KATHARINE HUFFMAN

THE RABEN GROUP · Washington, DC · registered since 2024

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At a glance

Registered since

2024

Senate LDA system

Clients

last 3 years

Filings

7 agencies contacted

Activity

filings by quarter

Works on

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice 9 Science/Technology 5 Chemicals/Chemical Industry 4 Health Issues 4 Environment/Superfund 4 Consumer Issues/Safety/Products 4 Education 3 Civil Rights/Civil Liberties 1

Background

Career

THE RABEN GROUP

Washington, DC

2024 - present

Specific issues

Conducted outreach regarding the need for forensic science reform, including the establishment of and support for federal capacity to develop research, establish standards, and oversee conduct in the field of forensic sciences. Advocated for appropriations to support the expansion of forensic science research and standard-setting. Advocated for strengthened, science-centered forensic science research and standard-setting mechanisms in the federal government.

Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice · 2024 Q4

Education on strengthening FDA authority and the safety of personal care products, including H.R. 3619 (Toxic-Free Beauty Act), H.R. 3620 (Cosmetic Safety for Communities of Color and Professional Salon Workers Act), H.R. 3621 (Cosmetic Fragrance and Flavor Ingredient Right to Know Act), H.R. 3622 (Cosmetic Supply Chain Transparency Act), proposals to regulate PFAS in cosmetic products, including H.R. 6519 (No PFAS in Cosmetics Act), and implementation of the Modernization of Cosmetics Regulation Act of 2022. Funding for Centers for Disease Control Biomonitoring program and National Health Tracking Network in Fiscal Year 2024. Proposals to reform the FDA's GRAS standard, reassess and ban food additives, and food packaging-related legislation, including H.R. 6105 (No Toxics in Food Packaging Act) and S.3387 (Ensuring Safe and Toxic-Free Foods Act).

Health Issues · 2024 Q4

Outreach and advocacy in support of more funding and programming for girls who are at risk of trafficking, juvenile justice system contact, and other negative experiences, including in Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations bills.

Education · 2024 Q3

Outreach and advocacy in support of public safety and improved integration and outcomes following release from incarceration, including reform of the federal post-incarceration supervision system, including the Safer Supervision Act.

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties · 2024 Q1