Federal Aviation Administration Fair Labor Management Dispute Resolution Act of 2006

HRes 814 Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 4755) to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes. HR 4755 To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes. HR 5449 To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify bargaining requirements for proposed changes to the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration. S 2201 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes. S 3763 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify bargaining requirements for proposed changes to the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration. S. 685 A bill to amend title IV of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require the Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation, in the case of airline pilots who are required by regulation to retire at age 60, to compute the actuarial value of monthly benefits in the form of a life annuity commencing at Age 60. OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Airline Merger Antitrust Review Process Interaction of bankruptcy law with airline merger antitrust review processes EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Competitive impact of proposed airline merger Impact of airline industry consolidation Intersection of bankruptcy law and antitrust law vis a vis airline mergers and airline industry consolidation Impact on labor of airline mergers

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

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 5441 Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. HR 5449 To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify bargaining requirements for proposed changes to the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration. HR 5522 Making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. HR 5576 Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation, Treasury, and Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, District of Columbia, and independent agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2007, and for other purposes. HR 5702 To suspend the excise tax on fuel used in commercial aviation. SConRes 83 An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2006 and 2008 through 2011. S 1102 A bill to extend the aviation war risk insurance program for 3 years. S 1566 An original bill to reauthorize the Commodity Exchange Act, and for other purposes. S 2611 A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform and for other purposes. S 2201 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 Regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes. S 2631 A bill to amend section 1028 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession, transfer, or use of fraudulent travel documents. S 2642 A bill to amend the Commodity Exchange Act to add a provision relating to reporting and recordkeeping for positions involving energy commodities. S 2673 A bill to temporarily reduce the Federal fuel tax through the suspension of royalty relief for oil production and certain energy production tax incentives. S 3325 A bill to promote coal-to-liquid fuel activities. S 3456 A bill to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Insurance Issues Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee Issues HR 4 Pension Protection Act 2006 HConRes 376 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2007 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2008 through 2011 HRes 814 Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 4755) to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes HR 22 To reform the postal laws of the United States HR 4437 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to strengthen enforcement of the immigration laws, to enhance border security, and for other purposes HR 4439 To establish an Airport Screening Organization in the Transportation Security Administration, and for other purposes. HR 4473 To reauthorize and amend the Commodity Exchange Act to promote legal certainty, enhance competition, and reduce systemic risk in markets for futures and over-the-counter derivatives, and for other purposes. HR 4755 To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes. HR 4849 To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide that individuals who are eligible to join the Armed Forces of the United States are also eligible to be security screening personnel. HR 5017 To ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. HR 5067 To establish operational control over the international land and maritime borders of the United States, and for other purposes. HR 5076 To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2007, 2008, and 2009, and for other purposes. HR 5197 To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend the aviation war risk insurance program. HR 5248 To regulate over-the-counter trading of energy derivatives. HR 5330 To provide coverage under the Railway Labor Act to employees of certain air and surface transportation entities. HR 5333 To reduce the threat of terrorists acquiring shoulder-fired missiles. see attachment

Client expense: $1,600,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

S 3937: A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to finalize the proposed rule relating to the reduction of fuel tank flammability exposure, and for other purposes; S 4109: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to prohibit the operation of certain aircraft not complying with stage 3 noise levels; S 3661:A bill to amend section 29 of the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 relating to air transportation to and from Love Field, Texas; Department of Transportation award of US-china flight route - Executive action concerning this issue. HR: 5197: To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend aviation war risk insurance program; HR 5449: To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify bargaining requirements for proposed changes to the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration; HR 6285: To amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for noise compatibility projects; HR 4542: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to report to congress concerning proposed changes to long-standing policies that prohibit actual control over the economic, competitive, safety and security decisions of U.S. airlines and for other purposes. HR 5830: To amend section 29 of the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 relating to air transportation to and from Love Field, Texas; HR 6228: To amend section 29 of the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 relating to air transportation to and from Love Field, Texas. HRes 814: Providing for consideration of the bill (HR 4755) to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purpose; S 65: To amend the age restriction for pilots. S 1102: A bill to extend the aviation war risk insurance program for 3 years; S 2135 To direct the Secretary of Transportation to report to congress concerning proposed changes to long-standing policies that prohibit actual control over the economic, competitive, safety and security decisions of U.S. airlines and for other purposes. S 2201:A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes; S 2572: A bill to amend the Aviation and Transportation Security Act to extend the suspended service ticket honor requirement; S 3763: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to modify bargaining requirements for proposed changes to the personnel management system of the Federal Aviation Administration; S 3849: A bill to require commercial airlines to make flight delay information available to the public, and for other purposes; S 3927: A bill to require the placement of blast-resistant cargo containers on all commercial passenger aircraft; HR 4755: To amend title 49, United States Code, to modify the mediation and implementation requirements of section 40122 regarding changes in the Federal Aviation Administration personnel management system, and for other purposes;

Client expense: $918,146 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)