Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act of 2008

H.R. 3074 and S. 3261, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009, Air Traffic Management. H.R. 6984, FAA Extension Act of 2008, Part II, FAA Re-Authorization. S. 3090, Oversight of FAA Maintenance Facilities Outside the United States, Foreign Repair Stations.

Client expense: $4,830,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

FAA Reauthorization. Worked to prevent the inclusion of language found in the House FAA Reauthorization Bill (H.R. 2881), which would create unnecessary burdens in the aviation industry. Worked to lift the certification freeze on foreign repair stations imposed by Sec. 1616 of H.R. 1. Worked to improve the Aviation Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 6493), a bill that would create unnecessary burdens in the aviation industry and re-create laws already in effect. Worked in opposition to the Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act (S. 3090), a bill that would undermine the international competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 2881 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1300 -- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2744 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 509 -- Aviation Security Improvement Act S. 2059 -- A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. H.R. 5982 - Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 S. 3090 - A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration of facilities outside the United States that perform maintenance and repair work on U.S. commercial aircrafts, and for other purposes. H.R. 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6984 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 Part II Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security Federal Aviation Administration Nominations Federal Aviation Administration Staffing Issues Federal Aviation Administration Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standands) Federal Aviation Administration Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Transportation Security Administration Nominations Employee Background Checks Helicopter Safety Airline Pensions E.U.-U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations. Please see addendum. Environment/Climate Change: S2191 - Climate Security Act, all sections; House legislation drafting efforts, aviation/cap and trade issues, HR6186 - iCap; testified at hearings, Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Discussion Draft Airport Congestion: Member of ARC regarding congestion at New York airports; met with DOT and Congress; support Schumer amendment in S3261, language in Failed Senate Stimulus Bill; testified at hearings; commented on DOT rules and amendments (FAA-2008-0036, FAA-2006-25709, FAA-2008-0517; filed petition for review against FAA on final congestion management rules) FAA Reauthorization Bill: HR2881 and S1300 - all sections; met with Senate on Sec. 304 and 312 of HR2881 regarding treatment of foreign repair stations; work with Senate on Passenger Bill of Rights amendments; work with both houses on safety provisions Appropriations: working minimally on initial stages of discussion; support of US Exit language in S3181; support congestion language in S3261; support Exit language in HR2638 Foreign Repair Stations: S3090 - Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act of 2008 Security Issues: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) (IFR - DHS), USVISIT, US Exit (testified at hearings, commented on NPRM DHS-2008-0039, HR2638 - Continuing Appropriations FY2009), Secure Flight, Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security, Biometrics, Pandemic Control, Worker Screening; met with State Dept., HHS, DHS, CBP, TSA, House and Senate on all of these issues Airport Employee Certification CBP Officers: HR5662, the PORTS Act, all sections, work with House Back Catering: Work with Senate to address impacts of FDA ruling International On-Time Reporting - DOT-OST-2007-0022-0217 - Commented and met with US House

Department of Transportation Authorization and Appropriations FAA Authorization and Appropriations - FAA Reauthorization & various provisions included in S. 1300 and HR 2881, to include lobbying against the inclusion of a user fees and to amend the proposed amendment by SEN McCaskill regarding foreign repair stations S 3090 - Worked to amend bill to address issues regardng inspection language. HR 5788 - Hang-Up Act - Lobbied House Members and Staff to prevent passage of bill.

Client expense: $160,929 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures development and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. S.3440, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NextGen. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures development and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. S.3440, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NextGen. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2881/S.1300 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2007; ("Express Carrier" Amendment; foreign repair station safety/security/outsourcing of aircraft maintenance; S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Moderation Act of 2007; sale of UAL heavy maintenance facility; Replacement of KC-130 refueling tanker: S. 3090, The Safe Air Act of 2008, to bring accountability to foreign repair stations regarding the maintenance of aircraft certification. S. 2059, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; UPS/DHL, Air Transport Agreement at Wilmington, OH, Airpark; H.R. 6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008

Client expense: $227,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations. Please see addendum. Environment/Climate Change: S2191 - Climate Security Act, all sections; House legislation drafting efforts, aviation/cap and trade issues, HR6186 - iCap; testified at hearings, Dingell-Boucher Climate Change Discussion Draft Airport Congestion: Member of ARC regarding congestion at New York airports; met with DOT and Congress; support Schumer amendment in S3261, language in Failed Senate Stimulus Bill; testified at hearings; commented on DOT rules and amendments (FAA-2008-0036, FAA-2006-25709, FAA-2008-0517; filed petition for review against FAA on final congestion management rules) FAA Reauthorization Bill: HR2881 and S1300 - all sections; met with Senate on Sec. 304 and 312 of HR2881 regarding treatment of foreign repair stations; work with Senate on Passenger Bill of Rights amendments; work with both houses on safety provisions Appropriations: working minimally on initial stages of discussion; support of US Exit language in S3181; support congestion language in S3261; support Exit language in HR2638 Foreign Repair Stations: S3090 - Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act of 2008 Security Issues: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) (IFR - DHS), USVISIT, US Exit (testified at hearings, commented on NPRM DHS-2008-0039, HR2638 - Continuing Appropriations FY2009), Secure Flight, Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security, Biometrics, Pandemic Control, Worker Screening; met with State Dept., HHS, DHS, CBP, TSA, House and Senate on all of these issues Airport Employee Certification CBP Officers: HR5662, the PORTS Act, all sections, work with House Back Catering: Work with Senate to address impacts of FDA ruling

Client expense: $27,500 · Firm income: Not reported

Worked to improve the Aviation Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 3960), a bill that, in its current form, would create unnecessary burdens in the aviation industry. Worked in opposition to the Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act (S. 3090), a bill that would undermine the international competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures development and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. S.3440, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.6984, FAA Extension Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NAS modernization - FTI and ADS-B programs. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures development and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. S.3440, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. H.R.6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008. H.R.6984, FAA Extension Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NAS modernization - FTI and ADS-B programs. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Department of Transportation Authorization and Appropriations FAA Authorization and Appropriations - FAA Reauthorization & Various provisions included in S.1300 and HR2881. FAA Reauthorization Act (HR 2881/S.1300) tried to defeat the inclusion of user fee. FAA Reauthorization - worked to amend proposed amendment by Sen. McCaskill regarding foreign repair stations. S 3090 - Worked to amend bill to address issues regarding inspection language. H.R. 5788 - Hung-Up Act - lobbied House staff and members to prevent passage of bill.

Client expense: $193,905 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

HR 2881 -FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S 1300- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 1981 - A bill to direct the Transportation Security Administration Administrator to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintanance for aircraft used to provide air transportation. S.2059-- A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to Clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. H.R. 5982--Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 S.3090-- A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by Federal Aviation Administration of facilities outside the United States that perform maintenance and reppair work on U.S. commercial aircrafts, and for other purposes. H.R. 6355-- Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6984 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 Part II Foriegn Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security FAA Staffing Issues FAA Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA Standards) FAA Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Airline Pensions E.U.-U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time

Client expense: $190,000 · Firm income: Not reported

HR 2881 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1300 -- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2744 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 509 -- Aviation Security Improvement Act S. 2059 -- A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. H.R. 5982 - Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 S. 3090 - A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration of facilities outside the United States that perform maintenance and repair work on U.S. commercial aircrafts, and for other purposes. H.R. 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R. 6984 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 Part II Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security FAA Staffing Issues FAA Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standands) FAA Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Helicopter Safety Airline Pensions E.U.-U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

H.R. 2881/S.1300 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2007; ("Express Carrier" Amendment; foreign repair station safety/security/outsourcing of aircraft maintenance; S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Moderation Act of 2007; sale of UAL heavy maintenance facility; Replacement of KC-130 refueling tanker: S. 3090, The Safe Air Act of 2008, to bring accountability to foreign repair stations regarding the maintenance of aircraft certification. S. 2059, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; UPS/DHL, Air Transport Agreement at Wilmington, OH, Airpark.

Client expense: $245,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

HR 2881 -- FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 S. 1300 -- Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2744 -- Airline Flight Crew and Medical Leave Act S. 509 -- Aviation Security Improvement Act S. 2059 -- A bill to amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews. H.R. 5982 - Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction (BEAR) Act of 2008 S. 3090 - A bill to provide for adequate oversight and inspection by the Federal Aviation Administration of facilities outside the United States that perform maintenance and repair work on U.S. commercial aircrafts, and for other purposes. H.R. 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 Foreign Ownership and Cabotage Issues Aircraft Repair Station Safety and Security Air Traffic Control Privatization Aviation Security FAA Staffing Issues FAA Labor-Management Relations Flight Attendant Workplace Safety and Fatigue Issues (application of OSHA standands) FAA Standards for Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting Employee Background Checks Helicopter Safety Airline Pensions E.U.-U.S. Air Transport Service Agreement Airline Mergers Flight Duty Time

Client expense: $160,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Worked toward passage of Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization (H.R. 2881/S. 1300) to increase funding for Federal Aviation Administration Safety Oversight. Opposed the Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act (S. 3090), a bill that would undermine the international competitiveness of the U.S. aviation industry. Supported H.Res. 444, to recognize Aviation Maintenance Technicians Day.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Issues involving safety, security, environment, congestion, appropriations. Please see addendum. Environment/Climate Change: S2191 - Climate Security Act, all sections; House legislation drafting efforts, aviation/cap and trade issues, HR6186 - iCap; testified at hearings Airport Congestion: Member of ARC regarding congestion at New York airports; met with DOT and Congress; support Schumer amendment in S3261; testified at hearings; commented on DOT rules and amendments (FAA-2008-0036, FAA-2006-25709, FAA-2008-0517) FAA Reauthorization Bill: HR2881 and S1300 - all sections; met with Senate on Sec. 304 and 312 of HR2881 regarding treatment of foreign repair stations; work with Senate on Passenger Bill of Rights amendments; work with both houses on safety provisions Appropriations: working minimally on initial stages of discussion; support of US Exit language in S3181; support congestion language in S3261 Foreign Repair Stations: S3090 - Safe Aviation Facilities Ensure Aircraft Integrity and Reliability Act of 2008 Security Issues: Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) (IFR - DHS), USVISIT, US Exit (testified at hearings, commented on NPRM DHS-2008-0039), Secure Flight, Passenger Facilitation, Data Privacy, Cargo Security, Biometrics, Pandemic Control, Worker Screening; met with State Dept., HHS, DHS, CBP, TSA, House and Senate on all of these issues Airport Employee Certification CBP Officers: HR5662, the PORTS Act, all sections, work with House Back Catering: Work with Senate to address impacts of FDA ruling

Client expense: $37,500 · Firm income: Not reported

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures developemt and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R. 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NAS modernization - FTI and ADS-B programs. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported

S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model, third party RNP procedures development and pilot programs for airport takeover of navigation facitlies and ADS-B. S.3090, Safe Air Act of 2008. H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, collective bargaining process, staffing study for systems specialists, GAO study of systems specialists training, technical correction for MSPB remedial authority, facilities realignment and consolidation program, inspector staffing model and staffing levels, employee involvement in modernization projects, IG review of third-party approach procedures development, and inspector oversight of foreign repair stations. H.R. 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding privitization/contracting out of the air traffic control systems. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA systems specialists and FAA aviation safety inspector staffing. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding NAS modernization - FTI and ADS-B programs. Lobbied PASS's concerns regarding FAA oversight of air carrier maintenance, oversight of foreign repair stations. non-certificated repair stations, FAA's Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS), FAA's partnership programs and FAA's designee program.

Client expense: $85,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Department of Transportation Authorization and Appropriations FAA Authorization and Appropriations - FAA Reauthorization & Various provisions included in S.1300 and HR2881. FAA Reauthorization Act (HR 2881/S.1300) tried to defeat the inclusion of user fee FAA Reauthorization - worked to amend proposed amendment by Sen. McCaskill regarding foreign repair stations. S 3090 - Worked to amend bill to address issues regarding inspection language.

Client expense: $173,216 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)