Visit America Act

Issues related to encouraging safe travel to and within the United States for both business and tourism; appropriations and Brand USA; Infrastructure; Restore our Parks and Public Lands Act; The Secure Travel Partnership Act; Visit America Act (H.R. 6965)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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)

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)

H.R. 6965/S.1947: Visit America Act; all provisions S.3375: Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act of 2021; all provisions General discussions related to jumpstarting business travel General discussions related to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

Advocated for proposals to provide COVID relief for/support recovery of travel agencies and other hard-hit businesses, including the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act/Visit America Act (S. 3375/H.R. 6965).

Client expense: $15,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to encouraging safe travel to and within the United States for both business and tourism; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617); Brand USA; Infrastructure; Restore our Parks and Public Lands Act; The Secure Travel Partnership Act; Visit America Act (H.R. 6965.)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to encouraging safe travel to and within the United States for both business and tourism; Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (H.R. 2617); Brand USA; Infrastructure; Visit America Act (H.R. 6965); Issues related to efficient visitor visa processing, including the Visitor Visa Wait Time Reduction Act (H.R. 9141.)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 6965/S.1947: Visit America Act: all provisions General discussions related to jumpstarting business travel General discussions related to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine

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

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

National aviation policy Pandemic-related issues, including mask mandates and maintenance, repair and operations issues PUMP Act (S. 1658, H.R. 3110) Passenger rights, DOT oversight of U.S. airlines, including passenger rights requirements Pilot/staffing shortages; pilot training and certification Aircraft safety, aircraft certification; crew and passenger safety; air traffic controller shortage Airline staffing issues Aviation security; aviation preparedness plan (H.R. 884) Drones; drone inspection program (H.R. 5315) Sustainable aviation fuels, including provisions in Inflation Reduction Act (H.R. 5376), alternative fuels; aircraft emissions FAA airline seat proceeding; DOT action on airline fees 5G implementation Human trafficking (H.R. 7181), as it relates to the aviation industry Data privacy (H.R. 8152), as it relates to the aviation industry Airport financing (H.R. 468); tourism legislation (H.R. 6965), as it relates to the aviation industry Nominations to Federal Aviation Administration and Transportation Security Administration

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Issues related to encouraging safe travel to and within the United States for both business and tourism; appropriations and Brand USA; Infrastructure; Visit America Act (H.R. 6965)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues related to encouraging safe travel to and within the United States for both business and tourism; appropriations and Brand USA; Infrastructure; Restore our Parks and Public Lands Act; The Secure Travel Partnership Act; Visit America Act (H.R. 6965)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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

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)

Advocated for proposals to provide COVID relief/recovery for travel agencies and other hard-hit businesses, including the Employee Retention Tax Credit Restoration Act (S. 3625/H.R. 6161) and the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act/Visit America Act (S. 3375/H.R. 6965).

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Advocated for proposals to provide COVID relief/recovery for travel agencies and other hard-hit businesses, including the Employee Retention Tax Credit Restoration Act (S. 3625/H.R. 6161) and the Omnibus Travel and Tourism Act/Visit America Act (S. 3375/H.R. 6965). Also advocated for exempting vaccinated travelers from the CDC's inbound testing rule for international travel.

Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

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). American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319 - P.L 117-2). SAVE Act (H.R. 2120). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). 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)

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). American Rescue Plan (H.R. 1319 - P.L 117-2). SAVE Act (H.R. 2120). Implementation of Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (P.L. 117-58). Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). 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

H.R. 375, No Mask Mandates Act 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.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 H.R. 7820, Travel and Tourism Act 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

H.R. 375, No Mask Mandates Act 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, Restoring Brand USA Act H.R. 6965, Visit America 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. 1947, Visit America Act S. 2424, Restoring Brand USA 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; 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.