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Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 13, 2015
Latest Action
December 15, 2015
Primary Sponsor
Patrick MeehanRepublican(PA)
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vs 6,526 other HR bills in the 114th — cohort avg 56d
Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 (Sec. 3) This bill authorizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), if there is a valid aviation security preclearance agreement, to establish U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) preclearance operations in a foreign country to: prevent terrorists, instruments of terrorism, and other security threats from entering the United States; prevent inadmissible persons from entering the United States; ensure merchandise destined for the United States complies with applicable U.S. customs laws; and ensure the prompt processing of persons eligible to travel to the United States. (Sec. 4) At least 60 days before an agreement to establish CBP preclearance operations in a foreign country becomes valid, DHS shall provide Congress with a copy of the agreement as well as other information on CBP preclearance operations. The establishment of preclearance operations at an airport in a foreign country under an agreement shall be conditioned on the requirements that: at least one U.S. passenger carrier operates at the airport, and the access of all U.S. passenger carriers to those preclearance operations is the same as the access of any non-U.S. passenger carrier. The CBP shall report quarterly to Congress on: the number of CBP officers assigned from U.S. ports of entry to preclearance operations; and the number of positions at U.S. ports of entry vacated by CBP officers that have been filled by other hired, trained, and equipped CBP officers. At least 60 days after a determination that CBP processing times have significantly increased at U.S. ports of entry from which CBP officers were reassigned to preclearance operations, if the vacated positions have not been filled, the CBP shall submit to Congress an implementation plan for reducing processing times at such U.S. ports. (Sec. 5) The Transportation Security Administration shall rescreen in the United States passengers and their property before they are permitted into sterile areas of U.S. airports if they have come from an airport in a foreign country that has failed to maintain security and protocols comparable to those of the United States. (Sec. 6) DHS may not enter into an agreement with a foreign country to establish or maintain CBP preclearance operations at an airport in that country unless it certifies that the foreign government: routinely submits information about lost and stolen passports of its citizens and nationals to INTERPOL's Stolen and Lost Travel Document database, or makes such information available to the United States through another comparable means of reporting. (Sec. 7) The CBP may enter into cost-sharing agreements with airports in foreign countries where preclearance operations have been established if: an executive agreement establishing such operations has been signed but not yet entered into force; and CBP has incurred, or expects to incur, initial preclearance operations costs. (Sec. 8) The Immigration and Nationality Act is amended to authorize the Department of Justice to receive in advance reimbursement for the costs of immigration inspection services provided at an airport. The Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 is amended similarly to authorize the Department of Agriculture to collect in advance the costs for preclearance operations with respect to animals or articles entering into the United States. (Sec. 9) Except for sections 5, 7, and 8, this bill shall only apply to the establishment of preclearance operations in a foreign country in which no preclearance operations have been established as of the date of the enactment of this bill.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 324.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Reported by Senator Johnson with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 114-180.
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5495-5496)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5495-5496)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 998.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5495-5497)
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 3334 - Families Flying Together Act of 2015; H.R. 3379 - Airplane Kids in Transit Safety Act of 2015; H.R. 3149 - Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015; H.R. 2776 - Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015; S. 1972 - Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015; H.R. 4295 - to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots; S. 3421 - A bill to require air carriers to provide all flight attendants with scheduled rest periods of at least 10 consecutive hours between duty periods and to comply with fatigue management plans for flight attendants that have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration; H.R. 4203 - Comfortable and Fair Flight Act; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; S. 2360 - Omnibus Territories Act of 2015; H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act; H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015; H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015; H.R. 4455 - To improve air service capabilities in American Samoa; H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2769 - A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft; S. 2656 - Forbid Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous Fees Act of 2016; S. 712 - Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions; S. 2642 - Stop Trafficking on Planes Act of 2016; S. 2536 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion in aircraft medical kits of medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, S. 1594 - Arm all Pilots Act of 2015; S. 2764 - To require the disclosure of information relating to cyberattacks on aircraft systems and maintenance and ground support systems for aircraft, to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States commercial aviation system; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; H.R. 911/S. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015; S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 4549/S. 2549 - Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016; H.R. 5291 - Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016; H.R. 5340 - Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act; H.R. 5338 - Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016; H.R. 636 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2844 - Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions regarding open skies, NextGen, and pilot training; and S. 3001 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions regarding TSA and CBP funding; H.R. 636 - The vehicle for the FAA reauthorization extension, provisions regarding aviation safety and security and passengers; H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act, provisions regarding General Services Administration; H.R. 2028 - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions relating to aviation and General Services Administration; H.R. 6497 - TSA Screening Transparency and Accountability Act; H.R. 6381 - DHS Reform and Improvement Act; H.R. 6431/S. 2612 - Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016; H.R. 875/S. 461 - Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act; S. 3525 - Strengthening American Transportation Security Act of 2016; S. 3501 - NextGen Accountability Act. Gulf Carrier Open Skies reviews, in DOT-OST-2015-0082, DOS-2015-0016, and DOC-2015-0001, provisions promoting competition in the aviation sector, increasing choice and reduce costs for consumers, facilitating exports for U.S. businesses, and enhancing U.S. national security. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel, in DOT-OST-2015-0246, provisions on accessible lavatories and inflight entertainment, and service animals. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including Air Traffic Control Reform; Passenger Facility Charges; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, air cargo security issues, passenger baggage inspection issues, managed inclusion, aircraft security issues, TSA wait times); Airport Security Issues; Cybersecurity issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases and revenue diversion); Unmanned Aerial Systems; Aircraft noise and emissions issues; DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule (14 C.F.R. Part 399); Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service passenger and cargo inspection issues and inspection fees; International air service rights issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Federal Income and Excise Tax matters; ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Immunized Joint Ventures; DOT airline passenger protection rules; passengers with disabilities issues; FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations; FAA ATC operations issues; Global Distribution Systems; Air Carrier cabotage exemptions; USDA-APHIS funding and fees; transportation of hazardous cargo; Airport revenue diversion; Airport employee screening; Information Technology issues; GSA City Pair Program; passenger discrimination issues; and labor issues.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures S. 2781 and H.R. 3842, Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 S. 2968, Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2975, Federal Information Systems Safeguard Act of 2016 S. 3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2395, IG Empowerment Act of 2016 H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 5620, VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 H.R. 5709, Federal Records Modernization Act of 2016 S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4418, Clarifying certain Due Process Rights for Federal Employees H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 H.R. 4639, Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act H.R. 4680, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 3556, National Park Service Centennial Act S. 2257, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to impose a ban on bonuses at the IRS H.R. 4906, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency S. 2918, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency H.R. 4909, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4912, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 Senate Draft, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act H.R. 5496, Family and Medical Leave Act protections for part-time workers act of 2016 H.R. 5518, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5519, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 5535, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5625, to Provide for Reimbursement for the use of Modern Travel Services by Federal Employees H.R. 5658, TALENT Act H.R. 6004, to Modernize Government Information Technology Senate Draft, to Prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud H.R. 6008, Transit Benefits Modernization Act H.R. 6186, Extending certain Protections against Prohibited Personnel Practices H.R. 6222, Requiring the names of Personnel Participating in a Rulemaking, and other Purposes H.R. 6230, Ensuring that certain Groups of People receive a $250 Payment in the Event of no Cost-of-Living Adjustment H.R. 6278, to Provide certain Reforms to Promote Accountability and Efficiency in the Civil Service H.R. 6428, to Provide for Two-Year Prohibition of Employment in a Career Civil Service Position for Political Appointees H.R. 6431, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act H.R. 6450, to Amend the Inspector General Act H.R. 6451, to Improve Government-wide Management of Federal Property H.R. 6466, Establishing a Website for Federal Government Apps S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 S. 2715, National Security Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 S. 2723, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act S. 2814, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2921, Veterans First Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act of 2016 S. 2976, DHS Accountability Act of 2016 S. 3156, Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 S. 3157, to prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud S. 3394, Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at DOE and NRC S. 3486, to Establish in Statute the Presidential Innovation Fellows Program S. 3494, CBP HiRe Act S. 3528, to Provide Managerial Training for Federal Government Supervisors
Client expense: $201,357 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
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 2015, H.R. 82 Putting Security First in Preclearance Act, H.R. 158 Visa Waiver Program Improvement 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. 2767 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/H.R. 3128 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 3144 Partners for Aviation Security Act, H.R.5720 Checkpoint Safety Act of 2016, H.R.5728 Cuban Airport Security Act 2016, H.R.5634 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, S 3289 Cuban Airport Security of Act 2016. 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 S2361 Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act Visa Waiver Program Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Agriculture Quarantine Inspection AQI H.R.3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015, H.R. 4314 Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2016, H.R. 4698 Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act 2016, H.R. 5256 Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act, H.R.5253 Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act, H.R. 5203 Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016, H.R. Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act 2016 H.R. No Missing Planes Act H.R. 5390 Cyber security and Infrastructure Protection Agency Act. of 2016 H.R.4430 Secure our Skies Act of 2016 H.R.4408 National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016 H.R. 4407 Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016 H.R. DHS Reform and Improvement Act H.R.875/S.461 Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act S. 3525 Strengthening American Transportation Security Act of 2016
Client expense: $1,950,000 · 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)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Congressional Legislation: H.R. 1061/S. 571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2 [appeal of adverse Federal Aviation Administration certificate actions]; H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 [installation of commercial aircraft cockpit barriers]; H.R. 772, Safe Aviation & Flight Enhancement Act of 2015 [installation aboard commercial aircraft of deployable aircraft recorder systems]; H.R. 753, Safe Aviation & Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015 [requiring continuous tracking of commercial aircraft]; H.R. 79, No Missing Planes Act [requiring a study of improving communications between commercial aircraft and air traffic control]; H.R. 1074/S. 712, Passenger Fee Restructuring Act of 2015 [revisions to airline passenger security fee requirements]; H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 [requirements for future establishment by Customs and Border Protection of overseas airline passenger preclearance facilities and associated security requirements]; H.R. 399/S. 208, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 82, Putting Security First in Preclearance Act [establishing of criteria for new Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities at foreign airports]; H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 [requiring reports by the Department of Homeland Security to Congress about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization]; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act ; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of the Secretary of Transportation]; TSA PreCheck Expansion Act [expansion of the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck airline-passenger screening system]; H.R. 2770, Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act [requiring procedures to validate security-related technology at commercial airports]; H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015 [limiting possession of firearms at commercial airports]; H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 [requiring additional security vetting of aviation workers at airports]; H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act [limiting categories of persons entitled to expedited airport screening]; H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 877, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act [establishment of a new agency withing the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement]; H.R. 719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015 [revision of criteria for criminal investigator positions at the Transportation Security Administration]; Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 [improving procedures to respond to active-shooter situations at commercial airports]; H.R. 710, Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act [requiring Department of Homeland Security assessment of effectiveness of transportation-worker security card program]; H.R. 81, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2015 [increasing number of Federal Air Marshals and revising security measures for international flights]; H.R. 115, Freedom of Travel Act of 2015 [limiting Transportation Security Administration screening to aviation]; H.R. 1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [research and development for aviation-compatible biofuels]; H.R. 2530, Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2015 [requiring lactation areas at large and medium hub commercial airports]; H.R. 2006, Aerotropolis Act of 2015 [specifying eligibility of intermodal transportation facilities for federal grants]; H.R. 1835, Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015 [transfer of air traffic management to a corporation and establishing an employee stock-ownership plan associated with that transfer]; S. 1619/H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for Customs and Border Protection, and the Transportation Security Administration]; S. 1612, Safe Skies Act of 2015 [applying Federal Aviation Administration's flight duty and rest requirements to all-cargo operations]; S. 1594, Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 [improving Federal Air Marshal training facilities and specifying the circumstances for FAM carriage of firearms aboard aircraft]; H.R. 22, DRIVE Act [Highway Bill];H.R. 3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 [directs the Transportation Security Administration to establish a risk-based, intelligence-driven model for the screening of airport employees based on level of employment-related access to Secure Identification Display Areas, Airport Operations Areas, or secure areas at U.S. airports]; H.R. 3144, Partners for Aviation Security Act [requires Transportation Security Administration consultation with the Aviation Security Advisory Committee regarding modifications to list of items that passengers are prohibited from carrying aboard aircraft and requires TSA to report to Congress about the Transportation Security Oversight Board]; H.R. 3584, Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 [requires aviation and surface security changes at TSA]; H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act [requires border and maritime security improvements]; H.R. 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015 [extension of airport and airways improvement program through March 31, 2016]; H.R. 3334, Families Flying Together Act of 2015 [requires the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to ensure that families are able to sit together on flights];H.R. 3379, Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2015 (or the Airplane KITS Act of 2015)[directs the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to ensure that aircraft medical kits contain appropriate medication and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, including an epinephrine auto-injector]; H.R. 3149, Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 [limits the amount of a fee that an airline can charge for checked baggge]; H.R. 2776, Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015 [directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit an airline that charges passengers a fee for checked baggage from using a size standard for carry-on baggage that reduces the size standard used by the carrier on June 8, 2015]; S. 1972, Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 [directs the Federal Aviation Administration to require airlines to carry on each aircraft at least two packs of epinephrine auto-injectors for use as the initial treatment for anaphylaxis and to train crewmembers to recognize the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction and administer auto-injectable epinephrine]. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016; H.R. 460/S. 623, Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015 [training Department of Homeland Security personnel to deter, detect, disrupt and prevent human trafficking]; H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 [international trade enforcement and trade facilitation]; H.R. 4295, To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots [rest periods for airline flight attendants]; H.R. 4203, Comfortable and Fair Flight Act [prohibition against certain airline fees]; H.R. 4171, Silent Skies Act of 2015 [prohibition of the operation of certain aircraft not complying with stage 4 noise levels]; H.R. 3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015 [establishing and revising flight paths and procedures]; S. 2406, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review certain decisions to grant categorical exclusions for Next Generation flight procedures and to consult with the airports at which such procedures will be implemented; S. 2361, Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act [U.S. commercial airport security measures]; H.R. 4721, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 [extending authorizations for the airport improvement program and the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund];H.R. 4369/S. 2442, To authorize the use of passenger facility charges at an airport previously associated with the airport at which the charges are collected [as indicated in the bill's title]; H.R. 4314, Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2016 [requiring the Secretary of State, in consultation with other federal entities, to develop a plan to combat international travel by terrorists and foreign fighters, accelerate the transfer of border security systems to foreign governments and establishing minimum international border security standards]; H.R. 4698, Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016 [requiring the Transportation Security Administration to conduct security risk assessments of all last-point-of-departure foreign airports with nonstop flights to the United States, and to submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office a plan to enhance security collaboration concerning flights between the United States and foreign countries]; H.R. 4549/S. 2549, Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016 [requiring the Transportation Security Administration to conduct and provide staff and equipment for security screening at any airport that lost commercial air service on or after January 1, 2013, if the airport operator submits: (1) a request for the TSA to conduct such screening, and (2) written confirmation of a commitment from an air carrier that the carrier intends to resume service at the airport within one year]; H.R. 4408, National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016 [requiring the President to transmit to Congress a national strategy to combat terrorist travel]; H.R. 4407, Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016 [establishing in the Department of Homeland Security a board to coordinate and integrate DHS's intelligence, activities and policy related to its counterterrorism responsibilities]; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 [extending authorizations for the airport improvement program and the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and creating or revising FAA and Department of Transportation civil aviation programs];S. 2656, FAIR Fees Act [prohibiting air carriers from imposing fees that are "not reasonable and proportional" to the costs incurred by the air carriers]; S. 2642, Stop Trafficking on Planes (STOP) Act of 2016 [requiring passenger air carrier to provide their flight attendants and pilots with training to combat human trafficking in the course of carrying out their duties]; S. 2547, Real Transparency in Airfares Act of 2016 [increasing the maximum penalty for unfair and deceptive practices relating to advertising the costs of air transportation]; S. 2536, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion in aircraft medical kits of medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children [as indicated in the bill's title]; S. 2528, Lithium Battery Safety Act of 2016 [repealing the prohibition in federal law against new Department of Transportation regulations for the transportation by aircraft of lithium metal cells or batteries or lithium ion cells or batteries that are more stringent than the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air]; H.R. 5563, Restoring Local Control of Airports Act of 2016 [removal of federal cap on passenger facility charges]; H.R. 5390, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency Act of 2016 [creation of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency in the Department of Homeland Security]; H.R 5292, Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016 [criteria for employing air traffic control specialist]; H.R. 5291, Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016 [various measures concerning consumer protection, travelers with disabilities and onboard emergency medical kits]; H.R. 5534, TSA Workforce Flexibility Act [repeal of the limitation of the number of full-time-equivalent TSA screeners; H.R. 5340, FASTER Act [crediting of aviation security fees to the General Fund]; H.R. 5338, Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016 [TSA staffing and resource allocation]; H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act [development of five-year strategy for existing and future international DHS security programs];H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act [visa security and visa applicant vetting modifications]; H.R. 5056, Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2016 [risk assessment of perimeter and access control security for airports]; S. 2769, A bill to require the FAA to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft [passenger seat size measures]; and S. 2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016 [creation of FAA Community Ombudsman for flight path issues];H.R. 5744, NextGen Flight Path Review and Notification Act of 2016 [oversight of air traffic management modernization]; H.R. 6014,To allow the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into reimbursable agreements for certain airport projects [reimbursable funding of airport projects];H.R. 5720, Checkpoint Safety Act of 2016 [requirement to deploy law enforcement personnel at airport screening locations at very large airports]; H.R. 5728, Cuban Airport Security Act of 2016 [prohibition against scheduled passenger air transportation between the United States and Cuba until a study has been completed regarding security measures and equipment at Cubas airports];H.R. 5634, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 [appropriations for DHS, CBP and TSA]; H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act [continuing appropriations for certain federal agencies]; S. 3289, Cuban Airport Security Act of 2016 [prohibition against scheduled passenger air transportation between the United States and Cuba until a study has been completed regarding security measures and equipment at Cuba's airports and certain agreements have been established with the Government of Cuba]; S. 3421A bill to require air carriers to provide all flight attendants with scheduled rest periods of at least 10 consecutive hours between duty periods and to comply with fatigue management plans for flight attendants that have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration; H.R. 636 [The legislative vehicle for the FAA reauthorization extension]; H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 [Continuing Resolution]; H.R. 6497, TSA Screening Transparency and Accountability Act [amendments updating TSA's cost estimating methodology for federal cost estimates and cost comparisons, and tracking of consumer complaints]; H.R. 6381, DHS Reform and Improvement Act [homeland security amendments affecting domestic and international commercial aviation]; H.R. 6431/S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 [extending U.S. criminal law jurisdiction over United States jurisdiction over offenses committed by U.S. Government personnel stationed in Canada in furtherance of border security initiatives]; H.R. 875/S. 461, Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act [authority for CBP to enter into agreements for it to provide customs, agricultural processing, border security, or inspection-related immigration services at a U.S. land border port of entry, subject to payment of a fee to reimburse CBP for providing such services]; S. 3525, Strengthening American Transportation Security Act of 2016 [applying a unified personnel system to TSA employees who are responsible for screening passengers and property; and S. 3502, NextGen Accountability Act [amendments to the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to direct the FAA to establish annual Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) performance goals and other related measures. Regulatory Issues: Air Cargo Security Issues; Airport Employee Screening; Air Traffic Control Reform, including current improvements and proposed legislative changes; Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues; Airline Green House Gas Emissions Issues; Airport Security Issues; Aircraft Tracking Issues, particularly international proposals concerning tracking; Alternative Aviation Fuels; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP airport staffing levels and foreign-airport preclearance implementation issues, CBP Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems, and CBP Fes; 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; Employee Occupational Safety and Health Issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Crew Training Rule, FAA Flight and Duty Time Regulations, FAA NextGen Initiative, FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Use Issues; FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees; Implementation of a National Airline Policy; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Lithium Battery Carriage Aboard Aircraft (FAA and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration); Passenger Facility Charge Tax Issues; Railway Labor Act Application and Interpretation 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 and TSA Managed Inclusion Passenger Security Program;and Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; Excise Tax on the Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health Care; Visa Waiver Program; Crude Oil Export Ban; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) Program; Frequency Spectrum Allocation; negotiations and implementation of the expansion and shifting of times of flight slots at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan; TSA Airport Security Wait Times; Airport and Airway Extension (FAA Extension); Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Other Agencies Appropriations; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; Department of Defense-airline industry discussions about pilot availability issues; Cuba Air Service; Air Travel for Passengers with Disabilities; and Airport Revenue Diversion.
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
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 2015, H.R. 82 Putting Security First in Preclearance Act, H.R. 158 Visa Waiver Program Improvement 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. 2767 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/H.R. 3128 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 3144 Partners for Aviation Security Act, H.R.5720 Checkpoint Safety Act of 2016, H.R.5728 Cuban Airport Security Act 2016, H.R.5634 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations, S 3289 Cuban Airport Security of Act 2016. 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 S2361 Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act Visa Waiver Program Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Agriculture Quarantine Inspection AQI H.R.3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015, H.R. 4314 Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2016, H.R. 4698 Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act 2016, H.R. 5256 Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act, H.R.5253 Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act, H.R. 5203 Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016, H.R. Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act 2016
Client expense: $1,930,000 · 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)
2016 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 3334 - Families Flying Together Act of 2015; H.R. 3379 - Airplane Kids in Transit Safety Act of 2015; H.R. 3149 - Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015; H.R. 2776 - Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015; S. 1972 - Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015; H.R. 4295 - to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots; S. 3421 - A bill to require air carriers to provide all flight attendants with scheduled rest periods of at least 10 consecutive hours between duty periods and to comply with fatigue management plans for flight attendants that have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration; H.R. 4203 - Comfortable and Fair Flight Act; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; S. 2360 - Omnibus Territories Act of 2015; H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act; H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015; H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015; H.R. 4455 - To improve air service capabilities in American Samoa; H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2769 - A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft; S. 2656 - Forbid Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous Fees Act of 2016; S. 712 - Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions; S. 2642 - Stop Trafficking on Planes Act of 2016; S. 2536 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion in aircraft medical kits of medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, S. 1594 - Arm all Pilots Act of 2015; S. 2764 - To require the disclosure of information relating to cyberattacks on aircraft systems and maintenance and ground support systems for aircraft, to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States commercial aviation system; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; H.R. 911/S. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015; S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 4549/S. 2549 - Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016; H.R. 5291 - Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016; H.R. 5340 - Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act; H.R. 5338 - Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016; H.R. 636 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2844 - Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions regarding open skies, NextGen, and pilot training; and S. 3001 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions regarding TSA and CBP funding; H.R. 636 - The vehicle for the FAA reauthorization extension, provisions regarding aviation safety and security and passengers; H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act, provisions regarding General Services Administration. Gulf Carrier Open Skies reviews, in DOT-OST-2015-0082, DOS-2015-0016, and DOC-2015-0001, provisions promoting competition in the aviation sector, increasing choice and reduce costs for consumers, facilitating exports for U.S. businesses, and enhancing U.S. national security. 2016 U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding, DOT-OST-2016-0048, provisions to allocate U.S. carrier rights at Tokyo Haneda Airport. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel, in DOT-OST-2015-0246, provisions on accessible lavatories and inflight entertainment, and service animals. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including Air Traffic Control Reform; Passenger Facility Charges; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, air cargo security issues, passenger baggage inspection issues, managed inclusion, aircraft security issues, TSA wait times); Airport Security Issues; Cybersecurity issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases and revenue diversion); Unmanned Aerial Systems; Aircraft noise and emissions issues; DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule (14 C.F.R. Part 399); Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service passenger and cargo inspection issues and inspection fees; International air service rights issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Federal Income and Excise Tax matters; ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Immunized Joint Ventures; DOT airline passenger protection rules; passengers with disabilities issues; FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations; FAA ATC operations issues; Global Distribution Systems; Air Carrier cabotage exemptions; USDA-APHIS funding and fees; transportation of hazardous cargo; Airport revenue diversion; Airport employee screening; Information Technology issues; and GSA City Pair Program.
2016 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures S. 2968, Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2975, Federal Information Systems Safeguard Act of 2016 S. 3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2395, IG Empowerment Act of 2016 H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 5620, VA Accountability First and Appeals Modernization Act of 2016 H.R. 5709, Federal Records Modernization Act of 2016 S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4418, Clarifying certain Due Process Rights for Federal Employees H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 H.R. 4639, Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act H.R. 4680, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 3556, National Park Service Centennial Act S. 2257, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to impose a ban on bonuses at the IRS H.R. 4906, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency S. 2918, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency H.R. 4909, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4912, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 Senate Draft, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act H.R. 5496, Family and Medical Leave Act protections for part-time workers act of 2016 H.R. 5518, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5519, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 5535, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5625, to Provide for Reimbursement for the use of Modern Travel Services by Federal Employees H.R. 6004, to Modernize Government Information Technology Senate Draft, to Prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud H.R. 6008, Transit Benefits Modernization Act H.R. 6186, Extending certain Protections against Prohibited Personnel Practices H.R. 6222, Requiring the names of Personnel Participating in a Rulemaking, and other Purposes H.R. 6230, Ensuring that certain Groups of People receive a $250 Payment in the Event of no Cost-of-Living Adjustment H.R. 6278, to Provide certain Reforms to Promote Accountability and Efficiency in the Civil Service S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 S. 2715, National Security Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 S. 2723, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act S. 2814, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2921, Veterans First Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act of 2016 S. 2976, DHS Accountability Act of 2016 S. 3156, Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 S. 3157, to prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud S. 3394, Strengthening Whistleblower Protections at DOE and NRC
2016 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Congressional Legislation: H.R. 1061/S. 571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2 [appeal of adverse Federal Aviation Administration certificate actions]; H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 [installation of commercial aircraft cockpit barriers]; H.R. 772, Safe Aviation & Flight Enhancement Act of 2015 [installation aboard commercial aircraft of deployable aircraft recorder systems]; H.R. 753, Safe Aviation & Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015 [requiring continuous tracking of commercial aircraft]; H.R. 79, No Missing Planes Act [requiring a study of improving communications between commercial aircraft and air traffic control]; H.R. 1074/S. 712, Passenger Fee Restructuring Act of 2015 [revisions to airline passenger security fee requirements]; H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 [requirements for future establishment by Customs and Border Protection of overseas airline passenger preclearance facilities and associated security requirements]; H.R. 399/S. 208, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 82, Putting Security First in Preclearance Act [establishing of criteria for new Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities at foreign airports]; H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 [requiring reports by the Department of Homeland Security to Congress about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization]; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act ; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of the Secretary of Transportation]; TSA PreCheck Expansion Act [expansion of the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck airline-passenger screening system]; H.R. 2770, Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act [requiring procedures to validate security-related technology at commercial airports]; H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015 [limiting possession of firearms at commercial airports]; H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 [requiring additional security vetting of aviation workers at airports]; H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act [limiting categories of persons entitled to expedited airport screening]; H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 877, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act [establishment of a new agency withing the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement]; H.R. 719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015 [revision of criteria for criminal investigator positions at the Transportation Security Administration]; Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 [improving procedures to respond to active-shooter situations at commercial airports]; H.R. 710, Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act [requiring Department of Homeland Security assessment of effectiveness of transportation-worker security card program]; H.R. 81, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2015 [increasing number of Federal Air Marshals and revising security measures for international flights]; H.R. 115, Freedom of Travel Act of 2015 [limiting Transportation Security Administration screening to aviation]; H.R. 1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [research and development for aviation-compatible biofuels]; H.R. 2530, Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2015 [requiring lactation areas at large and medium hub commercial airports]; H.R. 2006, Aerotropolis Act of 2015 [specifying eligibility of intermodal transportation facilities for federal grants]; H.R. 1835, Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015 [transfer of air traffic management to a corporation and establishing an employee stock-ownership plan associated with that transfer]; S. 1619/H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for Customs and Border Protection, and the Transportation Security Administration]; S. 1612, Safe Skies Act of 2015 [applying Federal Aviation Administration's flight duty and rest requirements to all-cargo operations]; S. 1594, Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 [improving Federal Air Marshal training facilities and specifying the circumstances for FAM carriage of firearms aboard aircraft]; H.R. 22, DRIVE Act [Highway Bill];H.R. 3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 [directs the Transportation Security Administration to establish a risk-based, intelligence-driven model for the screening of airport employees based on level of employment-related access to Secure Identification Display Areas, Airport Operations Areas, or secure areas at U.S. airports]; H.R. 3144, Partners for Aviation Security Act [requires Transportation Security Administration consultation with the Aviation Security Advisory Committee regarding modifications to list of items that passengers are prohibited from carrying aboard aircraft and requires TSA to report to Congress about the Transportation Security Oversight Board]; H.R. 3584, Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 [requires aviation and surface security changes at TSA]; H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act [requires border and maritime security improvements]; H.R. 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015 [extension of airport and airways improvement program through March 31, 2016]; H.R. 3334, Families Flying Together Act of 2015 [requires the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to ensure that families are able to sit together on flights];H.R. 3379, Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2015 (or the Airplane KITS Act of 2015)[directs the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to ensure that aircraft medical kits contain appropriate medication and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, including an epinephrine auto-injector]; H.R. 3149, Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 [limits the amount of a fee that an airline can charge for checked baggge]; H.R. 2776, Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015 [directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit an airline that charges passengers a fee for checked baggage from using a size standard for carry-on baggage that reduces the size standard used by the carrier on June 8, 2015]; S. 1972, Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 [directs the Federal Aviation Administration to require airlines to carry on each aircraft at least two packs of epinephrine auto-injectors for use as the initial treatment for anaphylaxis and to train crewmembers to recognize the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction and administer auto-injectable epinephrine]. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016; H.R. 460/S. 623, Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015 [training Department of Homeland Security personnel to deter, detect, disrupt and prevent human trafficking]; H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 [international trade enforcement and trade facilitation]; H.R. 4295, To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots [rest periods for airline flight attendants]; H.R. 4203, Comfortable and Fair Flight Act [prohibition against certain airline fees]; H.R. 4171, Silent Skies Act of 2015 [prohibition of the operation of certain aircraft not complying with stage 4 noise levels]; H.R. 3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015 [establishing and revising flight paths and procedures]; S. 2406, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review certain decisions to grant categorical exclusions for Next Generation flight procedures and to consult with the airports at which such procedures will be implemented; S. 2361, Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act [U.S. commercial airport security measures]; H.R. 4721, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 [extending authorizations for the airport improvement program and the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund];H.R. 4369/S. 2442, To authorize the use of passenger facility charges at an airport previously associated with the airport at which the charges are collected [as indicated in the bill's title]; H.R. 4314, Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2016 [requiring the Secretary of State, in consultation with other federal entities, to develop a plan to combat international travel by terrorists and foreign fighters, accelerate the transfer of border security systems to foreign governments and establishing minimum international border security standards]; H.R. 4698, Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016 [requiring the Transportation Security Administration to conduct security risk assessments of all last-point-of-departure foreign airports with nonstop flights to the United States, and to submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office a plan to enhance security collaboration concerning flights between the United States and foreign countries]; H.R. 4549/S. 2549, Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016 [requiring the Transportation Security Administration to conduct and provide staff and equipment for security screening at any airport that lost commercial air service on or after January 1, 2013, if the airport operator submits: (1) a request for the TSA to conduct such screening, and (2) written confirmation of a commitment from an air carrier that the carrier intends to resume service at the airport within one year]; H.R. 4408, National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016 [requiring the President to transmit to Congress a national strategy to combat terrorist travel]; H.R. 4407, Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016 [establishing in the Department of Homeland Security a board to coordinate and integrate DHS's intelligence, activities and policy related to its counterterrorism responsibilities]; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 [extending authorizations for the airport improvement program and the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and creating or revising FAA and Department of Transportation civil aviation programs];S. 2656, FAIR Fees Act [prohibiting air carriers from imposing fees that are "not reasonable and proportional" to the costs incurred by the air carriers]; S. 2642, Stop Trafficking on Planes (STOP) Act of 2016 [requiring passenger air carrier to provide their flight attendants and pilots with training to combat human trafficking in the course of carrying out their duties]; S. 2547, Real Transparency in Airfares Act of 2016 [increasing the maximum penalty for unfair and deceptive practices relating to advertising the costs of air transportation]; S. 2536, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion in aircraft medical kits of medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children [as indicated in the bill's title]; S. 2528, Lithium Battery Safety Act of 2016 [repealing the prohibition in federal law against new Department of Transportation regulations for the transportation by aircraft of lithium metal cells or batteries or lithium ion cells or batteries that are more stringent than the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air]; H.R. 5563, Restoring Local Control of Airports Act of 2016 [removal of federal cap on passenger facility charges]; H.R. 5390, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency Act of 2016 [creation of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency in the Department of Homeland Security]; H.R 5292, Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016 [criteria for employing air traffic control specialist]; H.R. 5291, Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016 [various measures concerning consumer protection, travelers with disabilities and onboard emergency medical kits]; H.R. 5534, TSA Workforce Flexibility Act [repeal of the limitation of the number of full-time-equivalent TSA screeners; H.R. 5340, FASTER Act [crediting of aviation security fees to the General Fund]; H.R. 5338, Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016 [TSA staffing and resource allocation]; H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act [development of five-year strategy for existing and future international DHS security programs];H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act [visa security and visa applicant vetting modifications]; H.R. 5056, Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2016 [risk assessment of perimeter and access control security for airports]; S. 2769, A bill to require the FAA to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft [passenger seat size measures]; and S. 2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016 [creation of FAA Community Ombudsman for flight path issues];H.R. 5744, NextGen Flight Path Review and Notification Act of 2016 [oversight of air traffic management modernization]; H.R. 6014,To allow the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to enter into reimbursable agreements for certain airport projects [reimbursable funding of airport projects];H.R. 5720, Checkpoint Safety Act of 2016 [requirement to deploy law enforcement personnel at airport screening locations at very large airports]; H.R. 5728, Cuban Airport Security Act of 2016 [prohibition against scheduled passenger air transportation between the United States and Cuba until a study has been completed regarding security measures and equipment at Cubas airports];H.R. 5634, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 [appropriations for DHS, CBP and TSA]; H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act [continuing appropriations for certain federal agencies]; S. 3289, Cuban Airport Security Act of 2016 [prohibition against scheduled passenger air transportation between the United States and Cuba until a study has been completed regarding security measures and equipment at Cuba's airports and certain agreements have been established with the Government of Cuba]; S. 3421A bill to require air carriers to provide all flight attendants with scheduled rest periods of at least 10 consecutive hours between duty periods and to comply with fatigue management plans for flight attendants that have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration; and H.R. 636 [The legislative vehicle for the FAA reauthorization extension]. Regulatory Issues: Air Cargo Security Issues; Airport Employee Screening; Air Traffic Control Reform, including current improvements and proposed legislative changes; Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues; Airline Green House Gas Emissions Issues; Airport Security Issues; Aircraft Tracking Issues, particularly international proposals concerning tracking; Alternative Aviation Fuels; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP airport staffing levels and foreign-airport preclearance implementation issues, CBP Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems, and CBP Fes; 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; Employee Occupational Safety and Health Issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Crew Training Rule, FAA Flight and Duty Time Regulations, FAA NextGen Initiative, FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Use Issues; FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees; Implementation of a National Airline Policy; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Lithium Battery Carriage Aboard Aircraft (FAA and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration); Passenger Facility Charge Tax Issues; Railway Labor Act Application and Interpretation 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 and TSA Managed Inclusion Passenger Security Program;and Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; Excise Tax on the Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health Care; Visa Waiver Program; Crude Oil Export Ban; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) Program; Frequency Spectrum Allocation; negotiations and implementation of the expansion and shifting of times of flight slots at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan; TSA Airport Security Wait Times; Airport and Airway Extension (FAA Extension); Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Other Agencies Appropriations; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; Department of Defense-airline industry discussions about pilot availability issues; Cuba Air Service; Air Travel for Passengers with Disabilities; and Airport Revenue Diversion.
2016 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures S. 2968, Office of Special Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2975, Federal Information Systems Safeguard Act of 2016 S. 3011, Bolster Accountability to Drive Government Efficiency H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2395, IG Empowerment Act of 2016 H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 H.R. 4639, Thoroughly Investigating Retaliation Against Whistleblowers Act H.R. 4680, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 3556, National Park Service Centennial Act S. 2257, National Park Service Centennial Act H.R. 4885, IRS Oversight While Eliminating Spending Act of 2016 H.R. 4890, to impose a ban on bonuses at the IRS H.R. 4906, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency S. 2918, to amend title 5 to clarify the eligibility of employees in a land management agency H.R. 4909, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 4912, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 Senate Draft, the Taxpayer Protection Act of 2016 H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act H.R. 5496, Family and Medical Leave Act protections for part-time workers act of 2016 H.R. 5518, Family and Medical Leave Enhancement Act of 2016 H.R. 5519, Family and Medical Leave Inclusion Act H.R. 5535, Family Leave for Parental Involvement in Education Act H.R. 5611, Homeland Safety and Security Act of 2016 Senate Draft, to Prevent Identity Theft and Refund Fraud S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 S. 2715, National Security Whistleblower Protection Act of 2016 S. 2723, Congressional Whistleblower Protection Act S. 2814, FY 2017 National Defense Authorization Act S. 2921, Veterans First Act S. 2946, Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act of 2016 S. 2976, DHS Accountability Act of 2016
2016 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 1074/S.712 Passenger Fee Restructuring Act 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 2015, H.R. 82 Putting Security First in Preclearance Act, H.R. 158 Visa Waiver Program Improvement 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. 2767 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/H.R. 3128 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 3144 Partners for Aviation Security Act, H.R. 3586 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement 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 S2361 Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act Visa Waiver Program Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Agriculture Quarantine Inspection AQI H.R.3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015, H.R. 4314 Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2016, H.R. 4698 Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act 2016, H.R. 5256 Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act, H.R.5253 Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act, H.R. 5203 Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016, H.R. Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act 2016
2016 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 3334 - Families Flying Together Act of 2015; H.R. 3379 - Airplane Kids in Transit Safety Act of 2015; H.R. 3149 - Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015; H.R. 2776 - Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015; S. 1972 - Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015; H.R. 4295 - to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots; H.R. 4203 - Comfortable and Fair Flight Act; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; S. 2360 - Omnibus Territories Act of 2015; H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act; H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015; H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015; H.R. 4455 - To improve air service capabilities in American Samoa; H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2769 - A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft; S. 2656 - Forbid Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous Fees Act of 2016; S. 712 - Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions; S. 2642 - Stop Trafficking on Planes Act of 2016; S. 2536 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion in aircraft medical kits of medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, S. 1594 - Arm all Pilots Act of 2015; S. 2764 - To require the disclosure of information relating to cyberattacks on aircraft systems and maintenance and ground support systems for aircraft, to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States commercial aviation system; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; H.R. 911/S. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015; S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 4549/S. 2549 - Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016; H.R. 5291 - Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016; H.R. 5340 - Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act; H.R. 5338 - Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016; H.R. 636 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2844 - Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions regarding open skies, NextGen, and pilot training; and S. 3001 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions regarding TSA and CBP funding. Gulf Carrier Open Skies reviews, in DOT-OST-2015-0082, DOS-2015-0016, and DOC-2015-0001, provisions promoting competition in the aviation sector, increasing choice and reduce costs for consumers, facilitating exports for U.S. businesses, and enhancing U.S. national security. 2016 U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding, DOT-OST-2016-0048, provisions to allocate U.S. carrier rights at Tokyos Haneda Airport. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel, in DOT-OST-2015-0246, provisions on accessible lavatories and inflight entertainment, and service animals. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including Air Traffic Control Reform; Passenger Facility Charges; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, air cargo security issues, passenger baggage inspection issues, managed inclusion, aircraft security issues, TSA wait times); Airport Security Issues; Cybersecurity issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases and revenue diversion); Unmanned Aerial Systems; Aircraft noise and emissions issues; DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule (14 C.F.R. Part 399); Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service passenger and cargo inspection issues and inspection fees; International air service rights issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Federal Income and Excise Tax matters; ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Immunized Joint Ventures; DOT airline passenger protection rules; passengers with disabilities issues; lithium battery regulations; FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations; FAA ATC operations issues; Global Distribution Systems; Air Carrier cabotage exemptions; USDA-APHIS funding and fees; transportation of hazardous cargo; and airport revenue diversion.
2016 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 1074/S.712 Passenger Fee Restructuring Act 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 2015, H.R. 82 Putting Security First in Preclearance Act, H.R. 158 Visa Waiver Program Improvement 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. 2767 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/H.R. 3128 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 3144 Partners for Aviation Security Act, H.R. 3586 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement 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 S2361 Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act Visa Waiver Program Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Agriculture Quarantine Inspection AQI H.R.3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015
2016 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Congressional Legislation: H.R. 1061/S. 571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2 [appeal of adverse Federal Aviation Administration certificate actions]; H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 [installation of commercial aircraft cockpit barriers]; H.R. 772, Safe Aviation & Flight Enhancement Act of 2015 [installation aboard commercial aircraft of deployable aircraft recorder systems]; H.R. 753, Safe Aviation & Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015 [requiring continuous tracking of commercial aircraft]; H.R. 79, No Missing Planes Act [requiring a study of improving communications between commercial aircraft and air traffic control]; H.R. 1074/S. 712, Passenger Fee Restructuring Act of 2015 [revisions to airline passenger security fee requirements]; H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 [requirements for future establishment by Customs and Border Protection of overseas airline passenger preclearance facilities and associated security requirements]; H.R. 399/S. 208, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 82, Putting Security First in Preclearance Act [establishing of criteria for new Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities at foreign airports]; H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 [requiring reports by the Department of Homeland Security to Congress about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization]; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act ; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of the Secretary of Transportation]; TSA PreCheck Expansion Act [expansion of the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck airline-passenger screening system]; H.R. 2770, Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act [requiring procedures to validate security-related technology at commercial airports]; H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015 [limiting possession of firearms at commercial airports]; H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 [requiring additional security vetting of aviation workers at airports]; H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act [limiting categories of persons entitled to expedited airport screening]; H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 877, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act [establishment of a new agency withing the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement]; H.R. 719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015 [revision of criteria for criminal investigator positions at the Transportation Security Administration]; Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 [improving procedures to respond to active-shooter situations at commercial airports]; H.R. 710, Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act [requiring Department of Homeland Security assessment of effectiveness of transportation-worker security card program]; H.R. 81, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2015 [increasing number of Federal Air Marshals and revising security measures for international flights]; H.R. 115, Freedom of Travel Act of 2015 [limiting Transportation Security Administration screening to aviation]; H.R. 1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [research and development for aviation-compatible biofuels]; H.R. 2530, Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2015 [requiring lactation areas at large and medium hub commercial airports]; H.R. 2006, Aerotropolis Act of 2015 [specifying eligibility of intermodal transportation facilities for federal grants]; H.R. 1835, Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015 [transfer of air traffic management to a corporation and establishing an employee stock-ownership plan associated with that transfer]; S. 1619/H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for Customs and Border Protection, and the Transportation Security Administration]; S. 1612, Safe Skies Act of 2015 [applying Federal Aviation Administration's flight duty and rest requirements to all-cargo operations]; S. 1594, Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 [improving Federal Air Marshal training facilities and specifying the circumstances for FAM carriage of firearms aboard aircraft]; H.R. 22, DRIVE Act [Highway Bill];H.R. 3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 [directs the Transportation Security Administration to establish a risk-based, intelligence-driven model for the screening of airport employees based on level of employment-related access to Secure Identification Display Areas, Airport Operations Areas, or secure areas at U.S. airports]; H.R. 3144, Partners for Aviation Security Act [requires Transportation Security Administration consultation with the Aviation Security Advisory Committee regarding modifications to list of items that passengers are prohibited from carrying aboard aircraft and requires TSA to report to Congress about the Transportation Security Oversight Board]; H.R. 3584, Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 [requires aviation and surface security changes at TSA]; H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act [requires border and maritime security improvements]; H.R. 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015 [extension of airport and airways improvement program through March 31, 2016]; H.R. 3334, Families Flying Together Act of 2015 [requires the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to ensure that families are able to sit together on flights];H.R. 3379, Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2015 (or the Airplane KITS Act of 2015)[directs the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to ensure that aircraft medical kits contain appropriate medication and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, including an epinephrine auto-injector]; H.R. 3149, Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 [limits the amount of a fee that an airline can charge for checked baggge]; H.R. 2776, Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015 [directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit an airline that charges passengers a fee for checked baggage from using a size standard for carry-on baggage that reduces the size standard used by the carrier on June 8, 2015]; S. 1972, Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 [directs the Federal Aviation Administration to require airlines to carry on each aircraft at least two packs of epinephrine auto-injectors for use as the initial treatment for anaphylaxis and to train crewmembers to recognize the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction and administer auto-injectable epinephrine]. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016; H.R. 460/S. 623, Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015 [training Department of Homeland Security personnel to deter, detect, disrupt and prevent human trafficking]; H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 [international trade enforcement and trade facilitation]; H.R. 4295, To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots [rest periods for airline flight attendants]; H.R. 4203, Comfortable and Fair Flight Act [prohibition against certain airline fees]; H.R. 4171, Silent Skies Act of 2015 [prohibition of the operation of certain aircraft not complying with stage 4 noise levels]; H.R. 3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015 [establishing and revising flight paths and procedures]; S. 2406, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review certain decisions to grant categorical exclusions for Next Generation flight procedures and to consult with the airports at which such procedures will be implemented; S. 2361, Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act [U.S. commercial airport security measures]; H.R. 4721, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 [extending authorizations for the airport improvement program and the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund];H.R. 4369/S. 2442, To authorize the use of passenger facility charges at an airport previously associated with the airport at which the charges are collected [as indicated in the bill's title]; H.R. 4314, Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2016 [requiring the Secretary of State, in consultation with other federal entities, to develop a plan to combat international travel by terrorists and foreign fighters, accelerate the transfer of border security systems to foreign governments and establishing minimum international border security standards]; H.R. 4698, Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016 [requiring the Transportation Security Administration to conduct security risk assessments of all last-point-of-departure foreign airports with nonstop flights to the United States, and to submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office a plan to enhance security collaboration concerning flights between the United States and foreign countries]; H.R. 4549/S. 2549, Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016 [requiring the Transportation Security Administration to conduct and provide staff and equipment for security screening at any airport that lost commercial air service on or after January 1, 2013, if the airport operator submits: (1) a request for the TSA to conduct such screening, and (2) written confirmation of a commitment from an air carrier that the carrier intends to resume service at the airport within one year]; H.R. 4408, National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016 [requiring the President to transmit to Congress a national strategy to combat terrorist travel]; H.R. 4407, Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016 [establishing in the Department of Homeland Security a board to coordinate and integrate DHS's intelligence, activities and policy related to its counterterrorism responsibilities]; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 [extending authorizations for the airport improvement program and the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and creating or revising FAA and Department of Transportation civil aviation programs];S. 2656, FAIR Fees Act [prohibiting air carriers from imposing fees that are "not reasonable and proportional" to the costs incurred by the air carriers]; S. 2642, Stop Trafficking on Planes (STOP) Act of 2016 [requiring passenger air carrier to provide their flight attendants and pilots with training to combat human trafficking in the course of carrying out their duties]; S. 2547, Real Transparency in Airfares Act of 2016 [increasing the maximum penalty for unfair and deceptive practices relating to advertising the costs of air transportation]; S. 2536, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion in aircraft medical kits of medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children [as indicated in the bill's title]; S. 2528, Lithium Battery Safety Act of 2016 [repealing the prohibition in federal law against new Department of Transportation regulations for the transportation by aircraft of lithium metal cells or batteries or lithium ion cells or batteries that are more stringent than the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air]; H.R. 5563, Restoring Local Control of Airports Act of 2016 [removal of federal cap on passenger facility charges]; H.R. 5390, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency Act of 2016 [creation of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection Agency in the Department of Homeland Security]; H.R 5292, Air Traffic Controller Hiring Improvement Act of 2016 [criteria for employing air traffic control specialist]; H.R. 5291, Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016 [various measures concerning consumer protection, travelers with disabilities and onboard emergency medical kits]; H.R. 5534, TSA Workforce Flexibility Act [repeal of the limitation of the number of full-time-equivalent TSA screeners; H.R. 5340, FASTER Act [crediting of aviation security fees to the General Fund]; H.R. 5338, Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016 [TSA staffing and resource allocation]; H.R. 5256, Expanding DHS Overseas Passenger Security Screening and Vetting Operations Act [development of five-year strategy for existing and future international DHS security programs];H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act [visa security and visa applicant vetting modifications]; H.R. 5056, Airport Perimeter and Access Control Security Act of 2016 [risk assessment of perimeter and access control security for airports]; S. 2769, A bill to require the FAA to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft [passenger seat size measures]; and S. 2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016 [creation of FAA Community Ombudsman for flight path issues]. Regulatory Issues: Air Cargo Security Issues; Air Traffic Control Reform, including current improvements and proposed legislative changes; Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues; Airport Security Issues; Aircraft Tracking Issues, particularly international proposals concerning tracking; Alternative Aviation Fuels; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP airport staffing levels and foreign-airport preclearance implementation issues, CBP Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems, and CBP Fes; 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; Employee Occupational Safety and Health Issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Crew Training Rule, FAA Flight and Duty Time Regulations, FAA NextGen Initiative, FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Use Issues; FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees; Implementation of a National Airline Policy; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Lithium Battery Carriage Aboard Aircraft (FAA and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration); Passenger Facility Charge Tax Issues; Railway Labor Act Application and Interpretation 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 and TSA Managed Inclusion Passenger Security Program;and Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; Excise Tax on the Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health Care; Visa Waiver Program; Crude Oil Export Ban; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) Program; Frequency Spectrum Allocation; negotiations and implementation of the expansion and shifting of times of flight slots at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan; TSA Airport Security Wait Times; Airport and Airway Extension (FAA Extension); Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Other Agencies Appropriations; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations; Department of Defense-airline industry discussions about pilot availability issues; Cuba Air Service; Air Travel for Passengers with Disabilities; and Airport Revenue Diversion.
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 3334 - Families Flying Together Act of 2015; H.R. 3379 - Airplane Kids in Transit Safety Act of 2015; H.R. 3149 - Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015; H.R. 2776 - Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015; S. 1972 - Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015; H.R. 4295 - to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots; H.R. 4203 - Comfortable and Fair Flight Act; H.R. 4171 - Silent Skies Act; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; S. 2360 - Omnibus Territories Act of 2015; H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act; H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015; H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015; H.R. 4455 - To improve air service capabilities in American Samoa; H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2769 - A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft; S. 2656 - Forbid Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous Fees Act of 2016; S. 712 - Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions; S. 2642 - Stop Trafficking on Planes Act of 2016; S. 2536 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion in aircraft medical kits of medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, S. 1594 - Arm all Pilots Act of 2015; S. 2764 - To require the disclosure of information relating to cyberattacks on aircraft systems and maintenance and ground support systems for aircraft, to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States commercial aviation system; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; H.R. 911/S. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015; S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; and H.R. 4549/S. 2549 - Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016. Gulf Carrier Open Skies reviews, in DOT-OST-2015-0082, DOS-2015-0016, and DOC-2015-0001, provisions relating to promoting competition in the aviation sector, increasing choice and reduce costs for consumers, facilitating exports for U.S. businesses, and enhancing U.S. national security. 2016 U.S.-Haneda Combination Services Allocation Proceeding, DOT-OST-2016-0048, provisions relating to allocation of U.S. carrier rights at Tokyos Haneda Airport. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including Air Traffic Control Reform; Passenger Facility Charges; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, air cargo security issues, passenger baggage inspection issues, managed inclusion, aircraft security issues); Airport Security Issues; Cybersecurity issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases); Unmanned Aerial Systems; Aircraft noise and emissions issues; DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule (14 C.F.R. Part 399); Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service passenger and cargo inspection issues and inspection fees; International air service rights issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Federal Income and Excise Tax matters; ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Immunized Joint Ventures; DOT airline passenger protection rules; DOT proposed proceeding on passengers with disabilities issues; lithium battery regulations; Visa Waiver Program; FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations; FAA ATC operations issues; Global Distribution Systems; Air Carrier cabotage exemptions; and USDA-APHIS inspection fees.
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
National aviation policy; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 4441, S. 2658); FAA reauthorization extension bill (H.R. 4721) Proposal related to airline seats and airline labor Air traffic control reform Transportation Security Administration matters related to aviation, including preclearance program, fees and other aviation security matters (H.R. 998, H.R. 2843, H.R. 3584) Passenger facility charges (S. 2442, H.R. 4369) Visa Waiver Program charges Aviation safety Alaska air services (S. 2501)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 1074/S.712 Passenger Fee Restructuring Act 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 2015, H.R. 82 Putting Security First in Preclearance Act, H.R. 158 Visa Waiver Program Improvement 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. 2767 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/H.R. 3128 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 3144 Partners for Aviation Security Act, H.R. 3586 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement 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 S2361 Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act Visa Waiver Program Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Agriculture Quarantine Inspection AQI H.R.3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015
2016 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 82 - Putting Security First in Preclearance Act H.R. 158 - Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 229 - Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 S. 208 - Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 2127 - Securing Expedited Screening Act S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act of 2016 H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act S. TBD - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. TBD - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 3102 - Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3584 - Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY TRADE MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees Airport Security Issues Air Cargo Security Issues TSA - Managed Inclusion Customs & Border Protection Fees 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 FY 2017 DOT/FAA and DSH budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customer use and immigration user fee FY2014 and FY2015 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customs user fee, and immigration user fee TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Client expense: $540,909 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Government Issues
Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act H.R. 2827, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1580, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3023, to modify probationary periods with respect to positions within the competitive service H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3361, Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute - Department of Homeland Security Insider Threat and Mitigation Act of 2016 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act H.R. 4585, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2699, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act of 2016 S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act S. 2450, Administrative Leave Act of 2016 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4657,Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 H.R. 4359, Administrative Leave Reform Act H.R. 4360, Official Personnel File Enhancement Act H.R. 4361, Federal Information Systems Safeguards Act of 2016 H.R. 4482, Southwest Border Security Threat Assessment Act of 2016 S. 337, FOIA Improvement Act of 2016
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Congressional Legislation: H.R. 1061/S. 571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2 [appeal of adverse Federal Aviation Administration certificate actions]; H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 [installation of commercial aircraft cockpit barriers]; H.R. 772, Safe Aviation & Flight Enhancement Act of 2015 [installation aboard commercial aircraft of deployable aircraft recorder systems]; H.R. 753, Safe Aviation & Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015 [requiring continuous tracking of commercial aircraft]; H.R. 79, No Missing Planes Act [requiring a study of improving communications between commercial aircraft and air traffic control]; H.R. 1074/S. 712, Passenger Fee Restructuring Act of 2015 [revisions to airline passenger security fee requirements]; H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 [requirements for future establishment by Customs and Border Protection of overseas airline passenger preclearance facilities and associated security requirements]; H.R. 399/S. 208, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 82, Putting Security First in Preclearance Act [establishing of criteria for new Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities at foreign airports]; H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 [requiring reports by the Department of Homeland Security to Congress about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization]; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act ; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of the Secretary of Transportation]; TSA PreCheck Expansion Act [expansion of the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck airline-passenger screening system]; H.R. 2770, Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act [requiring procedures to validate security-related technology at commercial airports]; H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015 [limiting possession of firearms at commercial airports]; H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 [requiring additional security vetting of aviation workers at airports]; H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act [limiting categories of persons entitled to expedited airport screening]; H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 877, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act [establishment of a new agency withing the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement]; H.R. 719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015 [revision of criteria for criminal investigator positions at the Transportation Security Administration]; Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 [improving procedures to respond to active-shooter situations at commercial airports]; H.R. 710, Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act [requiring Department of Homeland Security assessment of effectiveness of transportation-worker security card program]; H.R. 81, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2015 [increasing number of Federal Air Marshals and revising security measures for international flights]; H.R. 115, Freedom of Travel Act of 2015 [limiting Transportation Security Administration screening to aviation]; H.R. 1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [research and development for aviation-compatible biofuels]; H.R. 2530, Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2015 [requiring lactation areas at large and medium hub commercial airports]; H.R. 2006, Aerotropolis Act of 2015 [specifying eligibility of intermodal transportation facilities for federal grants]; H.R. 1835, Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015 [transfer of air traffic management to a corporation and establishing an employee stock-ownership plan associated with that transfer]; S. 1619/H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for Customs and Border Protection, and the Transportation Security Administration]; S. 1612, Safe Skies Act of 2015 [applying Federal Aviation Administration's flight duty and rest requirements to all-cargo operations]; S. 1594, Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 [improving Federal Air Marshal training facilities and specifying the circumstances for FAM carriage of firearms aboard aircraft]; H.R. 22, DRIVE Act [Highway Bill];H.R. 3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 [directs the Transportation Security Administration to establish a risk-based, intelligence-driven model for the screening of airport employees based on level of employment-related access to Secure Identification Display Areas, Airport Operations Areas, or secure areas at U.S. airports]; H.R. 3144, Partners for Aviation Security Act [requires Transportation Security Administration consultation with the Aviation Security Advisory Committee regarding modifications to list of items that passengers are prohibited from carrying aboard aircraft and requires TSA to report to Congress about the Transportation Security Oversight Board]; H.R. 3584, Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 [requires aviation and surface security changes at TSA]; H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act [requires border and maritime security improvements]; H.R. 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015 [extension of airport and airways improvement program through March 31, 2016]; H.R. 3334, Families Flying Together Act of 2015 [requires the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to ensure that families are able to sit together on flights];H.R. 3379, Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2015 (or the Airplane KITS Act of 2015)[directs the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to ensure that aircraft medical kits contain appropriate medication and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, including an epinephrine auto-injector]; H.R. 3149, Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 [limits the amount of a fee that an airline can charge for checked baggge]; H.R. 2776, Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015 [directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit an airline that charges passengers a fee for checked baggage from using a size standard for carry-on baggage that reduces the size standard used by the carrier on June 8, 2015]; S. 1972, Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 [directs the Federal Aviation Administration to require airlines to carry on each aircraft at least two packs of epinephrine auto-injectors for use as the initial treatment for anaphylaxis and to train crewmembers to recognize the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction and administer auto-injectable epinephrine]. H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016; H.R. 460/S. 623, Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015 [training Department of Homeland Security personnel to deter, detect, disrupt and prevent human trafficking]; H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 [international trade enforcement and trade facilitation]; H.R. 4295, To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots [rest periods for airline flight attendants]; H.R. 4203, Comfortable and Fair Flight Act [prohibition against certain airline fees]; H.R. 4171, Silent Skies Act of 2015 [prohibition of the operation of certain aircraft not complying with stage 4 noise levels]; H.R. 3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015 [establishing and revising flight paths and procedures]; S. 2406, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review certain decisions to grant categorical exclusions for Next Generation flight procedures and to consult with the airports at which such procedures will be implemented; S. 2361, Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act [U.S. commercial airport security measures]; H.R. 4721, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 [extending authorizations for the airport improvement program and the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund];H.R. 4369/S. 2442, To authorize the use of passenger facility charges at an airport previously associated with the airport at which the charges are collected [as indicated in the bill's title]; H.R. 4314, Counterterrorism Screening and Assistance Act of 2016 [requiring the Secretary of State, in consultation with other federal entities, to develop a plan to combat international travel by terrorists and foreign fighters, accelerate the transfer of border security systems to foreign governments and establishing minimum international border security standards]; H.R. 4698, Securing Aviation from Foreign Entry Points and Guarding Airports Through Enhanced Security Act of 2016 [requiring the Transportation Security Administration to conduct security risk assessments of all last-point-of-departure foreign airports with nonstop flights to the United States, and to submit to Congress and the Government Accountability Office a plan to enhance security collaboration concerning flights between the United States and foreign countries]; H.R. 4549/S. 2549, Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016 [requiring the Transportation Security Administration to conduct and provide staff and equipment for security screening at any airport that lost commercial air service on or after January 1, 2013, if the airport operator submits: (1) a request for the TSA to conduct such screening, and (2) written confirmation of a commitment from an air carrier that the carrier intends to resume service at the airport within one year]; H.R. 4408, National Strategy to Combat Terrorist Travel Act of 2016 [requiring the President to transmit to Congress a national strategy to combat terrorist travel]; H.R. 4407, Counterterrorism Advisory Board Act of 2016 [establishing in the Department of Homeland Security a board to coordinate and integrate DHS's intelligence, activities and policy related to its counterterrorism responsibilities]; S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 [extending authorizations for the airport improvement program and the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and creating or revising FAA and Department of Transportation civil aviation programs];S. 2656, FAIR Fees Act [prohibiting air carriers from imposing fees that are "not reasonable and proportional" to the costs incurred by the air carriers]; S. 2642, Stop Trafficking on Planes (STOP) Act of 2016 [requiring passenger air carrier to provide their flight attendants and pilots with training to combat human trafficking in the course of carrying out their duties]; S. 2547, Real Transparency in Airfares Act of 2016 [increasing the maximum penalty for unfair and deceptive practices relating to advertising the costs of air transportation]; S. 2536, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion in aircraft medical kits of medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children [as indicated in the bill's title]; and S. 2528, Lithium Battery Safety Act of 2016 [repealing the prohibition in federal law against new Department of Transportation regulations for the transportation by aircraft of lithium metal cells or batteries or lithium ion cells or batteries that are more stringent than the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization Technical Instructions for the Safe Transport of Dangerous Goods by Air]. Regulatory Issues: Air Cargo Security Issues; Air Traffic Control Reform, including current improvements and proposed legislative changes; Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues; Airport Security Issues; Aircraft Tracking Issues, particularly international proposals concerning tracking; Alternative Aviation Fuels; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP airport staffing levels and foreign-airport preclearance implementation issues, CBP Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems, and CBP Fes; 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; Employee Occupational Safety and Health Issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Crew Training Rule, FAA Flight and Duty Time Regulations, FAA NextGen Initiative, FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Use Issues; FAA/USTRANSCOM Non-Premium War-Risk Insurance Program; FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees; Implementation of a National Airline Policy; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Lithium Battery Carriage Aboard Aircraft (FAA and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration); Passenger Facility Charge Tax Issues; Railway Labor Act Application and Interpretation 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 and TSA Managed Inclusion Passenger Security Program;and Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; Excise Tax on the Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health Care; Visa Waiver Program; Crude Oil Export Ban; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) Program; and Frequency Spectrum Allocation; and negotiations and implementation of the expansion and shifting of times of flight slots at Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 2361, the Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act H.R. 2750, the Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 3102, the Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3584, the Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3144, the Partners for Aviation Security Act H.R. 3586, the Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 2843, the TSA PreCheck Expansion Act H.R. 2127, the Securing Expedited Screening Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2770, the Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act Airport employee screening Airport exit lane staffing Aviation Security Advisory Committee Customs and Border Protection staffing at airports
Client expense: $780,439 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Customs and Border Patrol issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Transportation Security Administration issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to aviation security. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to CBP and TSA staffing issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to cyber security. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to visa waiver program. H.R. 81, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2015. H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015. H.R. 460 / S. 623, Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015. H.R. 720, Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015. H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015. H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act. H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015. H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015. H.R. 2843, TSA PreCheck Expansion Act. H.R. 3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015. H.R. 3144, Partners for Aviation Security Act. H.R. 3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. S. 2361, Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act.
Client expense: $650,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
S. 2361, the Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act H.R. 2750, the Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 3102, the Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3584, the Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3144, the Partners for Aviation Security Act H.R. 3586, the Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 2843, the TSA PreCheck Expansion Act H.R. 2127, the Securing Expedited Screening Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2770, the Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act Airport employee screening Airport exit lane staffing Aviation Security Advisory Committee Customs and Border Protection staffing at airports
Client expense: $659,251 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 1074/S.712 Passenger Fee Restructuring Act 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 2015, H.R. 82 Putting Security First in Preclearance Act, H.R. 158 Visa Waiver Program Improvement 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. 2767 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/H.R. 3128 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 3144 Partners for Aviation Security Act, H.R. 3586 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement 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 S2361 Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act Visa Waiver Program Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Agriculture Quarantine Inspection AQI H.R.3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 3334 - Families Flying Together Act of 2015; H.R. 3379 - Airplane Kids in Transit Safety Act of 2015; H.R. 3149 - Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015; H.R. 2776 - Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015; S. 1972 - Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015; H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 (P.L. 114-113); S. 1647/H.R. 22 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act (P.L. 114-94), provisions relating to TSA and CBP fees; S. 1619/H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, provisions relating to TSA and CBP funding and fees; H.R. 4295 - to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots; H.R. 4203 - Comfortable and Fair Flight Act; H.R. 4171 - Silent Skies Act; H.R. 3965 - FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015; S. 2406 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review certain decisions to grant categorical exclusions for Next Generation flight procedures and to consult with the airport at which such procedures will be implemented; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; S. 2360 - Omnibus Territories Act of 2015; H.R. 2577 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions relating to FAA funding, air traffic control reform, online travel and metasearch sites; H.R. 3049/S. 1800 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions relating to APHIS inspection fees; H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act; H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015; H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015. Gulf Carrier Open Skies reviews, in DOT-OST-2015-0082, DOS-2015-0016, and DOC-2015-0001, provisions promoting competition in the aviation sector, increasing choice and reduce costs for consumers, facilitating exports for U.S. businesses, and enhancing U.S. national security. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including Air Traffic Control Reform; Passenger Facility Charges; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, air cargo security issues, passenger baggage inspection issues, managed inclusion, aircraft security issues); Airport Security Issues; Cybersecurity issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases); Unmanned Aerial Systems; Aircraft noise and emissions issues; DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule (14 C.F.R. Part 399); Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service passenger and cargo inspection issues and inspection fees; International air service rights issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Federal Income and Excise Tax matters; ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Immunized Joint Ventures; DOT airline passenger protection rules; DOT proposed proceeding on passengers with disabilities issues; lithium battery regulations; Visa Waiver Program; FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations; FAA ATC operations issues; Global Distribution Systems; Air Carrier cabotage exemptions; USDA-APHIS inspection fees.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2015; Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY16 (H.R. 2029); Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, FY16 (H.R. 2610/S. 1243); Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY16 (H.R. 3128/S. 1619); Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 (H.R. 911/ S. 911); Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644/S. 1269); U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act (H.R. 878); Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 998); air traffic control operations and modernization; aircraft operations, maintenance and safety issues; airport access and infrastructure; commercial aviation taxes and fees; customer service and consumer protection issues; civil aviation security; customs, immigration and passenger facilitation issues; human trafficking.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY16 (S. 1619/H.R. 3128); Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644/S. 1269); U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act (H.R. 878); Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 998); civil aviation security; aviation taxes and fees; customs, immigration, inspection, and passenger facilitation issues; cyber security; human trafficking.
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 2127 - Securing Expedited Screening Act H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3102 - Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3584 - Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 644 - Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY TRADE MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees Airport Security Issues TSA - Managed Inclusion Customs & Border Protection Taxes FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DSH budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customer use and immigration user fee FY2014 and FY2015 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customs user fee, and immigration user fee TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Client expense: $691,292 · 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
National aviation policy; Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 3614) Passenger screening, ancillary fees, airline profitability; Pilot's Bill of Rights (S. 571) Air traffic control reform THUD appropriations, as related to passenger rights and other aviation matters (H.R. 2577) Transportation Security Administration matters related to aviation, including preclearance program, fees and other aviation security matters (H.R. 998, H.R. 2843) Visa waiver program (H.R. 158, S. 2362) Highway bill extension (H.R. 22), as it relates to Customs and Border Protection fees and other issues related to the airline industry FAA regulation of unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) Airport security improvement legislation (H.R. 3102, S. 2361) Consolidated appropriations bill as it relates to aviation matters (H.R. 2029)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Congressional Legislation: H.R. 1061/S. 571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2 [appeal of adverse Federal Aviation Administration certificate actions]; H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 [installation of commercial aircraft cockpit barriers]; H.R. 772, Safe Aviation & Flight Enhancement Act of 2015 [installation aboard commercial aircraft of deployable aircraft recorder systems]; H.R. 753, Safe Aviation & Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015 [requiring continuous tracking of commercial aircraft]; H.R. 79, No Missing Planes Act [requiring a study of improving communications between commercial aircraft and air traffic control]; H.R. 1074/S. 712, Passenger Fee Restructuring Act of 2015 [revisions to airline passenger security fee requirements]; H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 [requirements for future establishment by Customs and Border Protection of overseas airline passenger preclearance facilities and associated security requirements]; H.R. 399/S. 208, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 82, Putting Security First in Preclearance Act [establishing of criteria for new Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities at foreign airports]; H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 [requiring reports by the Department of Homeland Security to Congress about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization]; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act ; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of the Secretary of Transportation]; TSA PreCheck Expansion Act [expansion of the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck airline-passenger screening system]; H.R. 2770, Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act [requiring procedures to validate security-related technology at commercial airports]; H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015 [limiting possession of firearms at commercial airports]; H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 [requiring additional security vetting of aviation workers at airports]; H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act [limiting categories of persons entitled to expedited airport screening]; H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 877, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act [establishment of a new agency withing the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement]; H.R. 719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015 [revision of criteria for criminal investigator positions at the Transportation Security Administration]; Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 [improving procedures to respond to active-shooter situations at commercial airports]; H.R. 710, Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act [requiring Department of Homeland Security assessment of effectiveness of transportation-worker security card program]; H.R. 81, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2015 [increasing number of Federal Air Marshals and revising security measures for international flights]; H.R. 115, Freedom of Travel Act of 2015 [limiting Transportation Security Administration screening to aviation]; H.R. 1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [research and development for aviation-compatible biofuels]; H.R. 2530, Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2015 [requiring lactation areas at large and medium hub commercial airports]; H.R. 2006, Aerotropolis Act of 2015 [specifying eligibility of intermodal transportation facilities for federal grants]; H.R. 1835, Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015 [transfer of air traffic management to a corporation and establishing an employee stock-ownership plan associated with that transfer]; S. 1619/H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for Customs and Border Protection, and the Transportation Security Administration]; S. 1612, Safe Skies Act of 2015 [applying Federal Aviation Administration's flight duty and rest requirements to all-cargo operations]; S. 1594, Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 [improving Federal Air Marshal training facilities and specifying the circumstances for FAM carriage of firearms aboard aircraft]; H.R. 22, DRIVE Act [Highway Bill];H.R. 3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 [directs the Transportation Security Administration to establish a risk-based, intelligence-driven model for the screening of airport employees based on level of employment-related access to Secure Identification Display Areas, Airport Operations Areas, or secure areas at U.S. airports]; H.R. 3144, Partners for Aviation Security Act [requires Transportation Security Administration consultation with the Aviation Security Advisory Committee regarding modifications to list of items that passengers are prohibited from carrying aboard aircraft and requires TSA to report to Congress about the Transportation Security Oversight Board]; H.R. 3584, Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 [requires aviation and surface security changes at TSA]; H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act [requires border and maritime security improvements]; H.R. 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015 [extension of airport and airways improvement program through March 31, 2016]; H.R. 3334, Families Flying Together Act of 2015 [requires the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to ensure that families are able to sit together on flights];H.R. 3379, Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2015 (or the Airplane KITS Act of 2015)[directs the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to ensure that aircraft medical kits contain appropriate medication and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, including an epinephrine auto-injector]; H.R. 3149, Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 [limits the amount of a fee that an airline can charge for checked baggge]; H.R. 2776, Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015 [directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit an airline that charges passengers a fee for checked baggage from using a size standard for carry-on baggage that reduces the size standard used by the carrier on June 8, 2015]; S. 1972, Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 [directs the Federal Aviation Administration to require airlines to carry on each aircraft at least two packs of epinephrine auto-injectors for use as the initial treatment for anaphylaxis and to train crewmembers to recognize the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction and administer auto-injectable epinephrine]. H.R. 2029Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016; H.R. 460/S. 623, Human Trafficking Detection Act of 2015 [training Department of Homeland Security personnel to deter, detect, disrupt and prevent human trafficking]; H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 [international trade enforcement and trade facilitation]; H.R. 4295, To require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots [rest periods for airline flight attendants]; H.R. 4203, Comfortable and Fair Flight Act [prohibition against certain airline fees]; H.R. 4171, Silent Skies Act of 2015 [prohibition of the operation of certain aircraft not complying with stage 4 noise levels]; H.R. 3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015 [establishing and revising flight paths and procedures]; S. 2406A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to review certain decisions to grant categorical exclusions for Next Generation flight procedures and to consult with the airports at which such procedures will be implemented; and S. 2361, Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act [U.S. commercial airport security measures]. Regulatory Issues: Air Cargo Security Issues; Air Traffic Control Reform, including current improvements and proposed legislative changes; Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues; Airport Security Issues; Aircraft Tracking Issues, particularly international proposals concerning tracking; Alternative Aviation Fuels; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP airport staffing levels and foreign-airport preclearance implementation issues, CBP Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems, and CBP Fes; 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; Employee Occupational Safety and Health Issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Crew Training Rule, FAA Flight and Duty Time Regulations, FAA NextGen Initiative, FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Use Issues; FAA/USTRANSCOM Non-Premium War-Risk Insurance Program; FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees; Implementation of a National Airline Policy; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Lithium Battery Carriage Aboard Aircraft (FAA and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration); Passenger Facility Charge Tax Issues; Railway Labor Act Application and Interpretation 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 and TSA Managed Inclusion Passenger Security Program;and Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; Excise Tax on the Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health Care; Visa Waiver Program; Crude Oil Export Ban; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) - Agriculture Quarantine Inspection (AQI) Program; and Frequency Spectrum Allocation.
2015 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Administrative Leave Issues (5 USC) Probationary Period Issues (5 USC) Supervisory Training Issues (5 USC) CBP Customs User Fees CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program Tax Extenders Package S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 H.R. 22, Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act S. 136, Gold Star Fathers Act H.R. 1222, Gold Star Fathers Act S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 242, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 313, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 554, Federal Employee Retroactivity Pay Fairness Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 H.R. 653, FOIA Act S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1046, Transit Tax Parity Act of 2015 H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1531, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1591, Land Management Flexibility Workforce Act S. 1603, Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015 H.R. 2835, Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1735, FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act S. 1376, FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1869, A bill to improve Federal network security and authorize and enhance an existing intrusion detection and prevention system for civilian Federal networks S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act S. 1990, Federal Computer Security Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act H.R. 2827, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1580, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3313, Cyber Defense of Federal Networks Act of 2015 H.R. 3360, Defense Against Digital Theft Act H.R. 3402, Federal Information Security Management Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act S. 2021, FAIR Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 3635, Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act H.R. 4144, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2251, the SAVE Benefits Act S. 2430, Travel Facilitation and Safety Act
2015 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 3334 - Families Flying Together Act of 2015, H.R. 3379 - Airplane Kids in Transit Safety Act of 2015, H.R. 3149 - Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015, S. 1972 - Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015, H.R. 1062/S. 571 - Pilot's Bill of Rights 2; H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015, H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act, H.R. 2127 - Securing Expedited Screening Act, H.R. 3102 - Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015, S. 1619/H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 2776 - Securing Expedited Screening Act, H.R. 3144 - Partners for Aviation Security Act, S. 2157/H.R. 3669 - Safety for Airports and Firefighters by Ensuring Drones Refrain from Obstructing Necessary Equipment Act of 2015 or the SAFE DRONE Act of 2015, provisions relating to airport and aviation security; and H.R. 22 - Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy Act or the DRIVE Act(Highway Bill) (TSA and CBP fees), H.R. 3236 - A bill to provide an extension of Federal-aid highway, highway safety, motor carrier safety, transit, and other programs funded out of the Highway Trust Fund, to provide resource flexibility to the Department of Veterans Affairs for health care services, and for other purposes (Highways extension), S. 1619/H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, provisions relating to TSA and CBP funding and fees. H.R. 2577 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016, provisions relating to FAA funding, air traffic control reform, online travel and metasearch sites. Gulf Carrier Open Skies reviews, in DOT-OST-2015-0082, DOS-2015-0016, and DOC-2015-0001, provisions that promoting competition in the aviation sector, increasing choice and reduce costs for consumers, facilitating exports for U.S. businesses, and enhancing U.S. national security. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including: Air Traffic Control Reform; Passenger Facility Charges; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, air cargo security issues, secondary barriers); Airport Security Issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases); Unmanned Aerial Systems; Aircraft noise and emissions issues; DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule; Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service passenger and cargo inspection issues; International Air Service Rights Issues; Federal Income and Excise Tax matters; Ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Immunized Joint Ventures; DOT airline passenger protection rules; Air carrier cabotage exemptions; Global Distribution Systems; and Lithium Battery regulations.
2015 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY16 (S. 1619); Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644/S. 1269); U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act (H.R. 878); Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 998); civil aviation security; aviation taxes and fees; customs, immigration and passenger facilitation issues.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2015; Airport and Airways Extension Act (H.R. 3614); Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, FY16 (H.R. 2610/S. 1243); Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY16 (S. 1619); Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 (H.R. 911/ S. 911); Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644/S. 1269); U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act (H.R. 878); Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 998); air traffic control operations and modernization; aircraft operations, maintenance and safety issues; airport access and infrastructure; commercial aviation taxes and fees; customer service and consumer protection issues; civil aviation security; customs, immigration and passenger facilitation issues; war risk insurance.
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2015 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Customs and Border Patrol issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Transportation Security Administration issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to aviation security. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to CBP and TSA staffing issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to cyber security. H.R. 81, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2015. H.R. 720, Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015. H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015. H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act. H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015. H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015. H.R. 2843, TSA PreCheck Expansion Act. H.R. 3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015. S. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015.
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R. 1074/S.712 Passenger Fee Restructuring Act 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 2015, H.R. 82 Putting Security First in Preclearance Act, H.R. 158 Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015, 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/H.R. 3128 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 3144 Partners for Aviation Security Act, H.R. 3586 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement 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: $1,540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R.240- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations S. 272 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 2127 - Securing Expedited Screening Act H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3128 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 3102 - Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3584 - Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees Airport Security Issues TSA - Managed Inclusion Customs & Border Protection Taxes FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DSH budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customer use and immigration user fee FY2014 and FY2015 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customs user fee, and immigration user fee TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Client expense: $717,997 · Firm income: Not reported
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 · Homeland Security
H.R. 2750, the Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 3102, the Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3584, the Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3144, the Partners for Aviation Security Act H.R. 3586, the Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 2843, the TSA PreCheck Expansion Act H.R. 2127, the Securing Expedited Screening Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2770, the Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act Airport employee screening Airport exit lane staffing Aviation Security Advisory Committee Customs and Border Protection staffing at airports
Client expense: $662,475 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · third_quarter · Government Issues
CFTC Reauthorization Issues IRS Private Tax Collection Program S. 19, Federal Debt Management Act of 2015 H.R. 22, DRIVE Act H.R. 53, Cybersecurity Education and Federal Workforce Enhancement Act S. 136, Gold Star Fathers Act H.R. 1222, Gold Star Fathers Act S. 164, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act S. 242, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 313, Wounded Warriors Federal Leave Act of 2015 S. 278, Citizen Empowerment Act H.R. 280, to Recoup Bonuses and Awards Paid to VA Employees S. 303, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 304, Federal Adjustment of Income Rates Act H.R. 399, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 208, Secure the Borders First Act, 2015 S. 362, Government Employee Accountability Act H.R. 417, Federal Workforce Reduction through Attrition Act H.R. 532, Federal Employees Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 490, Security Clearance Reform Act of 2015 S. 554, Federal Employee Retroactivity Pay Fairness Act of 2015 S. 579, IG Empowerment Act of 2015 H.R. 579, THRIFT Act of 2015 H.R. 586, Government Waste Reduction Act of 2015 H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 S. 458, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act H.R. 883, Emergency Port of Entry Personnel and Infrastructure Funding Act S. 461, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 875, Cross Border Trade Enhancement Act H.R. 709, Prevent Targeting at the IRS Act H.R. 722, Government Employee Accountability Act S. 742, Stop Wasteful Federal Bonuses Act of 2015 H.R. 785, Federal Employee Pension Fairness Act H.R. 901, Eliminating Pornography from Agencies Act H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 1026, the "Taxpayer Knowledge of IRS Investigations Act" H.R. 1046, Transit Tax Parity Act of 2015 H.R. 1054, TRUST Act H.R. 1058, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2015 H.R. 1137, PAID for Progress Act S. 1144, Federal Employees Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 2113, Federal Employee Sustainable Investment Act H.R. 1152, Prohibiting Employees of the IRS from Using Personal Email to Conduct Official Business H.R. 1206, No Hires for the Delinquent IRS Act H.R. 1230, Government Employee Pension Reform Act of 2015 S. 1378, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2015 H.R. 1531, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act H.R. 1535, SACO Act H.R. 1553, FDIC Exams H.R. 1557, Federal Employee Antidiscrimination Act of 2015 H.R. 1562, Contracting and Tax Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 1563, Federal Employee Tax Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1576, to prevent fraud by representative payees S. 1578, Taxpayer Bill of Rights Enhancement Act of 2015 S. 1591, Land Management Flexibility Workforce Act S. 1603, Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015 H.R. 2835, Border Jobs for Veterans Act of 2015 S. 1616, Saving Federal Dollars through Better Use of Government Purchase and Travel Cards Act of 2015 H.R. 1633, DHS Paid Administrative Leave Act of 2015 H.R. 1702, LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 1735, FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act S. 1376, FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 1753, Executive Cyberspace Coordination Act of 2015 H.R. 1817, No Bonus for Tax Delinquent IRS Employees Act of 2015 S. 1869, A bill to improve Federal network security and authorize and enhance an existing intrusion detection and prevention system for civilian Federal networks S. 1888, the USA Act H.R. 1941, Financial Institution Exams S. 1946, Tax Relief Extension Act of 2015 H.R. 1950, Sunset Inefficient and Unaccountable Government Act S. 1990, Federal Computer Security Act H.R. 1994, VA Accountability Act of 2015 S. 1082, Department of Veterans Affairs Accountability Act S. 2007, Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act S. 2033, Federal Employee Paid Parental Leave Act of 2015 S. 2035, Federal Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2015 S. 2051, Improving Postal Operations, Service and Transparency Act of 2015 S. 2113, To harness the expertise, ingenuity and creativity of all people to help the federal government S. 2127, Dr. Chris Kirkpatrick Whistleblower Protection Act of 2015 S. 2133, To improve Federal agency financial and administrative controls and procedures H.R. 2146, Defending Public Safety Employees Retirement Act of 2015 H.R. 2254, the "Law Enforcement Officers Equity Act" H.R. 2385, CFPB Pay H.R. 2432, Federal Employee Gender Diversity Investment Act H.R. 2532, EASY Savings Act of 2015 H.R. 2741, Federal Employee Short-Term Disability Insurance Act of 2015 H.R. 2826, Government Transformation Act H.R. 2827, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1580, Competitive Service Act of 2015 S. 1746, RECOVER Act H.R. 3029, RECOVER Act H.R. 3208, Retired Civil Servant Military Service Restoration Act of 2015 H.R. 3231, Federal Intern Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3313, Cyber Defense of Federal Networks Act of 2015 H.R. 3360, Defense Against Digital Theft Act H.R. 3402, Federal Information Security Management Reform Act of 2015 H.R. 3418, Federal Protective Service Improvement and Accountability Act of 2015 H.R. 3470, Fair Chance Act H.R. 3572, DHS Headquarters Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act H.R. 3635, Federal Employee Retroactive Pay Fairness Act
2015 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Congressional Legislation: H.R. 1061/S. 571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2 [appeal of adverse Federal Aviation Administration certificate actions]; H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 [installation of commercial aircraft cockpit barriers]; H.R. 772, Safe Aviation & Flight Enhancement Act of 2015 [installation aboard commercial aircraft of deployable aircraft recorder systems]; H.R. 753, Safe Aviation & Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015 [requiring continuous tracking of commercial aircraft]; H.R. 79, No Missing Planes Act [requiring a study of improving communications between commercial aircraft and air traffic control]; H.R. 1074/S. 712, Passenger Fee Restructuring Act of 2015 [revisions to airline passenger security fee requirements]; H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 [requirements for future establishment by Customs and Border Protection of overseas airline passenger preclearance facilities and associated security requirements]; H.R. 399/S. 208, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 [establishment at U.S. airports of international passenger biometric exit program]; H.R. 82, Putting Security First in Preclearance Act [establishing of criteria for new Customs and Border Protection preclearance facilities at foreign airports]; H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 [requiring reports by the Department of Homeland Security to Congress about the Electronic System for Travel Authorization]; H.R. 1560, Protecting Cyber Networks Act [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 234, Cyber Intelligence Sharing & Protection Act ; S. 754, Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 2577, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Aviation Administration and the Office of the Secretary of Transportation]; TSA PreCheck Expansion Act [expansion of the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck airline-passenger screening system]; H.R. 2770, Keeping Our Travelers Safe and Secure Act [requiring procedures to validate security-related technology at commercial airports]; H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015 [limiting possession of firearms at commercial airports]; H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 [requiring additional security vetting of aviation workers at airports]; H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act [limiting categories of persons entitled to expedited airport screening]; H.R. 1731, National Cybersecurity Protection Advancement Act of 2015 [encouraging the private sector and the federal government to share information about cyber threats]; H.R. 877, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Authorization Act [establishment of a new agency withing the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement]; H.R. 719, TSA Office of Inspection Accountability Act of 2015 [revision of criteria for criminal investigator positions at the Transportation Security Administration]; Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015 [improving procedures to respond to active-shooter situations at commercial airports]; H.R. 710, Essential Transportation Worker Identification Credential Assessment Act [requiring Department of Homeland Security assessment of effectiveness of transportation-worker security card program]; H.R. 81, FAMS Augmentation Act of 2015 [increasing number of Federal Air Marshals and revising security measures for international flights]; H.R. 115, Freedom of Travel Act of 2015 [limiting Transportation Security Administration screening to aviation]; H.R. 1735/S.1376, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 [research and development for aviation-compatible biofuels]; H.R. 2530, Friendly Airports for Mothers Act of 2015 [requiring lactation areas at large and medium hub commercial airports]; H.R. 2006, Aerotropolis Act of 2015 [specifying eligibility of intermodal transportation facilities for federal grants]; H.R. 1835, Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015 [transfer of air traffic management to a corporation and establishing an employee stock-ownership plan associated with that transfer]; S. 1619/H.R. 3128, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 [appropriations for Customs and Border Protection, and the Transportation Security Administration]; S. 1612, Safe Skies Act of 2015 [applying Federal Aviation Administration's flight duty and rest requirements to all-cargo operations]; S. 1594, Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 [improving Federal Air Marshal training facilities and specifying the circumstances for FAM carriage of firearms aboard aircraft]; H.R. 22, DRIVE Act [Highway Bill];H.R. 3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015 [directs the Transportation Security Administration to establish a risk-based, intelligence-driven model for the screening of airport employees based on level of employment-related access to Secure Identification Display Areas, Airport Operations Areas, or secure areas at U.S. airports]; H.R. 3144, Partners for Aviation Security Act [requires Transportation Security Administration consultation with the Aviation Security Advisory Committee regarding modifications to list of items that passengers are prohibited from carrying aboard aircraft and requires TSA to report to Congress about the Transportation Security Oversight Board]; H.R. 3584, Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 [requires aviation and surface security changes at TSA]; H.R. 3586, Border and Maritime Coordination Improvement Act [requires border and maritime security improvements]; H.R. 3614, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2015 [extension of airport and airways improvement program through March 31, 2016]; H.R. 3334, Families Flying Together Act of 2015 [requires the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to ensure that families are able to sit together on flights];H.R. 3379, Airplane Kids In Transit Safety Act of 2015 (or the Airplane KITS Act of 2015)[directs the Federal Aviation Administration to initiate a rulemaking proceeding to ensure that aircraft medical kits contain appropriate medication and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, including an epinephrine auto-injector]; H.R. 3149, Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 [limits the amount of a fee that an airline can charge for checked baggge]; H.R. 2776, Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015 [directs the Department of Transportation to issue regulations to prohibit an airline that charges passengers a fee for checked baggage from using a size standard for carry-on baggage that reduces the size standard used by the carrier on June 8, 2015]; S. 1972, Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 [directs the Federal Aviation Administration to require airlines to carry on each aircraft at least two packs of epinephrine auto-injectors for use as the initial treatment for anaphylaxis and to train crewmembers to recognize the symptoms of an acute allergic reaction and administer auto-injectable epinephrine]. Regulatory Issues: Air Cargo Security Issues; Air Traffic Control Reform, including current improvements and proposed legislative changes; Aircraft Noise and Emissions Issues; Airport Security Issues; Aircraft Tracking Issues, particularly international proposals concerning tracking; Alternative Aviation Fuels; Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Issues, including CBP airport staffing levels and foreign-airport preclearance implementation issues, CBP Implementation of Biometric Entry and Exit Systems, and CBP Fes; 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; Employee Occupational Safety and Health Issues. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Air Crew Training Rule, FAA Flight and Duty Time Regulations, FAA NextGen Initiative, FAA Pilot Qualifications Rule, and Unmanned Aerial Systems Airspace Use Issues; FAA/USTRANSCOM Non-Premium War-Risk Insurance Program; FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customs use and immigration user fees; Implementation of a National Airline Policy; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Lithium Battery Carriage Aboard Aircraft (FAA and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Administration); Passenger Facility Charge Tax Issues; Railway Labor Act Application and Interpretation 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 and TSA Managed Inclusion Passenger Security Program;and Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; Excise Tax on the Cost of Employer-Sponsored Health Care.
2015 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 3102, HR 3144, HR 998, HR 2127, HR 2843, provisions relating to transportation security, including fees, and TSA reauthorization. HR 2577 and HR 3128/S 1619 provisions relating to air traffic control reform and modernization, FAA funding, aviation safety and operations, taxes and fees, transportation security, and CBP operations, funding, and fees. Federal policies relating to expanding international air service for U.S. carriers; Departments of Transportation (DOT-OST-2015-0082), State (DOS-2015-0016), and Commerce (DOC-2015-0001) action on Open Skies agreements; taxes and fees; agricultural inspections of air cargo and passenger bags; and CBP inspections and fees.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R.240- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations S. 272 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 2127 - Securing Expedited Screening Act H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees Airport Security Issues TSA - Managed Inclusion Customs & Border Protection Taxes FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DSH budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customer use and immigration user fee FY2014 and FY2015 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customs user fee, and immigration user fee TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Client expense: $849,942 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_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, Foreigh Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2772 - Department of State, Foreigh Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 TBD - FAA Reauthorization Act 2015 S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 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 Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations I and II 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 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R.240- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations S. 272 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees Airport Security Issues TSA - Managed Inclusion Customs & Border Protection Taxes FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DSH budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customer use and immigration user fee FY2014 and FY2015 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customs user fee, and immigration user fee TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Client expense: $794,745 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.J. Res. 35 - Making further continuous appropriations for fiscal year 2015 and other purposes 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. TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act S.TBD - FY2016 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 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 Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations I and II 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 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Customs and Border Patrol issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Transportation Security Administration issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to aviation security. H.R. 720, Gerardo Hernandez Airport Security Act of 2015. H.R. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R. 998, Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015. H.R. 2127, Securing Expedited Screening Act. H.R. 2750, Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015. H.R. 2767, Airport Security Act of 2015. H.R. 2843, TSA PreCheck Expansion Act. S. 911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015.
Client expense: $830,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2015 · second_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, Foreigh Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 H.R. 2772 - Department of State, Foreigh Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 TBD - FAA Reauthorization Act 2015 S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 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 Implementation of DOT Passenger Protection Regulations I and II 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 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
H.R.240- Department of Homeland Security Appropriations S. 272 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations H.R. 399 - Secure Our Borders First Act H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 H.R. 2127 - Securing Expedited Screening Act H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act S. 1619 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2016 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL/REGULATORY MATTERS: Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees Airport Security Issues TSA - Managed Inclusion Customs & Border Protection Taxes FY 2016 DOT/FAA and DSH budget proposals, including proposals to increase the customer use and immigration user fee FY2014 and FY2015 DOT/FAA and DHS Budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customs user fee, and immigration user fee TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees
Client expense: $819,942 · Firm income: Not reported
2015 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA Reauthorization Act of 2015; Transportation/HUD Appropriations Act, FY16 (H.R. 2610/S. 1243); Homeland Security Appropriations Act, FY16 (S. 1619); Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 (H.R. 911/ S. 911); Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 644/S. 1269); U.S. Customs and Border Protection Authorization Act (H.R. 878); Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015 (H.R. 998); air traffic control operations and modernization; aircraft operations, maintenance and safety issues; airport access and infrastructure; commercial aviation taxes and fees; customer service and consumer protection issues; civil aviation security; customs, immigration and passenger facilitation issues; war risk insurance.
Client expense: $260,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Mrs. Miller (MI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 165.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security. H. Rept. 114-219, Part I.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation Security.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Congress.gov source codes: H11100, H11100-A
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Discharged from |
| July 22, 2015 |
| Homeland Security Committee | House | Reported by | July 22, 2015 |
| Homeland Security Committee | House | Markup by | June 25, 2015 |
| Homeland Security Committee | House | Referred to | February 13, 2015 |
| Ways and Means Committee | House | Referred to | February 13, 2015 |
| July 22, 2015 |
| Introduced in House | February 13, 2015 |
| Republican |
| AL |
| Ryan A. Costello | Republican | PA |
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $230,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Merit Systems Protection Board, Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $1,530,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $232,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $2,140,000 · 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)
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,850,000 · 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)
Client expense: $1,930,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $200,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $1,790,000 · 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)
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
Client expense: $205,636 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Office of Special Counsel, Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $1,610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $1,190,000 · 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)
Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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
Client expense: $1,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $216,765 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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
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: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $197,814 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $1,210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Mediation Board, Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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
Client expense: $849,942 · 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: 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
Client expense: $794,745 · 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
Client expense: $819,942 · 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: 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