Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act

Reported lobbying issue

Veterans: Department of Veterans Affairs appropriations and its delivery of benefits and services to veterans, their dependents and survivors: H.J.Res. 144, H.R. 1004, H.R. 1039, H.R. 1041, H.R. 109, H.R. 1107, H.R. 1230, H.R. 1242, H.R. 1286, H.R. 1288, H.R. 1289, H.R. 1298, H.R. 1336, H.R. 1344, H.R. 136, H.R. 1364, H.R. 1391, H.R. 1400, H.R. 1411, H.R. 1413, H.R. 1458, H.R. 149, H.R. 1527, H.R. 1578, H.R. 1644, H.R. 1646, H.R. 1663, H.R. 1685, H.R. 1732, H.R. 1733, H.R. 1741, H.R. 1746, H.R. 1793, H.R. 1803, H.R. 1815, H.R. 1823, H.R. 1860, H.R. 1884, H.R. 1912, H.R. 1937, H.R. 1947, H.R. 1957, H.R. 1960, H.R. 1965, H.R. 1970, H.R. 1971, H.R. 1972, H.R. 1987, H.R. 2034, H.R. 2055, H.R. 2068, H.R. 2077, H.R. 210, H.R. 2102, H.R. 211, H.R. 2137, H.R. 2138, H.R. 2148, H.R. 2149, H.R. 217, H.R. 219, H.R. 2195, H.R. 220, H.R. 2201, H.R. 2228, H.R. 2229, H.R. 2234, H.R. 224, H.R. 2245, H.R. 2268, H.R. 2278, H.R. 241, H.R. 2426, H.R. 2576, H.R. 2605, H.R. 2623, H.R. 2625, H.R. 2640, H.R. 2717, H.R. 2721, H.R. 2780, H.R. 2791, H.R. 2801, H.R. 2878, H.R. 2942, H.R. 2954, H.R. 2963, H.R. 3013, H.R. 3014, H.R. 3027, H.R. 303, H.R. 3055, H.R. 3088, H.R. 3183, H.R. 3185, H.R. 3195, H.R. 3219, H.R. 3261, H.R. 3309, H.R. 3312, H.R. 333, H.R. 3386, H.R. 3387, H.R. 3400, H.R. 3441, H.R. 3481, H.R. 3482, H.R. 3489, H.R. 3509, H.R. 3558, H.R. 3560, H.R. 3578, H.R. 3610, H.R. 3611, H.R. 3627, H.R. 3639, H.R. 3643, H.R. 3694, H.R. 3710, H.R. 3753, H.R. 3767, H.R. 3812, H.R. 3833, H.R. 3834, H.R. 3863, H.R. 3869, H.R. 3886, H.R. 3951, H.R. 4063, H.R. 4105, H.R. 4114, H.R. 4160, H.R. 4169, H.R. 4188, H.R. 438, H.R. 439, H.R. 4446, H.R. 4469, H.R. 4509, H.R. 4527, H.R. 4540, H.R. 4594, H.R. 4637, H.R. 467, H.R. 4792, H.R. 4794, H.R. 4837, H.R. 4855, H.R. 4876, H.R. 4928, H.R. 496, H.R. 5035, H.R. 5203, H.R. 5261, H.R., 5277, H.R. 530, H.R. 5339, H.R. 5420, H.R. 5529, H.R. 553, H.R. 5535, H.R. 5539, H.R. 554, H.R. 5593, H.R. 5611, H.R. 5634, H.R. 5635, H.R. 5665, H.R. 5683, H.R. 5734, H.R. 585, H.R. 586, H.R. 5919, H.R. 5930, H.R. 5936, H.R. 5943, H.R. 5949, H.R. 5957, H.R. 5965, H.R. 5981, H.R. 5985, H.R. 5992, H.R. 5994, H.R. 5995, H.R. 5996, H.R. 5997, H.R. 5999, H.R. 6000, H.R. 6001, H.R. 6002, H.R. 6003, H.R. 6004, H.R. 6005, H.R. 6011, H.R. 6017, H.R. 602, H.R. 6024, H.R. 6026, H.R. 6027, H.R. 6033, H.R. 6034, H.R. 6038, H.R. 6047, H.R. 6118, H.R. 6231, H.R. 6376, H.R. 6454, H.R. 647, H.R. 657, H.R. 658, H.R. 6583, H.R. 6587, H.R. 659, H.R. 6595, H.R. 6644, H.R. 6655, H.R. 6648, H.R. 6649, H.R. 6652, H.R. 6662, H.R. 680, H.R. 683, H.R. 6835, H.R. 6843, H.R. 6848, H.R. 6858, H.R. 695, H.R. 6993, H.R. 7047, H.R. 7049, H.R. 7091, H.R. 7280, H.R. 740, H.R. 748, H.R. 7489, H.R. 770, H.R. 7735, H.R. 7815, H.R. 7841, H.R. 790, H.R. 803, H.R. 8066, H.R. 818, H.R. 828, H.R. 8372, H.R. 865, H.R. 877, H.R. 913, H.R. 9237, H.R. 9559, H.R. 962, H.R. 965, H.R. 968, H.R. 970, H.R. 980, H.R. 981, H.R. 982, H.R. 984, H.Res. 1247, H. Res. 670, H. Res. 684, H. Res. 864, S. 1032, S. 1116, S. 1127, S. 1134, S. 1157, S. 1204, S. 1245, S. 1267, S. 1308, S. 1311, S. 1320, S. 138, S. 1410, S. 1415, S. 1441, S. 1533, S. 1537, S. 1543, S. 1614, S. 1644, S. 1650, S. 1657, S. 1665, S. 1714, S. 1726, S. 183, S. 1835, S. 1846, S. 1853, S. 1932, S. 201, S. 2055, S. 2061, S. 2096, S. 2101, S. 2134, S. 2220, S. 2264, S. 2328, S. 2333, S. 2344, S. 2392, S. 2393, S. 2397, S. 2494, S. 2501, S. 2510, S. 2518, S. 2534, S. 2623, S. 264, S. 2673, S. 2683, S. 275, S. 2827, S. 2833, S. 2943, S. 2981, S. 2988, S. 2996, S. 3040, S. 3042, S. 3098, S. 3130, S. 3136, S. 3137, S. 3138, S. 3139, S. 3143, S. 3144, S. 3155, S. 3170, S. 3171, S. 3209, S. 3245, S. 3265, S. 3271, S 3280, S. 3303, S. 3314, S. 3395, S. 342, S. 3436, S. 3532, S. 3647, S. 3739, S. 3758, S. 3771, S. 3938, S. 3988, S. 410, S. 4140, S. 4220, S. 4225, S. 423, S. 4744, S. 478, S. 492, S. 506, S. 585, S. 599, S. 605, S. 607, S. 609, S. 610, S. 611, S. 654, S. 668, S. 701, S. 702, S. 749, S. 778, S. 784, S. 793, S. 800, S. 812, S. 827, S. 831, S. 862, S. 879, S. 892, S. 926, S. 972, S.J. Res. 103, S. Res. 385, S. Res. 485.

Reported lobbying issue

Veterans: Implementation of the Honoring Our PACT Act (Public Law No: 117-168) Implementation of the Deborah Sampson Act (included within Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Public Law No: 116-315) Implementation of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Public Law No: 118-210) Support of Reinstitution of Special Immigrant Visas after Program Pause Afghan Adjustment Act (H.R. 4895) Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act (S. 2679) Enduring Welcome Act of 2025 (H.R. 4995) Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act (H.R. 211) Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025 (H.R.2576) Pay Our Troops Act of 2025 (H.R. 1932) The Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025 (H.R. 2623) Let America Vote Act (H.R. 155) Congressional Review Act to Reverse DOJ VA Abortion Ruling Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act (H.R. 4876) Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102/ S.1032) Mammography Access for Veterans Act (S.3395) Saving Our Veterans Live Act of 2025 (H.R. 1987/S. 926) Freedom to Heal Act of 2025 (H.R. 6434/S. 3346) VHA Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act (S. 4220) Military Spouse Hiring Act (H.R. 2033/S. 1027) End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025 (H.R. 1957) Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act (H.R. 2717/S. 1320) Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims (H.R. 2201) VA Abortion Ban Congressional Review Act VA Guardianship Decision DOD gun access decision Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: Let America Vote Act (H.R. 155) Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act (H.R. 5272/S. 1213) Budget/Appropriations: Toxic Exposures Fund appropriations request Clinical Resource Hubs mental health staffing appropriation request Veteran-Focused BEAD Employment appropriations request Reinstatement of Afghan CARE Functions appropriations request

Reported lobbying issue

Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Support for reproductive rights in the following legislation and government actions: H.R. 4104 / S. 2149, Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) For Immigrant Families H.R. 4611 / S. 2377, Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act H.R. 12 / S. 2150, Womens Health Protection Act (WHPA) H.R. 2029 / S. 951, Stop Comstock Act H.R. 5202 / S. 1598, BABIES Act H.R. 6394 / S. 1599, Midwives for MOMS Act of 2025 H.R. 8074 / S. 4195, Kira Johnson Act H.R. 8089 / S. 4186, Perinatal Workforce Act H.R. 8582 / S. 4436, Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act H.R. 8807 / S. 4550, Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act H.R. 9470 / S. 4920, SAFER Health Act of 2026 H.R. 4876, Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R. 9441, SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act H.R. 211, Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act Offered as an amendment to H.R. 8469 - Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. S. 3799, Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026 S. 4574, MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act H.J.Res. 144 / S.J.Res. 103, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services". Advocating for the use of science and accurate data to support decision-making in government policy with respect to mifepristone Providing feedback about provisions impacting reproductive rights in the following legislation: H.R. 7973, Momnibus Act H.Res. 1277, Resolution on Human Rights H.Res. 1389, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the monitoring and regulation of water systems not be weaponized for the purposes of surveilling, tracking, or detecting use of, stigmatizing, and further restricting access to medication abortion care. Opposing provisions impacting reproductive rights in the following legislation: H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 71113 "Federal Payments to Prohibited Entities. Advocacy regarding the impact of Section 71113 and urging Congress not to reinstate or extend the one-year Medicaid funding restriction affecting Planned Parenthood and Maine Family Planning H.R. 8800, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 H.R. 8469, Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes. Opposing all provisions in the following legislation or administrative actions: Department of Veteran Affairs, VA 38 CFR Part 17 RIN 2900-AS31 H.R. 589, FACE Act Repeal Act of 2025 S. 4873, Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act "Anti-Weaponization Fund that could benefit individuals convicted of violating the FACE Act.

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7744, H.R.7481) National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4779) Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R.7148) National Security, Department of State and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027 (not yet introduced) Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (not yet introduced) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027 (not yet introduced) FY27 Appropriations bills (some not yet introduced) Budget Resolution (not yet introduced) Budget Reconciliation (not yet introduced) Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Pregnant Students Rights Act (H.R.6359/S. 3627) Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (H.R. 6945/S. 4242) Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act (S.4066) EACH Act (S. 2377/H.R. 4611) Medication abortion resolution (not yet introduced) Federal Workforce Reproductive Rights Protection Act (not yet introduced) Expressing support for the recognition of March 10, 2026, as "Abortion Provider Appreciation Day" (S.Con.Res.28/H.Con.Res.78) Foreign Relations: Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act (S. 2252/H.R. 4516) Global Health, Empowerment and Rights Act (H.R. 764/S. 280) Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act (H.R. 4888/S. 2671) Support UNFPA Funding Act (S. 3393/H.R. 2439) Abortion is Health Care Everywhere Act (not yet introduced) Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act (not yet introduced) Safeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act (not yet introduced in House) Government Issues: Justin R. Olson, of Indiana, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Indiana, vice Jane E. Magnus-Stinson, retired. (PN726-11) Anna St. John, of Louisiana, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Louisiana, vice Sarah S. Vance, retired. (PN787-4) Justin D. Smith, of Missouri, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Eighth Circuit, vice William Duane Benton, retiring. (PN851-7) Anthony J. Powell, of Kansas, to be United States District Judge for the District of Kansas, vice Julie A. Robinson, retired. (PN851-5) Anthony W. Mattivi, of Kansas, to be United States District Judge for the District of Kansas, vice Daniel D. Crabtree, retired. (PN851-4) Kathleen S. Lane, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana, vice Susan P. Watters, retiring. (PN851-3) Health Issues: Breaking the Gridlock Act (H.R.1834) Reproductive Healthcare Leave Act (H.R. 8158) Recognizing the United States legacy of dismissed pain and denied autonomy in women's health care, and affirming the Federal Government's duty to protect individual dignity and advance patient-centered care in women's health. (H.Res.1147) Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Awareness and Research Act of 2026 (H.R. 8160) Gynecologic Pain Management Study Act (H.R. 8159) Casey Means, of California, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four years, vice Vivek Hallegere Murthy, resigned. (PN730-47) Prepregnancy Healthcare Awareness Act (not yet introduced) SUSTAIN 340B Act (not yet introduced) State office of womens health bill (not yet introduced) Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits extension proposals Consumer Affordability and Responsibility Enhancement Act Restoring Essential Healthcare Act (S. 2524/H.R. 4796) Momnibus Act (H.R.7973) Immigration: Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 (H.R. 4104) Protecting Sensitive Locations Act (H.R. 1061/S. 455) Markwayne Mullin, of Oklahoma, to be Secretary of Homeland Security, vice Kristi Noem. (PN858) Veterans: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services". (S.J. Res. 103/H.J. Res.144) Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act (H.R. 4876) Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: 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. (H.Res.1058/S.Res.604)

Reported lobbying issue

Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Support for reproductive rights in the following legislation and government actions: H.R. 4104 / S. 2149, Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) For Immigrant Families H.R. 4611 / S. 2377, Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act H.R. 12 / S. 2150, Womens Health Protection Act (WHPA) H.R. 1061 / S. 455, Protecting Sensitive Locations Act H.R. 4648 / S. 2408, Access to Fertility Treatment and Care Act H.R. 4516 / S. 2252, Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act H.R. 1670 / S. 797, Family Building FEHB Fairness Act H.R. 2557 / S. 1231, IVF for Military Families Act H.R. 2497, Abortion Care Awareness Act of 2025 H.R. 3218, Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 4876, Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R. 6797, Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act H.R. 7830, WELLS Act H.Res. 1120 / S.Res. 646, Supporting the recognition of March 14, 2026, as "Black Midwives Day" and the longstanding and invaluable contributions of Black midwives to maternal and infant health in the United States. H.J.Res. 144 / S.J.Res. 103, Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Veterans Affairs relating to "Reproductive Health Services". H.Res. 238, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that every person has the basic right to emergency health care, including abortion care. Congressional oversight regarding the living conditions of pregnant, postpartum, and nursing women in immigration detention Advocating for the use of science and accurate data to support decision-making in government policy with respect to mifepristone Supporting strong funding levels in the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs bill for international family planning programs and UNFPA Opposing provisions impacting reproductive rights in the following legislation: H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 71113 "Federal Payments to Prohibited Entities. Section 71113 bars Essential Community Providers whose Medicaid reimbursements exceeded $800,000 in FY23 from receiving federal funds if they are primarily engaged in providing family planning or related reproductive health services and provide abortion care beyond the exceptions in the Hyde Amendment. Opposing all provisions in the following legislation or administrative actions: Department of Veteran Affairs, VA 38 CFR Part 17 RIN 2900-AS31 H.R. 6359 / S. 3627, Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R. 6945 / S. 4242, Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act Opposing the nomination of: Markwayne Mullin, Secretary for Department of Homeland Security, PN858 Expressing concern regarding the nomination of: Casey Means, Surgeon General

Reported lobbying issue

Veterans: Implementation of the Honoring Our PACT Act (Public Law No: 117-168) Implementation of the Deborah Sampson Act (included within Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Public Law No: 116-315) Implementation of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Public Law No: 118-210) Support of Reinstitution of Special Immigrant Visas after Program Pause Afghan Adjustment Act (H.R. 4895) Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act (S. 2679) Enduring Welcome Act of 2025 (H.R. 4995) Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act (H.R. 211) Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025 (H.R.2576) Pay Our Troops Act of 2025 (H.R. 1932) The Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025 (H.R. 2623) Let America Vote Act (H.R. 155) Congressional Review Act to Reverse DOJ VA Abortion Ruling Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act (H.R. 4876) Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102/ S.1032) Mammography Access for Veterans Act (S.3395) Saving Our Veterans Live Act of 2025 (H.R. 1987/S. 926) Freedom to Heal Act of 2025 (H.R. 6434/S. 3346) VHA Novel Therapeutics Preparedness Act (S. 4220) Military Spouse Hiring Act (H.R. 2033/S. 1027) End Veteran Homelessness Act of 2025 (H.R. 1957) Servicewomen and Veterans Menopause Research Act (H.R. 2717/S. 1320) Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims (H.R. 2201) VA Abortion Ban Congressional Review Act VA Guardianship Decision DOD gun access decision Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: Let America Vote Act (H.R. 155) Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act (H.R. 5272/S. 1213) Budget/Appropriations: Toxic Exposures Fund appropriations request Clinical Resource Hubs mental health staffing appropriation request Veteran-Focused BEAD Employment appropriations request Reinstatement of Afghan CARE Functions appropriations request

Reported lobbying issue

Veterans: Implementation of the Honoring Our PACT Act (Public Law No: 117-168) Implementation of the Deborah Sampson Act (included within Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 (Public Law No: 116-315) Implementation of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Public Law No: 118-210) Support of Reinstitution of Special Immigrant Visas after Program Pause Afghan Adjustment Act (H.R. 4895) Fulfilling Promises to Afghan Allies Act (S. 2679) Enduring Welcome Act of 2025 (H.R. 4995) Inclusion of 1991 & 2002 AUMF Repeal Language in FY26 NDAA Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act (H.R. 211) Servicemembers and Veterans Empowerment and Support Act of 2025 (H.R.2576) Pay Our Troops Act of 2025 (H.R. 1932) The Innovative Therapies Centers of Excellence Act of 2025 (H.R. 2623) Let America Vote Act (H.R. 155) Congressional Review Act to Reverse DOJ VA Abortion Ruling Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act (H.R. 4876) Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102/ S.1032) Mammography Access for Veterans Act (S.3395)

Reported lobbying issue

Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Support for reproductive rights in the following legislation and government actions: H.R. 4104/S. 2149, Health Equity and Access under the Law (HEAL) For Immigrant Families Act of 2025 H.R. 4611/S. 2377, Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act of 2025 H.R. 12/S. 2150, Womens Health Protection Act of 2025 (WHPA) H.R. 4648/S. 2408, Access to Fertility Treatment and Care Act H.R. 4888/S. 2671, Reproductive Rights are Human Rights Act of 2025 H.R. 4796/S. 2524, Restoring Essential Healthcare Act H.R. 4516/S. 2252, Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act H.R. 764/S. 280, Global Health, Empowerment, and Rights (HER) Act H.R. 4876, Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R. 4265, Reproductive Health Travel Fund Act of 2025 H.R. 3218, Reproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act H.R. 211, Equal Access to Contraception for Veterans Act H.R. 5390, FAMILY Act S. 2035, Protect IVF Act S. 2611, Safeguarding the Integrity of the Human Rights Reports Act of 2025 House Armed Services Committee amendment to allow military members to access abortion to H.R. 3838 [log 5618] - Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 Advocating for the use of science and accurate data to support decision-making in government policy with respect to mifepristone Support for the following legislation: H.Res.603, Reaffirming the principles of the United States Constitution, including separation of powers and the rule of law, and condemning efforts to undermine the same. Opposing provisions impacting reproductive rights in the following legislation: H.R. 1, One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Section 71113 "Federal Payments to Prohibited Entities. Section 71113 bars Essential Community Providers whose Medicaid reimbursements exceeded $800,000 in FY23 from receiving federal funds if they are primarily engaged in providing family planning or related reproductive health services and provide abortion care beyond the exceptions in the Hyde Amendment. Opposing all provisions in the following legislation or administrative actions: H.R. 589 / S. 223, FACE Act Repeal Act 2025 / Restoring the First Amendment and Right to Peaceful Civil Disobedience Act of 2025 Department of Veteran Affairs, VA 38 CFR Part 17 RIN 2900-AS31 Opposing the nominations of: Mike Waltz, US Ambassador to the United Nations, US Mission to the United Nations Elliot Gaiser, Asst. Attorney General, Department of Justice's Office of Legal Counsel Dr. Brian Christine, Asst. Secretary for Health, Department of Health & Human Services Michael Stuart, General Counsel, Department of Health & Human Services

Reported lobbying issue

Foreign Relations: Saving Lives and Taxpayer Dollars Act (H.R. 4516/S. 2252) Global Health, Empowerment, Rights (HER) Act (H.R. 674/S. 280) Support UNFPA Funding Act (H.R. 2439) Reproductive Rights Are Human Rights Act (H.R. 4888/S. 2671) HIV Medication Access Act (H.R. 4627/S. 2846) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5244) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5245) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5246) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5247) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5248) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5250) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5251) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5300) State Department Authorizations (H.R. 5299) Michael G. Waltz, of Florida, to be the Representative of the United States of America to the United Nations, with the Rank of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, and the Representative of the United States of America in the Security Council of the United Nations. (PN343) Budget/Appropriations: One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Rescissions Act of 2025 (H.R. 4) National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 4779) Labor, Health and Human Services, Education. and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5204/S. 2587) Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (S. 2572/H.R.4016) Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5166) Commerce, Justice, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 5342/S. 2354) Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026 (S.2256) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026 (H.R. 5371) Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, Agriculture, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 3944) Continuing Appropriations and Extensions and Other Matters Act, 2026 (S.2882) Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: Thomas Gaiser, of Ohio, to be an Assistant Attorney General, vice Christopher Charles Fonzone, resigned. (PN129-4) Andrea Lucas, of Virginia, to be a Member of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission for a term expiring July 1, 2030. (Reappointment) (PN55-28) Defense: Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (H.R. 3838/S.2296) Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: EACH Act of 2025 (H.R. 4611/S.2377) Bereaved Parents Rights Act (not yet introduced) Travel for Care Act (not yet introduced) Government Issues: Stephen Chad Meredith, of Kentucky, to be United States District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky, vice Danny C. Reeves, retired. (PN368) William W. Mercer, of Montana, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana, vice Dana L. Christensen, retiring. (PN400-2) Jordan Emery Pratt, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, vice Steven D. Merryday, retiring. (PN346-6) Joshua D. Dunlap, of Maine, to be United States Circuit Judge for the First Circuit, vice William J. Kayatta, Jr., retired. (PN400-1) Jennifer Lee Mascott, of Delaware, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Third Circuit, vice Kent A. Jordan, retired. (PN466-4) Edmund G. LaCour, Jr., of Alabama, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, vice L. Scott Coogler, retired. (PN466-2) Robert P. Chamberlin, of Mississippi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of Mississippi, vice Sharion Aycock, retired. (PN466-1) David A. Bragdon, of North Carolina, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, vice Loretta Copeland Biggs, retired. (PN520-1) Health Issues: Brian Christine, of Alabama, to be an Assistant Secretary of Health and Human Services, vice Rachel Leland Levine, resigned. (PN 55-14) Thomas Bell, of Virginia, to be Inspector General, Department of Health and Human Services (PN 55-7) Casey Means, of California, to be Medical Director in the Regular Corps of the Public Health Service, subject to qualifications therefor as provided by law and regulations, and to be Surgeon General of the Public Health Service for a term of four years, vice Vivek Hallegere Murthy, resigned. (PN246-10) Michael Stuart, of West Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Health and Human Services, vice Samuel R. Bagenstos, resigned. (PN25-52) Expressing support for the recognition of September 26, 2025, as "World Contraception Day" and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding global and domestic access to contraception. (H.Con.Res.53) Restoring Essential Healthcare Act (H.R. 4796/S. 2524) Protecting Healthcare and Lowering Costs Act (S. 2556/H.R. 4849) Right to Contraception Act (S. 422/H.R. 999) Immigration: Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025 (H.R. 4104) Immigration and reproductive justice resolution (not yet introduced) Veterans: Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act (H.R. 4876) Congressional Review Act resolution on Veterans Affairs abortion rule (not yet introduced)

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Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Reproductive healthcare in FY26 federal spending bills; A federal right to abortion; Federal issues related to state abortion bans and abortion access in the United States; Administrative actions that restrict abortion access; H.R.4611 and S.2377, the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act of 2025, regarding access to affordable health insurance plans that cover abortion; Abortion-coverage restrictions, including restrictions related to ACA premium tax credits; Extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits, including S.3385, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S.3386, the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025; Issues related to Medicaids free-choice-of-provider provision; Defunding Planned Parenthood; H.R.5925, the Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act; Access to evidence-based medication abortion care; The Endometriosis CARE Act (not yet introduced); Veterans access to reproductive health care, including H.R.4876 The Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act; Healthy pregnancy and post-partum period; Family and medical leave, including paid leave; Gender equity and sex discrimination; Empowering and informing young people about sexual and reproductive health, including gender identity and LGBTQ+ inclusion in sex ed curriculum; LGBTQI+ rights; Discrimination against LGBTQI+ people; Bans and restrictions on gender affirming care, including. S.2907 and H.R. 5483, the Chloe Cole Act, and H.R.3492, the Protect Childrens Innocence Act; Issues related to workplace fairness and gender discrimination. Government Issues: Federal courts and judicial nominees; Support for confirmation of judges committed to civil and human rights; Nomination of Jordan Pratt to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; Nomination of Chad Meredith to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Nomination of Joshua Dunlap to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; Nomination of William Mercer to the United States District Court for the District of Montana; Nomination of Jennifer Mascott to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; Nomination of Edmund LaCour, Jr. to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama; Nomination of Robert Chamberlin to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; Nomination of David Bragdon to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina; Nomination of William Jerrol Crain to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; Nomination of Thomas March Bell to be the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General (IG); Nomination of Matthew Orso to the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina; Nomination of Nicholas Ganjei for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; Nomination of Justin Olson for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana; Nomination of Brian Charles Lea for the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee; District of Columbia independence and home rule. Budget/Appropriations: Poison pill riders in FY26 appropriations bills; FY26 Continuing Resolution; Funding cuts to Medicaid and other essential services that families rely on to make ends meet. Immigration: H.Res.909, Recognizing that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are inseparable and must be pursued together; Proposed Rule to remove the current public charge inadmissibility provisions promulgated by the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule (2022 Final Rule); H.R.4104 and S.2149, the Health Equity & Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act, which would remove political interference and restore coverage so immigrants in the United States could participate in the health insurance programs for which they would be eligible but for their immigration status or length of stay. Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: Attacks on non-profit organizations and charities based on their viewpoint. Foreign Relations: Participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a mandatory UN process through which countries review each others human rights records.

Reported lobbying issue

Government Issues: Federal courts and judicial nominees; Support for confirmation of judges committed to civil and human rights; Nomination of Justin Olson to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana; Nomination of Brian Charles Lea to the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee; Nomination of Anna St. John to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; Nomination of Andrew Davis to the United States District Court for the Western District Court of Texas; Nomination of Katie Lane to the United States District Court for the District of Montana; Nomination of Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of Homeland Security. Budget/Appropriations: FY26 appropriations for Department of Homeland Security; Funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection; FY27 appropriations for National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, including the Helms amendment, the Hyde amendment, increased funding for international family planning and reproductive health programs, increased funding for UNFPA, and ending the Kemp-Kasten amendment; Funding cuts to Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other essential services that families rely on to make ends meet. Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Reproductive healthcare in FY26 and FY27 federal spending bills; A federal right to abortion; Federal issues related to state abortion bans and abortion access in the United States; Administrative actions that restrict abortion access; H.Con.Res.78 and S.Con.Res.28, Abortion Provider Appreciation Day Resolution; H.R.4611 and S.2377, the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act of 2025, regarding access to affordable health insurance plans that cover abortion; Abortion-coverage restrictions, including restrictions related to ACA premium tax credits and health savings accounts; Extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits; Access to evidence-based medication abortion care; Veterans access to reproductive health care, including H.R.4876, the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act; Funding for anti-abortion centers/crisis pregnancy centers, including H.R.6945, the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act and in appropriations bills; H.R.6359 and S.3627, the Pregnant Students Rights Act; Healthy pregnancy and postpartum period; Gender equity and sex discrimination; LGBTQI+ rights; Discrimination against LGBTQI+ people; Attempts to weaken nondiscrimination protections for people with gender dysphoria, including Health and Human Services proposed Rule 0945-AA27 modifying 45 C.F.R. Part 84, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance; H.Res.1058 and S.Res.604, the Transgender Bill of Rights; H.Con.Res.82 and S.Con.Res.32, supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; Bans and restrictions on gender affirming care; Proposed rule, RIN 0938-AV87 modifying 42 C.F.R. Part 482, that would bar hospitals from participating in Medicare and Medicaid if they provide transition-related health care (TRH); Proposed rule, RIN 0938-AV73 modifying 42 C.F.R. Parts 441 and 457, that would prohibit Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding for transition-related health care (TRH); Issues related to workplace fairness and gender discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC) proposed rescission of its Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment. Immigration: The link between immigrant justice and reproductive reproductive freedom; Treatment of LGBTQ+ immigrants and protesters by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection; H.R.4104 and S.2149, the Health Equity & Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act, which would remove political interference and restore coverage so immigrants in the United States could participate in the health insurance programs for which they would be eligible but for their immigration status or length of stay. Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: The intersection of reproductive freedom, democracy, and voting rights; H.R. 7300, the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act; H.R.7296 and S. 1383, and H.R.22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Foreign Relations: The elimination and politicization of foreign assistance programs that historically served LGBTQI+ people.

Reported lobbying issue

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 7286 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that provide, or provide funding for, abortion. Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Shield laws Chemical abortion drugs H.R.1 - Working Families Tax Cuts Act; H.R.6945, S.4242 - Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act; H.R. 7, S. 186 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025; S. 2955; HR 6466 - Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; S.3697, H.R.685 - SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Abortion funding; IVF issues; National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 679 To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes; H.R. 627 Ensuring Accurate & Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act; H.R. 6466 Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; Presidential Administration Actions; S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act; H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act; H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act S.4066 - Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act H.R.7235- Protecting Motherhood Act H.R.7983 - Clean Water for All Life Act H.R.8806 - Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026 H.R.9065 - Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026 H.R.5582, S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R.5485 - Second Chance at Life Act H.R.8119- HOPE with Fertility Services Act S.4507, H.R.8784 - Bereaved Parents Rights Act S.4109 - Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026 S.3799, H.R.3302 - Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R.8239 - SACRED Act S.4880, H.R.8603 - Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 S.4873 - Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act S.253, H.R.73- Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025 H. Res. 11 - Truth in Womens Healthcare Act H.R. 9421 - Ban Abortion By Mail Act H.R. 729 - Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025 H.R.8495 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027 S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act Health Issues: Shield laws Chemical abortion drugs H.R.1 - Working Families Tax Cuts Act; H.R.6945, S.4242 - Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act; H.R. 7, S. 186 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025; S. 2955; HR 6466 - Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; S.3697, H.R.685 - SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Abortion funding; IVF issues; National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 679 To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes; H.R. 627 Ensuring Accurate & Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act; H.R. 6466 Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; Presidential Administration Actions; S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act; H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act; H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act S.4066 - Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act H.R.7235- Protecting Motherhood Act H.R.7983 - Clean Water for All Life Act H.R.8806 - Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026 H.R.9065 - Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026 H.R.5582, S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R.5485 - Second Chance at Life Act H.R.8119- HOPE with Fertility Services Act S.4507, H.R.8784 - Bereaved Parents Rights Act S.4109 - Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026 S.3799, H.R.3302 - Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R.8239 - SACRED Act S.4880, H.R.8603 - Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 S.4873 - Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act S.253, H.R.73- Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025 H. Res. 11 - Truth in Womens Healthcare Act H.R. 9421 - Ban Abortion By Mail Act H.R. 729 - Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025 H.R.8495 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027 S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs: Shield laws Chemical abortion drugs H.R.1 - Working Families Tax Cuts Act; H.R.6945, S.4242 - Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act; H.R. 7, S. 186 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025; S. 2955; HR 6466 - Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; S.3697, H.R.685 - SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Abortion funding; IVF issues; National Defense Authorization Act; H.R. 679 To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes; H.R. 627 Ensuring Accurate & Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act; H.R. 6466 Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; Presidential Administration Actions; S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act; H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act; H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act S.4066 - Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act H.R.7235- Protecting Motherhood Act H.R.7983 - Clean Water for All Life Act H.R.8806 - Supporting Newborn Parents Act of 2026 H.R.9065 - Pregnancy Loss Mental Health Research Act of 2026 H.R.5582, S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R.5485 - Second Chance at Life Act H.R.8119- HOPE with Fertility Services Act S.4507, H.R.8784 - Bereaved Parents Rights Act S.4109 - Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026 S.3799, H.R.3302 - Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R.8239 - SACRED Act S.4880, H.R.8603 - Dismemberment Abortion Ban Act of 2026 S.4873 - Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act S.253, H.R.73- Abortion Is Not Health Care Act of 2025 H. Res. 11 - Truth in Womens Healthcare Act H.R. 9421 - Ban Abortion By Mail Act H.R. 729 - Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025 H.R.8495 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027 S.380 - Rural Obstetrics Readiness Act Insurance: H.R. 7, S. 186 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Abortion funding IVF Issues S.3264, H.R.6538 - More Affordable Care Act H.R.7681 - HSAs For All Act H.R.5582, S.2355 - Patients Deserve Price Tags Act H.R.8119 - HOPE with Fertility Services Act Medicare/Medicaid: H.R. 7, S. 186 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Presidential Administration Actions S.3264, H.R.6538 - More Affordable Care Act Abortion Funding H.R.1 - Working Families Tax Cuts Act Pharmacy: Shield Laws Chemical abortion drugs S. 1631, H. R. 5646 - Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act H.R. 679 - To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes H.R. 795 - Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act H.R. 627 - Ensuring Accurate & Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act H.R. 6466 - Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act Presidential administrative actions S.4066 - Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act S.3697, H.R.685 - SAVE Moms and Babies Act of 2026 H.R.5485 - Second Chance at Life Act H.R. 9421 - Ban Abortion By Mail Act H.R. 729 - Teleabortion Prevention Act of 2025 Foreign Relations: Presidential Administration Actions S.4873 - Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 7, S. 186 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Abortion funding S.3264, H.R.6538 - More Affordable Care Act H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriation Act, 2026 H.R.1 - Working Families Tax Cuts Act S.4109- Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2026 S.3799, H.R.3302 - Healthy Start Reauthorization Act of 2026 S.4873 - Promoting Human Flourishing in Foreign Assistance Act H.R.8495 - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2027 Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: H.R.6359, S.3627 - Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R.7286 - Chemical Abortion Risk Awareness Act S.4507, H.R.8784 - Bereaved Parents Rights Act H.R.8239 - SACRED Act Constitution: H.R.8239 - SACRED Act Veterans: S.3999 - Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act Presidential Administration Actions H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act Defense: Presidential Administration Actions; National Defense Authorization Act Government Issues: Presidential Administration Actions District of Columbia: Presidential Administration Actions Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice: S.2955, H.R.6466 - Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 679 - To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes. Presidential administrative actions Education: H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act Immigration: H.R. 6191 No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act Welfare: H.R.6945, S.4242 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act

Reported lobbying issue

Government Issues: Federal courts and judicial nominees; Support for confirmation of judges committed to civil and human rights; Nomination of Justin Olson to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana; Nomination of Brian Charles Lea to the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee; Nomination of Anna St. John to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; Nomination of Andrew Davis to the United States District Court for the Western District Court of Texas; Nomination of Katie Lane to the United States District Court for the District of Montana; Nomination of Markwayne Mullin to be Secretary of Homeland Security. Budget/Appropriations: FY26 appropriations for Department of Homeland Security; Funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection; FY27 appropriations for National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, including the Helms amendment, the Hyde amendment, increased funding for international family planning and reproductive health programs, increased funding for UNFPA, and ending the Kemp-Kasten amendment; Funding cuts to Medicaid, Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and other essential services that families rely on to make ends meet. Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Reproductive healthcare in FY26 and FY27 federal spending bills; A federal right to abortion; Federal issues related to state abortion bans and abortion access in the United States; Administrative actions that restrict abortion access; H.Con.Res.78 and S.Con.Res.28, Abortion Provider Appreciation Day Resolution; H.R.4611 and S.2377, the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act of 2025, regarding access to affordable health insurance plans that cover abortion; Abortion-coverage restrictions, including restrictions related to ACA premium tax credits and health savings accounts; Extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits; Access to evidence-based medication abortion care; Veterans access to reproductive health care, including H.R.4876, the Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act; Funding for anti-abortion centers/crisis pregnancy centers, including H.R.6945, the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act and in appropriations bills; H.R.6359 and S.3627, the Pregnant Students Rights Act; Healthy pregnancy and postpartum period; Gender equity and sex discrimination; LGBTQI+ rights; Discrimination against LGBTQI+ people; Attempts to weaken nondiscrimination protections for people with gender dysphoria, including Health and Human Services proposed Rule 0945-AA27 modifying 45 C.F.R. Part 84, Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance; H.Res.1058 and S.Res.604, the Transgender Bill of Rights; H.Con.Res.82 and S.Con.Res.32, supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility; Bans and restrictions on gender affirming care; Proposed rule, RIN 0938-AV87 modifying 42 C.F.R. Part 482, that would bar hospitals from participating in Medicare and Medicaid if they provide transition-related health care (TRH); Proposed rule, RIN 0938-AV73 modifying 42 C.F.R. Parts 441 and 457, that would prohibit Medicaid and Childrens Health Insurance Program (CHIP) funding for transition-related health care (TRH); Issues related to workplace fairness and gender discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunity Commissions (EEOC) proposed rescission of its Enforcement Guidance on Workplace Harassment. Immigration: The link between immigrant justice and reproductive reproductive freedom; Treatment of LGBTQ+ immigrants and protesters by Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection; H.R.4104 and S.2149, the Health Equity & Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act, which would remove political interference and restore coverage so immigrants in the United States could participate in the health insurance programs for which they would be eligible but for their immigration status or length of stay. Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: The intersection of reproductive freedom, democracy, and voting rights; H.R. 7300, the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act; H.R.7296 and S. 1383, and H.R.22, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Foreign Relations: The elimination and politicization of foreign assistance programs that historically served LGBTQI+ people.

Reported lobbying issue

Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Shield laws Chemical abortion drugs H.R. 7, S. 186 No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025; S. 2955; HR 6466 -Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Abortion funding; IVF issues; National Defense Authorization Act; S. 1631, H. R. 5646 Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act; H.R. 629 Ending Chemical Abortions Act; H.R. 679 To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes; H.R. 795 Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act; H.R. 627 Ensuring Accurate & Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act; H.R. 6466 Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act; Presidential Administration Actions; S.3264, H.R.6538 More Affordable Care Act; H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act; H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act H.R.7681 - HSAs For All Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 -Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act S.4066 - Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act H.R. 7286 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that provide, or provide funding for, abortion. H.R.7286 - Chemical Abortion Risk Awareness Act H.R.7235- Protecting Motherhood Act S.3999 - Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriation Act, 2026 H.R.7983 - Clean Water for All Life Act Health Issues: Shield Laws H.R. 7, S. 186 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 679 - To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes. H.R. 795 - Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act H.R. 627- Ensuring Accurate & Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act H.R. 6466 -Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act Presidential Administration Actions S.3264, H.R.6538 -More Affordable Care Act H.R.8084 - Access to LARCs Act H.R.8083 - Allowing Greater Access to Safe and Effective Contraception Act S.3999 -Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act Medical/Disease Research/Clinical Labs: IVF Issues Presidential adminstrative actions Insurance: H.R. 7, S. 186 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Abortion funding IVF Issues S.3264, H.R.6538 - More Affordable Care Act H.R.7681 - HSAs For All Act Medicare/Medicaid: H.R. 7, S. 186 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Presidential Administration Actions S.3264, H.R.6538 - More Affordable Care Act Pharmacy: Shield Laws Chemical abortion drugs S. 1631, H. R. 5646 - Restoring Safeguards for Dangerous Abortion Drugs Act H.R. 679 - To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes H.R. 795 - Pregnancy Is Not an Illness Act H.R. 627 - Ensuring Accurate & Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act H.R. 6466 - Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act Presidential administrative actions S.4066 - Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act Foreign Relations: Presidential Administration Actions Budget/Appropriations: H.R. 7, S. 186 - No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2025 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Abortion funding S.3264, H.R.6538 - More Affordable Care Act H.R.7148 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 H.R.6938 - Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriation Act, 2026 Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: H.R.6359, S.3627 - Pregnant Students Rights Act H.R.7286 - Chemical Abortion Risk Awareness Act Constitution: Supreme Court Decisions Veterans: S.3999 - Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act Presidential Administration Actions H.R.4876 - Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act S.3999 - Women Veterans Specialty Care Access Act Defense: Presidential Administration Actions; National Defense Authorization Act Government Issues: Presidential Administration Actions District of Columbia: Presidential Administration Actions Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice: S.2955, H.R.6466 - Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act H.R. 679 - To nullify the modifications made by the Food and Drug Administration in January 2023 to the risk evaluation and mitigation strategy for the abortion pill mifepristone, and for other purposes. H.R. 6466 - Forced Abortion Prevention and Accountability Act Presidential administrative actions Education: H.R.6359 Pregnant Students Rights Act Immigration: H.R. 6191 No Taxpayer Funded Abortion Travel for Illegal Aliens Act Welfare: H.R.6945, S.4242 Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: H.R. 7286 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations that provide, or provide funding for, abortion.

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Government Issues: Federal courts and judicial nominees; Support for confirmation of judges committed to civil and human rights; Nomination of Jordan Pratt to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; Nomination of Chad Meredith to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Nomination of Joshua Dunlap to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; Nomination of William Mercer to the United States District Court for the District of Montana; Nomination of Jennifer Mascott to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; Nomination of Edmund LaCour, Jr. to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama; Nomination of Robert Chamberlin to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; Nomination of David Bragdon to the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina; Nomination of William Jerrol Crain to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; Nomination of Thomas March Bell to be the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Inspector General (IG); Nomination of Matthew Orso to the United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina; Nomination of Nicholas Ganjei for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas; Nomination of Justin Olson for the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana; Nomination of Brian Charles Lea for the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee; District of Columbia independence and home rule. Budget/Appropriations: Poison pill riders in FY26 appropriations bills; FY26 Continuing Resolution; Funding cuts to Medicaid and other essential services that families rely on to make ends meet. Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Reproductive healthcare in FY26 federal spending bills; A federal right to abortion; Federal issues related to state abortion bans and abortion access in the United States; Administrative actions that restrict abortion access; H.R.4611 and S.2377, the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act of 2025, regarding access to affordable health insurance plans that cover abortion; Abortion-coverage restrictions, including restrictions related to ACA premium tax credits; Extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits, including S.3385, the Lower Health Care Costs Act; S.3386, the Health Care Freedom for Patients Act of 2025; Issues related to Medicaids free-choice-of-provider provision; Defunding Planned Parenthood; H.R.5925, the Reproductive and Sexual Health Ombuds Act; Access to evidence-based medication abortion care; The Endometriosis CARE Act (not yet introduced); Veterans access to reproductive health care, including H.R.4876 The Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act; Healthy pregnancy and post-partum period; Family and medical leave, including paid leave; Gender equity and sex discrimination; Empowering and informing young people about sexual and reproductive health, including gender identity and LGBTQ+ inclusion in sex ed curriculum; LGBTQI+ rights; Discrimination against LGBTQI+ people; Bans and restrictions on gender affirming care, including. S.2907 and H.R. 5483, the Chloe Cole Act, and H.R.3492, the Protect Childrens Innocence Act; Issues related to workplace fairness and gender discrimination. Immigration: H.Res.909, Recognizing that immigrant justice and reproductive justice are inseparable and must be pursued together; Proposed Rule to remove the current public charge inadmissibility provisions promulgated by the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility final rule (2022 Final Rule); H.R.4104 and S.2149, the Health Equity & Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act, which would remove political interference and restore coverage so immigrants in the United States could participate in the health insurance programs for which they would be eligible but for their immigration status or length of stay. Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: Attacks on non-profit organizations and charities based on their viewpoint. Foreign Relations: Participation in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR), a mandatory UN process through which countries review each others human rights records.

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Government Issues: Federal courts and judicial nominees; Support for confirmation of judges committed to civil and human rights; Nomination of Brian Christine to be Assistant Secretary for Health at the Department of Health and Human Services; Nomination of Michael Waltz to be U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations; Nomination of Whitney Hermandorfer to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit; Nomination of Joshua Divine to the United States District Court for the District of Missouri; Nomination of Maria Lanahan to the United States District Court for the District of Missouri; Nomination of Jordan Pratt to the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida; Nomination of Chad Meredith to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky; Nomination of Joshua Dunlap to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit; Nomination of William Mercer to the United States District Court for the District of Montana; Nomination of Jennifer Mascott to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit; Nomination of Edmund LaCour, Jr. to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama; Nomination of Robert Chamberlin to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi; Health and Human Services Secretarys performance and fitness for duty. Budget/Appropriations: FY26 appropriations for Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies, including the Hyde amendment, the Weldon amendment, increased funding for Title X, zeroing out abstinence-only education, increasing funding for the Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program, funding for entities that offer abortion care, and abortion-related executive orders; FY26 appropriations for National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, including the Helms amendment, the Hyde amendment, increased funding for international family planning and reproductive health programs, increased funding for UNFPA, ending the Kemp-Kasten amendment, and the Livingston amendment; FY26 appropriations for Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies, including veterans access to abortion services; FY26 appropriations for Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, including FDA approval of mifepristone; FY26 appropriations for Department of Defense, including access to abortion services and gender affirming care for servicemembers and their dependents; FY26 appropriations for Financial Services and General Government, including reproductive freedom attacks aimed at the District of Columbia, bans on abortion coverage for federal employees, denials of coverage for contraceptive care and supplies; FY26 appropriations for Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies, including bans on abortion for people in federal prison; Poison pill riders in FY26 appropriations bills; Funding cuts to Medicaid and other essential services that families rely on to make ends meet; H.Con.Res.14, H.R. 1 FY25 Budget Reconciliation. Family issues/Abortion/Adoption: Reproductive healthcare in FY26 federal spending bills; A federal right to abortion; Federal issues related to state abortion bans and abortion access in the United States; Administrative actions that restrict abortion access; H.R.4611 and S.2377, the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH) Act of 2025, regarding access to affordable health insurance plans that cover abortion; Abortion-coverage restrictions, including restrictions related to ACA premium tax credits; Issues related to Medicaids free-choice-of-provider provision; Defunding Planned Parenthood; H.R. 4796 and S.2524, the Restoring Essential Health Care Act; Access to evidence-based medication abortion care; The integrity of and critical services provided by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force; Access to and affordability of contraceptives; Denials of contraceptive care, including H.R.4084 and S.2302 the Access to Birth Control Act; Access to reproductive health services, including contraception and abortion, for veterans, servicemembers, and servicemembers dependents, including S.2296 and H.R.3838, the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act and H.R.4876 The Reproductive Freedom for Veterans Act; Restrictions or bans on reproductive freedom, gender affirming care, and DEI initiatives in the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act, S.2296 and H.R.3838; Assisted Reproductive Technology, including H.R.4648 and S.2408 the Access to Fertility Treatment and Care Act and H.R.4855 and S.2534 the Veteran Families Health Services Act of 2025; Healthy pregnancy and post-partum period, including Medicaid coverage and access to labor and delivery units; Paid Family and Medical Leave, including H.R.5390 and S.2823 the Family and Medical Insurance Leave (FAMILY) Act; Womens participation in apprenticeship programs; Non-discrimination requirements for federal contractors; Continued operation of the Labor Departments Womens Bureau; Foreign aid and investments in international family planning, including rescissions in H.R.4; Gender equity and sex discrimination; LGBTQI+ rights; Discrimination against LGBTQI+ people; Bans and restrictions on gender affirming care. Immigration: H.R.4104 and S.2149, the Health Equity & Access under the Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act of 2025, which would remove political interference and restore coverage so immigrants in the United States could participate in the health insurance programs for which they would be eligible but for their immigration status or length of stay; Attacks on immigrants eligibility for federally funded programs including Title X and Head Start. Civil Rights/Civil Liberties: Attacks on non-profit organizations and charities based on their viewpoint; H.R.22, Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would impose significant barriers to voting, and similar attacks on voting through agency actions.