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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 25 (Roll no. 248). (text: CR H3704-3705)
HousePassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 384 - 25 (Roll no. 248). (text: CR H3704-3705)
HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3709)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6543.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3704-3707)
Mr. Bilirakis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Sources: Congress.gov · House Clerk roll-call votes
| #248 | house | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed | June 11, 2024 |
2025 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 6543 (118th Congress): No Hidden Fees On Extra Expenses For Stays (FEES) Act Of 2023; provisions related to travel and tourism S. 2498 (118th Congress): Hotel Fees Transparency Act Of 2024; provisions related to travel and tourism Discussions related to resorts fees, visas, and travel and tourism
Client expense: $370,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S.916)(H.R.2463). Issues related to the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 (S. 1838)(H.R.3881). Issues related to the Ticket Act (S.430). Issues related to the No Hidden FEES Act of 2023 (H.R.6543). Issues related to the Fans First Act (S.3457).
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Science/Technology
Issues related to technologies used in the independent distribution of travel. H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: $309,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: $309,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to junk fees Issues related to the independent distribution of travel H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: $309,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 416.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 118-500.
Congress.gov source codes: 5000, H12200
Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 43 - 0.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
| House |
| Markup By |
| December 5, 2023 |
| Energy and Commerce Committee | House | Referred To | December 1, 2023 |
| December 1, 2023 |
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
S.2498/H.R. 6543, legislation related to fees transparency.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to the competitiveness of the U.S. travel industry, particularly for international, group, and transient business air travel. Proposals to create a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events. Issues related to the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position, including the nomination of a qualified candidate. Proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S. 916 / H.R. 2463), the Hotel Fee Transparency Act of 2023 (S. 2498), and the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543). Changes to Federal Work Travel policies, particularly regarding OMBs Memorandum M-24-05 and GSAs Bulletin FTR 24-02. Issues related to the American Music Tourism Act (S. 2412).
Client expense: $980,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Related to online travel company taxation. Issues related to the taxation of hotel room reservations made over the internet. Issues related to online consumer deception. H.R.2463: the Junk Fee Prevention Act. Issues related to short-term rentals. Issues related to innovation and competition in the hotel industry. Issues related to market consolidation and competition Issues related to display of mandatory fees. Issues related to hotel resort fees. Support for S.2498: the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023. Support for H.R.6543: the No Hidden FEEs Act of 2023.
Client expense: $637,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to National Park services proposed reservation plans. Issues related to government travel. Issues related to international and general travel. Issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry. Support of S.2498: the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023. Support of H.R.6543: the No Hidden FEES Act of 2023. Support creation of White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events. Support shortened visa wait time language in FY25 appropriations bill.
Client expense: $637,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 6543: NO HIDDEN FEES ON EXTRA EXPENSES FOR STAYS (FEES) ACT OF 2023; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL AND TOURISM S. 2498: HOTEL FEES TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2024; PROVISIONS RELATED TO TRAVEL AND TOURISM GENERAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO RESORTS FEES, VISAS, AND TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 6543: NO HIDDEN FEES ACT OF 2023; ALL PROVISIONS S. 2498: HOTEL FEES TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2024; ALL PROVISIONS GENERAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL AND BUSINESS TRAVEL
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
General issues related to travel and technology; General issues related to travel pricing displays including resort fees; S. 916 the Junk Fee Prevention Act; S. 2498 Hotel Fee Transparency Act; H.R. 6543 No Hidden Fees Act; S. 1303 Ticket Act; H.R.10445 Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025; S. 1409 Online Safety Act; S. 1409/H.R. 7891 Kids Online Safety Act.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to treatment of metasearch sites and consumers in the travel industry; issues related to online consumer reviews; S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act; General issues related to travel pricing displays including resort fees; S. 916 the Junk Fee Prevention Act; S. 2498 Hotel Fee Transparency Act; H.R. 6543 No Hidden Fees Act; S. 1303 Ticket Act; H.R.10445 Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to proposed Department of Transportation rulemakings related to airline refund and ancillary fee rules; S.2498 - Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2024, H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees Act, and proposed trade regulation rule on unfair or deceptive fees.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to travel and tourism; issues related to Federal Trade Commission's proposed regulation entitled "Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees"; S.2498/H.R. 6543 - Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to Federal Trade Commission's proposed regulation entitled "Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees"; S.2498/H.R. 6543 - Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts. Issues related to delays in the application process for U.S. travel visas (B1/B2). Support for a Federal Global Sporting Events Task Force. General discussion about the FTC's franchise rule and the preservation of the franchise business model. Legislation regarding hotel and booking fees, including the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023 (S. 2498 and H.R. 6543).
Client expense: $140,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Support for travel and tourism to United States hotels and resorts; backlog in international travel visas; franchise business model; hospitality industry labor shortages; legislation and regulation regarding hotel and booking fees; Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023 (S. 2498 and H.R. 6543); Congressional Review Act resolution on the National Labor Relations Board rulemaking on joint employer (H.J.Res. 98 and S.J.Res. 49); federal tax issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2024 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to technologies used in the independent distribution of travel including comprehensive privacy and transparency/disclosure H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S.2073 - Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to technologies used in the independent distribution of travel including transparency/disclosure H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues related to technologies used in the independent distribution of travel including comprehensive privacy and transparency/disclosure H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S.2073 - Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Issues related to the Wire Act (PL 87-216), internet gaming, and online wagering; H.R.967 - Betting on Our Future Act; H.R.6543 - No Hidden FEES Act of 2023; H.R.9590/S.5057 - Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every (SAFE) Bet Act
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Issues related to the Wire Act (PL 87-216), internet gaming, and online wagering; H.R.967 - Betting on Our Future Act; H.R.6543 - No Hidden FEES Act of 2023; H.R.9590/S.5057 - Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every (SAFE) Bet Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to government travel; Issues related to international and general travel; Issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry; S.2498 - Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023; H.R.6543 - No Hidden FEES Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to treatment of metasearch sites and consumers in the travel industry. H.R.6543 - The No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act / S. 2498 Hotel Fees Transparency Act. H.R.10445 - Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2025. General issues related to competition in the travel and technology industry.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Legislative and regulatory issues affecting the hotel industry, including: fair regulation of short-term online housing rentals and hotel operating companies; labor and wage issues; hotel fees (S.2498, Hotel Fees Transparency Act and H.R.6543, No Hidden FEES Act); privacy and data breach laws; tourist and worker visa programs including H2B temporary visas (H.R.7262, Closing the Workforce Gap Act of 2024); funding for U.S. Assistant Secretary for Tourism Office within U.S. Department of Commerce (H.R.9026/S.4795, Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025); visa wait times (H.R.8771/S.4797, Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2025).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Issues related to the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S. 916)(H.R. 2463). Issues related to the Credit Card Competition Act of 2023 (S. 1838)(H.R. 3881). Issues related to the Ticket Act (S.1303). Issues related to the No Hidden FEES Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543). Issues related to the Fans First Act (S.3457).
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Competition and consumer protection policy in the tourism industry S. 2498 - Hotel Fees Transparency Act H.R. 6543 - No Hidden Fees Act
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $45,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to tourism and online travel services and sustainability Price transparency Hotel Fees Transparency Act (S 2498) No Hidden FEES Act (HR 6543) Competition in the travel and tourism industry
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Online travel legislation and policies; competition policy; US Department of Transportation (DOT) online ticket agent rules and policies; DOT rules and policies on airline refunds and ancillary fees; law and policy relating to sustainable accommodations; H.R. 6543, No Hidden Fees Act; S. 2498, Hotel Transparency Act;
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $36,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to tourism, travel, user fees and short term rentals. Issues related to S. 2498, The Hotel Transparency Act of 2023. Issues related to H.R. 6543, No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (No Hidden FEES) Act of 2023.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Telecommunications
Online travel and booking legislation ad policies, including fee transparency provisions in the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023 (S.2498) and the Hidden FEES Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543); data privacy and tech legislation and policies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Online travel and booking legislation and policies, including fee transparency provisions in the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023 (S.2498) and the Hidden FEES Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543); data privacy and tech legislation and policies.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Science/Technology
Issues related to technologies used in the independent distribution of travel. H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: $309,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: $309,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
2024 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to junk fees Issues related to the independent distribution of travel H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: $309,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
Related to online travel company taxation; issues related to the taxation of hotel room reservations made over the internet; issues related to online consumer deception; H.R.2463 Junk Fee Prevention Act; issues related to short-term rentals; issues related to innovation and competition in the hotel industry; issues related to market consolidation and competition; issues related to display of mandatory fees, issues related to hotel resort fees ; Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023 (S.2498); and No Hidden FEEs Act of 2023 (H.R.6543).
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to National Park services proposed reservation plans' issues related to government travel; issues related to international and general travel; issues affecting consumer choice and market dynamics in the hotel industry; S.2498 - Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2023; H.R.6543 - No Hidden FEES Act of 2023; support creation of White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events, support shortened visa wait time language in FY25 appropriations bill.
Client expense: $640,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Park Service (NPS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
2024 · third_quarter · Telecommunications
H.R. 6543: NO HIDDEN FEES ON EXTRA EXPENSES FOR STAYS ACT OF 2023; PROVISIONS PRICE TRANSPARENCY H.R. 8818: AMERICAN PRIVACY RIGHTS ACT OF 2024; PROVISIONS RELATED TO DATA PRIVACY AND ARTIFICAL INTELIGENCE (AI) S. 2498: HOTEL FEES TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2023; PROVISIONS RELATED TO PRICE TRANSPARENCY AND DATA PRIVACY GENERAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO PRICE TRANSPARENCY, DATA PRIVACY, AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)
Client expense: $270,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 6543: NO HIDDEN FEES ON EXTRA EXPENSES FOR STAYS (FEES) ACT OF 2023; PROVISIONS RELATED TO RESORT FEES, TRAVEL AND TOURISM S. 2498: HOTEL FEES TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2023; PROVISIONS RELATED TO RESORT FEES, TRAVEL AND TOURISM GENERAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO RESORTS FEES, TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Client expense: $210,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 6543: NO HIDDEN FEES ON EXTRA EXPENSES FOR STAYS ACT OF 2023; ALL PROVISIONS S. 2498: HOTEL FEES TRANSPARENCY ACT OF 2023; ALL PROVISIONS GENERAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL AND BUSINESS TRAVEL GENERAL DISCUSSIONS RELATED TO FUNDING THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF COMMERCE FOR TRAVEL AND TOURISM
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
General issues related to travel and technology; General issues related to travel pricing displays including resort fees; S. 916 the Junk Fee Prevention Act; S. 2498 Hotel Fee Transparency Act; H.R. 6543 No Hidden Fees Act; S. 1303 Ticket Act; S. 1409 Online Safety Act; S. 1409 Kids Online Safety Act.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to treatment of metasearch sites and consumers in the travel industry; issues related to online consumer reviews; S. 1939, the FAA Reauthorization Act; S. 916 the Junk Fee Prevention Act; S. 2498 Hotel Fee Transparency Act; H.R. 6543 No Hidden Fees Act
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Issues related to treatment of metasearch sites and consumers in the travel industry; issues related to competition in the travel and technology industries; H.R. 6543 The No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act; S. 2498 Hotel Fees Transparency Act.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to the competitiveness of the U.S. travel industry, particularly for international, group, and transient business air travel. Proposals to create a White House Task Force on Global Sporting Events. Issues related to the Department of Commerces Assistant Secretary for Travel & Tourism position, including the nomination of a qualified candidate. Proposals to limit or prohibit fees imposed on travel and transportation services, including the Junk Fee Prevention Act (S. 916 / H.R. 2463), the Hotel Fee Transparency Act of 2023 (S. 2498), and the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays Act of 2023 (H.R. 6543). Changes to Federal Work Travel policies, particularly regarding OMBs Memorandum M-24-05 and GSAs Bulletin FTR 24-02. Proposals to shift park units from using a reservation system to manage access to a market-based entrance fee system, which can help stabilize park finances and discourage overcrowding, including through FY25 appropriations. Issues related to the American Music Tourism Act (S. 2412).
Client expense: $960,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to proposed Department of Transportation rulemakings related to airline refund and ancillary fee rules; S.2498 - Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2024, and H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2024 · third_quarter · Gaming/Gambling/Casino
Issues related to the Wire Act (PL 87-216), internet gaming, and online wagering; H.R.967 - Betting on Our Future Act; H.R.6543 - No Hidden FEES Act of 2023; S.5057/H.R.9590 Supporting Affordability and Fairness with Every (SAFE) Bet Act.
Client expense: $60,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
Issues related to technologies used in the independent distribution of travel including comprehensive privacy and transparency/disclosure H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S.2073 - Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Computer Industry
Issues related to technologies used in the independent distribution of travel including comprehensive privacy and transparency/disclosure H.R. 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S. 1409, the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) S.2073 - Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Issues related to technologies used in the independent distribution of travel including transparency/disclosure H.R. 6543, the No Hidden Fees on Extra Expenses for Stays (FEES) Act S. 2498, the Hotel Transparency Act of 2023
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE