IMM — Immigration
Issues related to proposed border security funding Issues related to proposed changes to asylum policy and parole policy Issues related to ending TPS for certain eligible groups Issues related to deportation policy, generally
Lobbyists: HEATHER MCHUGH (covered position: Legislative Director, Senator Schumer (2010-2013); Legislative Director, Congressman Israel (2003-2007); Legislative Assistant, Congresswoman Velazquez (2000-2003)); LEA FISHER SULKALA (covered position: Chief of Staff, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (2014-2019); Legislative Assistant, Congressman Etheridge (2001-2005)); ELIZABETH GREY STANLEY (covered position: Part time employee, Congressman Joe Morelle (2021); Chief of Staff, Congresswoman Lowey (2005-2019); Communications Dir/Press Sec, Congresswoman Lowey (2001-2004); Special Assistant/Scheduler, Senator Schumer (1999-2000).); ASHLI SCOTT PALMER (covered position: Floor Director, Majority Whip Clyburn (2019); Policy Director, Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn (2014-2017); Chief of Staff, Rural Business Agency of USDA (2012-2014); Sr Legislative Assistant Congressman John Spratt (2002-2011).); MEGHAN TAIRA (covered position: Legislative Director, Senator Schumer (2013-2025); Legislative Assistant, Senator Schumer (2007-2013); Health Policy Director, Congresswoman DeGette (2002-2003))
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
LAW — Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Issues related to criminal justice reform, generally
Lobbyists: HEATHER MCHUGH (covered position: Legislative Director, Senator Schumer (2010-2013); Legislative Director, Congressman Israel (2003-2007); Legislative Assistant, Congresswoman Velazquez (2000-2003)); LEA FISHER SULKALA (covered position: Chief of Staff, Congresswoman Linda Sanchez (2014-2019); Legislative Assistant, Congressman Etheridge (2001-2005)); ELIZABETH GREY STANLEY (covered position: Part time employee, Congressman Joe Morelle (2021); Chief of Staff, Congresswoman Lowey (2005-2019); Communications Dir/Press Sec, Congresswoman Lowey (2001-2004); Special Assistant/Scheduler, Senator Schumer (1999-2000).); ASHLI SCOTT PALMER (covered position: Floor Director, Majority Whip Clyburn (2019); Policy Director, Assistant Democratic Leader Clyburn (2014-2017); Chief of Staff, Rural Business Agency of USDA (2012-2014); Sr Legislative Assistant Congressman John Spratt (2002-2011).); MEGHAN TAIRA (covered position: Legislative Director, Senator Schumer (2013-2025); Legislative Assistant, Senator Schumer (2007-2013); Health Policy Director, Congresswoman DeGette (2002-2003))
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
FY2026 Homeland Security Appropriations, regarding funding for ICE, funding for additional immigration detention beds
Lobbyists: HEATHER MCHUGH; ELIZABETH GREY STANLEY; LEA FISHER SULKALA; ASHLI SCOTT PALMER; MEGHAN TAIRA
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE