SAFE DRONE Act of 2015

Issues relating to the regulation of commercial drone use including S. 2157 and HR 3669 SAFE DRONE Act of 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R.1229, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.1385, Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.1646, Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act, all provisions H.R.3669, SAFE DRONE Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.4432, Commercial UAS Modernization Act, all provisions H.R.4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions related to drones S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015, all provisions S.1595, Protecting Individuals From Mass Aerial Surveillance Act of 2015, all provisions S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act, all provisions S.2156, Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015, all provisions S.2157, SAFE DRONE Act of 2015, all provisions S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016," all provisions related to drones S.2684, "UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act," all provisions related to broadcasters S.2670, Micro Drone Safety and Innovation Act of 2016, all provisions

Client expense: $840,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 4464/S. 2658 (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2016); amends title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2016 through 2017. H.R. 1062/S. 571 (Pilot's Bill of Rights 2); amends the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to require the revision of the third class medical certification regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying with regard to aviation safety. Lobbying with regard to preemption of common law remedies in aviation cases. H.R. 4441 (Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016); reauthorizes the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2019 and specified FAA programs for FY2016-FY2022, transfers operation of air traffic services currently provided by the Federal Aviation Administration to a separate not-for-profit corporate entity, reauthorizes and streamlines programs of the Federal Aviation Administration, and other purposes.

Client expense: $1,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R.1229, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.1385, Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.1646, Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act, all provisions H.R.3669, SAFE DRONE Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.4432, Commercial UAS Modernization Act, all provisions H.R.4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016, all provisions related to drones S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015, all provisions S.1595, Protecting Individuals From Mass Aerial Surveillance Act of 2015, all provisions S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act, all provisions S.2156, Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015, all provisions S.2157, SAFE DRONE Act of 2015, all provisions S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016," all provisions related to drones S.2684, "UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act," all provisions related to broadcasters S.2670, Micro Drone Safety and Innovation Act of 2016, all provisions

Client expense: $1,810,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 4464/S. 2658 (Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2016); amends title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2016 through 2017. H.R. 1062/S. 571 (Pilot's Bill of Rights 2); amends the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to require the revision of the third class medical certification regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying with regard to aviation safety. Lobbying with regard to preemption of common law remedies in aviation cases.

Client expense: $1,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues relating to the regulation of commercial drone use including S. 2157 and HR 3669 SAFE DRONE Act of 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 01-19-2016; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to CMS rulemaking on mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in nursing home residency contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 01-19-2016; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. H.R. 2841 (FAST Generics Act of 2015); amends the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to prohibit the license holder of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved drug or biological product from restricting availability of the medication for testing by a product developer seeking to develop a drug, generic drug, or biosimilar, including restricting availability with a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS). H.R. 3304 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2015); Requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the US to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying on aviation safety. H.R. 1062/S. 571 (Pilot's Bill of Rights 2); amends the Pilot's Bill of Rights to facilitate appeals and to apply to other certificates issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, to require the revision of the third class medical certification regulations issued by the Federal Aviation Administration.

H.R.1229, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015, all provisions H.R.1385, Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015, all provisions. H.R.1646, Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act, all provisions. H.R.3669, SAFE DRONE Act of 2015, all provisions. S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015, all provisions S.1595, Protecting Individuals From Mass Aerial Surveillance Act of 2015, all provisions. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act, all provisions. S.2156, Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015, all provisions. S.2157, SAFE DRONE Act of 2015, all provisions.

Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 3334 - Families Flying Together Act of 2015, H.R. 3379 - Airplane Kids in Transit Safety Act of 2015, H.R. 3149 - Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015, S. 1972 - Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015, H.R. 1062/S. 571 - Pilot's Bill of Rights 2; H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015, H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act, H.R. 2127 - Securing Expedited Screening Act, H.R. 3102 - Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015, S. 1619/H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 2776 - Securing Expedited Screening Act, H.R. 3144 - Partners for Aviation Security Act, S. 2157/H.R. 3669 - Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 or the SAFE DRONE Act of 2015, provisions relating to airport and aviation security; and H.R. 22 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act or the DRIVE Act(Highway Bill) (TSA and CBP fees), H.R. 3236 - A bill to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, to provide resource flexibility to the Department of Veterans Affairs for health care services, and for other purposes (Highways extension), S. 1619/H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, provisions relating to TSA and CBP funding and fees. H.R. 2577 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions relating to FAA funding, air traffic control reform, online travel and metasearch sites. Gulf Carrier Open Skies reviews, in DOT-OST-2015-0082, DOS-2015-0016, and DOC-2015-0001, provisions that promoting competition in the aviation sector, increasing choice and reduce costs for consumers, facilitating exports for U.S. businesses, and enhancing U.S. national security. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including: Air Traffic Control Reform; Passenger Facility Charges; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, air cargo security issues, secondary barriers); Airport Security Issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases); Unmanned Aerial Systems; Aircraft noise and emissions issues; DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service passenger and cargo inspection issues; International Air Service Rights Issues; Federal Income and Excise Tax matters; Ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Immunized Joint Ventures; DOT airline passenger protection rules; Air carrier cabotage exemptions; Global Distribution Systems; and Lithium Battery regulations.

S.__/H.R.__ (Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 10-19-2015; relating to the use of arbitration agreements to resolve disputes involving nursing home cases and nursing home contracts. Lobbying with regard to CMS rulemaking on mandatory pre-dispute arbitration in nursing home residency contracts. General lobbying with regard to the ability of consumers and injured parties to bring class actions, including limitations on the ability to bring class actions involving the securities industry. S.__/H.R.__ (Civil Legal Access to Strong Safeguards); draft legislation not formally introduced as of 10-19-2015; amends the Class Action Fairness Act to ensure that consumers and injured parties in a class action are treated fairly and equally. General Lobbying with regard to the preemption of states causes of action involving medical device and drug manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to asbestos exposure and related health and environmental issues. S. 357/H.R. 526 (Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency Act); amends Title 11 of the United States Code to require the public disclosure by trusts established under Section 524(g) of such Title, of quarterly reports that contain detailed information regarding the receipt and disposition of claims for injuries based on exposure to asbestos, and the filing of such reports with the Executive Office for United States Trustees. H.R. 1199 (Innocent Sellers Fairness Act); prevents undue disruption of interstate commerce by limiting civil actions brought against persons whose only role with regard to a product in the stream of commerce is as a lawful seller of the product. General lobbying with regard to alternative litigation funding. H.R. 54 (Frank Lautenberg Memorial Secure Chemical Facilities Act)/S. 697 (Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act)/S.725 (Alan Reinstein and Trevor Schaefer Toxic Chemical Protection Act); amends the Toxic Substances Control Act to reauthorize and modernize that Act, and for other purposes. H.R. 2576 (TSCA Modernization Act); provides for the safe and efficient flow of chemicals in interstate and foreign commerce; specific interest in provisions that would preempt state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to the ongoing development of a proposed TAFT-TTIP trade agreement, specific interest in effect the trade agreement would have on state-based causes of action. S. 1900/H.R. 3830 (Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act); establishes Congressional trade negotiating objectives and enhanced consultation requirements for trade negotiations, provides for consideration of trade agreements, and for other purposes. S. 2171 (Location Privacy Protection Act); specific interest in limitations on liability and preemption of state-based causes of action. General lobbying with regard to warranties of Energy Star-rated products and ability of consumers to bring a class action against manufacturers of Energy Star-rated products. H.R. 504/S. 1038 (Energy Star Program Integrity Act); clarifies that no express or implied warranty is provided by reason of a disclosure relating to voluntary participation in the Energy Star program. H.R. 4921; provides for the revision of certification requirements for the labeling of certain electronic products under the Energy Star program. S. 2615; establishes criminal penalties for failing to inform and warn of serious dangers. H.R. 4 (Jobs for America Act); revises Federal law to improve the conditions necessary for economic growth and job creation. H.R. 2030/S. 700 (READ Act); amends the Asbestos Information Act of 1988 to establish a public database of asbestos-containing products, to require public disclosure of information pertaining to the manufacture, processing, distribution, and use of asbestos-containing products in the United States. Lobbying with regard to updating generic drug labeling responsibilities. H.R. 3020/S. 1695 (Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 3304 (Foreign Manufacturers Legal Accountability Act of 2015); Requires foreign manufacturers of products imported into the US to establish registered agents in the United States who are authorized to accept service of process against such manufacturers. General lobbying with regard to consumer use and safety of unmanned aerial systems. H.R. 3669 (SAFE DRONE Act of 2015); amends title 18, United States Code, to provide a criminal penalty for operating drones in certain locations. General lobbying on aviation safety.

Issues relating to the regulation of commercial drone use including S. 2157 and HR 3669 SAFE DRONE Act of 2015.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE