Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.
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This joint resolution amends the Continuing Appropriations Resolution, 2015 to extend the continuing FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at the current annual rate until the earlier of March 19, 2015, or enactment of DHS appropriations legislation for FY2015. The joint resolution prevents a shutdown of DHS when funding under current law expires on February 27, 2015.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 224 (Roll no. 104). (consideration: CR H1494-1495)
HouseFailed of passage/not agreed to in House: On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 203 - 224 (Roll no. 104).(consideration: CR H1494-1495)
HouseMr. Rogers (KY) raised a point of order against the motion to recommit with instructions. Mr. Rogers stated that the provisions in the amendment violated the Congressional Budget Act by providing new budget authority. Sustained by the Chair.
Point of order sustained against the motion to recommit with instructions.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Roybal-Allard motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to require the joint resolution to be reported back to the House with provisions which include funding for the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year on September 30, 2015, in line with the bill that passed the Senate instead of the three week extension in the underlying joint resolution.
Ms. Roybal-Allard moved to recommit with instructions to the Committee on Appropriations. (consideration: CR H1492-1493; text: CR H1492)
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Natural Disaster Policy HR240 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HR3297 - Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 HR3456 - Flood Insurance Mitigation and Policyholder Protection Act of 2015 HR4107 - Flood Insurance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016 HR4947 - Natural Disaster Reinsurance Act of 2016 HR5538 - Department of theInterior,Environment,andRelated AgenciesAppropriationsAct, 2017 HR5953 - National Flood Insurance Program Debt Forgiveness Act of 2016 HR6104 - Timely Payments for Flood Victims Act of 2016 HR6196 - The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. HR__ - Fiscal Year 2017 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill HR__ - To reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program and for other purposes S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S2324 - Flood Insurance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015 S3001 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 S3068 - Department of theInterior,Environment,andRelated AgenciesAppropriationsAct, 2017 Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance. Discussions with the US Geological Survey on the use of LIDA, flood mapping. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the elevation rule. Discussions with the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) on FHA flood insurance.
Client expense: $19,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Natural Disaster Policy HR240 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HR3297 - Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 HR3456 - Flood Insurance Mitigation and Policyholder Protection Act of 2015 HR4107 - Flood Insurance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016 HR4947 - Natural Disaster Reinsurance Act of 2016 HR5538 - Department of theInterior,Environment,andRelated AgenciesAppropriationsAct, 2017 HR5953 - National Flood Insurance Program Debt Forgiveness Act of 2016 HR6104 - Timely Payments for Flood Victims Act of 2016 HR6196 - The Repeatedly Flooded Communities Preparation Act HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. HR__ - Fiscal Year 2017 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S2324 - Flood Insurance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2015 S3001 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 S3068 - Department of theInterior,Environment,andRelated AgenciesAppropriationsAct, 2017 Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance, flood maps, and flood mitigation. Discussions with the Federal Insurance Office within the Department of the Treasury about flood insurance, flood maps, and flood mitigation.
Client expense: $23,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HR3297 - Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 HR4107 - Flood Insurance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016 HR4947 - Natural Disaster Reinsurance Act of 2016 HR5538 - Department of theInterior,Environment,andRelated AgenciesAppropriationsAct, 2017 HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. HR__ - Fiscal Year 2017 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act S3068 - Department of theInterior,Environment,andRelated AgenciesAppropriationsAct, 2017 Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance. Discussions with the Federal Insurance Office within the Department of the Treasury about terrorism risk insurance. Discussions with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about flood insurance. Discussions with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about rural housing flood insurance.
Client expense: $9,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HR3297 - Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 HR4107 - Flood Insurance Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016 HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. HR__ - Fiscal Year 2017 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance, disaster policy. Discussions with the Federal Insurance Office about flood insurance. Discussions with the Department of the Treasury about flood insurance.
Client expense: $11,970,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HR3297 - Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance. Discussions with the Federal Insurance Office about disaster insurance, flood insurance. Discussions with the Department of the Treasury about disaster insurance, flood insurance. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) about the 203k program.
Client expense: $14,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1492-1494)
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, further proceedings on H.J. Res. 35 were postponed.
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1393)
DEBATE - The House resumed debate on H.J. Res. 35.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.J. Res. 35.
Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 35 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 129. (consideration: CR H1386-1393; text of measure as introduced: CR H1386)
Rule H. Res. 129 passed House.
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 129 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.J. Res. 35 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments.
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Forest Service, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
2015 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.J. Res 35 Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and for other purposes, H. Con Res 27 House Budge Resolution, s. Con. Res. 11 Senate Budget Resolution FY2016, FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees, H.R. 2577/H.R.2577 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriation Act 2016 Provisions relating to Aviation Programs, Funding/Fees, S1619/H.R. 3128 Department of Homeland Security Appropriation Act 2016, Appropriation Continuing Resolutions
Client expense: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HR3297 - Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance, the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate, maps, and disaster aid. Discussions with the Federal Insurance Office about natural disasters. Discussions with the Department of the Treasury about natural disasters. Discussions with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) about flood insurance. Discussions with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service about coastal barrier flood insurance maps.
Client expense: $7,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.J. Res. 35 - Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and other purposes H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 S. 208 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 229 - Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 82 - Putting Security First in Preclearance Act H.R. 158 - Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 798 - Responsible Skies Act H.R. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S.TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Air Traffic Control Reform Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems Air Cargo Security Issues FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Lithium Battery regulations Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations I and II Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Civil Aviation Security Issues including expansion or trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues and proposed CBP user fee increase Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems War Risk Insurance Implementation of a National Airlines Policy FY2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customers user fee, and immigrations user fee Proposals to change/reform the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Haneda Airport Liberalization Fair Competition Issues
Client expense: $794,745 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.J. Res. 35 - Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and for other purposes H.R.240- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations S. 272 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations H. Con. Res. 27 - House Budget Resolution S. Con. Res. 11 - Senate Budget Resolution FY 2016 H.R. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Client expense: $794,745 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
David Brown, David Gilbert, Jacqueline Carney: FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); IF we keep specifics in, please add funding for Yucca Mountain H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally; CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally; CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. Con.Res. 11, Latest Title: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] (Introduced 03/20/2015) H.J.Res. 35, Latest Title: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] (Introduced 02/26/2015) House Subcommittee Draft, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); David Gilbert and Jackie Carney: FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); Katherine Ott: Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to increase LIHEAP funding to $4.7 billion in FY 2016 Appropriations.
Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2015 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
David Brown, David Gilbert, Jacqueline Carney: FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); IF we keep specifics in, please add funding for Yucca Mountain H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally; CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally; CBO Scoring of ESPCs and UESCs); S. Con.Res. 11, Latest Title: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] (Introduced 03/20/2015) H.J.Res. 35, Latest Title: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] (Introduced 02/26/2015) House Subcommittee Draft, DHS Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Cybersecurity threat information sharing legislation and Safety Act Clarification); David Gilbert and Jackie Carney: FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); Katherine Ott: Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to increase LIHEAP funding to $4.7 billion in FY 2016 Appropriations.
Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2015 · second_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance, disaster insurance, and the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate.
Client expense: $8,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Congressional Legislation: H.R. 1061/S. 571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2 [appeal of adverse Federal Aviation Administration certificate actions]; H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 [installation of commercial aircraft cockpit barriers]; H.R. 772, Safe Aviation & Flight Enhancement Act of 2015 [installation aboard commercial aircraft of deployable aircraft recorder systems]; H.R. 753, Safe Aviation & Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015 [requiring continuous tracking of commercial aircraft]; H.R. 79, No Missing Planes Act [requiring a study of improving communications between commercial aircraft and air traffic control]; H.J. Res. 35, Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and for other purposes [appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security]; H. Con. Res. 27, House Budget Resolution [establishing federal government for FY16, particularly with respect to the Departments of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation]; H.R. 1074/S. 712, Passenger Fee Restructuring Act of 2015 [revisions to airline passenger security fee requirements]; H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 [requirements for future establishment by Customs and Border Protection of overseas airline passenger preclearance facilities and associated security requirements]; H.R. 399/S. 208, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 82, Putting Security First in Preclearance Act [establishing of criteria for new Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities at foreign airports]; H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 [requiring reports by the Department of Homeland Security to Congress about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization]; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act ; S. Con. Res. 11, Senate Budget Resolution FY2016 [funding of the Departments of Defense, Homeland Security and Transportation]; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of the Secretary of Transportation]; TSA PreCheck Expansion Act [expansion of the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck airline-passenger screening system]; H.R. 2770, Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act [requiring procedures to validate security-related technology at commercial airports]; H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015 [limiting possession of firearms at commercial airports]; H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 [requiring additional vetting of aviation workers at airports]; H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act [limiting categories of persons entitled to expedited airport screening]; H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 877, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act [establishment of a new agency withing the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement]; H.R. 719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015 [revision of criteria for criminal investigator positions at the Transportation Security Administration]; Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 [improving procedures to respond to active-shooter situations at commercial airports]; H.R. 710, Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act [requiring Department of Homeland Security assessment of effectiveness of transportation-worker security card program]; H.R. 81, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2015 [increasing number of Federal Air Marshals and revising security measures for international flights]; H.R. 115, Freedom of Travel Act of 2015 [limiting Transportation Security Administration screening to aviation]; H.R. 1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [research and development for aviation-compatible biofuels]; H.R. 2530, Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2015 [requiring lactation areas at large and medium hub commercial airports]; H.R. 2006, Aerotropolis Act of 2015 [specifying eligibility of intermodal transportation facilities for federal grants]; H.R. 1835, Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015 [transfer of air traffic management to a corporation and establishing an employee stock-ownership plan associated with that transfer]; S. 1619, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for Customs and Border Protection, and the Transportation Security Administration]; S. 1612, Safe Skies Act of 2015 [applying Federal Aviation Administration's flight duty and rest requirements to all-cargo operations]; and S. 1594, Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 [improving Federal Air Marshal training facilities and specifying the circumstances for FAM carriage of firearms aboard aircraft]. Regulatory Issues: Air Cargo Security Issues; Air Traffic Control Reform, including current improvements and proposed legislative changes; Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues; Airport Security Issues; Aircraft Tracking Issues, particularly international proposals concerning tracking; Alternative Aviation Fuels; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP airport staffing levels and foreign-airport preclearance implementation issues, CBP Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems, and CBP Fes; Department of Transportation (DOT) Full Fare Advertising Rule; DOT Implementation of Passenger Protection Regulations I and II; DOT Proposed Passenger Protection Regulation III; DOT Tarmac Delay Rule Implementation Issues; Employee Occupational Safety and Health Issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Crew Training Rule, FAA Flight and Duty Time Regulations, FAA NextGen Initiative, FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Use Issues; FAA/USTRANSCOM Non-Premium War-Risk Insurance Program; FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees; Implementation of a National Airline Policy; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Lithium Battery Carriage Aboard Aircraft (FAA and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration); Passenger Facility Charge Tax Issues; Railway Labor Act Application and Interpretation Issues; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees, TSA Civil Aviation Security Issues, including expansion of trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit-lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers and TSA Managed Inclusion Passenger Security Program;and Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters.
Client expense: $1,370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.J. Res 35 Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and for other purposes, H. Con Res 27 House Budge Resolution, s. Con. Res. 11 Senate Budget Resolution FY2016, FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees, H.R. 2577/H.R.2577 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies appropriation Act 2016 Provisions relating to Aviation Programs, Funding/Fees
Client expense: $1,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in the CR. FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); S. Con.Res. 11, Latest Title: An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] (Introduced 03/20/2015) H.J.Res. 35, Latest Title: Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Rep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5] (Introduced 02/26/2015) H.R. 33, Latest Title: The bill extends continuing FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security at the current annual rate until March 6, 2015, or enactment of appropriations legislation for FY2015, whichever occurs first. Sponsor: Rep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11] (Introduced 01/06/2015) H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, potential appropriations issues TBD;
Client expense: $2,330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S.Con.Res. 11, ("An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025"). H.J.Res. 35, ("Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes"). H.R. 33, ("To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act"). FY 2016 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to DOE-industry coordination on cyber and physical security, and DOE-Industry partnership on storm response, restoration and grid resilience). FY 2016 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program funding) Low-Income Energy Assistance issues generally
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in the CR. This issue arose in: H.R.83 - Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015; Advocated for appropriations for research and development to improve natural gas technologies and natural gas vehicles. FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); FY 2016 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD); FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD); FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD); H. Con. Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); S. Con. Res. 11 - Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Discussion drafts relating to a bill to appropriately determine the budgetary effects of energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts; H.J.Res. 35, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $560,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.J. Res. 35, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to budget issues generally; FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S. 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS, provisions pertaining to the utility industry; FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilience, NRC budget, provisions pertaining to the utility industry; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations, potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding, provisions pertaining to the utility industry; FY 2016 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, provisions pertaining to potential appropriations issues, Department of Commerce program budgets, provisions pertaining to the utility industry; H. Con. Res. 27/S. Con. Res. 11: An Original Concurrent Resolution Setting Forth the Congressional Budget for the United State Government for Fiscal Year 2016 and Setting Forth the Appropriate Budgetary Levels for Fiscal Years 2017 through 2025; provisions pertaining to budget issues generally, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final Waters of the U.S. rule, provisions pertaining to the utility industry; Discussion drafts relating to a bill to appropriately determine the budgetary effects of energy savings performace contracts and utility energy service contracts, provisions pertaining to the utility industry.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S.Con.Res. 11, An orginal concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025. H.J. Res. 35, Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. H.R. 33, The bill extends continuing FY2015 appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security at the current annual rate until March 6, 2015, or enactment of appropriations legislation for FY2015, whichever occurs first. FY 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to Waters of the U.S., 316(b) Cooling Water Intake Structures rule, CCR regulation, and GHG NSPS); FY 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues related to DOE industry coordination on cyber and physical security, DOE/industry partnership on storm response and restoration, and grid resilence); FY 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD; FY 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations (potential appropriations issues related to Low Income Home Energy Assistance funding); FY 2016 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD); FY 2016 Financial Services Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD); FY 2016 Defense Appropriations, (potential appropriations issues TBD) H.Con.Res. 27, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); S. Con. Res. 11, FY 2016 Budget Resolution, (budget issues generally); S. Con Res. 11-Barrasso Amendment #347, to keep water pollution regulations focused on water quality, support for setting parameters on final "Waters of the U.S." rule; Discussion drafts relating to a bill to appropriately determine the budgetary effects of energy savings performance contracts and utility energy service contracts. Advocated for appropriations for Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); Advocated to maintain full funding for LIHEAP in CR. This issue arose in: H.R. 83, Consolidated and Futher Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015
Client expense: $2,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Terrorism Risk Insurance HR26 - The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance and flood maps. Discussions with the Department of the Treasury on the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (TRIA) implementation.
Client expense: $7,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.J. Res 35 H.J. Res 35 Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and for other purposes, H. Con Res 27 House Budge Resolution, s. Con. Res. 11 Senate Budget Resolution FY2016, FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees
Client expense: $2,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.J. Res. 35 - Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and other purposes H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 S. 208 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 229 - Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 82 - Putting Security First in Preclearance Act H.R. 158 - Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 798 - Responsible Skies Act H.R. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S.TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Air Traffic Control Reform Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems Air Cargo Security Issues FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Lithium Battery regulations Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations I and II Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Civil Aviation Security Issues including expansion or trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues and proposed CBP user fee increase Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems War Risk Insurance Implementation of a National Airlines Policy FY2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customers user fee, and immigrations user fee Proposals to change/reform the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Haneda Airport Liberalization Fair Competition Issues
Client expense: $764,445 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.J. Res. 35 - Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and for other purposes H.R.240- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations S. 272 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations H. Con. Res. 27 - House Budget Resolution S. Con. Res. 11 - Senate Budget Resolution FY 2016 H.R. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act
Client expense: $764,445 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Federal funding for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) programs FY 2016 appropriations for WIOA programs Social Security Fund reallocation Raising the overtime threshold Raising the Minimum Wage HJRes 35, HR 240- Homeland Security Continuing Resolution FY 2016 budget resolutions HConRes 27, SConRes 11- Progressive Caucus amendments to House FY 2016 budget Sequester and budget caps for non-security discretionary Social Impact Bonds, Pay for Performance Funding for Public Housing Operating Fund and Capital Fund Funding for East-West Center HJRes 1, 2, 7, 12, 28, 41 and related bills- Constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment Justice Dept. appropriations Transportation Dept. appropriations FY 2015 funding for the Department of Homeland Security Senate Budget Resolution- anti-immigrant amendments
Client expense: $620,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Justice Program, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2015 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
American Centrifuge Technology Demonstration and Operation Agreement (ACTDO). HJ Res 35, "Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015", regarding provisions related to nuclear energy. HR 33, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to ensure that emergency services volunteers are not taken into account as employees under the shared responsibility requirements contained in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act", regarding provisions related to nuclear energy. 2016 Fiscal Year appropriations for the Department of Energy and associated agencies.
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Congressional Legislation: H.R. 1061/S. 571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2; H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015; H.R. 772, Safe Aviation & Flight Enhancement Act of 2015; H.R. 753, Safe Aviation & Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015; H.R. 79,No Missing Planes Act; H.J. Res. 35, Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and for other purposes; H.R. 861/H.R. 240, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; H. Con. Res. 27, House Budget Resolution; H.R. 1074/S. 712, Passenger Fee Restructuring Act of 2015; H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015; H.R. 399/S. 208, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015; H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015; H.R. 82Putting Security First in Preclearance Act; H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act; S. Con. Res. 11, Senate Budget Resolution FY2016; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. Regulatory Issues: Air Cargo Security Issues; Air Traffic Control Reform; Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues; Alternative Aviation Fuels; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP airport staffing levels, preclearance issues and proposed CBP user fee increase; CBP Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems; CBP Taxes; Airport Security Issues; Department of Transportation (DOT) Full Fare Advertising Rule; DOT Implementation of Passenger Protection Regulations I and II; DOT Proposed Passenger Protection Regulation III; DOT Tarmac Delay Rule Implementation Issues; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Crew Training Rule; FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations; FAA NextGen Initiative; FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule; FAA War-Risk Insurance Program; FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees; Lithium Battery regulations; Implementation of a National Airline Policy; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Passenger Facility Charge Tax Issues; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees; TSA Civil Aviation Security Issues, including expansion of trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit-lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers; TSA Managed Inclusion Passenger Security Program; Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Use Issues; Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters.
Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · first_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. Con. Res. 11; H.J. Res. 35; S. 854; S. 824; H.R. 597
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE