Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008

H.R. 5788 - Halting Aircraft Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008 - Prohibition on voice communications by passengers onboard aircraft

Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Department of Transportation Authorization and Appropriations FAA Authorization and Appropriations NASA Authorization and Appropriations - increased funding for NASA Aeronautics Programs (HR 6063 and S 3182) Lobbied on a wide range of issues with regard to the FAA Reauthorization bills in HR 2881 and S 1300 Specific issues included foreign repair stations, funding for the FAA via the Aviation and Airway Trust Fund, and the Next Generation Air Transportation System. In regards to NASA, lobbied House and Senate Science committees of jurisdiction regarding funding for NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. Lobbied House Energy & Commerce and the Transportation & Infrastructure committees to prevent passage of HR 5788.

Client expense: $160,929 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Radio Frequency Specutrum Issues: Discussed equipment authorizations and licensing issues. Lobbied House Energy & Commerce committee to request referral of HR 5788 Hang-Up Act.

Client expense: $160,929 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Department of Transportation Authorization and Appropriations FAA Authorization and Appropriations - FAA Reauthorization & various provisions included in S. 1300 and HR 2881, to include lobbying against the inclusion of a user fees and to amend the proposed amendment by SEN McCaskill regarding foreign repair stations S 3090 - Worked to amend bill to address issues regardng inspection language. HR 5788 - Hang-Up Act - Lobbied House Members and Staff to prevent passage of bill.

Client expense: $160,929 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

H.R. 2881 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - S. Amendment 4643- Prohibitions against voice communication H.R. 5788 - Halting Aircraft Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008

Client expense: $240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Support legislation for aircraft passenger voice communications to give passengers the choice and convenience of connectivity during flight, and allow domestic airlines and wireless carriers to compete with their foreign counterparts who are currently offering the service in their international markets/routes; Oppose HR 5788 which bans communication inflight even though public health and safety is not at risk.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), SENATE

Airline regulation; American Airlines/British Airways alliance application Airline safety (H.R. 6493) Aviation cellphone calls (H.R. 5788) Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881, S. 1300, H.R. 6327)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Department of Transportation Authorization and Appropriations FAA Authorization and Appropriations - FAA Reauthorization & Various provisions included in S.1300 and HR2881. FAA Reauthorization Act (HR 2881/S.1300) tried to defeat the inclusion of user fee. FAA Reauthorization - worked to amend proposed amendment by Sen. McCaskill regarding foreign repair stations. S 3090 - Worked to amend bill to address issues regarding inspection language. H.R. 5788 - Hung-Up Act - lobbied House staff and members to prevent passage of bill.

Client expense: $193,905 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Radio Frequency Spectrum Issues - Discussed equipment authorizations and licensing issues. Lobbied House Energy & Commerce commit to request referral of HR 5788 Hung-Up Act.

Client expense: $193,905 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Department of Transportation Authorization and Appropriations FAA Authorization and Appropriations NASA Authorization and Appropriations - increased funding for NASA Aeronautics Programs HR6063 and S3182 Lobbied on a wide range of issues with regard to the FAA Reauthorization bills in the House (HR2881) and Senate (S.1300). Specific issues included foreign repair stations, funding for the FAA via the Aviation and Airway Trust Fund and the Next Generation Air transportation System. In regards to NASA, lobbied House and Senate Science committees of jurisdiction regarding funding for NASA's Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate. Lobbied House Energy & Commerce & Transportation & Infrastructure committees to prevent passage of HR5788.

Client expense: $193,905 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Opposition to HR 5788 HANG UP Act and similar Senate legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Opposition to HR 5788 HANG UP Act and similar Senate legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Opposition to HR 5788 HANG UP Act and similar Senate legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Opposition to HR 5788 HANG UP Act and similar Senate legislation

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

S.1300/H.R.2881 Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 - issues associated with DCA beyond-perimeter slots H.R.2744 Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act - issues associated with pilot and flight attendant family and sick leave H.R.5788 Halting Airplane Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008 - issues associated with cell phone usage during flight H.R.6327 Extend the Funding and Expenditure of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund Act - issues associated with War Risk Insurance H.R.6377 Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 - issues associated with excessive fuel speculation Issues associated with installation of MALSR lighting system at Juneau Airport Issues associated with US Visit Exit Program Issues associated with GAO Survey regarding scheduling of flight crews Issues associated with cessation of air service by Horizon Air in Butte, MT; Klamath Falls, North Bend, and Pendleton, OR. Issues associated with Anchorage airport project Issues associated with antitrust immunity application of other airlines Issues associated with FAA safety inspection programs

Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 2881 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 - S. Amendment 4643- Prohibitions against voice communication H.R. 5788 - Halting Aircraft Noise to Give Us Peace Act of 2008 Safety of batteries and products containing batteries

Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Architectural & Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ACCESS), White House Office