Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116/S 1546 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S 1918 - Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 security fees, known crewmember and shipper programs Customs and Border Protection staffing at airports funding for in-line explosive detection systems
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations - provisions on the pay, benefits, contracting out and staffing levels, funding, and job security of DHS employees in Customs and Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (reform of current overtime system), Citizenship and Immigration Services (Sessions Amendment targeting CIS Information Officers and other specific occupations and job titles changes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Transportation Security Administration. S 772, Secure Facilities Act of 2011, Federal Protective Service reform for adequately staffing and funding of this Homeland Security Agency. HR 3116/S 1546 - DHS Authorization Act of 2011/FY 2012 - provisions that may affect the pay, benefits, and sourcing of federal employees in these agencies. HR 3011 TSA Authorization Act - provisions that may affect the pay, benefits, working conditions, and sourcing of TSA federal employees. Lobbied against Stop TSA's Reach in Policy (STRIP) and Restoring Integrity and Good-Heartedness to the Traveler Screening (RIGHTS) bills to "protect" passengers from perceived mistreatment by TSOs.
Client expense: $420,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
All matters related to transit security funding and implementation of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, and legislation to authorize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which includes S. 1546, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011 and H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011. Related legislation includes: H.R. 1900, Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011 H.R. 5855 and S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 3857, The Public Transit Security and Local Law Enforcement Support Act H.R. 3140, Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act S. 1546, The Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011, and provisions aimed at reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Airport TSA funding issues in Homeland Security Appropriations bill and TSA authorization bill (H.R. 5855, H.R. 3011, S. 3216).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 572 / S. 2011, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R. 3606, Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act of 2011 H.R. 4041, Export Promotion Reform Act H.R. 4095, Online Pharmacy Safety Act H.R. 4105 / S. 2143, To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes H.R. 4216, Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act H.R. 4221 / S. 2215, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 H.R. 4251, Securing Maritime Activities through Risk-Based Targeting for Ports Security Act (SMART Ports) H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 H.R. 5143, To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from making payments to the Brazilian Cotton Institute H.R. 5855 / S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013, as it relates to staffing at the Ports of Entry and the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) H.R. 6029, Foreign and Economic Espionage Penalty Enhancement Act H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 H.R. 6280, United States - Mexico Cross-Border Security Act of 2012 H.R. 6642, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2012 H.R. 6654, Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act H.R. 6656, Customs Enhanced Enforcement and Trade Facilitation Act of 2012 H.R. 6727, U.S. Job Creation and Manufacturing Competitiveness Act of 2013 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 S. 2002, Online Pharmacy Safety Act S. 3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act and other bills related to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 S. 3642, Theft of Trade Secrets Clarification Act of 2012 Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-208) Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (specific legislation not yet introduced) U.S. - Mexico 21st Century Border Vision U.S. - Canada Beyond the Border Initiative The Department of Transportation's notice regarding modifications to the existing regulation regarding Hours of Service, in the trucking industry; (See FMCSA - 2004 - 19608 January 4, 2010) Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to terrorist attempts on air cargo planes Various issues relating to the implementation of the Trade Adjustment Assistance Extension Act of 2011 (P.L. 112-40); implementation of the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 112-41); implementation of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 112-42); implementation of the United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act (P.L. 112-43); Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia; Chinese Currency; Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA) and the miscellaneous tariff bill (MTB); customs facilitation and trade enforcement reauthorization; IP issues related to Australia, Canada, China, India, Brazil, Russia, Europe, and Mexico; IP issues related to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to trade secret theft; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; plain packaging; the World Intellectual Property Organization; the World Trade Organization; the World Health Organization; the International Telecommunications Union; the USPTO Attache Program; implementation of Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-6 18), as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (the Special 301 Report); trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; International Services Agreement (ISA) negotiations; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement negotiations; export controls reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and industrial policies; U.S.-Pakistan economic relations; U.S.-Korea economic relations; U.S.-Japan economic relations; U.S. sanctions on Burma; U.S.-EU High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth; the Transatlantic Economic Council; promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; advancing international regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Argentina economic relations; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S.-Egypt economic and commercial relations; U.S. trade relations with the Middle East and North Africa; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; India's cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S-India commercial and trade relationship Stephen McAllister - Official Covered Positions: June 2002 - March 2009 - Constituent/Community Liaison, Manchester Office - Office of Senator John Sununu
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| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $29,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 1447, Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R. 6642, Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2012 H.R. 6656, Customs Enhanced Enforcement and Trade Facilitation Act of 2012 S. 1546, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011
Client expense: $29,510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Aviation security issues; HR 3011 - TSA Authorization Act of 2011; HR 3608 - Stop TSA's Reach in Policy (STRIP) Act; Airport safety and security funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Aviation security issues; HR 3011 - TSA Authorization Act of 2011; HR 3608 - Stop TSA's Reach in Policy (STRIP) Act; Airport safety and security funding; healthcare
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Airport security issues; HR 3011 - TSA Authorization Act of 2011; HR 3608 - Stop TSA's Reach in Policy (STRIP) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 1447 Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2011 HR 3011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 Large Aircraft Security Program (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021) Aircraft Repair Station Security (Docket No. TSA-2004-1713) Other issues: Aviation security General aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport/DCA Access Standard Security Program International general aviation security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for private aircraft Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for Pre-Clearance
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - TSA Re-authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116/S 1546 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for FY 2012 P.L. 112-218 - No-Hassle Flying Act Issues associated with Department of Homeland Security (CBP) with regard to staffing and reimbursement
Client expense: $1,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 1105 - Transitioning With an Improved Credential Program Act HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3173/S 1966 - To direct the DHS Secretary to reform the process of enrollment activation, issuance, and renewal TWIC to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designate enrollment center. HR 4251 - Smart Port Security Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S.413 Cyber Security and Internet Freedom (Monitor) S.2105 - Cyber Security Act of 2012 (Monitor) S.2151 - Secure IT Cyber Secuirty (Support) H.R. 3011 - TSA Reauthorization 2011(Monitor) H.R. 3674 - The Promotion and Enhancing of Cyber Security and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011 "Precise Act" (Monitor) H.R. 3525 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (Monitor)
Client expense: $1,351,512 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 5855 FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Act S. 3216 FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 3011 Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011 H.R. 3116 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of FY 2012 S. 1546 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of FY2012 OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck, Known Crewmember, Global Entry and Known Shipper Programs Customer and Border Patrol Issues Human Trafficking-Blue Lightning Program Civil Aviation Security Issues Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Legislative Proposals to increase the TSA Passenger Security Fee
Client expense: $722,145 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Maritime Administration (MARAD), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. H.R. 6028, No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012. S. 3542, No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012. H.R. 5322, To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for an Inspector General for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and for other purposes. H.R. 6124, Families Flying Together Act of 2012. H.R. 6356, To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Airports Authority Board of Directors, and for other purposes. H.R. 6369, To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, and for other purposes. H.R. 6449, Air Travelers' Bill of Rights Act of 2012. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (NextGen). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Alternative Aviation Fuels. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to DOT Route Application for service to Haneda Airport. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to the promotion of a National Airline Policy.
Client expense: $820,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S 1918 - Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 P.L. 112-218 - No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012 CBP Staffing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
S.413 Cyber Security and Internet Freedom (Monitor) S.2105 - Cyber Security Act of 2012 (Monitor) S.2151 - Secure IT Cyber Secuirty (Support) H.R. 3011 - TSA Reauthorization 2011(Monitor) H.R. 3674 - The Promotion and Enhancing of Cyber Security and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011 "Precise Act" (Monitor) H.R. 3525 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (Monitor)
Client expense: $1,351,512 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 13 DHS Appropriations HR 1279 -- Aircraft Passenger Whole-Body Imaging Limitations Act of 2011 HR 3011 -- Transportation Security Administration Authorization of 2011 Matters related to Advanced Imaging Technology & Explosive Detection Systems Matters related to air cargo security
Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Federal government oversight and funding of homeland security; deployment of advanced imaging technology equipment; Transportation Security Administration funding; deployment of hold baggage technology, (H.R. 3011, Section 288 & 289), (H.R. 4068, Sections 1 & 2).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 1279 - Aircraft Passenger Whole-Body Imaging Limitations Act of 2011 HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2011 HR 4068/S 2044 - To require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology in the Department of Homeland Security to contract with an independent laboratory to study the health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints operated by the Transportation Security Administration and provide improved notice to airline passengers. Matters related to Advanced Imaging Technology and Explosive Detection Systems Matter related to cybersecurity
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of FY 12 P.L. 112-281 - No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116/S 1546 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S 1918 - Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 security fees, known crewmember and shipper programs Customs and Border Protection staffing at airports funding for in-line explosive detection systems
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations - provisions on the pay, benefits, contracting out and staffing levels, funding, and job security of DHS employees in Customs and Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (reform of current overtime system), Citizenship and Immigration Services (Sessions Amendment targeting CIS Information Officers and other specific occupations and job titles changes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Transportation Security Administration. S 772, Secure Facilities Act of 2011, Federal Protective Service reform for adequately staffing and funding of this Homeland Security Agency. HR 3116/S 1546 - DHS Authorization Act of 2011/FY 2012 - provisions that may affect the pay, benefits, and sourcing of federal employees in these agencies. HR 3011 TSA Authorization Act - provisions that may affect the pay, benefits, working conditions, and sourcing of TSA federal employees. Lobbied against Stop TSA's Reach in Policy (STRIP) and Restoring Integrity and Good-Heartedness to the Traveler Screening (RIGHTS) bills to "protect" passengers from perceived mistreatment by TSOs.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 4310, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. H.R. 6028, No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012. S. 3524, No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012. H.R. 5322, To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for an Inspector General for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and for other purposes. H.R. 6124, Families Flying Together Act of 2012. H.R. 6356, To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Airports Authority Board of Directors, and for other purposes. H.R. 6369, To amend title 49, United States Code, to change the membership of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority Board of Directors, and for other purposes. H.R. 6449, Air Travelers' Bill of Rights Act of 2012. H.R. 6055, Facilitating Access of Services and Trade Act of 2012. S. 3279, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2012. Monitor the implementation of the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV, (P.L. 112-27). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (NextGen). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Alternative Aviation Fuels. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Civil Aviation Security Issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Customs and Border Patrol Issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to DOT Passenger Protection Regulations. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to DOT Route Application for service to Haneda Airport. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Flight & Duty Time Rule. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre Check, Known Crewmember, and Known Shipper Programs. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters.
Client expense: $780,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
All matters related to transit security funding and implementation of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, and legislation to authorize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which includes S. 1546, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011 and H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011. Related legislation includes: H.R. 1900, Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011 H.R. 5855 and S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 3857, The Public Transit Security and Local Law Enforcement Support Act H.R. 3140, Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act S. 1546, The Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011, and provisions aimed at reauthorization of the Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
Client expense: $320,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Airport TSA funding issues in Homeland Security Appropriations bill and TSA authorization bill (H.R. 5855, H.R. 3011, S. 3216).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 5855 FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Act S. 3216 FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations Act H.R. 3011 Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011 H.R. 3116 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of FY 2012 S. 1546 Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of FY2012 OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck, Known Crewmember, Global Entry and Known Shipper Programs Customer and Border Patrol Issues Human Trafficking-Blue Lightning Program Civil Aviation Security Issues Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international)
Client expense: $743,494 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · third_quarter · Trade (domestic/foreign)
H.R. 572, Clean Ports Act of 2011 H.R.639 / S. 328, Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, The Ports Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 2072, Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Act of 2012 H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R. 3606, Reopening American Capital Markets to Emerging Growth Companies Act of 2011 H.R. 4041, Export Promotion Reform Act H.R. 4105 / S.2143, To apply the countervailing duty provisions of the Tariff Act of 1930 to nonmarket economy countries, and for other purposes H.R. 4095, Online Pharmacy Safety Act H.R. 4216, Foreign Counterfeit Prevention Act H.R. 4221 / S. 2215, Increasing American Jobs Through Greater Exports to Africa Act of 2012 H.R. 4251, Securing Maritime Activities through Risk-Based Targeting for Ports Security Act (SMART Ports) H.R.5143, To prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from making payments to the Brazilian Cotton Institute H.R. 5855/S.3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 5986, To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act, to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the textile and apparel rules of origin for the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 H.R. 6149, To require the United States Trade Representative to take action to obtain the full compliance of the Russian Federation with its commitments under the protocol on the accession of the Russian Federation to the Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization, and for other purposes H.R. 6156, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal Act of 2012 H.R. 6280, United States - Mexico Cross-Border Security Act of 2012 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Act Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1619, Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Act of 2011 S. 2002, Online Pharmacy Safety Act S. 2011, Clean Ports Act of 2011 S. 3187, Food and Drug Administration Safety and Innovation Act and other bills related to the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) S.3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 S. 3285, A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to products of the Russian Federation S. 3326, A bill to amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act to extend the third-country fabric program and to add South Sudan to the list of countries eligible for designation under that Act, to make technical corrections to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States relating to the textile and apparel rules of origin for the Dominican Republic-Central America-United States Free Trade Agreement, to approve the renewal of import restrictions contained in the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of 2003, and for other purposes S. 3327, Russian World Trade Organization Commitments Verification Act of 2012 S. 3406, Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012 Legislation similar to H.R. 496, Trade Enforcement Act of 2009 (specific legislation not yet introduced) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft with Senate Finance and House Ways and Means) U.S. - Mexico Security Act (House Discussion Draft from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere) The Textile Enforcement and Security Act of 2011, to be offered as an amendment to the Customs Authorization Bill (discussion draft) U.S. - Mexico 21st Century Border Vision U.S. - Canada Beyond the Border Initiative The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The U.S. Department of Transportation, Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The U.S. Department of Transportation, Hours of Service Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 4, 2010 Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to terrorist attempts on air cargo planes White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review Various issues relating to the Permanent Normal Trade Relations with Russia; Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement; miscellaneous tariff bills; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with India; U.S.-India economic relations; Indias cyber security, encryption and telecommunications security policies; U.S.-India commercial and trade relationship; implementation of the free trade agreement with Panama; trade dispute with Mexico regarding Cross-Border Trucking Program; U.S.-Mexico economic relations; Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations; International Services Agreement (ISA) negotiations; Export Controls Reform; Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement; Bilateral Investment Treaty negotiations with China; U.S.-China economic relations; China's IPR and Industrial Policies; U.S.-Pakistan economic relations; U.S.-Korea economic relations; U.S.-Japan economic relations; U.S. sanctions on Burma; U.S.-EU High Level Working Group on Jobs and Growth; the Transatlantic Economic Council; Promoting Transatlantic investment, trade and regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Central Asia Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA); U.S.-Russia economic relations; international concerns in the areas of antitrust, standards and investment; advancing international regulatory cooperation; U.S.-Argentina economic relations; U.S.-Brazil economic relations; U.S.-Egypt economic and commercial relations; U.S. trade relations with the Middle East and North Africa; G-20 obligations on Financial Service Reforms (Dodd Frank implementation); International Affairs Budget; Funding for the Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs), including the World Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD); customs facilitation and trade enforcement reauthorization; IP issues related to Canada, China, India, Brazil, Europe, Australia, and Mexico; IP issues relating to counterfeiting and piracy; IP issues related to trade secret theft; IP issues related to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; the expanded use of software asset management by the Federal Government and its contractors; patent linkage and regulatory data protection; plain packaging; the World Intellectual Property Organization; the World Trade Organization; the World Health Organization; the International Telecommunications Union; the USPTO IP Attache Program; implementation of Section 182 of the Trade Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-618), as amended by the Omnibus Trade and Competitiveness Act of 1988 and the Uruguay Round Agreements Act (the Special 301 Report); business facilitation and competitiveness; customs facilitation
Client expense: $31,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 1447, Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2011 H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 S. 1546, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011 Air Cargo Screening Act of 2011 (House discussion draft) Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, discussion draft) International Secure Air Cargo Act of 2011 (Senate discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft to be released in December 2012) The U.S. Department of Transportation's Hazardous Materials: Transportation of Lithium Batteries Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, published on January 11, 2010 The White House and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Global Supply Chain Security Review Air Cargo Security Working Group, U.S. Department of Homeland Security led working group to develop a response to terrorist attempts on air cargo planes
Client expense: $31,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 901, Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Security Authorization Act of 2011 H.R. 908, Full Implementation of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Act, including Shimkus-Green amendment on background checks H.R. 1299, Secure Border Act of 2011 H.R. 1561, Putting Our Resources toward Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 1653, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act H.R. 1690, Modernizing of Documentation and Elimination of Redundant Identification and Security Credentials Act (MODERN) Credential Act of 2011 H.R. 2096, Cyber Security Enhancement Act of 2011/2012 H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 H.R. 3116, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 H.R. 3416, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Assistance Act H.R. 3523, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act of 2011 H.R. 3674, Promoting and Enhancing Cybersecurity and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011 or PrECISE Act H.R. 3834, Advancing America's Networking and Information Technology Research and Development Act of 2012 H.R. 4251, Securing Maritime Activities through Risk-Based Targeting for Ports Security Act (SMART Ports) H.R. 4257, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2012 H.R. 4263, SECURE IT Act of 2012 H.R. 5326 / S. 2323, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013, provisions relating to National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) H.R. 5855/S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 6280, United States - Mexico Cross Border Security Act of 2012 S. 21, Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011 S. 413, Cyber Security and Internet Freedom Act of 2011 S. 473, Continuing Chemical Facilities Antiterrorism Security Act of 2011 S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port (SAFE) Reauthorization Act of 2011 S. 1483, Incorporation Transparency and Law Enforcement Act S. 1546, U.S. Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011 S. 2102, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2012 S. 2105, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S. 2151, SECURE IT Act of 2012 S. 3342, SECURE IT S. 3414, Cybersecurity Act of 2012 S. 3468, Independent Agency Regulatory Act U.S. - Mexico Security Act (House Discussion Draft from the Committee on Foreign Affairs, Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere) Facilitating and Securing Traffic at the Border Act of 2011 (discussion draft) Counterterrorism Enhancement and Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011, House Committee on Homeland Security (no bill number) Draft Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee-Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee staff cybersecurity bill (no bill number) The Maritime Transportation Security Authorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft) The Customs Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Reauthorization Act of 2011 (discussion draft to be released in December 2012) House Judiciary Committee Cyber-Security Draft (no bill number) Cyber Espionage and Theft Prevention Act (draft bill by Rep. Culberson) Department of Homeland Security public comment request on the CFATS Personnel Surety Program (see Apr. 13, 2010, Federal Register notice) Securities and Exchange Commission guidance regarding the disclosure of information security or cybersecurity risk (see October 13, 2011, SEC guidance) Department of Energys request for public comment on the Electricity Sector Cybersecurity Risk Management Process Guideline (see Sept. 16, 2011, Federal Register notice) Various issues relating to the recommendations of the House Republican Cybersecurity Task Force report; the White House cybersecurity legislative proposal; the administrations executive order related to cybersecurity
Client expense: $31,650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Vice President of the United States, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 1447 Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2011 HR 3011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 Large Aircraft Security Program (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021) Aircraft Repair Station Security (Docket No. TSA-2004-1713) Other Issues: Aviation security General aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport/DCA Access Standard Security Program International general aviation security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for private aircraft Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for Pre-Clearance
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Re-authorization Act of 2011, with respect to PreCheck, Known Crewmember, Global Entry and Known Shipper Programs HR 3116/S 1546 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for FY 2012 S 1918 - Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 HR 6028/S 3542 - No-Hassle Flying Act Issues associated with Department of Homeland Security (CBP) with regard to staffing and reimbursement
Client expense: $1,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations/authorizations. Please see addendum. European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011: HR2594 and S1956 - met with House Transportation Committee, Senate Commerce Commitee, and members' offices in both bodies Taxation (no specific legislation) - met with House and Senate offices on potential of aviation taxes as part of any legislation on budget, appropriations, deficit reduction, or tax reform Security Issues: Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security/Screening, Biometrics, Worker Screening, TSA Reauthorization, Checkpoint of the Future, ASAC, ISAC; met with House and Senate on all of these issues TSA Authorization: HR3011 - met with House Homeland Security Committee, Senate Commerce Committee, and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on provisions in the bill and industry priorities Flight Duty Periods: S3263 - met with Senate offices on bill to include cargo carriers in flight duty period regulations
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Aviation security issues; HR 3011 - TSA Authorization Act of 2011; HR 3608 - Stop TSA's Reach in Policy (STRIP) Act; Airport safety and security funding
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2012 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Aviation security issues; HR 3011 - TSA Authorization Act of 2011; HR 3608 - Stop TSA's Reach in Policy (STRIP) Act; Airport safety and security funding; healthcare
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2012 · third_quarter · Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice
Airport security issues; HR 3011 - TSA Authorization Act of 2011; HR 3608 - Stop TSA's Reach in Policy (STRIP) Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 13 DHS Appropriations HR 1279 -- Aircraft Passenger Whole-Body Imaging Limitations Act of 2011 HR 3011 -- Transportation Security Administration Authorization of 2011 Matters related to Advanced Imaging Technology & Explosive Detection Systems Matters related to air cargo security
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 1105 - Transitioning With an Improved Credential Program Act HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3173/S1966 - To direct the DHS Secretary to reform the process for the enrollment activation, issuance, and renewal TWIC to require, in total, not more than one in-person visit to a designate enrollment center. HR 4251 - Smart Port Security Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 1279 - Aircraft Passenger Whole-Body Imaging Limitations Act of 2011 HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2011 HR 4068/S 2044 - To require the Under Secretary for Science and Technology in the Department of Homeland Security to contract with an independent laboratory to study the health effects of backscatter x-ray machines used at airline checkpoints operated by the Transportation Security Administration and provide improved notice to airline passengers. Matters related to Advanced Imaging Technology Explosive Detection Systems Matter related to cybersecurity
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of FY 12
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S 1918 - Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 CBP Staffing
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
S.413 Cyber Security and Internet Freedom (Monitor) S.2105 - Cyber Security Act of 2012 (Monitor) S.2151 - Secure IT Cyber Secuirty (Support) H.R. 3011 - TSA Reauthorization 2011(Monitor) H.R. 3674 - The Promotion and Enhancing of Cyber Security and Information Sharing Effectiveness Act of 2011 "Precise Act" (Monitor) H.R. 3525 - Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (Monitor)
Client expense: $1,947,728 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
CFATS - personnel surety program - HR 908 and HR 901 Ammonium Nitrate Security Program - HR 3011 HR 6345 - General Duty Clarification Act, section 2(b) Transportation Security Vetting and Credentialing
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. S. 1918, Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011. H.R. 71, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2011. H.R. 729, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2011. H.R. 712, Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2011. S. 1956, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 1373, To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. H.R. 2594, European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011. H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Reauthorization Act of 2011. H.R. 3116, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012. S. 1546, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011. H.R. 3632, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act. S. 1913, Basic Airline Services to Improve Customer Satisfaction Act. H.R. 3867, Travel Transparency Act. H.R. 4348, MAP-21. S. 1813, MAP-21. H.R. 5322, To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide for an Inspector General for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, and for other purposes. H.R. 5715, Airline Pension Fairness Act of 2012. H.R. 6028, No-Hassle Flying Act of 2012. Monitor the implementation of the Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2011, Part IV, (P.L. 112-27). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (NextGen). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Alternative Aviation Fuels. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Civil Aviation Security Issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Customs and Border Patrol Issues Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Department of Transportation (DOT) Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to DOT Passenger Protection Regulations Monitor legislative and federal activity related to European Union Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Expansion of International Service in the Houston Airport System. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Pilot Flight & Duty Time Rule. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Issues related to Global Distribution Systems (GDSs). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international). Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Pre Check, Known Crewmember, and Known Shipper Programs. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters.
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 HR 3116/S 1546 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S 1918 - Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 security fees, known crewmember and shipper programs Customs and Border Protection staffing at airports funding for in-line explosive detection systems
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2012 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 2013 Homeland Security Appropriations - provisions on the pay, benefits, contracting out and staffing levels, funding, and job security of DHS employees in Customs and Border Patrol, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (reform of current overtime system), Citizenship and Immigration Services (Sessions Amendment targeting CIS Information Officers and other specific occupations and job titles changes, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Transportation Security Administration. Lobbied against Stop TSA's Reach in Policy (STRIP) and Restoring Integrity and Good-Heartedness to the Traveler Screening (RIGHTS) bills to "protect" passengers from perceived mistreatment by TSOs. S 772, Secure Facilities Act of 2011, Federal Protective Service reform for adequately staffing and funding of this Homeland Security Agency. HR 3116/S 1546 - DHS Authorization Act of 2011/FY 2012 - provisions that may affect the pay, benefits, and sourcing of federal employees in these agencies. HR 3011 TSA Authorization Act - provisions that may affect the pay, benefits, working conditions, and sourcing of TSA federal employees.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense Commissary Agency, Defense Finance & Accounting Service (DFAS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2012 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3011 - Transportation Security Administration Re-authorization Act of 2011, with respect to security fees, known crewmember and shipper programs HR 3116/S 1546 - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012 S 1918 - Fair Airline Industry Revenue Act of 2011 HR 6028 - No-Hassle Flying Act Issues associated with Department of Homeland Security (CBP) with regard to staffing and reimbursement
Client expense: $1,150,000 · 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), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations/authorizations. Please see addendum. European Union Emissions Trading Scheme Prohibition Act of 2011: HR2594 and S1956 - met with House Transportation Committee, Senate Commerce Commitee, and members' offices in both bodies Taxation (no specific legislation) - met with House and Senate offices on potential of aviation taxes as part of any legislation on budget, appropriations, deficit reduction, or tax reform Security Issues: US Exit, Secure Flight, Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security/Screening, Biometrics, Worker Screening, TSA Reauthorization, Checkpoint of the Future, ASAC, ISAC; met with House and Senate on all of these issues TSA Authorization: HR3011 - met with House Homeland Security Committee, Senate Commerce Committee, and Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on provisions in the bill and industry priorities Flight Duty Periods: S3263 - met with Senate offices on bill to include cargo carriers in flight duty period regulations
Client expense: $20,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2012 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
All matters related to transit security funding and implementation of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007, and legislation to authorize the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which includes S. 1546, Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act of 2011 and H.R. 3011, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011. Related legislation includes: H.R. 1900, Surface Transportation and Mass Transit Security Act of 2011 H.R. 5855 and S. 3216, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2013 H.R. 3857, The Public Transit Security and Local Law Enforcement Support Act H.R. 3140, Mass Transit Intelligence Prioritization Act
Client expense: $300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2012 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 1447 Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2011 HR 3011 Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act of 2011 Large Aircraft Security Program (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021) Aircraft Repair Station Security (Docket No. TSA-2004-1713) Other Issues: Aviation Security General aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport/DCA Access Standard Security Program International general aviation security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for private aircraft Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for Pre-Clearance
Client expense: $490,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), White House Office