Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 19, 2013
Latest Action
September 27, 2013
Primary Sponsor
Candice S. MillerRepublican(MI)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
47pct
8d open
vs 5,821 other HR bills in the 113th — cohort avg 49d
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Support for HR 3141, border security bill that provides for implementation of a biometric exit program.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Support for HR 3141, border bill that includes provisions to implement biometric exit. Support for use of biometrics in immigration reform and immigration documents.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
U.S. Visit Program / Exit System / Biometrics / TWIC Credentials - S.744 / H.R.2278 / H.R.1417 / H.R.3202 / H.R.3141 Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Prison Training Programs License Plate Readers, Customs and Border Protection Secure Identification / Documents
Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H - 1B Visa Reform Secure Identification / Document U.S. Visit Program / Exit System / Biometrics / TWIC Credentials - S.744 / H.R.2278 / H.R.1417/ H.R.3202 / H.R.3141
Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 3141 Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013; HR 4228 DHS Acquisition Accountability and Efficiency Act; FY15 Budget and Appropriations issues; DHS contracting issues; cybersecurity
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
| Republican |
| NY |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
HR 3141 Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013, HR 4903 FY2015 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, S 2354 DHS Cybersecurity Workforce Recruitment and Retention Act of 2014, DHS procurement issues, DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act H.R. 3141 Biometric Exit Improvement Act H.R. 3846 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Immigration User Fee Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems
Client expense: $865,188 · 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
2014 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act H.R. 3141 Biometric Exit Improvement Act H.R. 3846 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Immigration User Fee Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems
Client expense: $865,188 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: 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
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013. H.R. 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 15 DHS appropriations bill; general security issues; TSA authorization; CBP authorization; HR 3846 CBP Authorization Act; HR 3141 Biometric Exit Improvement Act; HR 4802 Airport Security Enhancement Act; HR 3488 Preclearance Authorization Act; HR 1204 - Aviation Security Advisory Committee Act; HR 2719 - Transporation Security Acquisition Reform Act; TSA proposed ASP amendment on exit lane staffing. CBP Preclearance issues; Automated Passport Control; Mobile Passport Control.
Client expense: $440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R, 15, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 490 / S. 223, Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act H.R. 1354, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2013 H.R. 1417 / S. 683, Border Security Results Act of 2013 H.R. 2872, Border Enforcement, Security, and Technology (BEST) Act of 2013 H.R. 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013 H.R. 4450 / S. 2250, Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014 S. 703, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the eligibility of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for designation for participation in the visa waiver program for certain visitors to the United States S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act S. 1812, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2013 Various issues relating to implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (P.L. 113-6), including provisions relating to the inclusion of language to expand the Visa Waiver Program; reauthorization of the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (P.L. 111-145); Executive Order 13597, Establishing Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals and the Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness; expansion of DHS trusted traveler programs, including Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program and the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; Brand USA and travel promotion; government travel and meetings; proposed study for a fee on pedestrians at land ports of entry; entry/exit process at ports of entry
Client expense: $21,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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 Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), 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. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 15, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 242, Legal Agricultural Workforce Act H.R. 300 / S. 266, Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2013 H.R. 459, STEM Visa Act of 2013 H.R. 478, E-Verify Modernization Act of 2013 H.R. 490 / S. 223, Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act H.R. 502, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act H.R. 519, Uniting American Families Act of 2013 H.R. 547, Border Security and Responsibility Act of 2013 H.R. 548, Border Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R. 583, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 633 / S. 293, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2013 H.R. 692, Protecting Department of Homeland Security Personnel Act of 2013 H.R. 707, Short Term Retention for Agricultural Workers Act of 2013 H.R. 714 / S. 310, Startup Act 3.0 H.R. 798, Workforce Investment Act of 2013 H.R. 938, United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013 H.R. 1108 / S. 178, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 1227, Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s from Leaving the Economy (STAPLE) Act of 2013 H.R. 1354, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2013 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013 H.R. 1772, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1773, Agricultural Guestworker Act H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas Act H.R. 2278, Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act H.R. 2752, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude seasonal workers from the applicable large employer determination for purposes of employer shared responsibility regarding health coverage H.R. 2765, Save Our Seasons Act of 2013 H.R. 2872, Border Enforcement, Security, and Technology (BEST) Act of 2013 H.R. 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013 H.R. 3344, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2013 H.R. 4178, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2014 H.R. 4238, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for requirements for employers of H-2B nonimmigrants, and for other purposes H.R. 4303, Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2014 H.R. 4450, Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014 H.R. 4586, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2014 H.R. 5137, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 5272, To prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes S. 1, Immigration Reform that Works for America's Future Act S. 169, Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act of 2013 S. 189, Startup Visa Act of 2013 S. 202, Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act S. 292, Dairy and Sheep H-2A Act S. 296, Uniting American Families Act of 2013 S. 300, A bill to prohibit the implementation of any program that grants temporary legal status to, or adjusts the status of, any individual who is unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies that the US-VISIT system has been fully implemented at every land, sea, and air port of entry S. 303, STEM Jobs Act of 2013 S. 462, United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013 S. 478, A bill to clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review S. 518, H2O Visa for Seafood Processing Act S. 600, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2013 S. 703, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the eligibility of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region for designation for participation in the visa waiver program for certain visitors to the United States S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act S. 1812, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2013 Final Regulation on Exchange Visitor Program-General Provisions, including provisions relating to audit provisions and compliance cost (79 Fed. Reg. 60,293-60,317, October 6, 2014) (to be codified at 22 C.F.R. pt. 62) Various issues relating to the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6); H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
Client expense: $21,250,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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 Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), 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. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 5462,Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip; S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; H.R. 3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act; H.R. 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013; H.R. 4156, Transparent Airfares Act of 2014;H.R. 182/ S. 3263, Safe Skies Act of 2014; H.R. 1775/S. 1495, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014; H.R. 3650, Silent Skies Act of 2013; H.R. 83, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2014; H. J. Res. 131, Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015; H.J. Res. 130, Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015; H.R. 4903/S. 2534,FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; H.R. 4745/S. 2438, FY 2015 THUD Appropriations Act; H.R. 4718, A bill that would make permanent the election to accelerate AMT credits in lieu of bonus depreciation. Regulatory and Other Matters In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: Air Cargo Security Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Civil Aviation Security Issues, including expansion of trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues and proposed CBP user fee increase DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule DOT Tarmac Delay Rule DOT Passenger Protection Rule III FAA Air Crew Training Rule FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule FAA War Risk Insurance Program FAA NextGen Initiative FY 2015 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees Implementation of Biometric Entry & Exit Systems Implementation of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J. Res. 59) Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations I and II Implementation of a National Airline Policy International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters
Client expense: $2,310,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations, HR 4903, S. 2534; CBP & TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S.744, H.R. 2278; Visa Waiver Program, Electronic System for Travel Authorization;travel faciliation programs including, Global Entry and Precheck. Customs and Border Protection staffing; Pre-Check Program; Aviation Passenger Security Fees.Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013, H.R. 1204/S.1804. H.R. 490, S.223, Biometric Exit H.R. 3141,JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; H.J. Res 59;Transportation Security Aquisition Reform Act, H.R. 2719/S. 1893. Travel Promotion, Enhancement and Modernization Act of 2014, S. 2250/H.R. 4450. Terrorism Risk Insurance, H.R.4871, S. 2244. S. 2869, H.R. 5470, H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434. HR 83, FY2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act. FY15 Continuing Resolution, H.J Res 124.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2014 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Travel documents; identification documents; TSA airport operations; TSA Pre-Check; CBP Airport Operations; US-VISIT; OBIM; Credential Authentication Technology; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, HR 4903, S 2534; Immigration; SAFE Act, HR 2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, HR 3141; HR 83, FY2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Approriations Act
Client expense: $92,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Travel documents; identification documents; E-Verify; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; OBIM; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, HR 4903, S. 2534; Immigration; SAFE Act, HR 2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, HR 3141; HR 83, FY15 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act.
Client expense: $92,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Travel documents; identification documents; immigration reform; E-Verify; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; OBIM; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations; HR 4903, S. 2534; Immigration; HR 83, FY14 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act; HR 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act; HR 2278, SAFE Act.
Client expense: $92,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
U.S. Visit Program / Exit System / Biometrics / TWIC Credentials - S.744 / H.R.2278 / H.R.1417 / H.R.3202 / H.R.3141 Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Prison Training Programs License Plate Readers, Customs and Border Protection Secure Identification / Documents
Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H - 1B Visa Reform Secure Identification / Document U.S. Visit Program / Exit System / Biometrics / TWIC Credentials - S.744 / H.R.2278 / H.R.1417/ H.R.3202 / H.R.3141
Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Travel documents; identification documents; E-verify; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; OBIM; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S.2534; Immigration; SAFE Act, H.R.2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R.3141; HR 83, FY2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Travel documents; identification documents; immigration reform; E-verify; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; OBIM; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S.2534; Immigration; SAFE Act, H.R.2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R.3141; HR 83, FY2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Travel documents; identification documents; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; CATBPSS; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S.2534; Immigration; SAFE Act, H.R.2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R.3141; HR 83, FY2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Travel documents; identification documents; immigration reform; E-verify; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; OBIM; international trusted travel programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S.2534; Immigration; SAFE Act, H.R.2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R.3141; HR 83, FY2015 Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 5462 Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip. HR 3141 Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013. HR 4156 Transparent Airfares Act of 2014. HR 182/S 3263 Safe Skies Act of 2014. HR 1775/S1495 Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014. HR 3650 Silent Skies Act of 2013. S 2290 Real Transparency in Airfares Act 2014. Civil Aviation Security Issues, including expansion of the trusted traveler/risk-based screenin programs, airport exit lane staffin and secondary cockpit barriers.DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule. DOT Tarmac Delay Rule. DOT Passenger Protection Regulations I and II. Implementation of a National Airline Policy. International Air Service to Japan. FAA NextGen Initiative. HR 3488 Preclearance Authorization. FAA War Risk Insurance Program.
Client expense: $1,500,000 · 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
2014 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 15, (Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act), H.R. 140/S. 301 (Birthright Citizenship Act), H.R. 242 (Legal Agricultural Workforce Act), H.R. 425 (prevent funds from use carrying out administrative amnesty), H.R. 457 (Criminal Accountability Act), H.R. 457 (Criminal Alien Accountability Act), H.R. 459 (STEM Visa Act), H.R. 463 (reforms to prevent fraud and abuse of the U visa), H.R. 477 (Nuclear Family Priority Act), H.R. 478 (E-Verify Modernization Act), H.R. 502 (Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act), H.R. 644/S. 293 (Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act), H.R. 714 (Startup Act 3.0), H.R. 830 (SAVE Act), H.R. 1227 (STAPLE Act), H.R. 1292 (New IDEA Act), H.R. 1354 (Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act), H.R. 1772 (Legal Workforce Act), H.R. 1773 (AG Act), H.R. 1901/S. 2463 (Keeping Our Communities Safe Act), H.R. 2124 (Keeping the Promise of IRCA Act), H.R. 2131 (Supplying Knowledge Based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas Act), H.R. 2220 (SMART Act), H.R. 2264 (CLEAR Act), H.R. 2278 (Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement Act), H.R. 2377 (ENLIST Act), H.R. 2602 (Timely Repatriation Act), H.R. 2630 (1986 Amnesty Transparency Act), H.R. 2631 (Visa Overstay Enforcement Act), H.R. 2745 (No Social Security for Illegal Immigrants Act), H.R. 2765 (Save Our Seasons Act), H.R. 2936 (Protecting Immigrants From Legal Exploitation Act), H.R. 3000 (REVIVE Act), H.R. 3130 (Protect Family Values at the Border Act), H.R. 3141 (Biometric Exit Improvement Act), H.R. 3163 (CIR ASAP Act), H.R. 3611 (DHS Immigration Accountability and Transparency Act), H.R. 3732 (Immigration Compliance Enforcement (ICE) Act), H.R. 3857 (Enforce the Take Care Clause Act), H.R. 3914 (Immigrant Detainee Legal Rights Act), H.R. 3921/S. 1943 (IN-STATE Act), H.R. 4178 (American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act), H.R. 4238 (H2B cap exemption), H.R. 4240 (HEAL Immigrant Women and Families Act), H.R. 4962 (National Border and Homeland Security Act), H.R. 5014 (Illegal Entry Accountability Act), H.R. 5053 (Expedited Family Reunification Act), H.R. 5160/S. 2631(prohibit DACA administrative amnesty expansion), H.R. 5230/S. 2648 (supplemental appropriations for responding to the surge of illegal aliens), H.R. 5272 (DACA amnesty reduction), H.R. 5520 (SAFE for America Act), H.R. 5759 (Preventing Executive Overreach on Immigration Act), H.R. 5768 (Separation of Powers Act), H.Res. 326 (opposing amnesty), H.Res. 330 (border security first), H.Res. 652 (condemning administrative refusal to execute immigration laws faithfully), S. 169 (Immigration Innovation (I-Squared) Act), S. 223 (Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act), S. 296 (Uniting American Families Act), S. 299 (to prevent abuse of immigration information for breaking federal law against sanctuary policies in policing), S. 302 (Voter Integrity Protection Act), S. 303 (STEM Jobs Act), S. 600 (H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act), S. 744 (Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act), S. 1059 (amnesty for military service), S. 2118 (ENFORCE the Law Act), H.R. 83 (potential provisions relating to executive amnesty in Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations/authorizations. Please see addendum.IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC): Filed for approval with DOT (DOT-OST-2013-0048) for Resolution 787 Security Issues: Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security/Screening, Biometric Exit (HR3141), Worker Screening, ASAC, ISAC; met with House and Senate on all of these issues Transparent Airfares Act (HR4156): Met with staff of House Transportation and Senate Commerce Committees ICAO Action on Climate Change: Met with staff of House Transportation and Senate Commerce Committees on progress on global aviation emissions scheme
Client expense: Not reported · 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
2014 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 5462 Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip, HR 3141 Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013, HR 4156 Transparent Airfares Act of 2014, HR 182/S 3263 Safe Skies Act of 2014, HR 1775/S 1495 Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014, HR 3650 Silent Skies Act of 2013, S 2260 The Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act. Civil Aviation Security Issues, including expansion of the trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers. DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule. DOT Tarmac Delay Rule. DOT Passenger Protection Regulations I and II. Implementation of a National Airline Policy. International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Bilateral Negotiations). Issues surrounding US-Japan open skies
Client expense: $1,170,000 · 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)
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 15 DHS appropriations bill; general security issues; TSA authorization; CBP authorization; HR 3846 CBP Authorization Act; HR 3141 Biometric Exit Improvement Act; HR 4802 Airport Security Enhancement Act; HR 3488 Preclearance Authorization Act; HR 1204 - Aviation Security Advisory Committee Act; HR 2719 - Transporation Security Acquisition Reform Act; TSA proposed ASP amendment on exit lane staffing. CBP Preclearance issues;
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013. H.R. 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 15, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act H.R. 242, Legal Agricultural Workforce Act H.R. 300 / S. 266, Visa Waiver for Israel Act of 2013 H.R. 459, STEM Visa Act of 2013 H.R. 478, E-Verify Modernization Act of 2013 H.R. 490 / S. 223, Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act H.R. 502, Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification and Illegal Immigration Control Act H.R. 519, Uniting American Families Act of 2013 H.R. 547, Border Security and Responsibility Act of 2013 H.R. 548, Border Infrastructure and Jobs Act of 2013 H.R. 583, Putting Our Resources Toward Security (PORTS) Act H.R. 633 / S. 293, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2013 H.R. 692, Protecting Department of Homeland Security Personnel Act of 2013 H.R. 707, Short Term Retention for Agricultural Workers Act of 2013 H.R. 714 / S. 310, Startup Act 3.0 H.R. 798, Workforce Investment Act of 2013 H.R. 803, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act H.R. 830, Secure America through Verification and Enforcement (SAVE) Act of 2013 H.R. 938, United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013 H.R. 1108 / S. 178, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2013 H.R. 1227, Stopping Trained in America Ph.D.s from Leaving the Economy (STAPLE) Act of 2013 H.R. 1354, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2013 H.R. 1417, Border Security Results Act of 2013 H.R. 1772, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1773, Agricultural Guestworker Act H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas Act H.R. 2278, Strengthen and Fortify Enforcement (SAFE) Act H.R. 2752, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude seasonal workers from the applicable large employer determination for purposes of employer shared responsibility regarding health coverage H.R. 2765, Save Our Seasons Act of 2013 H.R. 2872, Border Enforcement, Security, and Technology (BEST) Act of 2013 H.R. 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013 H.R. 3344, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2013 H.R. 4178, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2014 H.R. 4238, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for requirements for employers of H-2B nonimmigrants, and for other purposes H.R. 4303, Border Enforcement Accountability, Oversight, and Community Engagement Act of 2014 H.R. 4450, Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014 H.R. 4586, Fraudulent Overseas Recruitment and Trafficking Elimination Act of 2014 H.R. 5137, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2014 H.R. 5272, To prohibit certain actions with respect to deferred action for aliens not lawfully present in the United States, and for other purposes S. 1, Immigration Reform that Works for Americas Future Act S. 169, I-Squared Act of 2013 S. 189, Startup Visa Act of 2013 S. 202, Accountability Through Electronic Verification Act S. 292, Dairy and Sheep H-2A Act S. 296, Uniting American Families Act of 2013 S. 300, A bill to prohibit the implementation of any program that grants temporary legal status to, or adjusts the status of, any individual who is unlawfully present in the United States until the Secretary of Homeland Security certifies that the US-VISIT system has been fully implemented at every land, sea, and air port of entry S. 303, STEM Jobs Act of 2013 S. 462, United States-Israel Strategic Partnership Act of 2013 S. 478, A bill to clarify that the revocation of an alien's visa or other documentation is not subject to judicial review S. 518, H2O Visa for Seafood Processing Act S. 600, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2013 S. 703, A bill to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the eligibility of the Hong Kong Special Administration Region for designation for participation in the visa waiver program for certain visitors to the United States S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act S. 1812, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2013 Various issues relating to the implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6); H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal non-agricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; House Republican Principles on Immigration Reform
Client expense: $28,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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 Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), 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. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 15, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act H.R. 490 / S. 223, Visa Waiver Program Enhanced Security and Reform Act H.R. 1354, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2013 H.R. 1417 / S. 683, Border Security Results Act of 2013 H.R. 1923 / S. 703, To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide for the eligibility of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region for designation for participation in the visa waiver program for certain visitors to the United States H.R. 2872, Border Enforcement, Security, and Technology (BEST) Act of 2013 H.R. 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013 H.R. 4450 / S. 2250, Travel Promotion, Enhancement, and Modernization Act of 2014 S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act S. 1812, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act of 2013 Draft legislation titled to enhance and integrate Native American tourism, empower Native American communities, increase coordination and collaboration between Federal tourism assets, and expand heritage and cultural tourism opportunities in the United States (NATIVE Act) Various issues relating to implementation of Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (P.L. 113-6), including provisions relating to the inclusion of language to expand the Visa Waiver Program; reauthorization of the Travel Promotion Act, (P.L. 111-145); Executive Order 13597, Establishing Visa and Foreign Visitor Processing Goals and the Task Force on Travel and Competitiveness; expansion of DHS trusted traveler programs, including Customs and Border Protection's Global Entry program and the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; Brand USA and travel promotion; government travel and meetings; proposed study for a fee on pedestrians at land ports of entry; entry/exit process at ports of entry
Client expense: $28,350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), 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 Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), 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. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 5462. Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip. S.744. Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act. H.R. 3846. U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act. H.R. 4156. Transparent Airfares Act of 2014. H.R.182/S.3263. Safe Skies Act of 2014. H.R.1775/S.1495. Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014. H.R. 3650. Silent Skies Act of 2013. H.R. 4903/S.2534. FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. H.R. 4745/S.2438. FY 2015 THUDAppropriations Act. H.R. 3488. Preclearance Authorization Act of 2014. H.R. 3141. Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013. Aircraft Noise and Emissions. Civil Aviation Security Issues, including expansion of trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues and proposed CBP user fee increase. DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule. DOT Tarmac Delay Rule. DOT Passenger Protection Rule III. FAA War Risk Insurance Program. FAA NextGen Initiative. Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations I and II. Implementation of a National Airline Policy. International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations). Implementation of Biometric Entry & Exit Systems.
Client expense: $380,000 · 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)
2014 · third_quarter · Immigration
S. 744 Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act H.R. 3141 Biometric Exit Improvement Act H.R. 3846 U.S. Custom and Border Protection Authorization Act OTHER REGULATORY ISSUES: -Immigration User Fee -Implementation of Biometric Entry & Exit Systems
Client expense: $846,287 · 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
2014 · third_quarter · Immigration
H - 1B Visa Reform Secure Identification / Document U.S. Visit Program / Exit System / Biometrics / TWIC Credentials - S.744 / H.R.2278 / H.R.1417/ H.R.3202 / H.R.3141
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
U.S. Visit Program / Exit System / Biometrics / TWIC Credentials - S.744 / H.R.2278 / H.R.1417 / H.R.3202 / H.R.3141 Department of Justice (DOJ) Federal Prison Training Programs License Plate Readers, Customs and Border Protection Secure Identification / Documents
Client expense: $1,300,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations, HR 4903, S. 2534; CBP & TSA airport operations; international registered traveler programs; The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act, S.744, H.R. 2278; Visa Waiver Program, Electronic System for Travel Authorization;travel faciliation programs including, Global Entry and Precheck. Customs and Border Protection staffing; Pre-Check Program; Aviation Passenger Security Fees.NextGen air traffic control system;Aviation Security Stakeholder Participation Act of 2013, H.R. 1204/S.1804. H.R. 490, S.223, Biometric Exit H.R. 3141,JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; H.J. Res 59;Transportation Security Aquisition Reform Act, H.R. 2719/S. 1893. Travel Promotion, Enhancement and Modernization Act of 2014, S. 2250/H.R. 4450. Terrorism Risk Insurance, H.R.4871, S. 2244. S. 2869, H.R. 5470, H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434
Client expense: $500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Park Service (NPS), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Travel documents; identification documents; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; Credential Authentication Technology; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, HR 2217; Immigration Reform, S. 744; SAFE Act, H.R. 2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R. 3141
Client expense: $92,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Travel documents; identification documents;immigration reform; E-verify; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; OBIM; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R. 2217; Immigration Reform, S. 744; SAFE Act, H.R. 2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R. 3141; Titles I, II, & III: H.R. 2397 and FY15 Defense Appropriations Act.
Client expense: $92,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · third_quarter · Immigration
Travel documents;identification documents; E-verify; CBP airport operationos; US-VISIT; OBIM; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R. 2217; Immigration Reform, S. 744; SAFE Act, H.R. 2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R. 3141
Client expense: $92,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Travel documents; identification documents; immigration reform; E-Verify; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; CBP airport operations; US-VISI; OBIM; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R. 2217; Immigration Reform, S. 744; SAFE Act, HR 2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R. 3141
Client expense: $92,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 5462, Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip; S.744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; H.R. 3488, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2014; H.R.3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act; H.R. 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013; H.R. 4156, Transparent Airfares Act of 2014; H.R. 182/S. 3263, Safe Skies Act of 2014; H.R. 1775/S. 1495, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014;Continued from page 2 H.R. 3650, Silent Skies Act of 2013; S. 2260, The Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; H.R. 4903/S. 2534, FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; H.R. 4745/S. 2438, FY 2015 THUD Appropriations Act; H.R. 4438, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014; and H.R. 4718, A bill that would make permanent the election to accelerate AMT credits in lieu of bonus depreciation. Regulatory and Other Matters -- In addition to the contacts associated with the legislation described above: Aircraft noise and emissions issues, and ground facility environmental issues Alternative aviation fuels development and use Cabin safety issues Civil aviation security issues, including passenger and cargo security issues, expansion of trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport passenger exit lane staffing and secondary aircraft cockpit barriers Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, foreign-airport passenger preclearance, proposed CBP user fee increases, and biometric passenger entry and exit systems Department of Transportation ("DOT") Full-Fare Advertising Rule DOT Tarmac Delay Rule DOT Passenger Protection Rule III Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") rules and policies, including Air-Crew Training Rule and FAA Pilot Qualification Rule FAA War-Risk Insurance Program FAA NextGen Initiative FY 2015 DOT/FAA and Department of Homeland Security budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees Implementation of a National Airline Policy Implementation of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J. Res. 59) International air service rights issues (U.S. Government air-transport agreement negotiations) Promotion of international air travel to the United States National Transportation Safety Board Investigation Procedures Rule Railway Labor Act issues Transportation Security Administration aviation security taxes and fees Various federal income and excise tax matters
Client expense: $2,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 5462, Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip; S. 744, Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act; H.R. 3488, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2014;H.R. 3846, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act; H.R. 3141, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2013; H.R. 4156, Transparent Airfares Act of 2014; H.R. 182/S. 3263, Safe Skies Act of 2014; H.R. 1775/S. 1495, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014; H.R. 3650, Silent Skies Act of 2013; S. 2260,The Expiring Provisions Improvement Reform and Efficiency (EXPIRE) Act; H.R. 4903/S. 2534, FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; H.R. 4745/S. 2438, FY 2015 THUD Appropriations Act; H.R. 4438, American Research and Competitiveness Act of 2014; and H.R. 4718, A bill that would make permanent the election to accelerate AMT credits in lieu of bonus depreciation. Regulatory and Other Matters -- In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: Aircraft noise and emissions issues, and ground facility issues Alternative aviation fuels development and use Cabin safety issues Civil aviation security issues, including passenger and cargo security issues, expansion of trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport passenger exit lane staffing and secondary aircraft cockpit barriers Customs and Border Protection ("CBP") issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, foreign-airport passenger preclearance issues, proposed CBP user fee increase, and biometric passenger entry and exit systems Department of Transportation ("DOT") Full-Fare Advertising Rule DOT Tarmac Delay Rule DOT Passenger Protection Rule III Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") rules, including Air-Crew Training Rule and FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule FAA War Risk Insurance Program FAA NextGen Initiative FY 2015 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees Implementation of a National Airline PolicyImplementation of Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (H.J. Res. 59) Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Rules I and II International air service rights issues (U.S. Government bilateral civil aviation negotiations) Promotion of international air travel and tourism to the United States National Transportation Safety Board Investigation Procedures Rule Railway Labor Act issues, interpretation and implementation Transportation Security Administration aviation security taxes and fees Various federal income and excise tax matters
Client expense: $2,030,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health 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, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2014 · third_quarter · Immigration
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; FY15 Continuing Resolution, H. J. Res.124; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; ESTA; Visa Waiver Program, S. 2869, H.R. 5470, H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; FY15 Continuing Resolution, H. J. Res.124; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; ESTA; Visa Waiver Program, S. 2869, H.R. 5470, H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; FY15 Continuing Resolution, H. J. Res.124; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; ESTA; Visa Waiver Program, S. 2869, H.R. 5470, H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; FY15 Continuing Resolution, H. J. Res.124; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; ESTA; Visa Waiver Program, S. 2869, H.R. 5470, H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S. 2534; FY15 Continuing Resolution, H. J. Res.124; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, CBP Authorization Act, H.R. 3846; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; Visa policy, JOLT Act, H.R. 1354; Brand USA Reauthorization, H.R. 4450, S. 2250; ESTA; Visa Waiver Program, S. 2869, H.R. 5470, H.R. 5594, H.R. 5434; Biometric Exit, H.R. 3141; Travel procurement; travel documentation; customs fees; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Immigration issues
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Travel documents; identification documents; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; CATBPSS; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S.2534; Immigration; SAFE Act, H.R.2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R.3141
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · third_quarter · Immigration
Travel documents; identification documents; E-verify; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; OBIM; international trusted traveler programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S.2534; Immigration; SAFE Act, H.R.2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R.3141
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Travel documents; identification documents; immigration reform; E-verify; TSA airport operations; TSA PreCheck; CBP airport operations; US-VISIT; OBIM; international trusted travel programs; FY15 DHS Appropriations, H.R.4903, S.2534; Immigration; SAFE Act, H.R.2278; Biometric Exit Improvement Act, H.R.3141
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE)