Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
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S. 1594, to amend title 46, U.S. Code, to improve port safety and security for especially hazardous cargos. S. 3174, to improve port and intermodal supply chain security. H.R. 5662, to enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 1594, to amend title 46, U.S. Code, to improve port safety and security for especially hazardous cargos. S. 3174, to improve port and intermodal supply chain security. H.R. 5662, to enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations. Please see addendum. Environment/Climate Change: S2191 - Climate Security Act, all sections; House legislation drafting efforts, aviation/cap and trade issues, HR6186 - iCap; testified at hearings, Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Discussion Draft Airport Congestion: Member of ARC regarding congestion at New York airports; met with DOT and Congress; support Schumer amendment in S3261, language in Failed Senate Stimulus Bill; testified at hearings; commented on DOT rules and amendments (FAA-2008-0036, FAA-2006-25709, FAA-2008-0517; filed petition for review against FAA on final congestion management rules) FAA Reauthorization Bill: HR2881 and S1300 - all sections; met with Senate on Sec. 304 and 312 of HR2881 regarding treatment of foreign repair stations; work with Senate on Passenger Bill of Rights amendments; work with both houses on safety provisions Appropriations: working minimally on initial stages of discussion; support of US Exit language in S3181; support congestion language in S3261; support Exit language in HR2638 Foreign Repair Stations: S3090 - Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act of 2008 Security Issues: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) (IFR - DHS), USVISIT, US Exit (testified at hearings, commented on NPRM DHS-2008-0039, HR2638 - Continuing Appropriations FY2009), Secure Flight, Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security, Biometrics, Pandemic Control, Worker Screening; met with State Dept., HHS, DHS, CBP, TSA, House and Senate on all of these issues Airport Employee Certification CBP Officers: HR5662, the PORTS Act, all sections, work with House Back Catering: Work with Senate to address impacts of FDA ruling International On-Time Reporting - DOT-OST-2007-0022-0217 - Commented and met with US House
Client expense: $27,500 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Urban Partnership Agreement implementation. Congestion reduction demonstration and funding initiatives. International border crossing facilities (e.g. H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security Act). Surface transportation reauthorization proposals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Various legislative proposals related to comprehensive immigration reform (no specific legislation introduced) E-Verify Rule, FAR Case 2007-013: Rule to mandate use of E-Verify by government contractors H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act H.R. 5642 Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act S.3514, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity and for other purposes H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008 S. 1083/HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 1645 Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act S. 988/H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act S. Con. Res 70, Gregg amendment to provide $750 million for border security H.R. 2642, Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations, amendments in the Senate Appropriations committee on employment-based green cards offered by Sens. Murray and Gregg and on H-2B visas by Sen. Mikulski H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 5882, to recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future H.R. 6039, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence S. 2094, Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 H.R. 6454, E-Verify Extension and Expansion Act of 2008 H.R. 5596, to extend the Basic Pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act of 2008, to create a long-term solution to improve security and the timely movement of travelers and goods through our nations land ports of entry H.R. 6617/S. 3334, Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008 H.R. 6633, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 Electronic System for Travel Authorization proposed rule, DHS-2008-0052 RIN 1651-AA72 DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule, RIN 1205AB54 DHS rule to extend TN nonimmigrant status from one to three years, DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0056 US-VISIT biometric air and sea exit proposed rule, Docket No. DHS-2008-0039 Rule mandating government contractors to use the Basic Pilot program (or E-Verify), FAR Case 2007013 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter", DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-OO04 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas, Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67
Client expense: $24,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Postal Regulatory Commission, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2008 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Urban Area Security Initiative program eligibility, implementation, and administration, including MSA data usage, state withholding, and non-federal match. 9/11 Act implementation of provisions related to Urban Area Security Initiative, interoperable communications, and other local government issues. H.R. 4158 / H.R. 4183, Urban Search and Rescue, all provisions. Port of Entry customs staffing (e.g. H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
2008 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
H.R.82, Repeal of Government Pension Offset & Windfall Elimination Provision S.206, Repeal of Government Pension Offset & Windfall Elimination Provision S.1254, Government Pension Offset Reform H.R.2988, Government Pension Offset Reform H.R.2780, Annuitant Part-Time Service Credit S. 1045, Performance Management in Government H.R. 3056, Tax Collection Responsibility Act of 2007 H.R. 695, Taxpayer Abuse and Harassment Prevention Act of 2007 S. 335, IRS Private Tax Collection Prohibition H.R. 1073, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act S. 1354, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act H.R. 985, Whistleblowers Protection Enhancement Act S. 274, Federal Employee Protection of Disclosures (Whistleblower Protection Act) H.R. 1369, Family and Medical Leave H.R. 2392, Family and Medical Leave S. 80, Family and Medical Leave S. 680, Competitive Sourcing H.R. 2533, Recapture of Retirement Credit S. 2003, Federal Annuitant Reemployment H.R. 3579, Federal Annuitant Reemployment S. 1647, Windfall Elimination Provision Offset H.R. 726, Windfall Elimination Provision Offset H.R. 5719, Taxpayer Assistance and Simplification Act of 2008 H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 H.R. 3799, Paid Parental Leave H.R. 3158, Paid Parental Leave H.R. 5718, Paid Parental Leave H.R. 5781, Paid Parental Leave S. 3140, Paid Parental Leave H.R. 3212, Transportation Security Personnel Management H.R. 2772, Windfall Elimination Provision S. 3013, Non-Foreign COLA Act H.R. 4106, Telework Improvement Act S. 1000, Telework Act S. 3623, DHS Authorization, FY 2009 S. 547, Effective Homeland Security Management Act S. 2816, Provide for Appointment of DHS Chief Human Capital Officer H.R. 1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act H.R. 404, Federal Customer Service Enhancement Act H.R. 5573, FERS Retirees Unused Sick Leave H.R. 5922, Sick Leave for Community Service H.R. 1108, FDA Tobacco Regulation H.R. 5658, Department of Defense Authorization Act, FY 2009 S. 3001, S. 2787, S. 3002, Department of Defense Authorization Act, FY 2009 H.R. 6500, Thrift Savings Plan Enhancement Act of 2008 H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (Ports) Act
2008 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S. 3260, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY 2009 House Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY 2009 S.Con.Res 70, Senate FY'09 Budget Resolution H.Con.Res. 312, House FY'09 Budget Resolution H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 S. 3181, DHS Appropriations, FY 2009 Labor/HHS Appropriations, FY 2009 AG/FDA Appropriations, FY 2009 H.R. 5662, Putting our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 6947, DHS Appropriations, FY 2009 FY 2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - House FY 2009 Defense Appropriations Bill - Senate FY 2009 Draft Omnibus Appropriations - House and Senate
Client expense: $156,647 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 1594, to amend title 46, U.S. Code, to improve port safety and security for especially hazardous cargos. S. 3174, to improve port and intermodal supply chain security. H.R. 5662, to enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
S. 3260, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY 2009 H.R. 5658, Department of Defense Authorization Act, FY 2009 H.Con.Res 312, House FY'09 Budget Resolution S.Con.Res 70, Senate FY'09 Budget Resolution H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental, 2008 S. 3181, DHS Appropriations, FY 2009 Labor/HHS Appropriations, FY 2009 AG/FDA Appropriations, FY 2009 H.R. 5662, Putting our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 6947, DHS Appropriations, FY 2009 S. 3001, Department of Defense Authorizatoin, FY 2009
Client expense: $175,241 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Urban Area Security Initiative program eligibility, implementation, and administration, including MSA data usage, state withholding, and non-federal match. Border interoperable grant programs. 9/11 Act implementation of provisions related to Urban Area Security Initiative, interoperable communications, and other local government issues. H.R. 4158 / H.R. 4183, Urban Search and Rescue, all provisions. Port of Entry customs staffing (e.g. H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Forest Service
2008 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 5630, Innovation Employment Act of 2008 H.R. 5642, Strengthening United States Technology and Innovation Now Act of 2008 H.R. 5634, New American Innovators Act of 2008 S.3514, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to promote family unity and for other purposes H.R. 4088, Secure America Through Verification and Enforcement Act of 2007 H.R. 5515, New Employee Verification Act of 2008 S. 1083/HR 1930, Securing Knowledge, Innovation and Leadership Act H.R. 98, Illegal Immigration Enforcement and Social Security Protection Act of 2007 S. 1035, H1B and L1 Visa Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act H.R. 1645, Security Through Regularized Immigration and a Vibrant Economy Act S. 988/H.R. 1843, Save our Small and Seasonal Business Act H.R. 1061, Protecting American Commerce and Travel Act S.Con. Res. 70, Gregg amendment on neutral reserve fund to provide $750 million for border security through on H-1B/EB recapture visas plus adjustment of status Secure Borders Open Doors Advisory Committee to the Departments of State and Homeland Security to improve the visa process and overall travel experience H.R. 2642, Iraq War Supplemental Appropriations bill: amendments in the Senate Appropriations committee on employment-based green cards offered by Sens. Murray and Gregg and one offered on H-2B visas by Sen. Mikulski H.R. 5921, High Skilled Per Country Level Elimination Act H.R. 5882, to recapture employment-based immigrant visas lost to bureaucratic delays and to prevent losses of family- and employment-based immigrant visas in the future H.R. 6039, to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize certain aliens who have earned a master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics to be admitted for permanent residence S. 2094, Increasing American Wages and Benefits Act H.R. 6028, Merida Initiative to Combat Illicit Narcotics and Reduce Organized Crime Authorization Act of 2008 HR 6454, E-Verify Extension and Expansion Act of 2008 H.R. 5596, to extend the basic pilot program for employment eligibility confirmation H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security (PORTS) Act of 2008 to create a long-term solution to improve security and the timely movement of travelers and goods through our nations land ports of entry H.R. 6617/S. 3334, Strengthening Communities Through Education and Integration Act of 2008 HR 6633, Employee Verification Amendment Act of 2008 Electronic System for Travel Authorization proposed rule DHS-2008-0052 RIN 1651-AA72 DOL H-2B temporary worker proposed rule RIN 1205AB54 DHS rule to extend TN nonimmigrant status from one to three years DHS Docket No. USCIS-2007-0056 US-VISIT biometric air and sea exit proposed rule Docket No. DHS-2008-0039 Rule mandating government contractors to use the basic pilot program (or E-Verify) FAR Case 2007013 Rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) extension with additional requirements DHS Docket No. ICEB-2008-0002 Supplemental Proposed Rule on "Safe-Harbor Procedures for Employers Who Receive a No-Match Letter" DHS Docket No. ICEB-2006-0004 DHS proposed rule on H-2B seasonal worker visas Docket No. USCIS-2007-0058 RIN 1615-AB67 H.R. 5924, Emergency Nursing Supply Relief Act Extension of the Basic Pilot Program, a voluntary and experimental electronic employment verification system (EEVS) E-Verify program in possible legislation
2008 · third_quarter · Transportation
Congestion reduction demonstration and funding initiatives. International border crossing facilities (e.g. H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security Act). Surface transportation reauthorization proposals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations. Please see addendum. Environment/Climate Change: S2191 - Climate Security Act, all sections; House legislation drafting efforts, aviation/cap and trade issues, HR6186 - iCap; testified at hearings, Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Discussion Draft Airport Congestion: Member of ARC regarding congestion at New York airports; met with DOT and Congress; support Schumer amendment in S3261, language in Failed Senate Stimulus Bill; testified at hearings; commented on DOT rules and amendments (FAA-2008-0036, FAA-2006-25709, FAA-2008-0517; filed petition for review against FAA on final congestion management rules) FAA Reauthorization Bill: HR2881 and S1300 - all sections; met with Senate on Sec. 304 and 312 of HR2881 regarding treatment of foreign repair stations; work with Senate on Passenger Bill of Rights amendments; work with both houses on safety provisions Appropriations: working minimally on initial stages of discussion; support of US Exit language in S3181; support congestion language in S3261; support Exit language in HR2638 Foreign Repair Stations: S3090 - Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act of 2008 Security Issues: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) (IFR - DHS), USVISIT, US Exit (testified at hearings, commented on NPRM DHS-2008-0039, HR2638 - Continuing Appropriations FY2009), Secure Flight, Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security, Biometrics, Pandemic Control, Worker Screening; met with State Dept., HHS, DHS, CBP, TSA, House and Senate on all of these issues Airport Employee Certification CBP Officers: HR5662, the PORTS Act, all sections, work with House Back Catering: Work with Senate to address impacts of FDA ruling
Client expense: $27,500 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · third_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 2578 / S. 1627, Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Enhancement Act. H.R. 3498, Neighborhood Reclamation and Revitalization Act. Legislative proposals and discretionary competitive funding for vacant property demolition initiatives. International border crossing facilities (e.g. H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security Act). Coast Guard facility development and land transfer.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 1594, to amend title 46, U.S. Code, to improve port safety and security for especially hazardous cargos. H.R. 5662, to enhance the safety of ports of entry in the United States, and for other purposes.
Client expense: $110,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
Congestion reduction demonstration and funding initiatives, including Urban Partnership Agreement implementation. Port of entry customs staffing (e.g. H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security Act). Surface transportation reauthorization proposals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Urban Development/Municipalities
H.R. 2578 / S. 1627, Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Enhancement Act. H.R. 3498, Neighborhood Reclamation and Revitalization Act. Legislative proposals and discretionary competitive funding for vacant property demolition initiatives. International border crossing facilities (e.g. H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 5662 Patting Our Resources Towards Security (Ports) Act H.R. 5552 Border Security Accountability Act of 2008
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2008 · second_quarter · Transportation
Congestion reduction demonstration and funding initiatives. International border crossing facilities (e.g. H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security Act). Surface transportation reauthorization proposals.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations. Please see addendum. Environment/Climate Change: S2191 - Climate Security Act, all sections; House legislation drafting efforts, aviation/cap and trade issues, HR6186 - iCap; testified at hearings Airport Congestion: Member of ARC regarding congestion at New York airports; met with DOT and Congress; support Schumer amendment in S3261; testified at hearings; commented on DOT rules and amendments (FAA-2008-0036, FAA-2006-25709, FAA-2008-0517) FAA Reauthorization Bill: HR2881 and S1300 - all sections; met with Senate on Sec. 304 and 312 of HR2881 regarding treatment of foreign repair stations; work with Senate on Passenger Bill of Rights amendments; work with both houses on safety provisions Appropriations: working minimally on initial stages of discussion; support of US Exit language in S3181; support congestion language in S3261 Foreign Repair Stations: S3090 - Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act of 2008 Security Issues: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) (IFR - DHS), USVISIT, US Exit (testified at hearings, commented on NPRM DHS-2008-0039), Secure Flight, Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security, Biometrics, Pandemic Control, Worker Screening; met with State Dept., HHS, DHS, CBP, TSA, House and Senate on all of these issues Airport Employee Certification CBP Officers: HR5662, the PORTS Act, all sections, work with House Back Catering: Work with Senate to address impacts of FDA ruling
Client expense: $37,500 · Firm income: Not reported
2008 · second_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, FY 2009 H.R. 5658, Department of Defense Authorization Act, FY 2009 H.Con.Res 312, House FY'09 Budget Resolution S.Con.Res 70, Senate FY'09 Budget Resolution H.R. 2642, Emergency Supplemental, 2008 S.3181, DHS Appropriations, FY 2009 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, FY 2009, House Draft Labor/HHS Appropriations, FY 2009 AG/FDA Appropriations, FY 2009 H.R.5662, Putting our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act
Client expense: $151,710 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · first_quarter · Transportation
Congestion reduction demonstration and funding initiatives. International border crossing facilities (e.g. H.R. 5662, Putting Our Resources Towards Security Act).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2008 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2009 H.Con.Res 312, House FY'09 Budget Resolution S.Con.Res 70, Senate FY'09 Budget Resolution Emergency Supplemental, 2008 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, FY 2009 Labor/HHS Appropriations, FY 2009 AG/FDA Appropriations, FY 2009 H.R.5662, Putting our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act
Client expense: $168,263 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · first_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Financial Services and General Government Appropriations, FY 2009 Department of Defense Authorization, FY 2009 H.Con.Res 312, House FY'09 Budget Resolution S.Con.Res 70, Senate FY'09 Budget Resolution Emergency Supplemental, 2008 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, FY 2009 Labor/HHS Appropriations, FY 2009 AG/FDA Appropriations, FY 2009 H.R.5662, Putting our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act
Client expense: $168,263 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2008 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations. Please see addendum. Environment/Climate Change: S2191 - Climate Security Act, all sections; House legislation drafting efforts, aviation/cap and trade issues (No bill yet) Airport Congestion: Member of ARC regarding congestion at New York airports; met with DOT and Congress; no bills; commented on DOT rules and amendments (FAA-2008-0036) FAA Reauthorization Bill: HR2881 and S1300 - all sections; met with Senate on Sec. 304 and 312 of HR2881 regarding treatment of foreign repair stations; work with Senate on Passenger Bill of Rights amendments; work with both houses on safety provisions Appropriations: No bills yet; working minimally on initial stages of discussion Foreign Repair Stations: SXXXX - No bill number or title yet, draft legislation consultation with Senate Security Issues: Electrontic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA), USVISIT, AirExit, Secure Flight, Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security, Biometrics, Pandemic Control, Worker Screening; met with State Dept., HHS, DHS, CBP, TSA, House and Senate on all of these issues; no bills; no comments. Airport Employee Certification: CBP Officers: HR5662, the PORTS Act, all sections, work with House Back Catering: Work with Senate to address impacts of FDA ruling HR 4195 - The Tax Technical Corrections Bill: Minimal involvement
Client expense: $37,500 · Firm income: Not reported
| Republican |
| CA |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Charles A. Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| Ciro Rodriguez | Democratic | TX |
| Earl Blumenauer | Democratic | OR |
| Ed Pastor | Democratic | AZ |
| Gabrielle Giffords | Democratic | AZ |
| Gene Green | Democratic | TX |
| Grace F. Napolitano | Democratic | CA |
| James R. Langevin | Democratic | RI |
| Joe Baca | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Sestak | Democratic | PA |
| Lloyd Doggett | Democratic | TX |
| Maurice D. Hinchey | Democratic | NY |
| Michael M. Honda | Democratic | CA |
| Mike McIntyre | Democratic | NC |
| Neil Abercrombie | Democratic | HI |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Ron Klein | Democratic | FL |
| Rubén Hinojosa | Democratic | TX |
| Rush Holt | Democratic | NJ |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Solomon Ortiz | Democratic | TX |
| Steven R. Rothman | Democratic | NJ |
| Susan A. Davis | Democratic | CA |
| Virginia Brown-Waite | Republican | FL |
Client expense: $156,647 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Federal Election Commission (FEC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $20,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Minerals Management Service, Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection