act (S.2461 - 119th Congress). The Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2025 (S.852/H.R.20 - 119th Congress). The Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act of 2025 (S.1561/H.R.1777 - 119th Congress). The Unlocking Benefits for Independent Workers Act (S.2210 - 119th Congress). The Auto Reenroll Act (S.1831/H.R.6729 - 119th Congress). The Automatic IRA Act of 2025 (H.R.6722-119th Congress). The ERISA Litigation Reform Act (H.R.6084 - 119th Congress). The Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025 (H.R.3383 - 119th Congress). The Providing Complete Information to Retirement Investors Act (S.3083 - 119th Congress). The Restoring Integrity on Fiduciary Duty Act (S.3086 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Investment Choice Act (H.R.5748 - 119th Congress). The Saving for the Future Act (H.R.5887 - 119th Congress). The Retirement Simplification and Clarity Act (H.R. 6324 - 119th Congress). The Senior Security Act (S.4055/H.R.1469-119th Congress). The Small Nonprofit Retirement Security Act (S.2365/H.R.4548 - 119th Congress). The Pensions for All Act (S.2335/H.R.7556 - 119th Congress). The ABLE Tomorrow Act (S.4498 - 119th Congress). The Catching Up Family Caregivers Act (S.4291/H.R.8273-119th Congress). The Form 5500 Filing Simplification Act (H.R.7362 - 119th Congress). The Improving Retirement Security for Family Caregivers Act (S.4292/H.R.8274-119th Congress). 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Discussions with Congress and Administration (including Labor, State, USTR, and CBP) to ensure effective implementation of and action on: o Child/Forced labor rules and lists, including implementation of the U.S. forced labor statute o Uzbek cotton, o U.S. participation in, and funding for, International Labor Organization (ILO), o ILO Better Work programs, o China Xinjiang, o Bangladesh, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Ethiopia, Guatemala, India, Jordan, Mauritius, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Central America, Haiti, and FTA and trade preference labor cases, o Implementation of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (Public Law No: 117-78), o Funding for various U.S. government agencies and international organizations that work on labor rights and leveling the playing field for American businesses and workers, and o Discussion with administration officials at USTR and DOL/ILAB on the labor provisions in the bilateral agreements on reciprocal trade (ARTs). Product Safety (CSP) Discussions with Administration, including CPSC, Commerce, USTR, and EPA, and various Congressional offices on: o e-Filing implementation, o Implementation of Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA), o Common standards and risk information sharing with trading partners, o Regulations involving flammability, sleepwear, and drawstring hazards, o Regulations involving Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), including TSCA Section 8e reporting requirements, and proposed PFASrestrictions by the European Union and EU Member States, o Possible modifications to flammability requirements to add spandex to the exempt fibers list, o Implementation of previously implemented legislation to reduce third party testing burdens and costs, o Monitoring issues relating to apparel, footwear, and travel goods/fashion accessories safety and product labeling, o Implementation of the Frank R. 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IPR Discussions with Congress and Administration on: O Nominations, appointments, and/or funding of intellectual property and/or scam focused programs , including the Intellectual Property (IP) Attache Program, and more, o Intellectual property, fraud, and counterfeit practices across the Digital Devalue Chain of Counterfeits, including e-commerce, social commerce, social platforms, and product and consumer safety, o Dangers of the growth of fraudulent advertising across social media platforms and fraudulent websites; discussions around curbing fraud, and pre-verification of paid advertisers, o FTC Public Comment on Whether to Update Rule on Impersonation of Government and Businesses to Address Platforms Role in Promoting Impersonation Scams, o Related international policies, o Artificial Intelligence, o Consumer safety and product safety, o Trademark Modernization Act of 2020, and o Fraudulent trademark filings at the USPTO and abroad, o Special 301 Report and Notorious Markets Report List, o Dupe influencers across social media, o National Security related to illicit economies, o OECD guidelines for countering illicit trade in counterfeit goods on online marketplaces or illicit trade, o Reforms around customs and border protection procedures and anti-counterfeiting processes; 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Discussion with the Administration and Congress on tariff and immigration issues related to the Defense Industrial Base.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34266,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"NATE","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERMAN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":42973,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"STEVE","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"LAMAR","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":73267,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"BETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HUGHES","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143063,"prefix":"mrs","prefix_display":"MRS.","first_name":"JENNIFER","nickname":null,"middle_name":"SCOGGINS","last_name":"HANKS","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":140483,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"CHELSEA","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"MURTHA","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":146052,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"AUDREY","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"CLARK","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":true},{"lobbyist":{"id":148301,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"CONOR","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"O'BRIEN","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":true}],"government_entities":[{"id":29,"name":"Air Force, Dept of"},{"id":30,"name":"Army, Dept of (Other)"},{"id":107,"name":"Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)"},{"id":24,"name":"Commerce, Dept of (DOC)"},{"id":25,"name":"Defense, Dept of (DOD)"},{"id":123,"name":"Defense Logistics Agency"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":109,"name":"Intl Trade Administration (ITA)"},{"id":31,"name":"Navy, Dept of"},{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":204,"name":"Transportation Security Administration (TSA)"},{"id":171,"name":"U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)"},{"id":210,"name":"U.S. Marines"},{"id":22,"name":"U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"}]},{"general_issue_code":"SMB","general_issue_code_display":"Small Business","description":"Small Business Discussions with Congress and Administration impact of tariffs and logistics issues on small business. 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