Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015

S (not yet introduced)/HR 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2016 including issues related to aircraft and technology programs, procurement, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Coast Guard funding, federal firefighting aircraft programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Department of Defense Appropriations Bill for FY 2016, including issues related to aircraft and technology programs, shipbuilding programs, mine hunting programs, electronic warfare programs, electronic weapons programs, space programs, procurement, RDT&E, OCO, O&M, Coast Guard funding, federal firefighting aircraft programs; S.Con.Res.11/H.Con.Res 27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 including issues related to aircraft and technology programs, shipbuilding programs, mine hunting programs, electronic warfare programs, electronic weapons programs; S 272/HR 861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 including issues related to Coast Guard funding; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for FY 2016 including issues related to Coast Guard funding; S (not yet introduced)/HR 810 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015 including issues related to space programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Appropriations Act of 2015 including issues related to space programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY 2016 including issues related to space programs, biometric programs, information technology programs, science programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act including issues related to Veterans Healthcare information technology programs, electronic patient care records, compensation and pension examinations; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations including issues related to aviation, airport security, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Information Technology Fund, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Transformation Fund Initiatives; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations including issues related to the Treasury and Financial Systems and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Client expense: $3,790,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Navy, Dept of, SENATE

HR 2578 and pending Senate legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, NASA, the National Science Foundation, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for NOAA research programs and the NSF). HR. 861 and S272; legislation making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for Science and Technology Directorate, University Centers of Excellence). HR 2822 and S1645 legislation making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for NEH and USGS research programs). HR 3049 and S 1800 legislation making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for NIFA and other agriculture research programs.) HR 2028 and S 1229 legislation making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for the Department of Energy - Office of Science). HR 2577 and pending Senate legislation making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for University transportation programs and the National Transit Institute). HR 3020 and S 1695 legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for NIH and health research programs; funding for Department of Education's post-secondary aid programs.) HR 2685 and S 1558 legislation making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for basic and applied research). HR 1735 and S 1376 National Defense Authorization Act(Funding for Defense research and suicide prevention programs)

S (not yet introduced)/HR 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2016 including issues related to aircraft and technology programs, procurement, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Coast Guard funding, federal firefighting aircraft programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Department of Defense Appropriations Bill for FY 2016, including issues related to aircraft and technology programs, shipbuilding programs, mine hunting programs, electronic warfare programs, electronic weapons programs, space programs, procurement, RDT&E, OCO, O&M, Coast Guard funding, federal firefighting aircraft programs; S.Con.Res.11/H.Con.Res 27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 including issues related to aircraft and technology programs, shipbuilding programs, mine hunting programs, electronic warfare programs, electronic weapons programs; S 272/HR 861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 including issues related to Coast Guard funding; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for FY 2016 including issues related to Coast Guard funding; S (not yet introduced)/HR 810 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015 including issues related to space programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Appropriations Act of 2015 including issues related to space programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY 2016 including issues related to space programs, biometric programs, information technology programs, science programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act including issues related to Veterans Healthcare information technology programs, electronic patient care records, compensation and pension examinations; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations including issues related to aviation, airport security, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Information Technology Fund, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Transformation Fund Initiatives; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations including issues related to the Treasury and Financial Systems and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

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. 2250/S. __ (Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2578/S. __ (Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. General lobbying with respect to consumer issues in the budget. H.R. 2029 (Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. General lobbying with regard to policy riders in the budget. H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. S. 1619/H.R. 861 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2029/S. __ (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2772/S. 1725 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2685/S. 1558 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. S. 1611/H.R. 4188 (Coast Guard Authorization Act); authorizes appropriations for the Coast Guard for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. H.R. 2577/S.__ (Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. S. 1647 (DRIVE Act)/H.R. 22 (FAST Act)/H.R. 3763 (Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act); amends title 23, United States Code, to authorize funds for Federal-aid highways and highway safety construction programs. S. 1626 (Railroad Reform, Enhancement, and Efficiency Act); reauthorizes Federal support for passenger rail programs, improve safety, streamline rail project delivery. H.R. 3049/S. 1800 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2028/S. __ (Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for energy and water development and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2822/S. 1645 (Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2995/S. 1910 (Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for financial services and general government for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HR3297 - Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance. Discussions with the Federal Insurance Office about disaster insurance, flood insurance. Discussions with the Department of the Treasury about disaster insurance, flood insurance. Discussions with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) about the 203k program.

Client expense: $14,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

--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

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. S. 1927 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. S. 1158 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015); ensures the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to provide notice of security breaches involving sensitive personal information, and to enhance law enforcement assistance and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personal information. S. 1619/H.R. 861 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2029/S. __ (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2772/S. 1725 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2685/S. 1558 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HR3297 - Fairness in Flood Insurance Act of 2015 HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance, the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate, maps, and disaster aid. Discussions with the Federal Insurance Office about natural disasters. Discussions with the Department of the Treasury about natural disasters. Discussions with the Government Accountability Office (GAO) about flood insurance. Discussions with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service about coastal barrier flood insurance maps.

Client expense: $7,520,000 · Firm income: Not reported

--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 in support of UAS CNPC test flight at FAA tech center. --Lobbied for FAA Spectrum Office participation on RTCA SC-228. --Lobbied for short-term FAA extension, H.R. 3614, the Airport and Airway Extension Act (P.L. 114-55). --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. 2577, the "Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations Act of 2016" 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: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2578 and pending Senate legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, NASA, the National Science Foundation, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for NOAA research programs and the NSF). HR. 861 and S272; legislation making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for Science and Technology Directorate, University Centers of Excellence). HR 2822 and S1645 legislation making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for NEH and USGS research programs). HR 3049 and S 1800 legislation making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for NIFA and other agriculture research programs.) HR 2028 and pending legislation making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for the Department of Energy - Office of Science). HR 2577 and pending Senate legislation making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for University transportation programs and the National Transit Institute). HR 3020 and S 1695 legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for NIH and health research programs; funding for Department of Education's post-secondary aid programs.) HR 2685 and S 1558 legislation making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for basic and applied research). HR 1735 and S 1376 National Defense Authorization Act(Funding for Defense research and suicide prevention programs) HR 1426: Public Access to Public Science Act To ensure public access to published materials concerning scientific research and development activities funded by Federal science agencies(ALL) HR.1477 and S. 779: Fair Access to Science and Technology Research Act of 2015 A bill to provide for Federal agencies to develop public access policies relating to research conducted by employees of that agency or from funds administered by that agency(ALL) HR 719: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2016 Official Title: To require the Transportation Security Administration to conform to existing Federal law and regulations regarding criminal investigator positions, and for other purposes(ALL)

Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HR2901 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. S1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 S1679 - Flood Insurance Market Parity and Modernization Act Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance, disaster insurance, and the Office of the Flood Insurance Advocate.

Client expense: $8,180,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2578 and pending Senate legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, NASA, the National Science Foundation, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for NOAA research programs and the NSF). HR. 861 and S272; legislation making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for Science and Technology Directorate, University Centers of Excellence). HR 2822 and S1645 legislation making appropriations for the Department of the Interior, environment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for NEH and USGS research programs). HR 3049 and S 1800 legislation making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for NIFA and other agriculture research programs.) HR 2028 and S 1229 legislation making appropriations for energy and water development for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for the Department of Energy - Office of Science). HR 2577 and pending Senate legislation making appropriations for the Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and Certain Independent Agencies, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for University transportation programs and the National Transit Institute). HR 3020 and S 1695 legislation making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes(provisions relating to funding for NIH and health research programs; funding for Department of Education's post-secondary aid programs.) HR 2685 and S 1558 legislation making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016, and for other purposes (provisions relating to funding for basic and applied research). HR 1735 and S 1376 National Defense Authorization Act(Funding for Defense research and suicide prevention programs)

Lobbying with regard to limitations of liability and preemption of state-based causes of action as they relate to cybersecurity proposals generally. General lobbying with regard to the SAFETY Act (Public Law 107-296) and cybersecurity. S. 1927 (Data Security Act); protects information relating to consumers, to require notice of security breaches, and for other purposes. S. 754 (Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. H.R. 1735 (National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016); authorizes appropriations for fiscal year 2016 for military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construction, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe military personnel strengths for such fiscal year, and for other purposes. H.R. 1770 (Data Security and Breach Notification Act of 2015); requires certain entities who collect and maintain personal information of individuals to secure such information and to provide notice to such individuals in the case of a breach of security involving such information, and for other purposes. H.R. 1731 (National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015); amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to enhance multi-directional sharing of information related to cybersecurity risks and strengthen privacy and civil liberties protections, and for other purposes. H.R. 1560 (Protecting Cyber Networks Act); improves cybersecurity in the United States through enhanced sharing of information about cybersecurity threats, and for other purposes. S. 1158 (Consumer Privacy Protection Act of 2015); ensures the privacy and security of sensitive personal information, to prevent and mitigate identity theft, to provide notice of security breaches involving sensitive personal information, and to enhance law enforcement assistance and other protections against security breaches, fraudulent access, and misuse of personal information. S. 1619/H.R. 861 (Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2029/S. __ (Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2772/S. 1725 (Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. H.R. 2685/S. 1558 (Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016); making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.

H.R. 861/H.R. 240/S. 272 Department of Homeland Security Approprations, H.R.158 Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015, H.R. 998 Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015, H.R. 399/S. 208 Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015, H. R. 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, S. 754 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015,H.R. 1560 Protection Cyber Networks Act, H.R. 2843 TSA PreCheck Expansion Act, H.R. 2770 Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act, H.R. 2676 Airport Security Act of 2015, H.R. 2750 Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015, H.R. 2127 Securing Expedited Screening Act, H.R. 1731 National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015, H.R. 877 United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act, H.R. 719 TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015, H.R. 720 Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015, H.R. 710 Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act, H.R. 81 FAMS Augmentation Act 2015, H.R. 115 Freedom of Travel Act 2015, S1619 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 Airport Security Issues, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)- Aviation Security Taxes and Fees, TSA-Managed Inclusion, Customs and Border Protection (CBP Issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues and propsed CBP user fee increase, Air Cargo Security Issues

Client expense: $1,680,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Monitor legislative and federal activity related to budget and appropriations related to the airline industry. H.R. 861, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015. S. 272, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015.

Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S (not yet introduced)/HR 1735 - National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2016 including issues related to aircraft and technology programs, procurement, Research Development Test & Evaluation (RDT&E), Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO), Operations & Maintenance (O&M), Coast Guard funding, federal firefighting aircraft programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Department of Defense Appropriations Bill for FY 2016, including issues related to aircraft and technology programs, shipbuilding programs, mine hunting programs, electronic warfare programs, electronic weapons programs, space programs, procurement, RDT&E, OCO, O&M, Coast Guard funding, federal firefighting aircraft programs; S.Con.Res.11/H.Con.Res 27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 including issues related to aircraft and technology programs, shipbuilding programs, mine hunting programs, electronic warfare programs, electronic weapons programs; S 272/HR 861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 including issues related to Coast Guard funding; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - - Department of Homeland Security Authorization Act for FY 2016 including issues related to Coast Guard funding; S (not yet introduced)/HR 810 - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2015 including issues related to space programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - National Aeronautics and Space Administration Appropriations Act of 2015 including issues related to space programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill for FY 2016 including issues related to space programs, biometric programs, information technology programs, science programs; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Military Construction-Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act including issues related to Veterans Healthcare information technology programs, electronic patient care records, compensation and pension examinations; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations including issues related to aviation, airport security, Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Information Technology Fund, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Transformation Fund Initiatives; S (not yet introduced)/HR (not yet introduced) - Financial Services and General Government Appropriations including issues related to the Treasury and Financial Systems and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Terrorism Risk Insurance HR26 - The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 Natural Disaster Policy HR861 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 HJRes35 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2015, and for other purposes. Discussions with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on flood insurance and flood maps. Discussions with the Department of the Treasury on the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 (TRIA) implementation.

Client expense: $7,700,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 861/H.R. 240 Department of Homeland Security Approprations, H.R.158 Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015, H.R. 998 Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015, H.R. 399/S. 208 Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015, H. R. 234 Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, S. 754 Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015, Airport Security Issues, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)- Aviation Security Taxes and Fees, TSA-Managed Inclusion, Customs and Border Protection (CBP Issues, including CBP staffing levels at airports, preclearance issues and propsed CBP user fee increase

Client expense: $2,090,000 · 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)

S 272 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 Title II-Security, Enforcement and Investigations HR 861 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 Title II-Security, Enforcement and Investigations Issues: Large Aircraft Security Program (Docket No. TSA-2008-0021) Aircraft Repair Station Security (Docket No. TSA-2004-1713) Aviation security General aviation access to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport/DCA Access Standard Security Program International general aviation security Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for private aircraft Customs and Border Protection (CBP) requirements for Pre-clearance

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

S 272 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 Title II-Security, Enforcement and Investigations HR 861 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 Title II-Security, Enforcement and Investigations

Client expense: $480,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office

H.R. 26, Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2015 H.R. 240 / H.R. 861 / S. 272, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act H.R. 4007, Protecting and Securing Chemical Facilities from Terrorist Attacks Act of 2014 S. 280, Federal Permitting Improvement Act of 2015 S. 456, Cyber Threat Sharing Act of 2015 S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act (NCPAA) of 2015 (discussion draft) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 624, Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (113th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 756, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2013 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 888, General Duty Clarification Act of 2013 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 1163, Federal Information Security Amendments Act of 2013 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2952, Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act (113th Congress) Potential legislation similar to H.R. 3696, National Cybersecurity and Critical Infrastructure Protection Act of 2014 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 5793, Cyber Supply Chain Management and Transparency Act of 2014 Potential legislation similar to S. 884, Deter Cyber Theft Act (113th Congress) Potential legislation similar to S. 1353, Cybersecurity Enhancement Act of 2014 Potential legislation similar to S. 1638, Cybersecurity Public Awareness Act of 2013 Potential legislation similar to S. 1691, Border Patrol Agent Pay Reform Act of 2014 Potential legislation similar to S. 2354, DHS Cybersecurity Workforce Recruitment and Retention Act of 2014 Potential legislation similar to S. 2384, Deter Cyber Theft Act of 2014 Potential legislation similar to S. 2410, Carl Levin National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (113th Congress) Potential legislation similar to S. 2519, National Cybersecurity Protection Act of 2014 Potential legislation similar to S. 2521, Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 General Services Administration (GSA) request for information, Joint Working Group on Improving Cybersecurity and Resilience Through Acquisition (78 Fed. Reg. 27,966-27,968, May 13, 2013) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency request for information regarding potential revisions to the Risk Management Program (RMP) of the Clean Air Act (79 Fed. Reg. 44,603-44,633, July 31, 2014) Various issues relating to National Defense Authorization Act for 2014 (P.L. 113-66), including provisions relating to Senate Amendment 2324, requiring operationally critical contractors to report to the Department of Defense on network/system penetrations; White House cybersecurity legislative proposal; Executive Order 13636, Improving Critical Infrastructure Cybersecurity, issues relating to framework for improving critical infrastructure cybersecurity and the accompanying voluntary program; National Strategy for Trusted Identities in Cyberspace (NSTIC) program

H.R. 240/H.R. 861/S. 272, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 H.Con.Res. 27, Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 S.Con.Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 Fiscal Year 2016 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Defense Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Homeland Security Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Legislative Branch Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act Fiscal Year 2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Potential legislation similar to S. 832, Security and Accountability for Every Port Reauthorization Act of 2011 Various issues relating to appropriations to the PRO-IP Act (P.L. 110-403); funding issues relating to the USPTO; funding issues relating to the U.S. Copyright Office; funding issues relating to the Department of Justice; funding issues relating to the Department of Homeland Security; funding issues relating to the State Department; funding issues relating to the International Monetary Fund (IMF); funding issues relating to SBA and funding levels for SBDCs, SCORE, and Capital Access Programs for FY2015 and FY2016; IP issues relating to Internet counterfeiting and piracy; funding and IP issues relating to the office of the Intellectual Property Enforcement Coordinator and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center; USPTO IP Attache Program; appropriations for SEC, CFTC, CFPB, FSOC, Federal Reserve, and Office of Financial Research; eminent domain mortgages

Congressional Legislation: H.R. 1061/S. 571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2; H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015; H.R. 772, Safe Aviation & Flight Enhancement Act of 2015; H.R. 753, Safe Aviation & Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015; H.R. 79,No Missing Planes Act; H.J. Res. 35, Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and for other purposes; H.R. 861/H.R. 240, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; H. Con. Res. 27, House Budget Resolution; H.R. 1074/S. 712, Passenger Fee Restructuring Act of 2015; H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015; H.R. 399/S. 208, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015; H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015; H.R. 82Putting Security First in Preclearance Act; H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act; S. Con. Res. 11, Senate Budget Resolution FY2016; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015. Regulatory Issues: Air Cargo Security Issues; Air Traffic Control Reform; Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues; Alternative Aviation Fuels; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP airport staffing levels, preclearance issues and proposed CBP user fee increase; CBP Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems; CBP Taxes; Airport Security Issues; Department of Transportation (DOT) Full Fare Advertising Rule; DOT Implementation of Passenger Protection Regulations I and II; DOT Proposed Passenger Protection Regulation III; DOT Tarmac Delay Rule Implementation Issues; Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Crew Training Rule; FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations; FAA NextGen Initiative; FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule; FAA War-Risk Insurance Program; FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees; Lithium Battery regulations; Implementation of a National Airline Policy; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Passenger Facility Charge Tax Issues; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees; TSA Civil Aviation Security Issues, including expansion of trusted traveler/risk-based screening programs, airport exit-lane staffing and secondary cockpit barriers; TSA Managed Inclusion Passenger Security Program; Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Use Issues; Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters.