Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Legislative Progress
Introduced
February 25, 2021
Latest Action
February 25, 2021
Primary Sponsor
Steven HorsfordDemocratic(NV)
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Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 This bill extends existing and establishes new tax credits that assist the hospitality and restaurant industry. Specifically, it allows a conventionand trade show restart tax credit; extends the employee retention tax credit through 2021; suspends for taxable years 2021 through 2022, the limitation on entertainment expenses related to a trade or business, allows a restaurant and dining restart credit for businesses closed or forced to reduce services due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019); allows a 50% tax credit for travel expenditures; and allows a tax credit for unmerchantable inventory for the period between December 31, 2019, and before April 1, 2021.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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2023 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2023 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2023 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2023 · first_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to S.477 and H.R. 1346 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
2022 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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| Alexander X. Mooney | Republican | WV |
| Andrew R. Garbarino | Republican | NY |
| Andy Barr | Republican | KY |
| Angie Craig | Democratic | MN |
| Ann M. Kuster | Democratic | NH |
| Ann Wagner | Republican | MO |
| Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen | Republican | AS |
| Austin Scott | Republican | GA |
| Barbara Lee | Democratic | CA |
| Ben Cline | Republican | VA |
| Bill Huizenga | Republican | MI |
| Bill Johnson | Republican | OH |
| Bill Pascrell, Jr. | Democratic | NJ |
| Blake D. Moore | Republican | UT |
| Bobby L. Rush | Democratic | IL |
| Brian Higgins | Democratic | NY |
| Brian K. Fitzpatrick | Republican | PA |
| Burgess Owens | Republican | UT |
| C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger | Democratic | MD |
| Carlos A. Gimenez | Republican | FL |
| Carol D. Miller | Republican | WV |
| Carolyn B. Maloney | Democratic | NY |
| Charlie Crist | Democratic | FL |
| Chris Jacobs | Republican | NY |
| Clay Higgins | Republican | LA |
| Colin Z. Allred | Democratic | TX |
| Danny K. Davis | Democratic | IL |
| Darin LaHood | Republican | IL |
| David B. McKinley | Republican | WV |
| David G. Valadao | Republican | CA |
| David J. Trone | Democratic | MD |
| David Kustoff | Republican | TN |
| Dean Phillips | Democratic | MN |
| Deborah K. Ross | Democratic | NC |
| Don Bacon | Republican | NE |
| Don Young | Republican | AK |
| Doris O. Matsui | Democratic | CA |
| Earl L. "Buddy" Carter | Republican | GA |
| Ed Case | Democratic | HI |
| Ed Perlmutter | Democratic | CO |
| Elaine G. Luria | Democratic | VA |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Eric Swalwell | Democratic | CA |
| Frank J. Mrvan | Democratic | IN |
| Fred Keller | Republican | PA |
| Fred Upton | Republican | MI |
| Greg Pence | Republican | IN |
| Greg Stanton | Democratic | AZ |
| Henry Cuellar | Democratic | TX |
| J. Luis Correa | Democratic | CA |
| Jackie Walorski | Republican | IN |
| Jake LaTurner | Republican | KS |
| James Comer | Republican | KY |
| Jefferson Van Drew | Republican | NJ |
| Jim Banks | Republican | IN |
| Jim Cooper | Democratic | TN |
| Jim Costa | Democratic | CA |
| Jimmy Panetta | Democratic | CA |
| Joe Neguse | Democratic | CO |
| Joe Wilson | Republican | SC |
| John B. Larson | Democratic | CT |
| John Katko | Republican | NY |
| John R. Curtis | Republican | UT |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| Juan Vargas | Democratic | CA |
| Kaiali’i Kahele | Democratic | HI |
| Kathleen M. Rice | Democratic | NY |
| Kay Granger | Republican | TX |
| Ken Calvert | Republican | CA |
| Larry Bucshon | Republican | IN |
| Linda T. Sánchez | Democratic | CA |
| Liz Cheney | Republican | WY |
| Lucille Roybal-Allard | Democratic | CA |
| Lucy McBath | Democratic | GA |
| Maria Elvira Salazar | Republican | FL |
| Marie Newman | Democratic | IL |
| Marilyn Strickland | Democratic | WA |
| Mario Diaz-Balart | Republican | FL |
| Mark E. Amodei | Republican | NV |
| Michael Guest | Republican | MS |
| Michael R. Turner | Republican | OH |
| Michael T. McCaul | Republican | TX |
| Michelle Steel | Republican | CA |
| Patrick T. McHenry | Republican | NC |
| Pete Aguilar | Democratic | CA |
| Raja Krishnamoorthi | Democratic | IL |
| Richard Hudson | Republican | NC |
| Ruben Gallego | Democratic | AZ |
| Salud O. Carbajal | Democratic | CA |
| Scott Fitzgerald | Republican | WI |
| Scott H. Peters | Democratic | CA |
| Sheila Jackson Lee | Democratic | TX |
| Stacey E. Plaskett | Democratic | VI |
| Steve Cohen | Democratic | TN |
| Steve Stivers | Republican | OH |
| Susan Wild | Democratic | PA |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Theodore E. Deutch | Democratic | FL |
| Thomas R. Suozzi | Democratic | NY |
| Tim Ryan | Democratic | OH |
| Tim Walberg | Republican | MI |
| Tom Emmer | Republican | MN |
| Tom O’Halleran | Democratic | AZ |
| Tom Rice | Republican | SC |
| Tony Cárdenas | Democratic | CA |
| Troy Balderson | Republican | OH |
| Val Butler Demings | Democratic | FL |
| Vicente Gonzalez | Democratic | TX |
| Victoria Spartz | Republican | IN |
| William R. Timmons IV | Republican | SC |
| Young Kim | Republican | CA |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
- General interest in the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346; S. 477)
Client expense: $700,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Covid-related legislation including: Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477), Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 (H.R. 3807), and Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act (S, 3625/H.R. 6161)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 831 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021; issues related to Workforce Opportunity Tax Credits; issues related to Employee Retention Tax Credits;; issues concerning Congressional Response to COVID-19; issues related to H.R. 883,; issues related to S. 537, Healthy Workplaces Act, a tax credit for workplace safety expenses; issues related to tax credits for capital expenditures related to reopening; S.477/H.R. 1346, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; issues related to cancellation of debt income tax; issues related to like kind exchanges.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to domestic, international, and general travel; issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry; S.477/H.R. 1346, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act; Issues related to travel incentives; H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.Issues related to FY2022 and FY2023 Per Diem Reimbursement Rates; RECAL Act H.R.2104/S.2160. Issues related to Hotel Industry specific relief for employees; Save Hotel Jobs Act H.R 3093/S.1519.
Client expense: $390,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1346/S. 477, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 H.R. 1463/S. 82, Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021 H.R. 2299/S. 115, Protecting Tourism in the United States Act H.R. 3189, To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a plan to establish travel corridors at land-based border ports of entry to facilitate cross-border travel at the northern border, and for other purposes H.R. 3215/S. 1635, Temporary Family Visitation Act H.R. 3752, Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act H.R. 3770, Northern Border Reopening Transparency Act H.R. 4105/S. 2196, Restoring Northern Border Travel Act H.R. 4594/ S. 2424, Restoring Brand USA Act H.R. 6965/ S. 1947, Visit America Act H.R. 7820, Travel and Tourism Act H.Res. 901, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries S. 316, Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021 S. 2015, Travel Optimization by Updating and Revitalizing Infrastructure to Support Mobilization (TOURISM) Act S. 3375, Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021 Various issues relating to the visa waiver program; international travel; biometric entry-exit; border security; the suspension of entry of certain nationals/groups of nationals from certain countries and the cessation of those entry restrictions; increased vetting of visa applicants; trusted traveler programs; resources at the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security; aerial security enhancements; REAL ID Act (P.L. 109-13, Title II) implementation; increasing the number of Customs and Border Protection officers; presidential proclamations restricting international travel from China, Iran, various Schengen Area countries, the UK, Ireland, and Brazil due to COVID-19; clarifications on the process for obtaining waivers to the aforementioned travel bans; Customs and Border Protection funding shortfalls; enhanced COVID-19 testing protocols for international air travel; COVID-related requirements for air travel; creation and use of digital passports; reopening and expanding consular operations; fully reinstituting routine visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad; expanding visa interview waiver eligibility at consulates; the safe rescission mask mandates for air travel; reestablishing historical levels of employer access to J-1 program beneficiaries to boost travel and tourism; removing pre-departure testing requirements for in-bound international travelers to the U.S.; consular service delays; implementation of electronic visa foils in passports; expanding consular staffing; improving wait times for CBP processing at ports of entry; expanding and implementing new CBP preclearance facilities abroad
Client expense: $20,990,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1346/S. 477-The Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021: issues related to tax relief for the food and beverage industry and unmerchantable inventory due to COVID-19. Issues related to LIFO accounting. S. 617/H.R. 1712- Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021. Issues related to permanent estate tax relief. S. 480/H.R. 1381-The Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Issues related to the permanence of the 20% deduction for S. Corporations. Section 179 business expensing; bonus depreciation allowances. S. 85/H.R.613 - SALT Deductibility Act; issues related to the ability of pass through businesses to fully deduct state and local taxes. Issues related to the ability to use stepped-up basis. H.R. 9231. The Service Worker Economic Stabilization Act.
Client expense: $220,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 8254/S. 4685 - FY2023 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau S. 255/H.R. 793 - RESTAURANTS Act - support for businesses impacted by COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 - to provide relief to hospitality industry H.R. 3807/S. 2091 - Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 H.R. 1346/S. 477 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 S. 2675 - Continuing Emergency Support for Restaurants Act - to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund H.R. 4829/S. 2355 - technical correction regarding eligibility of distillers for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program S. 4008 - Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 - to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund H.R. 8294 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2023: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau H.R. 2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY2023 - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Client expense: $910,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Small Business
H.R.1304, American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (Permanently restore expensing R&D costs); incentives for manufacturers to expand facilities to develop next generation products; H.R.1346/S.477 Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (extends employee retention tax credit and provides credits for expenses associated with trade shows); H.R.1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, funding for state and local governments, testing and vaccine activities; H.R.3207/S.1621 PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program).
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.1304, American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (Permanently restore expensing R&D costs); incentives for manufacturers to expand facilities to develop next generation products; H.R.1346/S.477 Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (extends employee retention tax credit and provides credits for expenses associated with trade shows); tax on non-motorized vessels and paddlecraft; S.1791 Fast Electricity Act (incentives to invest and build alternative propulsion for recreational boating).
Client expense: $330,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to include response efforts; infrastructure issues related to the travel industry; S.477/H.R.1346, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act; implementation of H.R.5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (P.L.117-169).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Issues related to tribal gaming General gaming issues Issues related to COVID-19 relief Issues related to international tax H.R.1346/S.477, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Act H.R. 3093/S.1519, Save Hotel Jobs Act Inflation Reduction Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to S.477 and H.R. 1346 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
S. 477/H.R. 1346 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021.
Client expense: $189,148 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · fourth_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Covid-related legislation including: additional Covid relief funding, Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act (H.R. 6161, S. 3625), The Family Fun Act (H.R. 3392), Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act, HR 1346/S. 477. Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 (H.R.3807)
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2022 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
REAL ID implementation concerns, H.R. 1813, The Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration (FASTER) Act to allow for 9/11 Security fund money to be fully sent to TSA, THE HOSPITALITY AND COMMERCE JOB RECOVERY ACT S.477 / H.R.1346 to allow for tax credits for people to travel.Sustainable Aviation Fuels tax credit implementation
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2022 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
REAL ID implementation concerns, H.R. 1813, The Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration (FASTER) Act to allow for 9/11 Security fund money to be fully sent to TSA, THE HOSPITALITY AND COMMERCE JOB RECOVERY ACT S.477 / H.R.1346 to allow for tax credits for people to travel. Asking for a tax credit for users and producers of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021 (S.3375)to boost travel and tourism to the US,and subsequently the inclusion in the FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Act Reviving the State Department Hand Carry program to pre pandemic operational levels, need for increased processing of travel visas and passports.
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2022 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
REAL ID implementation concerns, H.R. 1813, The Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration (FASTER) Act to allow for 9/11 Security fund money to be fully sent to TSA, THE HOSPITALITY AND COMMERCE JOB RECOVERY ACT S.477 / H.R.1346 to allow for tax credits for people to travel.The Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021 (S.3375) to boost international travel to the U.S., Supported inclusion of Tour Bus in FY 2023 Omnibus Appropriations Act. Reviving the State Department Hand Carry program to pre pandemic operational levels, need for increased processing of travel visas and passports.
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Advocated as part of a coalition in favor of the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346) that would stimulate the economy by providing a temporary business tax credit to revitalize business meetings and conferences; a temporarily restored entertainment business expense deduction; an individual tax credit to stimulate non-business travel; and tax relief for restaurants and food and beverage companies to help restore food service jobs.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1346: HOSPITALITY AND COMMERCE JOB RECOVERY ACT OF 2021; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL & TOURISM S. 477: HOSPITALITY AND COMMERCE JOB RECOVERY ACT OF 2021; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL & TOURISM GENERAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL AND TOURISM MATTERS GENERAL DISCUSSIONS REGARDING COVID-19 RELATED TRAVEL AND TOURISM POLICIES
Client expense: $470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 822, Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act of 2021 S. 2940/H.R. 4674, Motorsports Fairness and Permanency Act of 2021 S. 477/H.R. 1346, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021
Client expense: $245,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
- General discussion and education in establishing a tax credit pertaining to significant losses in inventory due to the lack of unmerchantable products that have expired as s result of the COVID-19 pandemic. - General interest in the Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346; S. 477)
Client expense: $680,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Small Business
H.R.1304, American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (Permanently restore expensing R&D costs); incentives for manufacturers to expand facilities to develop next generation products; H.R.1346/S.477 Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (extends employee retention tax credit and provides credits for expenses associated with trade shows); H.R.1319 American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, funding for state and local governments, testing and vaccine activities; H.R.3207/S.1621 PREPARE Act, (pre-disaster mitigation loan program).
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2022 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R.1304, American Innovation and R&D Competitiveness Act (Permanently restore expensing R&D costs); incentives for manufacturers to expand facilities to develop next generation products; H.R.1346/S.477 Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 (extends employee retention tax credit and provides credits for expenses associated with trade shows); tax on non-motorized vessels and paddlecraft; S.1791 Fast Electricity Act (incentives to invest and build alternative propulsion for recreational boating).
Client expense: $290,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Covid-related legislation including: Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477), Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 (H.R. 3807), and Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act (S, 3625/H.R. 6161)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
REAL ID implementation concerns, H.R. 1813, The Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration (FASTER) Act to allow for 9/11 Security fund money to be fully sent to TSA, Implementation of Digital Health Certificates, THE HOSPITALITY AND COMMERCE JOB RECOVERY ACT S.477 / H.R.1346 to allow for tax credits for people to travel.Sustainable Aviation Fuels tax credit,
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2022 · third_quarter · Transportation
REAL ID implementation concerns, H.R. 1813, The Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration (FASTER) Act to allow for 9/11 Security fund money to be fully sent to TSA, Implementation of Digital Health Certificates, THE HOSPITALITY AND COMMERCE JOB RECOVERY ACT S.477 / H.R.1346 to allow for tax credits for people to travel. Asking for a tax credit for users and producers of Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021 (S.3375)to boost travel and tourism to the US, Reviving the State Department Hand Carry program to pre pandemic operational levels, need for increased processing of travel visas and passports.
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
REAL ID implementation concerns, H.R. 1813, The Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration (FASTER) Act to allow for 9/11 Security fund money to be fully sent to TSA, THE HOSPITALITY AND COMMERCE JOB RECOVERY ACT S.477 / H.R.1346 to allow for tax credits for people to travel.The Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021 (S.3375) to boost international travel to the U.S., Reviving the State Department Hand Carry program to pre pandemic operational levels, need for increased processing of travel visas and passports.
Client expense: $65,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to domestic, international, and general travel; issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry; S.477/H.R. 1346, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act; Issues related to travel incentives; H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.Issues related to FY2022 and FY2023 Per Diem Reimbursement Rates; RECAL Act H.R.2104/S.2160. Issues related to Hotel Industry specific relief for employees; Save Hotel Jobs Act H.R 3093/S.1519.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
S. 831 EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021; issues related to Workforce Opportunity Tax Credits; issues related to Employee Retention Tax Credits;; issues concerning Congressional Response to COVID-19; issues related to H.R. 883,; issues related to S. 537, Healthy Workplaces Act, a tax credit for workplace safety expenses; issues related to tax credits for capital expenditures related to reopening; S.477/H.R. 1346, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act H.R. 1319 - American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; issues related to cancellation of debt income tax; issues related to like kind exchanges.
Client expense: $430,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1346/S. 477, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 H.R. 1463/S. 82, Ensuring Health Safety in the Skies Act of 2021 H.R. 2299/S. 115, Protecting Tourism in the United States Act H.R. 3189, To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to submit a plan to establish travel corridors at land-based border ports of entry to facilitate cross-border travel at the northern border, and for other purposes H.R. 3215/S. 1635, Temporary Family Visitation Act H.R. 3752, Pandemic Effects on Home Safety and Tourism Act H.R. 3770, Northern Border Reopening Transparency Act H.R. 4105/S. 2196, Restoring Northern Border Travel Act H.R. 4594/ S. 2424, Restoring Brand USA Act H.R. 6965/ S. 1947, Visit America Act H.R. 7820, Travel and Tourism Act H.Res. 901, Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that BridgeUSA exchange programs are vital to the economy and national interests of the United States, and that Congress should prioritize robust support to ensure equitable opportunities for Americans and people from other countries S. 316, Fly Safe and Healthy Act of 2021 S. 3375, Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021 Various issues relating to the visa waiver program; international travel; biometric entry-exit; border security; the suspension of entry of certain nationals/groups of nationals from certain countries and the cessation of those entry restrictions; increased vetting of visa applicants; trusted traveler programs; resources at the Department of State and Department of Homeland Security; aerial security enhancements; REAL ID Act (P.L. 109-13, Title II) implementation; increasing the number of Customs and Border Protection officers; presidential proclamations restricting international travel from China, Iran, various Schengen Area countries, the UK, Ireland, and Brazil due to COVID-19; clarifications on the process for obtaining waivers to the aforementioned travel bans; Customs and Border Protection funding shortfalls; enhanced COVID-19 testing protocols for international air travel; COVID-related requirements for air travel; creation and use of digital passports; reopening and expanding consular operations; fully reinstituting routine visa processing at U.S. embassies and consulates abroad; rescinding or reforming current travel restrictions at land ports of entry; rescinding or reforming current travel restrictions for international air travel; expanding visa interview waiver eligibility at consulates; the safe rescission mask mandates for air travel; reestablishing historical levels of employer access to J-1 program beneficiaries to boost travel and tourism; removing pre-departure testing requirements for in-bound international travelers to the U.S.; consular service delays; implementation of electronic visa foils in passports; expanding consular staffing
Client expense: $23,940,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Discuss and advocate for COVID-19 pandemic-related travel relief and recovery, including through H.R. 1346/S. 477 (Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act) and S. 3375 (Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021), and general engagement on normalizing visa/passport processing delays, reducing visa wait times and facilitating international travel
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 1346/S. 477-The Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021: issues related to tax relief for the food and beverage industry and unmerchantable inventory due to COVID-19. Issues related to LIFO accounting. S. 617/H.R. 1712- Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021. Issues related to permanent estate tax relief. S. 480/H.R. 1381-The Main Street Tax Certainty Act. Issues related to the permanence of the 20% deduction for S. Corporations. Section 179 business expensing; bonus depreciation allowances. S. 85/H.R.613 - SALT Deductibility Act; issues related to the ability of pass through businesses to fully deduct state and local taxes. Issues related to the ability to use stepped-up basis. H.R. 5376, the Build Back Better Act: issues related to Section 199A deduction, Section 199A trust deduction levels, GRATS, stepped-up basis, capital gains rate, estate tax exemption levels, Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT), deduction levels of Qualified Business Income, individual tax rate, corporate tax rate, 3% surtax on income above $5 million, maintenance of grantor trusts. H.R. 5376, The Inflation Reduction Act, issues related to the expansion of the Net Income Investment Income Tax (NIIT) and loss limitation rules.
Client expense: $150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic to include response efforts; infrastructure issues related to the travel industry; S.477/H.R.1346, Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act; FY22 Budget Reconciliation (H.R.5376, P.L.117-169).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Discuss best practices in tourism and hospitality, including support for small businesses and need for relief during COVID-19 pandemic; support relief for small businesses and tourism industry; support S. 477/H.R. 1346, the Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021; discuss PL 117-167, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022; discuss international travel regulations and requirements, including improving visa processing.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Issues related to tribal gaming General gaming issues Issues related to COVID-19 relief Issues related to international tax H.R.1346/S.477 Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Act H.R. 3093/S.1519 Save Hotel Jobs Act Inflation Reduction Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
General corporate tax issues; Issues related to COVID-19 relief Section 179D and Section 30C energy efficiency/clean energy tax credits Issues related to international tax H.R.1346/S.477 - Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Act NOTE: Senate post-employment restrictions for Mark Warren ended 4/8/22
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
H.R. 8254/S. 4685 - FY2023 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau S. 255/H.R. 793 - RESTAURANTS Act - support for businesses impacted by COVID-19 American Rescue Plan Act, 2021 - to provide relief to hospitality industry H.R. 3807/S. 2091 - Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 H.R. 1346/S. 477 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021 S. 2675 - Continuing Emergency Support for Restaurants Act - to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund H.R. 4829/S. 2355 - technical correction regarding eligibility of distillers for the Restaurant Revitalization Fund program S. 4008 - Small Business COVID Relief Act of 2022 - to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund H.R. 8294 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2023: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
Client expense: $1,020,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS)
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
People to people travel and Cuba legislation, issues related to the Visa Waiver Program and reforming it, issues related to Brand USA reauthorization, COVID-19 relief generally for the Travel and Tourism industry, issues related to credit card chargebacks, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Recovery Act (H.R. 1346/S. 477). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Direct relief for tour operators. Issues related to restoring international travel and restoring travel between the US and Canada and the US and Mexico. Issues related to Visa processing times. Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act (S. 3375). Issues related to pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirements for international inbound travel. Visit America Act (H.R.6965).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA)
2022 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to COVID-19 relief H.R. 1346/S.477, Hospitality and Commerce Jobs Act H.R. 5376, Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Issues related to S.477 and H.R. 1346 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $24,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2022 · third_quarter · Disaster Planning/Emergencies
Covid-related legislation including: additional Covid relief funding, Employee Retention Tax Credit Reinstatement Act (H.R. 6161, S. 3625), The Family Fun Act (H.R. 3392), Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act, HR 1346/S. 477. Relief for Restaurants and other Hard Hit Small Businesses Act of 2022 (H.R.3807)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), White House Office
2022 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
S. 477/H.R. 1346 - Hospitality and Commerce Job Recovery Act of 2021.
Client expense: $190,025 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE