To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 15, 2014
Latest Action
December 19, 2014
Primary Sponsor
Richard HudsonRepublican(NC)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
87pct
95d open
vs 5,821 other HR bills in the 113th — cohort avg 49d
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2014 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 1775 Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014 S. 1495 Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4745 FY2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 2438 FY2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 182 Safe Skies Act of 2014 S. 3263 Safe Skies Act of 2014 H.R. 2650 Silent Skies Act of 2013 H.R. 4156 Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 H.R. 5462 Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Civil Aviation Security Issues including expansion or 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 Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Tarmac Delay Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems War Risk Insurance Implementation of a National Airlines Policy FY2015 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customers user fee, and immigrations user fee Proposals to change/reform the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Haneda Airport Liberalization Fair Competition Issues
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 · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 1775 Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014 S. 1495 Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014 H.R. 4745 FY2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 2438 FY2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 182 Safe Skies Act of 2014 S. 3263 Safe Skies Act of 2014 H.R. 2650 Silent Skies Act of 2013 H.R. 4156 Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 H.R. 5462 Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues Alternative Aviation Fuels Civil Aviation Security Issues including expansion or 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 Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule Department of Transportation Tarmac Delay Rule Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems War Risk Insurance Implementation of a National Airlines Policy FY2015 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customers user fee, and immigrations user fee Proposals to change/reform the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) Haneda Airport Liberalization Fair Competition Issues
Client expense: $865,188 · Firm income: Not reported
2014 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
War risk insurance TSA fees in the budget H.R. 3547, Consolidated Appropriations Act Issues related to H.R. 5462, Limitations on the fees charged to airlines passengers H.R. 4156, Transparent Airfare Act Issues related to the facility in Abu Dhabi
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2014 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Export Import bank reauthorization Issues related to flights to Haneda airport Issues related to crude oil and RIN's Issues related to H.R. 5462, Limitations on the fees charged to airlines passengers Full Fare advertising H.R. 2217, The Homeland Security appropriations bill
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4903/S. 2534); legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip (H.R. 5462); commercial aviation taxes and fees; civil aviation security; customs, immigration and passenger facilitation issues.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
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
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FY 2015 THUD Appropriations Act (H.R. 4745/S. 2438); FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4903/S. 2534); legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip (H.R. 5462); air traffic control operations and modernization; aircraft operations, maintenance and safety issues; airport access and infrastructure; aviation fuels and fuel hedging; commercial aviation taxes and fees; customer service issues; civil aviation security; customs, immigration and passenger facilitation issues; war risk insurance.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2014 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Homeland Security issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Customs and Border Patrol issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Transportation Security Administration issues. H.R. 1745, To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations regarding secondary cockpit barriers. H.R. 1775, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2013. H.R. 2946, Risk-Based Cockpit Security Act of 2013. H.R. 3488, To establish the conditions under which the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish preclearance facilities, conduct preclearance operations, and provide customs services outside the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 3575, Putting Security First in Preclearance Act. H.R. 5462, To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers (P.L. 113-294). S. 1495, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2013.
Client expense: $770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
National aviation policy; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization; airline safety Ancillary fees; Transportation Security Administration fees (H.R. 5462) Airline customer service; tarmac delays; airline competition; on-time performance Transportation appropriations (H.R. 4745) as it relates to the aviation industry Air traffic control and NextGen 21st Century Small Community Air Service Development Program Act (H.R. 5766) Tax extenders bill (H.R. 5771), as it relates to small aircraft Nominations to National Transportation Safety Board and Dept. of Transportation Omnibus appropriations bill (H.R. 83), as it relates to airline issues, including war risk insurance
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
-Issues related to the new International Arrivals Facility to be built at the Port of Seattle -Issues related to commercial air service at Port Angeles, Washington -Issues related to FAA War Risk Insurance -H.R. 5462: Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip -Issues related to potential DOT Rule concerning onboard carriage of musical instruments -Topic of Open Skies agreement between governments of United States and Mexico -Topic of Docket DOT-OST-2010-0018: Disposition of U.S.-Haneda slot pair as it relates to 2010 U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding. -Topic of Alaska Bypass Mail Program, Q-400 aircraft, and Essential Air Service in the state of Alaska. -Topic of Alaska Airlines' financial results, J.D.Power Award,and upcoming FAA Reauthorization legislation as it relates to smaller air carriers. -Topic of In-Flight service and craft beers.
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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 · 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 · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 5462 Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip. S. 744 Border Security, Economic Oppertunity, 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/S2438.FY 2015 THUD Appropriations Act. 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 Airlines Policy. International Air Service Issues (U. S. Government Bilateral Negotiations). Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems.
Client expense: $430,000 · 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 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Immigration fee - HR 83, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes. TSA user fee - HR 83, Making consolidated appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, and for other purposes; HR 5462,To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
HR 5462 - To amend Title 49 USC to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers US Customs and Border Protection staffing at airports
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
HR 5462 - To amend Title 49 USC to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers US Customs and Border Protection staffing at airports
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 1775 Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014. S. 1495 Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2014. H.R. 4745 - FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 2438 - FY 2015 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act H.R. 182 - Safe Skies Act of 2014 S. 3263 - Safe Skies Act of 2014 H.R. 3650 - Silent Skies Act of 2013 H.R. 4156 - Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 H.R. 5462 - Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: -Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues -Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) -Aviation Industry Financial Issues -Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues -Alternative Aviation Fuels -Civil Aviation Security Issues, including expansion of truted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit lane staffin and secondary cockpit barriers -Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues and proposed CBP user fee increase -Department of Transportation Passenger Protection Regulations Rule III -Department of Transportation Implementation of Passenger Protection Regulation I and II -Department of Transportation Full Fare Advertising Rule -Department of Transportation Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule -Department of Transportation Tarmac Delay Rule -International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) -Airline Demand Management -FAA NextGen Initiative -Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) -DOT Data Modernization -War Risk Insurance -Implementation of a National Airlines Policy -FY 2015 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customs user fee, and immigration user fee -Proposals to change/reform the Civil Reserve Air Fleet -Haneda Airport Liberalization -Fair Competition Issues
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 · Homeland Security
H.R. 4903 FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act S. 2534 FY 2015 Senate Homeland Scurity Appropriations Bill H.R. 3488 Preclearance Authorization Act of 2014 H.R. 3846 U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act H.R. 5462 Legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS: -Transportation Security Administration (TSA) PreCheck, Known Crewmember, Global Entry and Known Shipper Programs -Customs and Border Protection Issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues and proposed CBP user fee increase -Civil Aviation Security Issues, including expansion of trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers -Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) -FY 2014 and FY 2015 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customs user fee, and immigration user fee -Impact of federal budget sequester on CBP, TSA & FAA -TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
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 · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FY 2015 THUD Appropriations Act (H.R. 4745/S. 2438); FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4903/S. 2534); Transparent Airfares Act of 2014 (H.R. 4156); U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act (H.R. 3846); legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip (H.R. 5462); air traffic control operations and modernization; aircraft operations, maintenance and safety issues; airport access and infrastructure; aviation fuels and fuel hedging; commercial aviation taxes and fees; customer service issues; civil aviation security; customs, immigration and passenger facilitation issues; war risk insurance.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4903/S. 2534); U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act (H.R. 3846); legislation to cap the passenger security fee at $11.20 per round trip (H.R. 5462); commercial aviation taxes and fees; civil aviation security; customs, immigration and passenger facilitation issues.
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, White House Office
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Homeland Security issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Customs and Border Patrol issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Transportation Security Administration issues.H.R. 1745, To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue regulations regarding secondary cockpit barriers. H.R. 1775, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2013. H.R. 2946, Risk-Based Cockpit Security Act of 2013. H.R. 3488, To establish the conditions under which the Secretary of Homeland Security may establish preclearance facilities, conduct preclearance operations, and provide customs services outside the United States, and for other purposes. H.R. 3575, Putting Security First in Preclearance Act. H.R. 5462, To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers. S. 1495, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2013.
Client expense: $730,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R.3488 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2014 H.R.5462 - To amend Title 49 U.S.C. to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers. CBP inspector staffing at airports.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Issures relating to the AMR merger with US Airways; HR 4156, The Transparent Airfares Act of 2014; Customs and border protection staffing issues at airports; US/Japan Open Skies Agreement/access Haneda airport; Airplane noise issues at major US airports; HR 5462, Limitation of Transportation Security Agency fees charges to passengers of air carriers.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2014 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
TSA passenger fees - HR 5462, To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for limitations on the fees charged to passengers of air carriers. Terrorism Risk Insurance - HR 4871, TRIA Reform Act of 2014; S 2244, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2014.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE