An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make technical corrections to the pension funding provisions of the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010.
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2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI; H.R. 831, To require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of antitrust immunity;H.R. 912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act; H.R. 990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 36,Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85, (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S. 743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill; S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act; S.1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732,A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots; HR 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act HR 4915, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586,FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; HR 5221, require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight; HR 5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010; HR 5611, Airport and Airways Extension Act of 2010, Part II; Homeland Security Appropriations Act; and 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act. Regulatory and Other Matters In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: Airline service quality and consumer protection Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity (including air traffic control modernization) Air transportation data reporting Aviation insurance (including U.S. government-issued aviation war-risk insurance) Aviation safety Aviation security Civil Reserve Air Fleet Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, maintenance, and operational safety Commodity futures trading Entry and export facilitation (passenger and cargo) Environmental (domestic and international, including climate change) Federal income and excise taxes, and service fees International air service rights and operations (including U.S. government bilateral aviation negotiations) Public healthU.S. Postal Service mail carriage
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
HR 939 To permit 2008 required minimum distributions from certain retirement plans to be repaid HR 1961 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of the saver's credit, to make the credit refundable, and to make Federal matching contributions into the retirement savings of the taxpayer H.R. 1988 To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for independent investment advice for participants and beneficiaries under individual account plans. H.R. 1984 To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting and disclosure rules for individual account plans and to provide a minimum investment option requirement for such plans. HR 2021 To help rebuild retirement, college, and personal savings. H.R.2748 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payments by excluding from income a portion of such payments. H.R.2779 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide transparency with respect to fees and expenses charged to participant-directed defined contribution plans, and to improve participant communication. H.R.2989 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting and disclosure rules for individual account plans and to provide a minimum investment option requirement for such plans, to amend such Act to provide for independent investment advice for participants and beneficiaries under individual account plans, and to amend such Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide transitional relief under certain pension funding rules added by the Pension Protection Act of 2006. HR 3936 Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 was introduced to provide relief to pension plan sponsors HR 3962: Defined benefit relief H.R. 4915 an admendment would make technical corrections to the pension funding relief provisions of the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act HR 4126 Retirement Fairness Act - the bill would amend the IRS Code to modify the nondiscrimination rules in qualified retirement plans H.R.4146: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for disclosure regarding compensation for services to pension plans. HR 5297: Roth Conversion, roth contribution, and partial annuitization. HR 6099/S.3760: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand personal saving and retirement savings coverage by enabling employees not covered by qualifying retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic IRA arrangements, and for other purposes. S 401 A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting and disclosure rules for individual accounts plans and for other purposes. S.1297: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payments from annuities and similar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death by excluding from income a portion of such payments. S. 2832: Lifetime Income Disclosure Act would require plan sponsors of defined contribution plans to inform plan participants of the projected monthly income they could expect at retirement based on their current account balance. S. Amend 3451 to HR 4213 - Defined Benefit Relief S 3793:Technical Corrections applicable to defined benenfit funding relief per HR 3962.
2010 · fourth_quarter · Health Issues
S 1114 - Medical Homes Act of 2009 - entire bill HR 1039 - Promoting Health Information Technology Act of 2009 - entire bill HR 2847 - Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act - entire bill HR 3987 - A bill to amend Titles XI and XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote the use of health information technology to better coordinate health care - entire bill HR 4213 - American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010 - entire bill HR 4799 - Retraining a New Health Care Workforce Act of 2010 - entire bill S 324 - Melanie Blocker Stokes Mom's Opportunity to Access Health, Education, Research, and Support for Postpartum Depression (Melanie Blocker Stokes MOTHERS) Act - entire bill S 1966 - Global Child Survival Act of 2009-entire bill HR 1410 - Newborn, Child and Mother Survival Act of 2009 - provisions related to family planning HR 4386 - Compassionate Care for Servicewomen Act - entire bill HR 4872 - Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 - provisions related to reproductive health coverage and women's health care providers HR 4878 - Tax Cut Job Creation Act of 2010 - entire bill S 1239/HR 444 - 340B Program Improvement and Integrity Act of 2009 - entire bill S. Res. 509/H.Res 1250 Supporting the Goals and Ideals of National STD Awareness Month - entire bill S 969 - Women's Health Insurance Fairness Act of 2009 - entire bill S 1303 - Women's Medical Home Demonstration Act - entire bill HR 2402 - Women's Health Insurance Fairness Act of 2009 - entire bill HR 2635 - Gender Equity in Health Premiums Act - entire bill HR 398 - Prevention Through Affordable Access Act of 2009 - entire bill S.Res. 565/1476 - Title X Family Planning - entire bill Public Law No: 111-148- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act- provisions related to reproductive health coverage and women's health care providers HR 1586 Education and Medicaid Funding for States S.3209 Safe Chemicals Act of 2010 H.R. 5820 Toxic Chemicals Safety Act of 2010 HR 6283/S. 3878 Repealing Ineffective and Incomplete Abstinence-Only Program Funding Act-entire bill HR 4994- Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act of 2010- entire bill HR 4915- Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010- entire bill
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S.3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to provisions pertaining to extension of tax credits for EV's and energy efficiency; H.R. 4853, Tax Relief, Unemployment Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to dividend tax rate extension, bonus depreciation/expensing, and energy efficiency tax incentives; H.R. 5297, Small Business Lending Fund Act, provisions pertaining to bonus depreciation; H.R. 4213, The American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010, provisions pertaining to energy extenders and pension relief; S. 722, Taxpayer Certainty and Relief Act of 2009, provisions pertaining to dividend tax relief; H.R. 4411, Support more rapid depreciation schedules of utility property, provisions pertaining to bonus depreciation; Dividend tax rate issues generally; H.R. 4915/S. 3187, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes, provisions pertaining to pension issues.
Client expense: $570,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.6473 (PL 111-329) - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV H.R. 915/S. 1451 - FAA Reauthorization Act H.R. 4915 - FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act S. 3691 - Airline Baggage and Transparency Act S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues with a focus on delays, funding, and implementation of NextGen Airline safety and pilot training issues related to proposed rules regarding pilot flight and duty time Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance issues Commercial Aircraft Financing Issues Aviation industry financial issues with regard to the financial status of American Airlines and the industry Airline customer service and passenger rights issues with regard to proposed rules concerning enhanced airline passenger protections International Air Service Rights issues, with regard to implementation of US-Japan and US-China commercial air service access
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
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| Thomas E. Petri | Republican | WI |
Client expense: $425,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Client expense: $166,848 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Administration for Children & Families (ACF), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Congressional Budget Office (CBO), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), 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
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.6473 (PL 111-329) - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV H.R. 915/S. 1451 - FAA Reauthorization Act H.R. 4915 - FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act S. 3691 - Airline Baggage and Transparency Act S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues with a focus on delays, funding, and implementation of NextGen Airline safety and pilot training issues related to proposed rules regarding pilot flight and duty time Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance issues Commercial Aircraft Financing Issues Aviation industry financial issues with regard to the financial status of American Airlines and the industry Airline customer service and passenger rights issues with regard to proposed rules concerning enhanced airline passenger protections International Air Service Rights issues, with regard to implementation of US-Japan and US-China commercial air service access
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), 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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3371, The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 GA Caucus H.R.1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R.4853, FAA Extension Act of 2010 S.2768 / H.R.4714, NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2009 S.1744, Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training H.R. 4915 / S.3187, FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R.5629, Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 S.195, Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions) H.R.5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Limit Executive Compensation Abuse Act - H.R. 857 The Savings for American Families Future Act of 2009 H.R. 1961 The 401 (k) Fair Disclosure for Retirement Security Act 0f 2009 H.R. 1984 Conflicted Investment Advice Prohibition Act of 2009 H.R. 1988 Savings Recovery Act H.R. 2021 Retirement Security Needs Lifetime Pay Act H.R. 2748 Retirement Savings Transparency Act of 2009 - H.R. 2792 The Defined Contribution Plan Fee Transparency Act H.R. 2779 401 (k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act of 2009 H.R. 2989 Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act of 2009 H.R. 3126 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 H.R. 3933 Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 H.R. 3936 Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act H.R. 3962/Public Law No: 111-192 Retirement Fairness Act H.R. 4126 Sensible Transparency for Retirement Plans Act H.R. 4146 Tax Technical Corrections Act of 2009 H.R. 4169 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Public Law No: 111-203 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act H.R. 4213/Unemployment Compensation Extension Act of 2010 (tax extenders) Public Law No: 111-205 Small Businesses Add Value for Employees Act of 2009 (SAVE Act) H.R. 4742 Middle Class Tax Cut Act (Senate Amendment 4727) package of tax extensions and other provisions to the defined benefit pension funding relief provisions, and a provision extending parity for employee transit subsidies Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act H.R. 4853 Amendment to a Federal Aviation Administration funding extension bill H.R. 4915 Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act H.R. 4994 Employee Misclassification Prevention Act (EMPA) H.R. 5107 Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 5297 tax extenders, defined benefit pension plan funding relief - technical corrections from H.R. 3962 Automatic IRA Act of 2010 H.R. 6099 Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 H.R. 6128 (worker classification) Public Employee Pension Transparency Act - H.R. 6484 Health Care Reform regulatory implementation and compliance issues from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Public Law No: 111-148 & the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HCERA) Public Law 111-152 new compensation deduction limits on entities receiving health insurance premiums (162 (m)(6)) Financial Services Reform regulation of swaps transactions, major swap participants (MSPs), swaps, business conduct standards, fiduciary duty and liability issues; effects on pension, retirement, and health plans that use swaps; 401 (k) stable value funds and contracts, retirement plan administration, compensation disclosure issues Pension Funding - additional funding relief and technical corrections for defined benefit pension plans, single and multiemployer plans, nonqualified deferred compensation conditions, PBGC premium funding target methods and premium submission issues, plan termination issues Retirement Security nonqualified deferred compensation, executive compensation, defined contribution plan issues, 401 (k) plans, conversions to Roth 401 (k) plans, automatic IRAs, investment advice, investment selection (target date funds), the Savers Credit, retirement savings plans for small businesses, lifetime income issues, nondiscrimination rules for retirement plans, alternative pension investments, accounting transparency for pensions, plan loans, tax expenditures for retirement plans National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform implications for benefits Senate Cap Executive Officer Pay Act of 2009 - S. 360 The Defined Contribution Fee Disclosure Act of 2009 - S. 401 Shareholder Bill of Rights Act S. 1074 Retirement Security for Life Act of 2009 S. 1297 Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) Governance Improvement Act of 2009 S. 1544 Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act of 2009 S. 1934 Lifetime Income Disclosure Act S. 2832 Create Jobs and Save Benefits Act of 2010 S. 3157 Restoring American Financial Stability Act/Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act S. 3217 Employee Misclassification Prevention Act (EMPA) S. 3254 Automatic IRA Act of 2010 S. 3760 Paycheck Fairness Act S. 3772 Fair Playing Field Act of 2010 S. 3786 (worker classification) Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act of 2010 S. 3793 Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act H.R. 3962, Public Law No: 111-192 American Workers, State, and Business Relief Act /American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act (tax extenders) H.R. 4213, & Substitute amendments Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 H.R. 4173, Public Law No: 111-203 Middle Class Tax Cut Act (Senate Amendment 4727) package of tax extensions and other provisions to the defined benefit pension funding relief provisions, and a provision extending parity for employee transit subsidies Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act H.R. 4853 Amendment to a Federal Aviation Administration funding extension bill H.R. 4915 Medicare and Medicaid Extenders Act H.R. 4994 Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010 H.R. 5297 (revised substitute) Health Care Reform regulatory implementation and compliance issues from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) Public Law No: 111-148 & the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 (HCERA) Public Law 111-152 new compensation deduction limits on entities receiving health insurance premiums (162 (m)(6)) Financial Services Reform regulation of swaps transactions, major swap participants (MSPs), swaps, business conduct standards, fiduciary duty and liability issues; effects on pension, retirement, and health plans that use swaps; 401 (k) stable value funds and contracts, retirement plan administration, compensation disclosure issues Pension funding additional funding relief and technical corrections for defined benefit pension plans, single and multiemployer plans, nonqualified deferred compensation conditions, PBGC premium funding target methods and premium submission issues, plan termination and governance issues Retirement Security nonqualified deferred compensation, executive compensation, defined contribution plan issues, 401 (k) plans, automatic IRAs, conversions to Roth 401(k) plans, investment advice, investment selection (target date funds), the Savers Credit, lifetime income issues, nondiscrimination rules for retirement plans, plan loans, tax expenditures for retirement plans, long-term disability policies (LTDs) National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform implications for benefits Pension funding relief - adequacy of defined benefit vehicles, hybrids, proposed hybrid retirement plan regulations, retirement plan designs, and tax treatment of expatriates Investment advice - adequacy of defined contribution vehicles, investment selection (target date funds) and annuity issues, automatic/mandatory individual retirement accounts (IRAs), proposed regulations regarding target date funds (TDFs) and qualified default investment alternatives (QDIAs) Disclosure for defined contribution (DC) and defined benefit (DB) plans and service providers -ERISA Section 408 (b) (2), Fiduciary requirements 401 (k) participant fee disclosure regulations, proposed definition of fiduciary for investment advice arrangements, in-plan Roth conversions issues Defined Benefit (DB) plan year filing issues Form 5500 (EFAST) Cash balance and pension equity plans, market rate of return for hybrid plans Nonqualified deferred compensation (NQDC), new compensation deduction limits on entities receiving health insurance premiums 162 (m) (6) Pension Benefits Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) premium funding target methods (variable rate premiums), premium submission and plan termination issues, proposed regulations - (ERISA Section 4062(e)) Foreign bank account reporting, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) Financial services regulatory reform, executive compensation disclosure issues, involvement with employee benefit plans, Swaps, definition of major swap participant and major security-based swap participant, business conduct standards, family offices, Domestic plan asset investment issues Puerto Rican plan trust issues Multiemployer plan issues
Client expense: $272,633 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals related to defined benefit funding, including H.R. 2021, the Savings Recovery Act, H.R. 2989, the 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act, and H.R. 3936, Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act. Technical corrections to the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act. S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act. H.R. 4915, to make technical corrections to the pension funding provisions of the Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Proposals related to defined benefit funding, including H.R. 2021, the Savings Recovery Act, H.R. 2989, the 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act, and H.R. 3936, Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act. Technical corrections to the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act. S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act. H.R. 4915, to make technical corrections to the pension funding provisions of the Access to Care fro Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Proposals related to defined benefit funding, including H.R. 2021, the Savings Recovery Act, H.R. 2989, the 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act, and H.R. 3936, Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act. Technical corrections to the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act, including S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, and H.R. 4915, to make technical corrections to the pension funding provisions of the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Relief Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Proposals related to defined benefit funding, including H.R. 2021, the Savings Recovery Act, H.R. 2989, the 401(k) Fair Disclosure and Pension Security Act, and H.R. 3936, Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act. Technical corrections to the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act, including S. 3793, Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act, and H.R. 4915, to make technical corrections to the pension funding provisions of the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Relief Act of 2010.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
HR 939 To permit 2008 required minimum distributions from certain retirement plans to be repaid HR 1961 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the availability of the saver's credit, to make the credit refundable, and to make Federal matching contributions into the retirement savings of the taxpayer H.R. 1988 To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for independent investment advice for participants and beneficiaries under individual account plans. H.R. 1984 To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting and disclosure rules for individual account plans and to provide a minimum investment option requirement for such plans. HR 2021 To help rebuild retirement, college, and personal savings. H.R.2748 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payments by excluding from income a portion of such payments. H.R.2779 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide transparency with respect to fees and expenses charged to participant-directed defined contribution plans, and to improve participant communication. H.R.2989 To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting and disclosure rules for individual account plans and to provide a minimum investment option requirement for such plans, to amend such Act to provide for independent investment advice for participants and beneficiaries under individual account plans, and to amend such Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide transitional relief under certain pension funding rules added by the Pension Protection Act of 2006. HR 3936 Preserve Benefits and Jobs Act of 2009 was introduced to provide relief to pension plan sponsors HR 3962: Defined benefit relief H.R. 4915 an admendment would make technical corrections to the pension funding relief provisions of the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act HR 4126 Retirement Fairness Act - the bill would amend the IRS Code to modify the nondiscrimination rules in qualified retirement plans H.R.4146: To amend title I of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide for disclosure regarding compensation for services to pension plans. HR 5297: Roth Conversion, roth contribution, and partial annuitization. HR 6099/S.3760: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand personal saving and retirement savings coverage by enabling employees not covered by qualifying retirement plans to save for retirement through automatic IRA arrangements, and for other purposes. S 401 A bill to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to provide special reporting and disclosure rules for individual accounts plans and for other purposes. S.1297: A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to encourage guaranteed lifetime income payments from annuities and similar payments of life insurance proceeds at dates later than death by excluding from income a portion of such payments. S. 2832: Lifetime Income Disclosure Act would require plan sponsors of defined contribution plans to inform plan participants of the projected monthly income they could expect at retirement based on their current account balance. S. Amend 3451 to HR 4213 - Defined Benefit Relief S 3793:Technical Corrections applicable to defined benenfit funding relief per HR 3962.
Client expense: $425,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
S. 1451, H.R.915, H.R. 1586 : The Federal Aviation Administrattion Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 4915: Federal Aviation Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
See attached. H.R. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (issues related to aviation, corporate structure, express carrier, labor, aviation policy) S. 1451 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (issues related to aviation, corporate structure, express carrier, labor, aviation policy) H.R. 3607 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend Title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes HR 4016 The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety act of 2009 HR 4915 Federal Aviation Act of 2010 S. 2732 Focused Flying Act, a A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. H.R. 5611 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II H.R. 6190 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III H.R. 6410, Air Cargo Security Act S. 3954, Air Cargo Security Act HR 6275 A Bill to Improve Air Cargo Security HR 5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010
Client expense: $6,046,789 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Employee Benefits/Pensions (defined benefit provisions of H.R. 2021, H.R. 2989, H.R. 3936; Tehnical Corrections to H.R. 4915); Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax Credits (S. 3014, H.R. 4850, Senate Amt 3336 to H.R. 4213, S. 3793, H.R. 4853) Alternative Simplified Credit, R&D (H.R.422, S. 1203, H.R. 4213, S. 3793, H.R. 4853), Modifications/Extensions to 30C and 30D of IRC, (S. 3715, S. 3495, H.R. 4853) Job Creation and Tax Cuts Act (S. 3793) Small Business Jobs Act (H.R. 5297) Electronic Vehicles Tax Credits (S. 3715)
Client expense: $3,000,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2010 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
See Addendum. H.R. 4915, "Senate Amendment 4848", relating to technical corrections of defined benefit plans pension funding rules of the Preservation of Access to Care for Medicare Beneficiaries and Pension Relief Act of 2010, Cong. Rec. S10694 (12/18/10). H.R. 5297, "Small Business Jobs Act of 2010", Sections 211-213, relating to partial annuitization and in-plan Roth conversions - became Public Law No. 111-240. Dept. of Labor, final rule adding Section 2550.404(a) and revised rule Section 2550.404 c-1 (fiduciary requirements for disclosure in participant-directed individual account plans), 75 FR 64910-64946 (10/20/10). Dept. of Labor, proposed rule amending Section 2510.3-21 c, (definition of term "fiduciary"), 75 FR 65263 (10/22/10). Dept. of Labor, proposed rule relating to Target Date Disclosure, Section 2550.404 a-5 (11/29/10). IRS Notice 2010-84, guidance relating to rollovers from 401(k) and 403(b) plans to designated Roth Accounts within the same plan (11/29/10). No Bill Number, Senate Special Committee on Aging, inquiry relating to stable value funds.
Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 3936: To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow time for pensions to fund benefit obligations in light of economic circumstances in the financial markets of 2008, and for other purposes. H.R. 4213, The American Workers, State and Business Relief Act (pertaining to pension funding liabilities) S. Amdt 4849 to H.R. 4915(regarding pension funding liabilities/pension technical corrections)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $150,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
HR 6473, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV HR 4915, FAA Extension Act of 2010 Transportation issues related to cargo security
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
PL 111-329 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV HR 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act HR 4915 - FAA Extension Act of 2010 HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act S 1451 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act FAA tower & consolidation TRACON
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
PL 111-329 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV HR 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 4915 - FAA Extension Act of 2010 HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act S 1451 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act HR 4714 - National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2010 NextGen aircraft avionics equipage WTO/Airbus trade case
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
PL 111-329 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV HR 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act HR 4915 - FAA Extension Act of 2010 S 1451 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act HR 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act Next-Generation aircraft avionics equipage
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
PL 111-329 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act HR 915 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 4915 - FAA Extension Act of 2010 S 1451 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $15,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Continuing Resolution through 12/3/10 S. Amendment to HR 3081; HRes1493/SConRes60 (Budget Resolution); S 3606 (Agriculture Appropriations FY 2011); S 3636 (Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations FY 2011); S 3800 (Defense Appropriations FY 2011); S 3635 (Energy and Water Appropriations FY 2011); S 3677 (Financial Services Appropriations FY 2011); S 3607 (Homeland Security Appropriations FY 2011); Interior & Environment Appropriations FY 2011 S 3686 (Labor/HHS/Education Apppropriations FY 2011); S 3799 (Legislative Branch Appropriations FY 2011); HR 5822/S 3615 (Military/Veterans Appropriations FY 2011); S 3676 (State/Foreign Operations Appropriations FY 2011); HR 5850/S 3644 (Transportation/HUD Appropriations FY 2011); HR 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement; HR 4915 FAA Extension Act of 2010; issues related to FAA Reauthorization
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · third_quarter · Transportation
HR 915/S 1451 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009; Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU); HR 4016 - Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; HR 4915 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R. 990 Airport Master Plan customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 S. 36 Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3607 Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act H.R. 5611 Airport ad Airway Extension Act of 2010, PartII S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft ruing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Ace H.R. 4915 FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4788 Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 5221 Require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight H.R. 5611 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II H.R. 6190 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III H.R. 6275 A bill to improve air cargo security S. 3691 Airline Baggage and Transparency Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airline Demand Management Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Commercial Aircraft Financing Issues Domestic and International Environmental Issues Pilot Flight & Duty Time Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues/Homeland Security Issues (domestic and international) Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters US Visit Exit War Risk Extension Issues EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues (User and Security Fees, Fuel Prices and Taxes, Ticket Pricing) International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
Client expense: $521,336 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: 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
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
See attached. H.R. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (issues related to aviation, corporate structure, express carrier, labor, aviation policy) S. 1451 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (issues related to aviation, corporate structure, express carrier, labor, aviation policy) H.R. 3607 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend Title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes HR 4016 The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety act of 2009 HR 4915 Federal Aviation Act of 2010 S. 2732 Focused Flying Act, a A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. H.R. 5611 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II H.R. 6190 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III
Client expense: $7,587,297 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3371, The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 GA Caucus H.R.1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R.4853, FAA Extension Act of 2010 S.2768 / H.R.4714, NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2009 S.1744, Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training H.R. 4915 / S.3187, FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R.5629, Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 S.195, Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions) H.R.5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
S. 1451, H.R.915, H.R. 1586 : The Federal Aviation Administrattion Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 4915: Federal Aviation Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR 4915, HR 1586 - FAA Reauthorization HR 3288 - Transportation Appropriations S 1533, S 1498, S 1496 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 2746 - Transit Operating Assistance bill HR 2104 - Safety, Efficiency and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR 915/S 1451 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009; Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU); HR 4016 - Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; HR 4915 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.Con.Res.281/S.Con.Res60 (Budget Resolution); 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Act; 2011 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriations Act; 2011 Defense Appropriations Act; 2011 Energy & Water Appropriations Act; 2011 Financial Services Appropriations Act; 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; 2011 Interior & Environment Appropriations Act; 2011 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriations Act; 2011 Legislative Appropriations Act; 2011 Military/Veterans Appropriations Act 2011 State/Foreign Operations Appropriations Act; 2011 Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act; Issues related to FAA Reauthorization; HR 4915 FAA Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 624, HR 831, HR 912, HR 915, HR 967, HR 990, HR 1847, S 36, S 213, H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), S 743, HR 594, HR 1337, HR 2454, S 272, HR 1, HR 2200, S 1422, HR 2870, S 1451, HR 3617, HR 3607, HR 3371, HR 2238, S 2823, HR 4016, S 1283, S 2745, S 2732, HR 4788, HR 4915, HR 1586, HR 5611; HR 5221 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; Airline Customer Service Committment Issues; Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international); Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues; Aviation Industry Financial Issues; Civil Aviation Security Issues; Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues; Department of Agriculture; Domestic and International Environmental Issues; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international); U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues; Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; US Visit Exit; War Risk Extension Issues; Small Business Administration - Lithium battery issue
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Provide legislative and other tax services related to pension issues and tax issues including excise taxes arising under FAA reauthorization and general corporate tax issues (including corporate AMT and bonus depreciation) impacting the aviation industry during the 111th session of Congress on the following bills: - H.R.4957, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 - H.R.4853, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 - H.R.4915, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 - S.3187, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 - H.R. 4851, the Continuing Extension Act of 2010 - H.R. 4691, the Temporary Extension Act of 2010 - H.R. 4213, the Tax Extenders Act of 2009 -H.R. 5611, the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 -H.R. 5486, the Small Business Jobs Tax Relief Act of 2010 -H.R. 4173, the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act -S. 3513, the Bonus Depreciation Extension to Create Jobs Act -H.R. 5297, the Small Business Lending Fund Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
See attached. H.R. 915 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (issues related to aviation, corporate structure, express carrier, labor, aviation policy) S. 1451 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 (issues related to aviation, corporate structure, express carrier, labor, aviation policy) H.R. 3607 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend Title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes HR 4016 The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety act of 2009 HR 4915 Federal Aviation Act of 2010 S. 2732 Focused Flying Act, a A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots.
Client expense: $7,048,094 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R. 990 Airport Master Plan customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 S. 36 Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3607 Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act H.R. 5611 Airport ad Airway Extension Act of 2010, PartII S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft ruing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Ace H.R. 4915 FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4788 Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule/LGA Slots Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Aviation Insurance Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Airline Demand Management Issues Airline Industry Financial Issues Essential Air Service Program TIFIA loan application of International Arrivals Terminal & Transit Center Partnership at JFK airport EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues (User and Security Fees, Fuel Prices and Taxes, Ticket Pricing) International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations - see below) France - EU negotiations Ecuador China Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
Client expense: $671,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: 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
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R. 990 Airport Master Plan customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 S. 36 Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3607 Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act H.R. 5611 Airport ad Airway Extension Act of 2010, PartII S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft ruing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Ace H.R. 4915 FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4788 Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule/LGA Slots Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Aviation Insurance Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Airline Demand Management Issues Airline Industry Financial Issues Essential Air Service Program TIFIA loan application of International Arrivals Terminal & Transit Center Partnership at JFK airport EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues (User and Security Fees, Fuel Prices and Taxes, Ticket Pricing) International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations - see below) France - EU negotiations Ecuador China Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
Client expense: $671,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: 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
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 915, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2847, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 S. 1451, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 3371, The Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act of 2009 GA Caucus H.R.1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R.4853, FAA Extension Act of 2010 S.2768 / H.R.4714, NTSB Reauthorization Act of 2009 S.1744, Enhancing Flight Crewmembers' Training H.R.3607, FY 2010 FAA Extension Act H.R.4217, FY 2010 FAA Extension Act Part II H.R. 4915 / S.3187, FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R.5147, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010 H.R.5629, Oil Spill Accountability and Environmental Protection Act of 2010 H.R.384, TARP Reform and Accountability Act of 2009 S.195, Taxpayer Protection Act (aircraft divestiture provisions) H.R.5503, Securing Protections for the Injured from Limitations on Liability Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831- To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI; H.R. 912- Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915 - Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act; H.R. 967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990 - Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847 - Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; S. 36 - Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget) - Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S.743 - Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.1337 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; HR 2454 - The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272 - Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 2200 - TSA Authorization Bill; S. 1422 - The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451 - Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617 - The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607 - Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act ; S.1498 - Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238 - To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733 - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126 - To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016 - The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283 - A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots.; HR 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act; HR 4915 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; HR 5221- require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight; HR 5375 - Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010; S 3217- Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 4173 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 5611 - Airport and Airway Extension Act Of 2010, Part II; 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act Regulatory and Other Matters: Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues; Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international); Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues; Aviation Industry Financial Issues; Civil Aviation Security Issues; Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues; Department of Agriculture; Domestic and International Environmental Issues; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international); Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC; Small Business Administration Lithium battery issue; U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues; Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; US Visit Exit; War Risk Extension Issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
S. 1451, H.R.915, H.R. 1586 : The Federal Aviation Administrattion Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 4915: Federal Aviation Act of 2010
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Transportation
HR 4915, HR 1586 - FAA Reauthorization HR 3288 - Transportation Appropriations S 1533, S 1498, S 1496 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 2746 - Transit Operating Assistance bill HR 2104 - Safety, Efficiency and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act
Client expense: $740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA reauthorization and Air Traffic Control system modernization; climate change legislation and energy regulation; commodity speculation and energy prices; transportation and HUD appropriations; federal regulation of airline operations and H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; international airline alliances, global competitiveness of U.S. carriers and legislation to require GAO to study proposed sunsets on ATI before their enactment (see continuation page) (H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI) H.R.912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R.915, Federal Aviation Research Reauthorization Act H.R.967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R.990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 H.R.1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009 S.36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S.213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.Con.Res.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the US Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the US domestic energy supply H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Correction Act H.R. 2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers S. 1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act H.R. 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund S. 1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act H.R. 2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 3771, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each tickets the air carrier that operates each segment of the flights and for other purposes S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. H.R. 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 4915, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 5221, Require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. customs and borer Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight. H.R.5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010 H.R. 4173 and S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 H.R. 5611, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act Regulatory and Other Matters Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issue. Airline Demand Management Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations and Maintenance Issues Department of Agriculture Domestic and International Environmental Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (Including U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations). Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC Small Business Administration -- Lithium battery issue U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues. Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters US Visit Exit War risk Extension Issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2010 · second_quarter · Transportation
Advocacy on behalf of NOACA transportation policy priorities, including transportation planning and project financing in pending House and Stenate reauthorization and jobs bills (H.R. 4213, H.R. 4915).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
General antitrust issues; HR 915, "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009"; S. 1451, "FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act"; HR 4915, "Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010"; HR 1586,"FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act."
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI; H.R. 831, To requre GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of anti-trust immunity; H.R. 912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act; H.R. 990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; S. 36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R.1337,To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply;HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act;H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Bill; S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act; S.1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126,To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots; HR 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act; HR 4915, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; HR 5221, require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight; HR 5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010; S 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 5611, Airport and Airway Extension Act Of 2010, Part II; 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; and 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act Regulatory and other non-legislative issues: Airline service quality and consumer protection Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity (including air traffic control modernization) Air transportation data reporting Aviation insurance (including U.S. government-issued aviation war-risk insurance) Regulatory and other non-legislative issues (continued) Aviation safety Aviation security Civil Reserve Air Fleet Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, maintenance, and occupational safety Commodity futures trading Entry and export facilitation (passenger and cargo) Environmental (domestic and international, including climate change) Federal income and excise taxes, and service fees International air service rights and operations (including U.S. government bilateral aviation negotiations) Public health U.S. Postal Service mail carriage
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 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
2010 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR 915/S 1451 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2009; Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act (SAFETEA-LU); HR 4016 - Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; HR 4915 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, U.S. Copyright Office
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FY 2011 Budget Resolution Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Commerce/Justice/Science Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Defense Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Energy and Water Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Financial Services Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Homeland Security Appropriation Bill FY 2011 Interior and Environment Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Labor/HHS/Education Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Legislative Branch Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Military/Veterans Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 State/Foreign Operations Appropriation Bill; FY 2011 Transportation/HUD Appropriation Bill; issues related to the FAA Reauthorization; HR 4915 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 1586, H.R. 915 and S. 1451 (FAA Reauthorization); H.R. 4915 (FAA Extension); S. 1733 (energy and climate change legislation); aviation infrastructure and financial issues; air traffic control operations and modernization; civil aviation security; commercial aviation safety, engineering, operations and maintenance issues; airline customer service issues; commercial aviation taxes; domestic and international aviation environmental and energy issues; war risk insurance.
Client expense: $180,000 · 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)
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 624, HR 831, HR 912, HR 915, HR 967, HR 990, HR 1847, S 36, S 213, H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), S 743, HR 594, HR 1337, HR 2454, S 272, HR 1, HR 2200, S 1422, HR 2870, S 1451, HR 3617, HR 3607, HR 3371, HR 2238, S 2823, HR 4016, S 1283, S 2745, S 2732, HR 4788, HR 4915, HR 1586 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; Airline Customer Service Committment Issues; Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international); Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues; Aviation Industry Financial Issues; Civil Aviation Security Issues; Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues; Department of Agriculture; Domestic and International Environmental Issues; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international); U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues; Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; US Visit Exit; War Risk Extension Issues; Small Business Administration - Lithium battery issue
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Transportation
HR 4915, HR 1586 - FAA Reauthorization HR 3288 - Transportation Appropriations Bill S 1533, S 1498, S 1496 - Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act of 2009 HR 2746 - Transit Operating Assistance Bill HR 2104 - Safety, Efficiency and Accountability in Transportation Projects Through Public Inspection Act
Client expense: $750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Vice President of the U.S., White House Office