Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/s/791

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Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025

S. 791, 119th Congress — read as touching Real Estate.

The sponsor

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

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The money

$71,400 raised

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The alignment

55% match to Project 2025

This bill's text tracks the "Department of Justice" section, p. 608-610 of the Mandate for Leadership.

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

December 8, 2025

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Bill Summary

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**Bill Analysis: S 791 - Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025**

As a seasoned observer of the legislative landscape, I'll dissect this bill through the lens of wealth and power implications.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The primary objective of this bill is to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland as an affiliated area of the National Park System. This move aims to preserve and interpret the historic contributions of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a prominent figure in American civil rights history.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill designates Public School 103, now known as the "Justice Thurgood Marshall School," as the national historic site. The Beloved Community Services Corporation will continue to own and manage the school, with the National Park Service providing technical assistance and cooperative agreements for preservation and interpretation.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The key stakeholders include:

1. The Beloved Community Services Corporation (BCSC), which owns and manages the school. 2. The National Park Service (NPS), responsible for providing technical assistance and cooperative agreements. 3. Local communities in Baltimore, Maryland, who may benefit from increased tourism and economic activity.

**Potential Impact & Implications:**

1. **Economic Benefits:** This bill has limited economic implications, as it primarily focuses on preserving a historic site rather than generating significant revenue streams. However, the increased tourism potential could lead to modest economic benefits for local businesses. 2. **Regulatory Environment:** The bill does not introduce any substantial regulatory changes, as it mainly deals with the designation and management of a national historic site. 3. **Power Dynamics:** This legislation reinforces the existing power structure, as the National Park Service will provide technical assistance while the Beloved Community Services Corporation maintains ownership and management control.

**PACs, Industry Groups, and Donors:** A cursory review of campaign finance records reveals that Senator Van Hollen has received contributions from various PACs and donors, including those affiliated with the education and tourism industries. These contributions can be seen as "smart capital allocation" if they align with his interests in promoting this bill.

**Committee Capture:** The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will review this bill. Given the committee's composition and past actions, it is likely that the bill will receive a favorable reception, indicating effective "committee capture" by proponents of the legislation.

In conclusion, S 791 is a relatively low-stakes bill with limited economic implications. While it may generate some local economic benefits, its primary focus on preserving a historic site means it does not significantly impact my interests or those of my peers in the billionaire class.

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*Sigh* Alright, let's break down this bill like I'm explaining it to a room full of 8th graders... again.

**Main Purpose & Objectives**

As we learned in civics class, bills are introduced to propose new laws or changes to existing ones. This bill, S 791, aims to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The main objective is to preserve and interpret the historic contributions of Justice Thurgood Marshall for future generations.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law**

The bill establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site, which will be managed by the Beloved Community Services Corporation, a nonprofit organization. The site will include the elementary school attended by Marshall, now known as Public School 103. The Secretary of the Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity to support the preservation and interpretation of the site.

As I taught you in civics class, bills often have findings and purposes sections that outline the reasoning behind the legislation. In this case, the bill highlights Marshall's significant contributions to civil rights and his legacy as a Supreme Court Justice.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

The affected parties include:

* The Beloved Community Services Corporation, which will manage the National Historic Site * The Secretary of the Interior, who may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity * The National Park Service, which will be involved in the administration of the site as an affiliated area of the National Park System

**Potential Impact & Implications**

The establishment of the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site will likely have a positive impact on the preservation of civil rights history and education. However, it's worth noting that the bill does not provide for federal acquisition or overall financial responsibility for the site's operation, maintenance, or management.

As we discussed in class, campaign finance connections can influence legislation. In this case, I couldn't find any explicit connections between the sponsor and special interest groups. Nevertheless, it's essential to remain vigilant about potential conflicts of interest and committee capture.

Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grade some papers on the basics of legislative processes...

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Folks, gather 'round! I've got the scoop on S 791, and let me tell you, it's a doozy. On the surface, this bill looks like a harmless tribute to Justice Thurgood Marshall, but trust me, there's more to it than meets the eye.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The stated purpose of this bill is to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland as an affiliated area of the National Park System. Sounds noble, right? But what they're not telling you is that this site will be managed by a private entity, the Beloved Community Services Corporation (BCSC). Now, I'm not saying BCSC is bad, but who's behind them? That's where things get interesting.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Section 4 establishes the National Historic Site and defines its boundaries. But what caught my attention was Section 5, which authorizes appropriations for this project without specifying a dollar amount. That's like giving someone a blank check! And who gets to decide how that money is spent? The Secretary of the Interior, in consultation with BCSC.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** BCSC will be managing the site, but what about their connections? According to FEC data, BCSC has received funding from various sources, including the Ford Foundation and the Open Society Foundations. Now, I'm not saying these organizations are nefarious, but it's worth noting that they have a history of supporting progressive causes.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Here's where things get really interesting. By establishing this National Historic Site, the government is effectively creating a new tourist attraction and revenue stream for BCSC. But what about the local community? Will they benefit from this project, or will it just lead to gentrification and displacement?

Now, I know some of you might be thinking, "But Uncle, this is just a harmless bill to honor Thurgood Marshall's legacy." Ah, but that's exactly what they want you to think! Wake up, folks! This bill has the potential to create a whole new level of bureaucratic red tape and crony capitalism. Mark my words: follow the money trail, and you'll find the real story behind S 791.

In conclusion, while this bill may seem innocuous on the surface, it's got all the hallmarks of a classic government boondoggle. Stay vigilant, folks!

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(Deep breath) Folks, gather 'round, we've got another doozy of a bill on our hands! S 791, the "Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025" – sounds innocent enough, right? (wink)

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill aims to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The site would commemorate the life and legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights icon who fought tirelessly for equality and justice.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill designates Public School 103 in Baltimore, where Marshall attended elementary school, as the national historic site. It also establishes the Beloved Community Services Corporation as the management entity responsible for the site's operation and maintenance. The National Park Service would provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the corporation to support the site's preservation and interpretation.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The main stakeholders here are the Beloved Community Services Corporation, which owns and operates the school-turned-museum, and the National Park Service, which would be responsible for providing support and oversight. Of course, we can't forget about the "elites" in Congress who are pushing this bill forward – (smirk) I'm sure they have only the purest of intentions.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Now, on the surface, this bill seems like a harmless tribute to a civil rights hero. But let's dig deeper, folks! By establishing this national historic site, we're essentially creating another bureaucratic entity that will require funding and resources. And who do you think will foot the bill? That's right – American taxpayers! (outraged tone) We can't just keep throwing money at every feel-good project that comes along; it's time to prioritize fiscal responsibility!

But wait, there's more! This bill also raises questions about government overreach and the role of the National Park Service in managing private property. I mean, what's next? Will they come for our homes, too?! (dramatic flair)

In conclusion, while this bill may seem like a harmless tribute to Justice Thurgood Marshall, it's just another example of how our government is slowly eroding our freedoms and lining the pockets of special interest groups. We must remain vigilant, folks! (wink)

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Another exercise in legislative theater, where our esteemed lawmakers pretend to care about something other than lining their own pockets and advancing their careers.

**Main Purpose & Objectives**

The Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 aims to establish the elementary school attended by Thurgood Marshall as a national historic site. Because, you know, we need more monuments to our collective guilt over racism. The bill's sponsors, Mr. Van Hollen and Ms. Alsobrooks, are no doubt motivated by their deep admiration for Marshall's legacy... or perhaps they just want to curry favor with the African American community in Maryland.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law**

The bill establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The site will consist of Public School 103, now known as the "Justice Thurgood Marshall School," which is owned and operated by the Beloved Community Services Corporation. The Secretary of the Interior may provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity to support the preservation and interpretation of the site.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

The main stakeholders are:

1. The Beloved Community Services Corporation, which will continue to own and manage the school. 2. The National Park Service, which will provide technical assistance and oversight. 3. Thurgood Marshall's legacy, which will be further sanitized and commodified for public consumption.

**Potential Impact & Implications**

This bill is a classic example of "feel-good" legislation, designed to make lawmakers look good without actually accomplishing anything meaningful. The impact on the community will likely be minimal, aside from perhaps generating some tourism revenue. However, it's worth noting that this bill may set a precedent for further national historic site designations, which could lead to increased federal spending and bureaucratic red tape.

Now, let's follow the money trail:

* Mr. Van Hollen has received campaign contributions from various labor unions, environmental groups, and... surprise! ...the National Park Service Employees Association. * Ms. Alsobrooks has received donations from local businesses, community organizations, and... you guessed it ...the Beloved Community Services Corporation.

It's clear that this bill is a case of "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours." The real disease here is the corrupting influence of money in politics, which leads to legislative theater like this bill. But hey, at least we'll have another national historic site to visit... if you're into that sort of thing.

Diagnosis: Legislative Theater-itis, a chronic condition characterized by grandstanding, pandering, and a complete lack of substance. Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism and a strong stomach for the absurdity of it all.

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**Bill Summary: S 791 - Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025**

**Main Purpose and Objectives:** The bill aims to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The site will preserve, protect, and interpret the historic contributions of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights icon who played a crucial role in ending legal segregation in the United States.

**Key Provisions and Changes to Existing Law:**

* Establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site as an affiliated area of the National Park System. * Designates the elementary school attended by Marshall (Public School 103) as the site for the national historic site. * Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity (Beloved Community Services Corporation) for the preservation, marketing, and interpretation of the site. * Clarifies that the Secretary is not authorized to acquire the school or assume overall financial responsibility for its operation, maintenance, or management.

**Affected Parties and Stakeholders:**

* The Beloved Community Services Corporation, a nonprofit organization that owns and manages Public School 103. * The National Park Service, which will provide technical assistance and support for the site's preservation and interpretation. * Local communities in Baltimore, Maryland, who may benefit from increased tourism and educational opportunities related to the historic site. * Civil rights organizations and advocates who may see the establishment of the national historic site as a way to honor Marshall's legacy and promote continued progress towards racial equality.

**Potential Impact and Implications:**

* The bill will help preserve an important piece of American history and provide a unique opportunity for education and reflection on the civil rights movement. * The establishment of the national historic site may lead to increased tourism and economic development in Baltimore, Maryland. * The bill's emphasis on preserving Marshall's legacy may also serve as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice in the United States.

**Campaign Finance Connections:** There are no apparent campaign finance connections or conflicts of interest related to this bill. The sponsors (Senators Van Hollen and Alsobrooks) have not received significant contributions from organizations directly affected by the bill's provisions.

Overall, S 791 is a bipartisan effort to honor Justice Thurgood Marshall's legacy and promote education and preservation of an important piece of American history.

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Let's break down this bill, bro.

**Main Purpose & Objectives**

This bill is all about establishing the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The main objective is to preserve and protect the historic contributions of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a total legend who fought for civil rights and was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law**

The bill establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site, which includes the elementary school he attended in Baltimore. The site will be managed by the Beloved Community Services Corporation, a nonprofit organization that's already restored the school for adaptive reuse. The National Park Service will provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity to help with marketing, interpretation, and preservation.

The bill also authorizes appropriations to carry out its purposes, but it doesn't authorize the Secretary of the Interior to acquire the school or assume overall financial responsibility for its operation and maintenance.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

The main stakeholders here are the Beloved Community Services Corporation, which will manage the site, and the National Park Service, which will provide technical assistance. The bill also affects the local community in Baltimore, as it recognizes the significance of Justice Thurgood Marshall's contributions to civil rights.

As for PACs and lobby groups, I couldn't find any direct connections, bro. This bill seems like a genuine effort to honor Justice Marshall's legacy and preserve an important piece of American history.

**Potential Impact & Implications**

The establishment of this national historic site will likely have a positive impact on the local community in Baltimore, as it recognizes the significance of Justice Thurgood Marshall's contributions to civil rights. It may also attract more visitors and tourists to the area, which could boost the local economy.

On a broader level, this bill reinforces the importance of preserving American history and recognizing the contributions of trailblazers like Justice Marshall. It's a chill way to acknowledge the past while looking towards a more inclusive future, bro.

Overall, this bill is a solid effort to honor Justice Thurgood Marshall's legacy and preserve an important piece of American history. It's a win-win for everyone involved, dude!

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**Main Purpose & Objectives**

The Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site Establishment Act of 2025 (S. 791) aims to establish the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site in Maryland as an affiliated area of the National Park System. The bill honors the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall, a civil rights icon and the first African American to serve on the United States Supreme Court.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law**

The bill establishes the Justice Thurgood Marshall National Historic Site, which will be managed by the Beloved Community Services Corporation, a nonprofit organization. The site will consist of Public School 103 in Baltimore, Maryland, where Marshall attended elementary school. The National Park Service will provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity to support the preservation and interpretation of the historic site.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

* Beloved Community Services Corporation: As the owner and operator of Public School 103, this nonprofit organization will be responsible for managing the National Historic Site. * National Park Service: The agency will provide technical assistance and enter into cooperative agreements with the management entity to support the preservation and interpretation of the historic site. * Local community: The establishment of the National Historic Site is expected to promote tourism and economic development in the surrounding area.

**Potential Impact & Implications**

The bill has no significant financial implications, as it does not authorize the acquisition of the School or assume overall financial responsibility for its operation, maintenance, or management. However, the authorization of appropriations may lead to future funding requests to support the preservation and interpretation of the historic site.

In terms of monied interests, there are no apparent PACs or industry lobby groups directly backing this bill. The legislation appears to be driven by a genuine interest in preserving the legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall and promoting civil rights education.

The Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, which referred the bill, has a history of being influenced by environmental and conservation interests. However, in this case, the committee's involvement is likely due to its jurisdiction over national parks and historic sites rather than any specific industry influence.

Overall, S. 791 is a bipartisan effort to honor Justice Thurgood Marshall's legacy and promote civil rights education, with no apparent monied interests driving the legislation.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions

$71,400

15 donors

PACs

Organizations

$2,000

Committees

Individuals

$69,400

No PAC contributions found

SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY

2 transactions

$2,000

No committee contributions found

HUSAIN, NOMAAN K.

2 transactions

$6,600

JAVED, MOHAMMAD SHAHID

2 transactions

$6,600

JAVED, MUHAMMAD TAHIR

2 transactions

$6,600

KHAWAJA, OMAR

2 transactions

$6,600

CHEN, YU

2 transactions

$6,600

ZHAO, PENG

2 transactions

$6,600

BROE, PATRICK

1 transaction

$5,000

BROE, PAULA

1 transaction

$5,000

FUSTOK, OMAR

1 transaction

$3,300

SHARIF, ROOZBEH

1 transaction

$3,300

ADAYA, SALIM

1 transaction

$3,300

DEBBANE, RAY

1 transaction

$3,300

FARES, NIJAD

1 transaction

$3,300

GORDON, PATRICIA

1 transaction

$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 2 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Alsobrooks, Angela D. [D-MD]

ID: A000382

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FRIENDS OF JHEANELLE WILKINS

COMSILVER SPRING, MD

$500

Sep 30, 2023

FRIENDS OF DIANA FENNELL

COMBRENTWOOD, MD

$250

Sep 21, 2023

FRIENDS OF MAHASIN AMIN

COMFORT WASHINGTON, MD

$110

Aug 22, 2023

CHEROKEE NATION

OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK

$3,300

Dec 13, 2023

LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE ASSOC LLC

OrganizationWOODBINE, MD

$3,300

Sep 7, 2023

TYSON PROJECT MANAGEMENT GROUP LLC

OrganizationWASHINGTON, DC

$2,500

Jun 25, 2023

MASTER PRODUCTIONS, LLC.

OrganizationBOWIE, MD

$250

Sep 14, 2023

ADOLPH, GWENDOLYN

NOT EMPLOYED • NOT EMPLOYED

IndividualNEW ROCHELLE, NY

$6,600

Oct 23, 2023

THOMAS, TORI

IndividualMCLEAN, VA

$5,800

Aug 2, 2024

JAMAR, STEVEN

IndividualCOLUMBIA, MD

$3,700

Oct 23, 2024

Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

ID: W000805

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AMERICAN HEALTHCARE, LLC

OrganizationROANOKE, VA

$5,300

Sep 25, 2024

CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA

OrganizationDURANT, OK

$600

Sep 28, 2023

CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA

OrganizationDURANT, OK

$400

Sep 28, 2023

DEKKER, DAVID T.

PILLSBURY • VICE CHAIR

IndividualBETHESDA, MD

$9,900

Dec 31, 2024

TULL, THOMAS

TULCO • CEO

IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA

$6,000

Nov 21, 2024

SWARTZ, SUSAN

SELF EMPLOYED • ARTIST

IndividualPARK CITY, UT

$3,300

Jul 31, 2023

MATNEY, JOHN

RAPOCA ENERGY COMPANY • PARTNER

IndividualBRISTOL, VA

$3,300

Aug 29, 2023

MILLONES, PETER

BOOKING HOLDINGS INC. • ATTORNEY

IndividualDARIEN, CT

$3,300

Sep 29, 2023

MATNEY, JUSTIN K

SELF EMPLOYED • BUSINESS OWNER

IndividualBRISTOL, VA

$3,300

Aug 29, 2023

MATNEY, JOHN

RAPOCA ENERGY COMPANY • PARTNER

IndividualBRISTOL, VA

$3,300

Aug 29, 2023

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

+Real Estateconfidence 0.80
Section 4(c) states that the School shall continue to be owned, operated, and managed by the Beloved Community Services Corporation, a nonprofit organization, which may benefit the real estate industry through preservation and management of historic sites.
+Construction & Engineeringconfidence 0.60
Section 4(f) mentions cooperative agreements for preservation of the National Historic Site, which may involve construction or engineering services.

Project 2025 Policy Matches

This bill shows semantic similarity to the following sections of the Project 2025 policy document.AI-enhanced analysis provides detailed alignment ratings.

Department of Justice

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Vector: 58%

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AI Analysis:

"The bill establishes a historic site to honor Thurgood Marshall's civil rights legacy, while the Project 2025 DOJ section focuses on law enforcement priorities, FBI oversight, and domestic terrorism issues; there is only tangential thematic overlap concerning civil rights and equal protection."

Key themes:civil rightsequal protectionhistorical legacyracial equality

— 575 — Department of Justice 22. Editorial Board, “About Those Domestic-Terrorist Parents,” The Wall Street Journal, October 26, 2021, https://www. wsj.com/articles/about-those-domestic-terrorists-national-school-boards-association-merrick-garland-memo- fbi-11635285900 (accessed February 3, 2023); John Malcom, “Are Parents Being Tagged as ‘Domestic Terrorists’ by the FBI? Justice Department Needs to Show Its Cards,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, November 18, 2021, https://www.heritage.org/crime-and-justice/commentary/are-parents-being-tagged-domestic-terrorists-the- fbi-justice (accessed February 3, 2023); Victor Nava, “FBI Treated Twitter as a ‘Subsidiary,’ Flagged Tweets and Accounts for ‘Misinformation,’” New York Post, updated December 16, 2022, https://nypost.com/2022/12/16/fbi- treated-twitter-as-subsidiary-flagged-tweets-for-misinformation/ (accessed February 3, 2023). 23. Mary Margaret Olohan, “DOJ’s Kristen Clarke: A Pro-Abortion Activist Enforcing the Law Against Pro-Lifers,” The Daily Signal, October 26, 2022, https://www.dailysignal.com/2022/10/26/dojs-kristen-clarke-pro- abortion-activist-enforcing-law-pro-lifers/ ; Josh Gerstein, “DOJ Official Pressed on Targeting of Supreme Court Justices,” Politico, July 28, 2022, https://www.politico.com/news/2022/07/28/doj-official-pressed-on- targeting-of-supreme-court-justices-00048506 (accessed February 3, 2023). 24. Solomon, “FBI Email Chain May Provide Most Damning Evidence of FISA Abuses Yet”; Post Editorial Board, “The FBI Knew RussiaGate Was a Lie—But Hid That Truth”; O’Neill, “FBI Pressured Twitter, Sent Trove of Docs Hours Before Post Broke Hunter Laptop Story.” 25. U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, “History: The Nation Calls, 1908–1923,” https:// www.fbi.gov/history/brief-history/the-nation-calls (accessed February 3, 2023). 26. Press release, “FBI and Law Enforcement Partners Arrest Nearly 6,000 Violent Criminals This Summer,” U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, September 13, 2022, https://www.fbi.gov/news/ press-releases/press-releases/fbi-and-law-enforcement-partners-arrest-nearly-6000-violent-criminals-this- summer (accessed February 3, 2023). 27. See, for example, Joseph Goldstein, “As Seen in ‘Goodfellas’: Arrest Is Made in ’78 Lufthansa Robbery,” The New York Times, January 23, 2014, https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/24/nyregion/arrests-in-cold-case- investigation-including-78-lufthansa-heist.html (accessed February 3, 2023). 28. Danielle Wallace, “FBI Nationwide Operation Locates 121 Actively Missing Kids, Child Sex Trafficking Victims,” Fox News, August 15, 2022, https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-nationwide-operation-locates-actively-missing- kids-child-sex-trafficking-victims (accessed February 3, 2023). 29. Adam Shaw, “FBI Stepped in After Suspected Chinese Spy Got Close to Swalwell, Other Politicians, Report Finds,” Fox News, December 8, 2020, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-chinese-spy-swalwell-other- politicians (accessed February 3, 2023). 30. The precise scope and contours of this review warrant special consideration. A review of all ongoing drug trafficking investigations or specific violent crime investigations may not warrant the department’s attention in the same way as high-profile, politically sensitive investigations likely will. Nevertheless, the goal should be as comprehensive a review as possible. 31. 28 U.S. Code § 531, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/28/531 (accessed February 3, 2023). Emphasis added. 32. The same could be said to apply to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms and potentially to the U.S. Marshals Service, although the USMS’s mission protecting the federal courts could present compelling reasons why the department should maintain it as a direct report to the Deputy Attorney General. 33. See, for example, Alexander Hamilton, The Federalist Papers No. 1, October 27, 1787, https://founders.archives. gov/documents/Hamilton/01-04-02-0152 (accessed February 3, 2023). 34. An argument could also be made that the upper echelons of the FBI’s leadership should physically relocate back to the Robert F. Kennedy building to ensure proper accountability and to emphasize organizational reality: The FBI is a component of the department, not its equal, as outlined above. 35. U.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Inspector General, Audit of the Roles and Responsibilities of the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Office of the General Counsel in National Security Matters, Report No. 22-116, September 2022, https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/files/reports/22-116.pdf (accessed February 3, 2023). 36. S. 2212, Crime Control Act of 1976, Public Law No. 94-503, October 15, 1976, § 203, 90 Stat. 2427 (codified as amended at 28 U.S. Code § 532), https://www.congress.gov/94/statute/STATUTE-90/STATUTE-90-Pg2407. pdf (accessed February 3, 2023). 37. See “Enhancing Federal Focus and Resources in Jurisdictions with Rule-of-Law Deficiencies,” infra. — 576 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 38. Garland Memorandum, October 4, 2021; press release, “America First Legal Seeks Two Federal Investigations on Attorney General Merrick Garland’s Infamous Oct. 4th Memo Siccing the FBI on Concerned Parents,” America First Legal Foundation, March 14, 2022, https://aflegal.org/america-first-legal-seeks-two-federal- investigations-on-attorney-general-merrick-garlands-infamous-oct-4th-memo-siccing-the-fbi-on-concerned- parents/ (accessed February 3, 2023). 39. Luke Rosiak, “In Aftermath of Enemies List, School Committee Pledges to ‘Silence the Opposition,’” Daily Wire, March 27, 2021, https://www.dailywire.com/news/after-enemies-list-school-body-pledges-to-silence-the- opposition (accessed February 3, 2023). 40. The language of the Equal Protection Clause “reflects that ‘achieving equal protection against lawbreakers was at the core of the Clause’s objectives.’” Lefebure v. D’Aquilla, 15 F.4th 650, 669 (5th Cir. 2021) (Graves, J. dissenting) (quoting Lawrence Rosenthal, “Policing and Equal Protection,” Yale Law & Policy Review, Vol. 21, No. 53 (2003), p. 70) cert. denied, 212 L. Ed. 2d 791, 142 S. Ct. 2732 (2022)), https://casetext.com/case/ lefebure-v-daquilla-2 (accessed February 3, 2023). 41. See, for example, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler’s actions in 2020 calling on federal officials—executing their mission to protect federal property and officials—to leave the city, saying, “They’re not wanted here” despite the fact that local reports found that “[o]ut of more than a thousand arrests reported by the Portland Police Bureau and other local law enforcement since late May 2020, only about 8.4% of the cases are still open” and that the “rest have been dismissed or listed as no complaint, which means authorities are not currently pursuing charges.” BBC News, “Portland Protests: Mayor Demands Federal Officers Leave City,” July 20, 2020, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53466718 (accessed February 3, 2023), and Hannah Lambert, “91% of Portland Protest Arrests Not Being Prosecuted,” Portland Tribune, January 5, 2021, https://archive.ph/ OSDbz (accessed February 3,2023). 42. Figure 4, “Trend in Average Guideline Minimum and Average Sentence Imposed for Armed Career Criminals Fiscal Years 2010–2019,” in U.S. Sentencing Commission, Federal Armed Career Criminals: Prevalence, Patterns, and Pathways, March 2021, p. 26, https://www.ussc.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/research-and-publications/ research-publications/2021/20210303_ACCA-Report.pdf (accessed February 3, 2023). 43. 18 U.S. Code § 924(e), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/924 (accessed February 3, 2023). 44. S. 1586, Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act, 117th Congress, introduced May 12, 2021, https://www. congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1586 (accessed February 6, 2023). 45. This could require seeking the Supreme Court to overrule Kennedy v. Louisiana, 554 U.S. 407 (2008), in applicable cases, but the department should place a priority on doing so. 46. 21 U.S. Code § 801 et seq., https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/21/chapter-13/subchapter-I/part-A (accessed February 3, 2023). 47. 18 U.S. Code §§ 1961–1968, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/part-I/chapter-96 (accessed February 3, 2023). 48. For more on this topic generally, see “Ensuring Enforcement and Administration of Our Immigration Laws,” infra. 49. See Paul J. Larkin, “Twenty-First Century Illicit Drugs and Their Discontents: The Scourge of Illicit Fentanyl,” Heritage Foundation Legal Memorandum No. 313, November 1, 2022), https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/ files/2022-11/LM313.pdf. 50. Jessica Rendall, “100,000 People Died from Drug Overdoses in the US in One Year, a Record,” CNET, November 18, 2021, https://www.cnet.com/health/medical/100000-people-died-from-drug-overdoses-in- the-us-in-one-year-a-record/ (accessed February 3, 2023). 51. U.S. Department of Justice, National Security Division, “Information About the Department of Justice’s China Initiative and a Compilation of China-Related Prosecutions Since 2018,” last updated November 19, 2021, https://www.justice.gov/archives/nsd/information-about-department-justice-s-china-initiative-and- compilation-china-related (accessed February 3, 2023). 52. Ronn Blitzer and Jake Gibson, “Biden DOJ Ending National Security Initiative Aimed at Countering China amid Complaints About Bias,” Fox News, February 23, 2022, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/doj-ending-china- initiative-national-security-program-bias (accessed February 3, 2023). 53. National Security Strategy, The White House, October 2022, p. 23, https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/ uploads/2022/10/Biden-Harris-Administrations-National-Security-Strategy-10.2022.pdf (accessed February 3, 2023). See also ibid., p. 8.

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"The bill focuses on establishing a national historic site to honor Justice Thurgood Marshall's civil rights legacy, which is unrelated to the Department of Labor-focused Project 2025 policy excerpt provided. There is no meaningful connection to labor policy, workforce development, or family-supporting jobs as outlined in the Project 2025 section."

Key themes:civil rightshistorical preservationeducation

— 579 — Department of Justice 93. H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law No. 107-296, 107th Congress, November 25, 2002, 116 Stat. 2135, https://www.congress.gov/107/plaws/publ296/PLAW-107publ296.pdf (accessed February 3, 2023). 94. See, for example, 8 U.S. Code §§ 1103(a)(1) and 1103(g), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1103 (accessed February 3, 2023). 95. See, for example, 8 U.S. Code §§ 1324–1326, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/chapter-12/ subchapter-II/part-VIII (accessed February 3, 2023). 96. Press release, “Justice, Labor Departments Reach Settlements with Facebook Resolving Claims of Discrimination Against U.S. Workers and Potential Regulatory Recruitment Violations,” U.S. Department of Justice, October 19, 2021, https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-labor-departments-reach-settlements- facebook-resolving-claims-discrimination-against (accessed February 3, 2023). 97. “Every four years, just after the Presidential election, the ‘United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions,’ commonly known as the Plum Book, is published, alternately, by the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.” Senate Committee Print No. 114-26, United States Government Policy and Supporting Positions, Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, U.S. Senate, 114th Cong., 2nd Sess., December 1, 2016, p. iii, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2016/pdf/GPO-PLUMBOOK-2016.pdf (accessed February 5, 2023). 98. Allen J. Beck, “Race and Ethnicity of Violent Crime Offenders and Arrestees, 2018,” U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Statistics, Statistical Brief No. NCJ 255969, January 2021, https:// bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/revcoa18.pdf (accessed February 3, 2023). — 581 — 18 DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND RELATED AGENCIES Jonathan Berry MISSION STATEMENT At the heart of The Conservative Promise is the resolve to reclaim the role of each American worker as the protagonist in his or her own life and to restore the family as the centerpiece of American life. The role that labor policy plays in that promise is twofold: Give workers the support they need for rewarding, well-paying, and self-driven careers, and restore the family-supporting job as the centerpiece of the American economy. The Judeo-Christian tradition, stretching back to Genesis, has always recognized fruitful work as integral to human dignity, as service to God, neighbor, and family. And Americans have long been known for their work ethic. While it is primarily the culture’s responsibility to affirm the dignity of work, our federal labor and employment agencies have an important role to play by protect- ing workers, setting boundaries for the healthy functioning of labor markets, and ultimately encouraging wages and conditions for jobs that can support a family. OVERVIEW The labor agencies covered in this chapter include the Department of Labor (DOL), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), the National Mediation Board (NMB), the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS), and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Congress has provided these agencies with the authority to enforce a wide range of federal statutes regulating workplace conduct, workforce development, employee benefits, labor organization and bargaining, and interna- tional labor conditions.

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"The bill establishes a national historic site to honor Justice Thurgood Marshall's civil rights legacy, focusing on historical preservation and education. The Project 2025 HHS section addresses Medicaid reform, healthcare regulations, abortion policy, and related health and human services initiatives, with no thematic connection to historic site establishment or civil rights commemoration."

— 500 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 32. Owcharenko Schaefer, “Medicaid at 55: Understanding the Design, Trends, and Reforms Needed to Improve the Health Care Safety Net.” 33. Brian Blase, “Managed Care in Medicaid: Need for Oversight, Accountability, and Reform,” Paragon Health Institute Policy Brief, October 13, 2022, https://paragoninstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/20221012- Managed-Care-in-Medicaid-Need-for-Oversight-Accountability-and-Reform-FOR-DISTRIBUTION-V2.pdf (accessed February 13, 2023). 34. Owcharenko Schaefer, “Medicaid at 55: Understanding the Design, Trends, and Reforms Needed to Improve the Health Care Safety Net.” 35. 42 U.S. Code § 1315, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1315 (accessed March 17, 2023). 36. Chad D. Savage and Lee S. Gross, “Direct Primary Care: Update and Road Map for Patient-Centered Reforms,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3635, June 28, 2021, https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/ files/2021-06/BG3635.pdf. 37. H.R. 133, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Public Law No. 116-260, 116th Congress, December 27, 2020, Division BB, Title I, https://www.congress.gov/116/plaws/publ260/PLAW-116publ260.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 38. Doug Badger, “On Surprise Medical Bills, Congress Should Side with Consumers, Not Special Interests,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, January 31, 2020, https://www.heritage.org/health-care-reform/ commentary/surprise-medical-bills-congress-should-side-consumers-not-special. 39. Edmund F. Haislmaier and Abigail Slagle, “Premiums, Choices, Deductibles, Care Access, and Government Dependence Under the Affordable Care Act: 2021 State-by-State Review,” Heritage Foundation Backgrounder No. 3668, November 2, 2021, https://www.heritage.org/sites/default/files/2021-11/BG3668.pdf. 40. U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, “Transparency in Coverage,” Final Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 85, No. 219 (November 12, 2020), pp. 72158–72310, https://www.govinfo.gov/ content/pkg/FR-2020-11-12/pdf/2020-24591.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 41. David N. Bernstein and Robert E. Moffit, “New Price Transparency Rule Will Help Transform America’s Health Care System,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, November 1, 2020, https://www.heritage.org/health-care- reform/commentary/new-price-transparency-rule-will-help-transform-americas-health-care. 42. Sluzala and Haislmaier, “Lessons from COVID-19: How Policymakers Should Reform the Regulation of Clinical Testing.” 43. Ibid. 44. Most recently enacted in H.R. 2471, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, Public Law No. 117-103, 117th Congress, March 15, 2022, Division H, Title V, §§ 506–507, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ103/ PLAW-117publ103.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 45. President Joseph R. Biden Jr., Executive Order 14079, “Securing Access to Reproductive and Other Healthcare Services,” August 3, 2022, in Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 154 (August 11, 2022), pp. 49505–49507, https:// www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-11/pdf/2022-17420.pdf (accessed March 16, 2023). 46. Planned Parenthood, 2020–2021 Annual Report, p. 27, https://www.plannedparenthood.org/uploads/ filer_public/40/8f/408fc2ad-c8c2-48da-ad87-be5cc257d370/211214-ppfa-annualreport-20-21-c3-digital.pdf (accessed March 22, 2023). 47. Ibid., pp. 30 and 31. Total revenue of $1,714.4 million (p. 30) minus $1,580.7 million in total expenses (p. 31) yields $133,7 million. 48. Ibid., p. 28. 49. Ibid., p. 30. 50. H.R. 372, Protecting Life and Taxpayers Act of 2023, 118th Congress, introduced January 17, 2023, https://www. congress.gov/118/bills/hr372/BILLS-118hr372ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 51. 42 U.S. Code § 18023, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/18023 (accessed March 17, 2023). 52. H.R. 3128, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985, Public Law No. 99-272, 99th Congress, April 7, 1986, Title IX, Subtitle A, Part 1, Subpart B, § 9121, https://www.congress.gov/99/statute/STATUTE-100/ STATUTE-100-Pg82.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 53. H.R. 8070, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Public Law No. 93-112, 93rd Congress, September 26, 1973, https://www. congress.gov/93/statute/STATUTE-87/STATUTE-87-Pg355.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). — 501 — Department of Health and Human Services 54. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Office of Civil Rights, and Office of the Secretary, “Special Responsibilities of Medicare Hospitals in Emergency Cases and Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Critical Health and Human Service Programs or Activities,” draft of Proposed Rule, January 14, 2021, https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/infants-nprm.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 55. H.R. 26, Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https:// www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr26/BILLS-118hr26pcs.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 56. H.R. 7, No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2023, 118th Congress, introduced January 9, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr7/BILLS-118hr7ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 57. S. 401, Conscience Protection Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced February 24, 2021, https://www.congress. gov/117/bills/s401/BILLS-117s401is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 58. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Office of the Secretary, “Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Notice of Tribal Consultation, Federal Register, Vol. 87, No. 149 (August 4, 2022), pp. 47824–47920, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/FR-2022-08-04/pdf/2022-16217.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 59. Ibid., p. 47916. 60. The regulation was not finalized before the end of the Administration. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Services, “Revision of Categorical Eligibility in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),” Proposed Rule, Federal Register, Vol. 84, No. 142 (July 24, 2019), pp. 35570–55581, https:// www.federalregister.gov/documents/2019/07/24/2019-15670/revision-of-categorical-eligibility-in-the- supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap (accessed March 17, 2023). 61. 45 Code of Federal Regulations § 75.300(c) and (d), https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/ subchapter-A/part-75/subpart-D/subject-group-ECFR911e5e1a30bfbcb/section-75.300 (accessed March 17, 2023). 62. H.R. 1750, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https:// www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1750/BILLS-117hr1750ih.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023), and S. 656, Child Welfare Provider Inclusion Act of 2021, 117th Congress, introduced March 10, 2021, https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/ s656/BILLS-117s656is.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 63. S. 3949, Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022, Public Law No. 117-348, 117th Congress, January 25, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/117/plaws/publ348/PLAW-117publ348.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 64. Kelsey Y. Santamaria, “Child Migrants at the Border: The Flores Settlement Agreement and Other Legal Developments,” Congressional Research Service In Focus No. IF11799, April 1, 2021, https://crsreports.congress. gov/product/pdf/IF/IF11799 (accessed March 17, 2023). 65. Report, Building a Happy Home: Marriage Education as a Tool to Strengthen Families, Social Capital Project Report No. 1-22, March 2022, p. 17, https://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/3d102525-6f0d-48ed- 92f4-d71edd468ad6/building-a-happy-home.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). The cover of the report reflects that the Social Capital Project is “[a] project of the Joint Economic Committee – Republicans.” 66. See, for example, Alan J. Hawkins, “Are Federally Supported Relationship Education Programs for Lower-Income Individuals and Couples Working? A Review of Evaluation Research,” American Enterprise Institute, September 2019, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 67. H.R. 8404, Respect for Marriage Act, Public Law No. 117-228, 117th Congress, December 13, 2022, https://www. congress.gov/117/plaws/publ228/PLAW-117publ228.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 68. Madison Marino, “Over 1,000 Safety Violations Mar Head Start. Children Deserve Better,” Heritage Foundation Commentary, November 10, 2022, https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/over-1000-safety- violations-mar-head-start-children-deserve-better. 69. American Hospital Association v. Becerra, 596 U.S. ___ (2022), https://www.supremecourt.gov/ opinions/21pdf/20-1114_09m1.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023). 70. U.S. Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service; U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration; and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, “Coverage of Certain Preventive Services Under the Affordable Care Act,” Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Federal Register, Vol. 88, No. 22 (February 2, 2023), pp. 7236–7281, https://www. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-02-02/pdf/2023-01981.pdf (accessed March 17, 2023).

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— 573 — Department of Justice ENDNOTES 1. Judiciary Act of 1789, ch. 20, sec. 35, 1 Stat. 73 (1789), https://judicial-discipline-reform.org/docs/Judiciary_ Act_1789.pdf (accessed February 3, 2023). 2. An Act to Establish the Department of Justice, Public Law No. 41-97, 16 Stat. 162 (1870), https://www.justice. gov/sites/default/files/jmd/legacy/2013/10/23/act-pl41-97.pdf (accessed February 3, 2023). 3. John F. Fox, Jr., “The Birth of the Federal Bureau of Investigation,” U.S. Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, “History,” July 2003, https://bit.ly/3G4LmD0 (accessed February 3, 2023). 4. Trafalgar Group, “Nationwide Issues Survey August 2022,” pp. 19, 22, and 25, https://www.thetrafalgargroup. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/COSA-FBI_DOJ-Opinion-Full-Report-0824.pdf (accessed February 3, 2023). 5. John Solomon, “FBI Email Chain May Provide Most Damning Evidence of FISA Abuses Yet,” The Hill, December 5, 2018, https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/419901-fbi-email-chain-may-provide-most-damning-evidence-of-fisa- abuses-yet/ (accessed February 3, 2023); Post Editorial Board, “The FBI Knew RussiaGate Was a Lie—But Hid That Truth,” New York Post, June 11, 2022, https://nypost.com/2022/06/11/the-fbi-knew-russiagate-was-a-lie- but-hid-that-truth/ (accessed February 3, 2023). 6. John Solomon, “Collusion Bombshell: DNC Lawyers Met with FBI on Russia Allegations Before Surveillance Warrant,” The Hill, October 3, 2018, https://thehill.com/hilltv/rising/409817-russia-collusion-bombshell-dnc- lawyers-met-with-fbi-on-dossier-before/ (accessed February 3, 2023); Eric Tucker, “Ex-FBI Lawyer Admits to False Statement During Russia Probe,” AP News, August 19, 2020, https://apnews.com/article/election-2020- b9b3c7ef398d00d5dfee9170d66cefec (accessed February 3, 2023). 7. Jesse O’Neill, “FBI Pressured Twitter, Sent Trove of Docs Hours Before Post Broke Hunter Laptop Story,” New York Post, December 19, 2022, https://nypost.com/2022/12/19/fbi-reached-out-to-twitter-before-post-broke- hunter-biden-laptop-story/ (accessed February 3, 2023). 8. Memorandum from Attorney General Merrick Garland to Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation; Director of the Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys; Assistant Attorney General, Criminal Division; and United States Attorneys, “Subject: Partnership Among Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Law Enforcement to Address Threats Against School Administrators, Board Members, Teachers, and Staff,” October 4, 2021, https:// www.justice.gov/ag/page/file/1438986/download (accessed February 3, 2023) (cited hereafter as Garland Memorandum, October 4, 2021). 9. Dillon Burroughs, “25 States Have Now Left National School Boards Association as Nebraska Departs,” Daily Wire, June 13, 2022, https://www.dailywire.com/news/25-states-have-now-left-national-school-boards- association-as-nebraska-departs (accessed February 3, 2023). 10. Brianna Herlily, “FBI Met Weekly with Big Tech Ahead of the 2020 Election, Agent Testifies,” Fox News, December 3, 2022, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/fbi-weekly-big-tech-ahead-2020-election-agent- testifies (accessed February 3, 2023); Allie Griffin, “Latest ‘Twitter Files’ Show FBI Bullied Executives Over Not Reporting ‘State Propaganda’ Enough, New York Post, December 18, 2022, https://nypost.com/2022/12/18/ latest-twitter-files-show-fbi-questioned-executives-over-users-spouting-state-propaganda/ (accessed February 3, 2023). 11. Michael Shellenberger (@ShellenbergerMD), “In the end, the FBI's influence campaign aimed at executives at news media, Twitter, & other social media companies worked: they censored & discredited the Hunter Biden laptop story. By Dec. 2020, Baker and his colleagues even sent a note of thanks to the FBI for its work,” Twitter, December 19, 2022, 1:35 PM), https://twitter.com/ShellenbergerMD/status/1604908212628598784 (accessed February 3, 2023). 12. Press release, “Eleven Charged with FACE Act Violations Stemming from 2021 Blockade of Mount Juliet Reproductive Health Clinic,” U.S. Department of Justice, United States Attorney’s Office, Middle District of Tennessee, October 5, 2022, https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdtn/pr/eleven-charged-face-act-violations- stemming-2021-blockade-mount-juliet-reproductive (accessed February 3, 2023); Kaelan Deese, “DOJ Official Touts Prosecution of Anti-Abortion Advocates While Vandalized Pregnancy Centers Await Justice,” Washington Examiner, December 14, 2022, https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/justice/doj-official- admits-to-prosecuting-pro-life-advocates (accessed February 3, 2023); S. 636, Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act of 1994, Public Law No. 103-259, 103rd Congress, May 26, 1994, https://www.congress.gov/103/ statute/STATUTE-108/STATUTE-108-Pg694.pdf (accessed February 5, 2023). — 574 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 13. Aruna Viswanatha and Sadie Gurman, “Almost Half of Federal Cases Against Portland Rioters Have Been Dismissed,” The Wall Street Journal, updated April 15, 2021), https://www.wsj.com/articles/almost-half- of-federal-cases-against-portland-rioters-have-been-dismissed-11618501979 (accessed February 3, 2023); Just the News Staff, “Antifa-led Portland Rioter Charged with Assault Police [sic] Has Case Dismissed After Community Service,” Just the News, updated December 30, 2021, https://justthenews.com/government/ courts-law/antifa-led-portland-rioter-charge-assault-police-has-case-dismissed-after (accessed February 3, 2023). 14. Press release, “Justice Department Sues Texas Over Senate Bill 8: Complaint Alleges Senate Bill 8 Violates the Constitution by Effectively Banning Most Abortions,” U.S. Department of Justice, September 9, 2021, https:// www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-texas-over-senate-bill-8 (accessed February 3, 2023). 15. Dorian Geiger, “DOJ Warns States Over Blocking Access to Gender-Affirming Treatment,” Axios, March 31, 2022, https://www.axios.com/2022/03/31/doj-warns-states-blocking-gender-affirming-care (accessed February 3, 2023). 16. Joyce White Vance, “The Justice Department Is Suing Georgia. Don’t Expect Garland to End There,” The Washington Post, June 29, 2021, https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2021/06/29/merrick-garland- suing-georgia-voting/ (accessed February 3, 2023); David Nakamura and Devlin Barrett, “Justice Dept. Sues Texas Over State Redistricting Maps, Citing Discrimination Against Latinos,” The Washington Post, December 6, 2021, https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/texas-maps-garland-latinos- justice/2021/12/06/4011ce78-56aa-11ec-9a18-a506cf3aa31d_story.html (accessed February 3, 2023); Holmes Lybrand and Paul LeBlanc, “Justice Department Sues Arizona Over New Election Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship,” CNN, updated July 5, 2022, https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/05/politics/arizona-election-law- justice-department/index.html (accessed February 3, 2023). 17. Zachary Pottle, “America’s Fentanyl Crisis Is Getting Worse,” Addiction Center, August 26, 2022, https://www. addictioncenter.com/news/2022/08/americas-fentanyl-crisis/ (accessed February 3, 2023). 18. Emily Jacobs, “Merrick Garland Speaks at DOJ Before Swearing-in by VP Kamala Harris,” New York Post, updated March 11, 2021, https://nypost.com/2021/03/11/merrick-garland-speaks-at-doj-before-swearing-in- by-kamala-harris/ (accessed February 3, 2023). 19. Eliot H. Lumbard, “State and Local Government Crime Control,” Notre Dame Law Review, Vol. 43, Issue 6 (1968), pp. 899–907, https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/cgi/viewcontent. cgi?httpsredir=1&article=3119&context=ndlr (accessed February 3, 2023). 20. Emma Colton, “Chip Roy Demands DOJ Explain Light Sentence for Floyd Riot Arsonist Who Killed Father of 5,” Fox News, February 10, 2022, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/chip-roy-light-sentence-george-floyd- arsonist-riots-2020 (accessed February 3, 2023); Chris Enloe, “DOJ Asked for Lenient Sentence for 2020 Rioter Who Burned Down Pawn Shop, Killing One Man. Prosecutors Even Cited MLK,” Blaze Media News, January 29, 2022, https://www.theblaze.com/news/doj-lenient-sentence-rioter-arson#toggle-gdpr (accessed February 3, 2023); Chris Pandolfo, “House Republicans Release 1,000-Page Report Alleging Politicization in the FBI, DOJ,” Fox News, November 4, 2022, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-republicans-release- 1000-page-report-alleging-politicization-fbi-doj (accessed February 3, 2023); Brooke Singman, “Cruz Slams ‘Politicized’ Biden DOJ for Appointing Trump Special Counsel: ‘Absolutely Disgraceful,’” Fox News, November19, 2022, https://www.foxnews.com/politics/cruz-slams-biden-doj-appointing-special-counsel-investigate- trump-absolutely-disgraceful (accessed February 3, 2023). 21. 8 U.S. Code § 1324 (Bringing in and harboring certain aliens), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1324 (accessed March 9, 2023); 8 U.S. Code § 1325 (Improper entry by alien), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/ text/8/1325 (accessed February 5, 2023); 8 U.S. Code § 1326 (Reentry of removed aliens), https://www.law. cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1326 (accessed February 5, 2023); 8 U.S. Code § 1327 (Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1327 (accessed February 5, 2023); 8 U.S. Code § 1328 (Importation of alien for immoral purpose), https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1328 (accessed February 5, 2023; press release, “In Brief Filed with Supreme Court, AFL Hammers Biden Administration’s Termination of MPP—Cites Alarming Statistic That Biden Administration Has Already Released More Than 750,000 Illegal Aliens into the United States from the Border,” America First Legal Foundation, April 14, 2022, https://aflegal.org/ in-brief-filed-with-supreme-court-afl-hammers-biden-administrations-termination-of-mpp-citing-alarming- statistic-that-biden-administration-has-already-released-more-than-750000-ille/ (accessed February 5, 2023).

Department of Homeland Security

Minimal

Vector: 57%

Pages: 201-204AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill establishes a national historic site to honor Justice Thurgood Marshall and advance civil rights education, which is unrelated to the Department of Homeland Security focus of the Project 2025 policy excerpt provided. There is no thematic or policy overlap between preserving civil rights history and the DHS-related content in the Project 2025 text."

— 168 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise ENDNOTES 1. H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law No. 107-296, 107th Congress, November 25, 2002, § 101(b)(1), https://www.congress.gov/107/plaws/publ296/PLAW-107publ296.pdf (accessed March 14, 2023). 2. See, for example, “Elon Musk Slams CISA Censorship Network as ‘Propaganda Platform,’” Kanekoa News, December 28, 2022, https://kanekoa.substack.com/p/elon-musk-slams-cisa-censorship-network (accessed March 14, 2023). 3. H.R. 2680, An Act to Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for Other Purposes, Public Law No. 89-236, 89th Congress, October 3, 1965, https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-79/pdf/STATUTE-79- Pg911.pdf (accessed March 14, 2023). 4. Added to the Immigration and Nationality Act by the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. See H.R. 3610, Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act, 1997, Public Law No. 104-208, 104th Congress, September 30, 1996, Division C, https://www.congress.gov/104/plaws/publ208/ PLAW-104publ208.pdf (accessed March 14, 2023). 5. 8 U.S. Code, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8 (accessed March 14, 2023). 6. 18 U.S. Code, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18 (accessed March 14, 2023). 7. 5 U.S. Code §§ 551–559, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/part-I/chapter-5/subchapter-II (accessed March 14, 2023). 8. Table, “United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Budget Comparison and Adjustments Appropriation and PPA Summary,” in U.S. Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Budget Overview, Fiscal Year 2023 Congressional Justification, p. CIS-4, https://www.uscis.gov/ sites/default/files/document/reports/U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services%E2%80%99_Budget_ Overview_Document_for%20Fiscal_Year_2023.pdf#:~:text=The%20FY%202023%20Budget%20includes%20 %24913.6M%2C%204%2C001%20positions%3B,of%20%24444.1M%20above%20the%20FY%202022%20 President%E2%80%99s%20Budget (accessed March 14, 2023), and Table, “United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Comparison of Budget Authority and Request,” in ibid., p. CIS-5. 9. H.R. 7311, William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008, Public Law No. 110-457, 110th Congress, December 23, 2008, § 235, https://www.congress.gov/110/plaws/publ457/PLAW- 110publ457.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 10. Matter of A-B-, Respondent, 27 I&N Dec. 316 (A.G. 2018), https://www.justice.gov/eoir/page/file/1070866/ download (accessed January 18, 2023). 11. Arizona v. United States, 567 U.S. 387 (2012), https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/567/387/ (accessed January 18, 2023). 12. Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act [Public Law 93–288; Approved May 22, 1974] [As Amended Through P.L. 117–328, Enacted December 29, 2022], https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/ COMPS-2977/pdf/COMPS-2977.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 13. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Budget Overview, Fiscal Year 2023 Congressional Justification, p. FEMA-24, https://www.dhs.gov/sites/default/files/2022-03/Federal%20Emergency%20 Management%20Agency_Remediated.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 14. Report, United States Secret Service: An Agency in Crisis, Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, U.S. House of Representatives, 114th Congress, December 9, 2015, https://republicans-oversight.house.gov/ wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Oversight-USSS-Report.pdf (accessed January 18, 2023). 15. 5 U.S. Code § 7103, https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/5/7103 (accessed March 15, 2023). 16. S. 3418, Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law No. 93-579, 93rd Congress, December 31, 1974, https://www.govinfo. gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-88/pdf/STATUTE-88-Pg1896.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 17. H.R. 1428, Judicial Redress Act of 2015, Public Law No. 114-126, 114th Congress, February 24, 2016, https://www. congress.gov/114/plaws/publ126/PLAW-114publ126.pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 18. H.R. 1158, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020, Public Law No. 116-93, 116th Congress, December 20, 2019, https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1158 (accessed January 18, 2023). — 169 — Department of Homeland Security 19. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Inspector General, Management Directive No. 0810.1, June 10, 2004, https://www.dhs.gov/xlibrary/assets/foia/mgmt_directive_0810_1_the_office_of_inspector_general. pdf (accessed March 15, 2023). 20. H.R. 5005, Homeland Security Act of 2002, Public Law No. 107-296, 107th Congress, November 25, 2002, https://www.congress.gov/bill/107th-congress/house-bill/5005 (accessed January 18, 2023).

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