Responsible Skies Act of 2015
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 5, 2015
Latest Action
February 6, 2015
Primary Sponsor
Gregory W. MeeksDemocratic(NY)
Momentum (last 30 days)
0
score
0 actions · 0 new cosponsors · 0 votes
Speed vs cohort
27pct
1d open
vs 6,526 other HR bills in the 114th — cohort avg 56d
Responsible Skies Act of 2015 Amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to require the Secretary of Transportation to prohibit the operator of an unmanned recreational aircraft (drone) from flying it: above 400 feet and within 5 miles of the perimeter of a commercial airport, or where it may be seen from the airport's perimeter.
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Filing registrants (6)
2017 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
Bills with similar content found using semantic analysis.
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H.R. 79: No Missing Planes Act H.R. 612: National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 636: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 798: Responsible Skies Act of 2015 H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act H.R. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 1051: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry, and for other purposes. H.R. 1062: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 573: General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 S. 571: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 1314: Commercial UAS Modernization Act H.R. 2750: Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 S. 1594: Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 S. 1608: Consumer Drone Safety Act H.R. 2909: Protecting Firefighters and Promoting Innovation Act H.R. 3016: Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act H.R. 3025: Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3144: Partners for Aviation Security Act H.R. 3149: Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 3334: Families Flying Together Act of 2015 S. 1972: Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 S. 2045: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 S. 2156: Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 4721: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 H.R. 5090: To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement of June 21, 2011.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.636, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2016. H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015. H.R.4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.636, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2016. H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015. H.R.4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016. H.R.5957 & S.2683, Federal Aviation Administration Veteran Transition Improvement Act of 2016. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. Lobbied in support of modernizing rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied on avition safety and security rules.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. Lobbied in support of modernizing rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied on avition safety and security rules.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. Lobbied in support of modernizing rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied on avition safety and security rules.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
FAA Building Height Regulations HR365 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes. HR4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 HR636 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) HR636 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 HR798 - Responsible Skies Act of 2015 HR819 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 HR1229 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 HR1385 - Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015 HR4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S387 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 S635 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 S1314 - Commercial UAS Modernization Act S2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Conversations with the Federal Aviation Authority regarding the small UAS rule.
Client expense: $19,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 79: No Missing Planes Act H.R. 612: National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 636: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 798: Responsible Skies Act of 2015 H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act H.R. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 1051: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry, and for other purposes. H.R. 1062: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 573: General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 S. 571: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 1314: Commercial UAS Modernization Act H.R. 2750: Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 S. 1594: Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 S. 1608: Consumer Drone Safety Act H.R. 2909: Protecting Firefighters and Promoting Innovation Act H.R. 3016: Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act H.R. 3025: Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3144: Partners for Aviation Security Act H.R. 3149: Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 3334: Families Flying Together Act of 2015 S. 1972: Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 S. 2045: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 S. 2156: Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 4721: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 H.R. 5090: To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement of June 21, 2011.
2016 · third_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
FAA Building Height Regulations HR365 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes. HR4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 HR636 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) HR636 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 HR798 - Responsible Skies Act of 2015 HR819 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 HR1229 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 HR1385 - Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015 HR4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S387 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 S635 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 S1314 - Commercial UAS Modernization Act S2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Conversations with the Federal Aviation Authority regarding the small UAS rule. Discussions with the White House Office of Science and Technology regarding the small UAS rule.
Client expense: $23,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
H.R.636, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2016. H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015. H.R.4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.636, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2016. H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Lobbied in support of language that was originally contained in Costello Amendment #20 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots to be included in HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act. (House Only) Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) During consideration of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, lobbied in support of Inhofe-Brown Amendment #3747 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. (Senate Only)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Lobbied in support of language that was originally contained in Costello Amendment #20 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots to be included in HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act. (House Only) Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) During consideration of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, lobbied in support of Inhofe-Brown Amendment #3747 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. (Senate Only)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Lobbied in support of language that was originally contained in Costello Amendment #20 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots to be included in HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act. (House Only) Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) During consideration of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, lobbied in support of Inhofe-Brown Amendment #3747 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. (Senate Only)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 79: No Missing Planes Act H.R. 612: National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 636: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 798: Responsible Skies Act of 2015 H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act H.R. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 1051: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry, and for other purposes. H.R. 1062: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 573: General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 S. 571: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 1314: Commercial UAS Modernization Act H.R. 2750: Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 S. 1594: Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 S. 1608: Consumer Drone Safety Act H.R. 2909: Protecting Firefighters and Promoting Innovation Act H.R. 3016: Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act H.R. 3025: Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3144: Partners for Aviation Security Act H.R. 3149: Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 3334: Families Flying Together Act of 2015 S. 1972: Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 S. 2045: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 S. 2156: Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 4721: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 H.R. 5090: To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement of June 21, 2011.
2016 · second_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
FAA Building Height Regulations HR365 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes. HR4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 HR636 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) HR636 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 HR798 - Responsible Skies Act of 2015 HR819 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 HR1229 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 HR1385 - Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015 HR4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S387 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 S635 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 S1314 - Commercial UAS Modernization Act S2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Conversations with the Federal Aviation Authority regarding the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for commercial purposes. Conversations with the National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Agency regarding unmanned aerials vehicles and privacy issues.
Client expense: $9,380,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
During consideration of HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act, lobbied in support of Costello Amendment #20 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. (House Only) Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) During consideration of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, lobbield in support of Inhofe-Brown Amendment #3747 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. (Senate Only)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
During consideration of HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act, lobbied in support of Costello Amendment #20 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. (House Only) Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) During consideration of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, lobbield in support of Inhofe-Brown Amendment #3747 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. (Senate Only)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
During consideration of HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act, lobbied in support of Costello Amendment #20 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. (House Only) Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit, including in support of H.R. 5090, to ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for H.R. 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) During consideration of H.R. 636, the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, lobbield in support of Inhofe-Brown Amendment #3747 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied avition safety and security rules. (Senate Only)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.636, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2016. H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015. H.R.4721, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R.636, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2016. H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015. H.R.4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016. H.R.4721, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 79: No Missing Planes Act H.R. 612: National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 636: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 798: Responsible Skies Act of 2015 H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act H.R. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 1051: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry, and for other purposes. H.R. 1062: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 573: General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 S. 571: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 1314: Commercial UAS Modernization Act H.R. 2750: Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 S. 1594: Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 S. 1608: Consumer Drone Safety Act H.R. 2909: Protecting Firefighters and Promoting Innovation Act H.R. 3016: Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act H.R. 3025: Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3144: Partners for Aviation Security Act H.R. 3149: Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 3334: Families Flying Together Act of 2015 S. 1972: Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 S. 2045: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 S. 2156: Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 4721: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 H.R. 5090: To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement of June 21, 2011.
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied for a DOT and State Department examination of violations of Open Skies Agreements by Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. (DOT, House, and Senate)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit. (House and Senate)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit. (House and Senate) During consideration of H.R. 4441 the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act, lobbied in support of Gibbs Amendment #20 to create rotating pilot labor representation at ATC Modernization Board. (House) Monitored and lobbied for a DOT and State Department examination of violations of Open Skies Agreements by Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. (DOT, House, and Senate)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
During consideration of HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act, lobbied in support of Costello Amendment #20 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied on aviation safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
During consideration of HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act, lobbied in support of Costello Amendment #20 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied on aviation safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
During consideration of HR 4441, the Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act, lobbied in support of Costello Amendment #20 to modernize rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied on aviation safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
FAA Building Height Regulations HR365 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes. HR4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) HR798 - Responsible Skies Act of 2015 HR819 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 HR1229 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 HR1385 - Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015 HR4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S387 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 S635 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 S1314 - Commercial UAS Modernization Act S2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 Conversations with the Federal Aviation Authority regarding the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for commercial purposes. Discussions with the Department of Transportation on the use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for commercial purposes. Conversations with the National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Agency regarding unmanned aerials vehicles and privacy issues.
Client expense: $11,970,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015. H.R.4721, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015. H.R.4721, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 79: No Missing Planes Act H.R. 612: National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 798: Responsible Skies Act of 2015 H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act H.R. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 1051: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate John Wayne Airport... H.R. 1062: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 573: General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 S. 571: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 1314: Commercial UAS Modernization Act H.R. 2750: Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 S. 1594: Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 S. 1608: Consumer Drone Safety Act H.R. 2909: Protecting Firefighters and Promoting Innovation Act H.R. 3016: Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act H.R. 3025: Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3144: Partners for Aviation Security Act H.R. 3149: Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 3334: Families Flying Together Act of 2015 S. 1972: Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 S. 2045: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 S. 2156: Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 4721: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 S. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 S. 208 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 229 - Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 82 - Putting Security First in Preclearance Act H.R. 158 - Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 798 - Responsible Skies Act H.R. 2577 - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1725 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2772 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 TBD - FAA Reauthorization Act 2015 S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1972 - Airlines Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Air Traffic Control Reform Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems Air Cargo Security Issues FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Lithium Battery regulations 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 Ancillary Revenue Reporting Rule International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) FAA NextGen Initiative Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems Implementation of a National Airlines Policy FY2016 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
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied for a DOT and State Department examination of violations of Open Skies Agreements by Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. (DOT, House, and Senate)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit. (House and Senate)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit. (House and Senate) Monitored and lobbied for a DOT and State Department examination of violations of Open Skies Agreements by Etihad, Emirates, and Qatar Airways. (DOT, House, and Senate)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Lobbied in support of modernized rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied on aviation safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. Monitored and Lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Lobbied in support of modernized rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied on aviation safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. Monitored and Lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Lobbied in support of modernized rest, duty and training rules for Part 135/91k pilots. Monitored and lobbied on aviation safety and security rules. Monitored and lobbied on issues related to unmanned aerial systems, incluing support for HR 798, the Responsible Skies Act, and S. 1608, the Consumer Drone Safety Act. Monitored and Lobbied on the application submitted to the Department of Transportation by Norwegian Air International for a foreign air carrier permit.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
FAA Building Height Regulations HR365 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes. Commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) HR798 - Responsible Skies Act of 2015 HR819 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 HR1385 - Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015 HR1229 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 S387 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 S635 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 S1314 - Commercial UAS Modernization Act Conversations with the Federal Aviation Authority regarding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for commercial purposes. Conversations with the National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Agency regarding unmanned aerials vehicles and privacy issues.
Client expense: $14,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aerospace
--Lobbied against restricting commercial UAS operations in the national airspace (H.R. 1646, S. 1608, H.R. 2569, H.R. 1229, S. 635, H.R. 137, H.R. 819, S. 387, H.R. 798, H.R. 1232, S. 159, H.R. 1939, H.R. 1735, S. 1619, S. 1595, H.R. 2577, H.R. 2326, S. 1376, S. 1314, S. 1245, S. 1118, H.R. 1385, H.R. 1597, H.R. 240, H.R. 614, H. R. 861, S. 272, H.R. 1656). --Lobbied in support of timely issuance of small UAS final rule. --Lobbied for inclusion of the aerospace and defense industry in discussions on spectrum policy, along with favorable treatment and consideration of the needs of the industry in spectrum legislation. --Advocated for FY 16 Appropriations in H.R. 2029, the "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2016" (P.L. 114-113) and Senate companion for FAA, to include resources for FAA certification, UAS activities and research, and NextGen Programs (ADS-B, Datacomm, and PBN activities). --Advocated for continuing to streamline the FAA's certification activities and use its ODA program effectively. --Lobbied for timely long-term reauthorization of FAA. --Lobbied for successful implementation of FAA UAS roadmap and periodic review and comment to stakeholders. --Lobbied to support design, certification and operations standards for UAS integration into the NAS. --Lobbied to maximize UAS market growth through appropriate policies with no adverse impact on national security. --Lobbied for inclusion of a study in FAA reauthorization legislation on the safety and efficiency benefits of head-up displays.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R.3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System(NextGen). FAA funding & structure. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016. H.R.3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding & structure. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program.
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 79 No Missing Planes Act. H.R. 798 Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R. 911 Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R. 1051 To Direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to Designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry, and for other purposes. H.R. 1062 Pilots Bill of Rights 2. S. 573 General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. S. 1314 Commercial UAS Modernization Act. H.R. 2750 Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015. S. 1594 Arm All Pilots Act of 2015. H.R. 2909 Protecting Firefighters and Promoting Innovation Act. H.R. 3025 Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015. H.R. 3149 Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015. H.R. 3334 Families Flying Together Act of 2015. S. 1972 Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015. S. 1608 Consumer Drone Safety Act. SWAPA National Airline Policy.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 4745 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015, H.R. 4660 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2015, H.R. 4156 Transparent Airfares Act, S. 223 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act - All Provisions. H.R. 658 FAA Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011- All provisions. S. 1546 and H.R.3116 Department of Homeland Security Reauthorization Act. H.R.4350. HR 1051 - To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry, and for other purposes. H.R. 798 Responsible Skies Act of 2015. S. 1068 Consumer Drone Safety Act. SWAPA National Airline Policy.
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2015 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 S. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 S. 208 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 229 - Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 82 - Putting Security First in Preclearance Act H.R. 158 - Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 798 - Responsible Skies Act H.R. 2577 - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S. 1725 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2772 - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 TBD - FAA Reauthorization Act 2015 S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S. 1972 - Airlines Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Air Traffic Control Reform Passenger Facility Charge Tax Unmanned Aerial Systems Air Cargo Security Issues FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations Lithium Battery regulations 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 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 FY2016 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
2015 · third_quarter · Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation
FAA Building Height Regulations HR365 - To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a notice and comment rulemaking before implementing certain policies relating to obstruction evaluation aeronautical studies, and for other purposes. Commercial use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) HR798 - Responsible Skies Act of 2015 HR819 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 HR1385 - Preserving American Privacy Act of 2015 HR1229 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 S387 - Safe Skies for Unmanned Aircraft Act of 2015 S635 - Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015 S1314 - Commercial UAS Modernization Act Conversations with the Federal Aviation Authority regarding the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) for commercial purposes. Conversations with the National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Agency regarding unmanned aerials vehicles and privacy issues.
Client expense: $7,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Forest Service, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $691,292 · 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
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Railroad Administration, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
Client expense: $717,997 · 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
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)