Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007

Economic "stimulus" legislation; slot auctions and congestion reduction; Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (H.R. 4040), all titles. Supported efforts to implement new Consumer Product Safety Commission Improvement Act, add resources, regulate dangerous and/or toxic products. Provided comments to hill, signed letters, lobbied on all aspects of legislation and proposed regulations pertaining to reform. Testified in previous quarters. Specific new law is PL 110-314 (HR 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act). Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support for S 1782/HR 3010, the Arbitration Fairness Act to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws. 2) Support for S. 1145/HR 1908, the Patent Reform Act, to encourage generic substitutes for brand name pharmaceuticals. 3) Opposition to HR 1767/HR 1012, the Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act, which would legalize unfair practices of predatory rent to own stores. 5) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights (S 678/HR 1303 and section 401 of HR 1300, the Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007. 6) Support efforts against unfair bank fees, including support for HR 946, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act. 7) Support efforts to enact strong consumer protections in Emergency Economic Stabilization Act (HR 1424-Division A) and related bills. Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. We have lobbied or sent letters or communicated on all of the following bills, although our positions on them vary. S 2248, the FISA Modernization Act, only as to its provisions to hold telephone companies that broke the law and shared consumer records with the government liable, as well as S 2168, the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act, S 1178, the Identity Theft Prevention Act, HR 3316, Identity Theft Protection Act, S 495, the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007, HR 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act, and HR 948, the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Supported efforts to reauthorize Consumer Product Safety Commission, add resources, regulate dangerous and/or toxic products. Provided comments to hill, signed letters, lobbied on all aspects of legislation and proposed regulations pertaining to reform. Testified in previous quarters. Specific bills included HR 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act and S 2045 and S 2663, the CPSC Reform Act (S 2663 was a successor floor vehicle. Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support for S 1782/HR 3010, the Arbitration Fairness Act to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws. 2) Support for S. 1145/HR 1908, the Patent Reform Act, to encourage generic substitutes for brand name pharmaceuticals. 3) Opposition to HR 1767/HR 1012, the Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act, which would legalize unfair practices of predatory rent to own stores. 5) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights (S 678/HR 1303 and section 401 of HR 1300, the Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007. 6) Support efforts against unfair bank fees, including support for HR 946, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act. Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. We have lobbied or sent letters or communicated on all of the following bills, although our positions on them vary. S 2248, the FISA Modernization Act, only as to its provisions to hold telephone companies that broke the law and shared consumer records with the government liable, as well as S 2168, the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act, S 1178, the Identity Theft Prevention Act, HR 3316, Identity Theft Protection Act, S 495, the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007, HR 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act, and HR 948, the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act.

Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Education, Dept of, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Treasury, Dept of

H.R.1303 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007, all provisions related to airline passenger service regulations; H.R.2881 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007, all provisions related to reauthorizing DOT/FAA funding; S.678 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007, all provisions related to airline passenger regulations; S.3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all provisions related to airline industry fuel requirements; H.R.6984 - FAA Reauthorization Extension Act of 2008, Part II, all provisions related to DOT/FAA funding. S.3183 - End Oil Speculation Act of 2008, all provisions related to airline industry fuel requirements.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1303, HR 1356, HR 2881, HR 3539, H. Res. 92, HR 4913, HR 2744, HR 6355, S 2493, S 1661, S 678, S 1076, S 1085, S 1300, Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility, LaGuardia Airport Slot Allocation Changes, Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues, DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule, Ownership and Control issues related to investment by non-US persons in US air carriers, Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues, Passenger Data Privacy Issues, Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters, Airline Merger issues, OST-2006-25709 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at LaGuardia airport, OST-2008-0517 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at Kennedy and Newark airports, OST-2008-3-24 Essential Air Service application, Atlanta - Meridian, Aviation Insurance Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Airport Revenue Diversion, Airline Customer Committment and Customer Information Provision, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Congestion Issues, Air Traffic Control Modernization, Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues, LaGuardia Slot restriction changes, DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues, New York-New Jersey Airspace/JFK Capacity Restrictions/Allocations, War Risk Extension Issues, Overbooking Compensation Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues, Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues, U.S. Implementation of Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, Done at Montreal, May 28, 1999 ["Montreal Convention"] and the Hague Protocol of 1955

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

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 6355, HR 6327, HR 1303, HR 1356, HR 2215, HR 2881, HR 3539, HR 2698, HR 2419, HR 3236, HR 6, HR 2698, HR 1, HR 6341, HR 6124, HR 6330, HR 5, HR 5768, HR 6238, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, HR 1424, HR 2638, HR 6984, HR 6355, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089, HR 3997, HR 6493, S 3261, S 3150, S 3129, S 2598, S 3183, S 3536, S 3130, S 2058, S 3044, S 3122, S 4, S 3131, S 1076, S 1300, S 2191, S 678, S2302 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Airline Demand Management, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, Civil Aviation Security Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, Domestic and International Environmental Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations), Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international), U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters, US Visit Exit, War Risk Extension Issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007 - HR 1303, S 678 Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (FAA Reauthorization ) - HR 6984, HR 6327, HR 1356, HR 2881, HR 3539, S 1076, S 1300, HR 2698 New York Airspace Managment Issues - S. 3150 Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues War Risk Extension Issues, US Postal Service Mail Carriage - S 3536, Exploring Options to Reduce Cost of Jet Fuel - S 3131, HR 6341, HR 6330, HR 3122, HR 5768, S 3044, HR 6238, S 2058, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4066, S 3129, S 3183, S 3130, HR 2598, HR 6604, HR 6377, HR 3089

Client expense: $1,450,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. H.R. 1303 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. H.R.2881 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.6355 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for improvements in the quality of airline services, and for other purposes. H.R. 6984 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, and for other purposes. S. 678 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. S.1300 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to modernize the air traffic control system, and for other purposes. S. 2783 - To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to airport congestion management. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to potential airline industry consolidation. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to war risk insurance extension. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to U.S. Postal Service mail carriage issues.

Client expense: $550,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Bills to address airline customer service issues: HR 1303/S 678 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007 HR 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 Bills to address airline customer service issues: S. 3150 - Access to Air Travel Act HR 6355 - Air Service Improvment Act of 2008 ---------- HR 2419 Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 The following Bills address the funding structure, short term funding, R&D, and necessary funding for operations, equipment and facilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): HR 1356/S 1076 - Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 HR 2881 - FAA Reathorization Act of 2007 HR 3539 - Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act S 1300 - Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2698 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 HR 6984 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II HR 2744 - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act S 2059 - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act --------- REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS: Airline consolidation issues Airline Demand Management Airlines Customer Service Committment Issues Application for SkyTeam Antitrust Immunity Air cargo entry and export facilitation issues Airline service quality issues (domestic and international) Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity issues Aviation industry financial issues Civil aviation security issues Civil Reserve Air Fleet issues Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, and maintenance issues International air service rights issues - U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations took place with the following: Russia, China, EU Passenger processing and user fee issues (domestic and international)

Client expense: $867,873 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.1301, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights of 2007 H.R.1346 and S.1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 H.R.2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Climate Change Legislation, FAA Reauthorization, Environmental Issues, Farm Bill, Energy Supply & Speculation: H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009 for other purposes H.R.2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R.3539, Airport and Airway Trust fund Financing Act of 2007 S.1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 S.2191, America's Climate Security Act S.678, Airlines Passenger bill of Rights Act of 2007 Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009 Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009 H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 H.R.2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007 S.2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007 H.R.3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007 H.R.6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007 S.4, Improving American's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007 H.R.6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act H.R.6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R.6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008 S.3122, Policing US Oil Commodities Markets Act H.R.5768, CRFC Improvement Act S.3044, Consumer-first Energy Act H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation S.2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act H.R.6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading S.3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008 H.R.6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable for producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities. H.R.4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act S.3129, Close the London Loophole Act S.2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008 S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008 S.3536, Air Carriage of International Mail Act H.R.1424, Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 H.R.2638, Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 H.R.6984, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008, Part II H.R.6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 H.R.6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.6377, Energy Markets Emergency Act of 2008 H.R.3089, No More Excuses Energy Act of 2007 S.3150, Access to Air Travel Act H.R.3997, Heroes Earnings Assistance and Relief Tax Act of 2007 H.R. 6493, Aviation Safety Enhancement Act of 2008 S.3261, Transportation and HUD Appropriations of 2009

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $70,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

HR 1303, HR 1356, HR 2881, HR 3539, H. Res. 92, HR 4913, HR 2744, HR 6355, S 2493, S 1661, S 678, S 1076, S 1085, S 1300, Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility, LaGuardia Airport Slot Allocation Changes, Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues, DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule, Ownership and Control issues related to investment by non-US persons in US air carriers, Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues, Passenger Data Privacy Issues, Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters, Airline Merger issues, OST-2006-25709 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at LaGuardia airport, OST-2008-0517 Rulemaking regarding slot allocations at Kennedy and Newark airports, OST-2008-3-24 Essential Air Service application, Atlanta - Meridian, Aviation Insurance Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues, Airport Revenue Diversion, Airline Customer Committment and Customer Information Provision, Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Congestion Issues, Air Traffic Control Modernization, Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues, LaGuardia Slot restriction changes, DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues, New York-New Jersey Airspace/JFK Capacity Restrictions/Allocations, War Risk Extension Issues, Overbooking Compensation Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues, Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues, U.S. Implementation of Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, Done at Montreal, May 28, 1999 ["Montreal Convention"] and the Hague Protocol of 1955

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

HR 6355, HR 6327, HR 4179, HR 5982, HR 1303, HR 1356, HR 2215, HR 2881, HR 3539, HR 2744, HR 2698, HR 2419, HR 3236, HR 6, HR 2698, S 3131, S 1076, S 1300, S 2191, S 678, Aviation Insurance Issues, Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, Civil Aviation Security Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations and Maintenance Issues, Domestic and International Environmental Issues, International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations), Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international), U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

H.R.1303 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007; H.R.2881 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; S.678 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

H.R. 1303, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007; H.R. 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; H.R. 2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes; H.R. 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; H.R. 3539, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007; S.1076, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; (Continued from page 2) S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007; H.R. 2744, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; S. 2059, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; S. 2191, Americas Climate Security Act; S.678, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007; H.R. 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Department of Homeland Security House Appropriations Act of 2009; Department of Homeland Security Senate Appropriations Act of 2009; H.R. 6355, Air Service Improvement Act of 2008; H.R. 6327, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008; H.R. 2419, Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; S. 2302, Food and Energy Security Act of 2007; H.R. 3236,Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; H.R. 6,Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; H.R. 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies House Appropriations Act, 2009; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Senate Appropriations Act, 2009; H.R. 4179, FAST Redress Act of 2008; H.R. 1, Implementing the 9/11 Commission Recommendations Act of 2007; S. 4, Improving America's Security by Implementing Unfinished Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007; H.R. 5982Biometric Enhancement for Airport-Risk Reduction Act of 2008; S. 3131, Speculation Control Act of 2008; H.R. 6341, Energy Markets Anti-Manipulation and Integrity Restoration Act; H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008; H.R. 6330, Prevent Unfair Manipulation of Prices Act of 2008; S. 3122, Policing U.S. Oil Commodities Markets Act; H.R. 5768, CFTC Improvement Act; S. 3044, Consumer-First Energy Act; H.R.6238, To provide for the establishment of an interagency working group to conduct a study to identify the factors that affect the pricing of crude oil and refined petroleum products, and to make recommendations on appropriate coordination of oversight and regulation; S. 2058, Close the Enron Loophole Act; H.R. 6130, To provide for a study of the effects of speculation in the futures markets for natural gas, crude oil, and gasoline on cash market and retail prices for the commodities and on the choice of trading venue, and to require the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding comparability of foreign regulation of futures and derivatives trading; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008; H.R. 6264, To prevent excessive speculation in over-the-counter derivatives markets for certain energy commodities by limiting participation in those markets to persons who are capable of producing, manufacturing, or taking physical delivery of the commodities.; H.R. 4066, Close the Enron Loophole Act; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act; S. 2598, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Fill Suspension and Consumer Protection Act of 2008; S.3183, End Oil Speculation Act of 2008; and S. 3036, Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2008. In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Airline Service Quality Issues (Domestic and International); Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure, Cost and Capacity Issues; Aviation Industry Financial Issues (Including Federal Income and ExciseTax Matters); Aviation Insurance Issues; Civil Aviation Security Issues; Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues; Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues; Energy Issues; Environmental Issues (Domestic and International); International Air Service Rights Issues (Including U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (Domestic and International);and U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues.

Client expense: $2,240,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. H.R.1303 To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. H.R.2881 To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.3925 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. H.R.6355 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide for improvements in the quality of airline services, and for other purposes. S. 678 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. S.1300 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to modernize the air traffic control system, and for other purposes. S. 2783 To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to airport congestion management. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to potential airline industry consolidation. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to war risk insurance extension. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to U.S. Postal Service mail carraige issues.

Client expense: $720,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Supported efforts to reauthorize Consumer Product Safety Commission, add resources, regulate dangerous and/or toxic products. Provided comments to hill, signed letters, lobbied on all aspects of legislation and proposed regulations pertaining to reform. Testified in previous quarters. Specific bills included HR 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act and S 2045 and S 2663, the CPSC Reform Act (S 2663 was a successor floor vehicle. Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support for S 1782/HR 3010, the Arbitration Fairness Act to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws. 2) Support for S. 1145/HR 1908, the Patent Reform Act, to encourage generic substitutes for brand name pharmaceuticals. 3) Opposition to HR 1767/HR 1012, the Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act, which would legalize unfair practices of predatory rent to own stores. 5) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights (S 678/HR 1303 and section 401 of HR 1300, the Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007. 6) Support efforts against unfair bank fees, including support for HR 946, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act. Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. We have lobbied or sent letters or communicated on all of the following bills, although our positions on them vary. S 2248, the FISA Modernization Act, only as to its provisions to hold telephone companies that broke the law and shared consumer records with the government liable, as well as S 2168, the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act, S 1178, the Identity Theft Prevention Act, HR 3316, Identity Theft Protection Act, S 495, the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007, HR 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act, and HR 948, the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act. Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act (H.R. 4040), all titles.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights (S 678/HR 1303 and section 401 of HR 1300, the Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007. HR 6052 and general converstations about public transportation. HR 6052 - Saving Energy Through Public Transportation Act - All provisions. HR 6003 - Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement Act - All provisions. Surface transportation funding bill (not yet introduced) - all provisions.

Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

Bills to address airline customer service issues: HR 1303/S 678 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007 HR 6355 - Air Service Improvement Act of 2008 The following Bills address the funding structure, short term funding, R&D, and necessary funding for operations, equipment and facilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): HR 1356/S 1076 - Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 HR 2881 - FAA Reathorization Act of 2007 HR 3539 - Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act S 1300 - Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2698 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 HR 6327 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2008 --------- HR 4061/S 2505 - A bill to allow employees of commercial passenger airlines who receive payments in bankruptcy to rollover payments into IRA's. ---------- HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. Bill covers APHIS fees extension and expansion. ---------- S 2302 - Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS: Airline consolidation issues Application for SkyTeam Antitrust Immunity Air cargo entry and export facilitation issues Airline service quality issues (domestic and international) Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity issues Aviation industry financial issues Civil aviation security issues Civil Reserve Air Fleet issues Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, and maintenance issues International air service rights issues - U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations took place with the following: Brazil, Japan, and Kenya Passenger processing and user fee issues (domestic and international)

Client expense: $1,368,711 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007 - HR 1303, S 678 Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (FAA Reauthorization ) - HR 6327, HR 1356, HR 2881, HR 3539, HR 5270 (P.L. 110-190), S 1076, S 1300, HR 2698 New York Airspace Managment Issues - S. 3150, HR 6299 War Risk Extension Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues, US Postal Service Mail Carriage, Exploring Options to Reduce Cost of Jet Fuel - S 3131, HR 6341, HR 6330, HR 594, S 3122, HR 5768, S 3044, HR 6238, S 2058, HR 6130, HR 6264, HR 4006, S 3129, S 3122, S 3183, HR 6346, HR 2279, HR 6131

Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 1303, HR 1356, HR 2215, HR 2881, HR 3539, HR 2744, HR 2698, HR 2419, HR 3236, HR 6, HR 2698, HR 5140, S 1076, S 1300, S 2191, S 678, S 1661, Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues, Air Cargo Security Issues, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues, Aviation Industry Financial Issues, Civil Aviation Security Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues; Domestic and International Environmental Issues; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international); U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues; Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; U.S. Visit Exit; War Risk Extension Issues.

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000

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

HR 1303/S 678 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007. Bill to address airline customer service issues. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The following Bills address the funding structure, short term funding, R&D, and necessary funding for operations, equipment and facilities for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): HR 1356/S 1076 - Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007 HR 2881 - FAA Reathorization Act of 2007 HR 3539 - Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act S 1300 - Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 HR 2698 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 --------- HR 4061/S 2505 - A bill to allow employees of commercial passenger airlines who receive payments in bankruptcy to rollover payments into IRA's. ---------- HR 2419 - Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007. Bill covers APHIS fees extension and expansion. ---------- S 1661 - Travel Promotion Act of 2007. Opposition of fees for airlines and airline passengers for travel in the U.S. ---------- REGULATORY AND OTHER MATTERS: Airline consolidation issues Application for SkyTeam Antitrust Immunity Air cargo entry and export facilitation issues Air cargo security issues Airline customer service committment issues Airline service quality issues (domestic and international) Airport and air traffice control infrastructure issues Aviation industry financial issues Civil aviation security issues Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, and maintenance issues International air service rights issues - U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations took place with the following: Australia, Brazil, EU and Russia Passenger processing and user fee issues (domestic and international) US Visit issues

Client expense: $1,248,629 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007 - HR 1303, S 678 Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (FAA Reauthorization ) - HR 1356, HR 2881, HR 3539, HR 5270 (P.L. 110-190), S 1076, S 1300, HR 2698 New York Airspace Managment Issues, Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and maintenance Issues, US Postal Service Mail Carriage War Risk Extension Issues

Client expense: $1,400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)

HR 1167 To increase public safety and reduce the threat to domestic security by including persons who may be prevented from boarding an aircraft in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and for other purposes. HR 1303 To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. Delta-Northwest Merger HR 1413 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports. HR1615 To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, and for other purposes. HR 1708 To amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for noise compatibility projects. S 75 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 435 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve the essential air service program. S 509 A bill to provide improved aviation security, and for other purposes. S 678 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. S 922 A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2012. S 996 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for certain noise compatibility projects. S 1085 A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay HR 587 To improve the safe operation of aircraft. S 1300 Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $54,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. H.R. 2881, To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.1303, To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. S. 678 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. S. 1300, A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to modernize the air traffic control system, and for other purposes. S. 2783, To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to war risk insurance extension. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to U.S. Postal Service mail carriage issues. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to airport congestion management. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to potential airline industry consolidation.

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Legislation: HR 1303, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007; HR 1356, Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; HR 2215, To provide a reduction in the aggregate greenhouse gas emissions per unit of energy consumed by vehicles and aircraft, and for other purposes; HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; HR 3539, Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007; Federal Aviation Administration Extension Legislation; S.1076Next Generation Air Transportation System Financing Reform Act of 2007; S. 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007; HR 2744, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; S. 2191,Americas Climate Security Act; S.678,Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007; HR 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2009; HR 2419,Farm Bill Extension Act of 2007; HR 3236, Energy Efficiency Improvement Act of 2007; HR 6, Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007; HR 2698, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act of 2007; Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies Appropriations Act, 2009; H.R.5140, To provide economic stimulus through recovery rebates to individuals, incentives for business investment, and an increase in conforming and FHA loan limits; S.1661, Travel Promotion Act of 2007 Other Matters: Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues (including taxes and fees) Civil Aviation Security Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Domestic and International Environmental Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues War Risk Insurance Issues

Client expense: $1,100,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection

Supported efforts to reauthorize Consumer Product Safety Commission, add resources, regulate dangerous and/or toxic products. Provided comments to hill, signed letters, lobbied on all aspects of legislation and proposed regulations pertaining to reform. Testified in previous quarters. Specific bills included HR 4040, Consumer Product Safety Modernization Act and S 2045 and S 2663, the CPSC Reform Act (S 2663 was a successfor floor vehicle), all titles. Supported various efforts to protect consumers from unfair business or marketplace practices by signing letters, lobbying or commenting on various proposals: 1) Mandatory Arbitration: Support for S 1782/HR 3010, the Arbitration Fairness Act to ban mandatory arbitration in consumer laws. 2) Support for S. 1145/HR 1908, the Patent Reform Act, to encourage generic substitutes for brand name pharmaceuticals. 3) Opposition to HR 1767/HR 1012, the Consumer Rental Purchase Agreement Act, which would legalize unfair practices of predatory rent to own stores. 5) Supported aspects of Federal Aviation Administration reforms pertaining to Airline Passengers Bill of Rights (S 678/HR 1303 and section 401 of HR 1300, the Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007. 6) Support efforts against unfair bank fees, including support for HR 946, the Consumer Overdraft Protection Fair Practices Act. Support efforts to ensure that federal law provides consumers with strong privacy protection, prevents identity theft, and holds companies and government agencies accountable when they lose consumer data. Support includes lobbying, letters, and communications as necessary. We have lobbied or sent letters or communicated on all of the following bills, although our positions on them vary. S 2248, the FISA Modernization Act, only as to its provisions to hold telephone companies that broke the law and shared consumer records with the government liable, as well as S 2168, the Identity Theft Enforcement and Restitution Act, S 1178, the Identity Theft Prevention Act, HR 3316, Identity Theft Protection Act, S 495, the Personal Data Privacy and Security Act of 2007, HR 3046 Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act, and HR 948, the Social Security Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention Act.

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

Government targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Thrift Supervision (OTS), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE

HR 1; HR 1356; HR 1413; HR 1684; HR 2881; S 4; S 678; S 1076; S 1644

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Pilot Retirement Age Restrictions - HR 1125, S 65, HR 4343 Airline Service Quality Issues - HR 1303, S 678, HR 2662, S 1085 Commercial Aircraft Maintenance Issues - HR 1981 New York Airspace Management Issues - HR 4913, S 2493 Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure and Financing Issues (FAA Reauthorization) - HR 1356, HR 2881, S 1076, S 1300, HR 3539, HR 3540, S 2530, HR 2698 H. Res. 664 HR 2698, HR 2684, HR 2443 Aviation Safety - HR 3925,

Client expense: $2,800,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) S.678: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. H.R.1981: To amend title 49, United States Code, to direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to issue regulations establishing security standards for foreign repair stations performing maintenance for aircraft used to provide air transportation. H.R. 2881: FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007 H.R. 3539: Airport and Airway Trust Fund Financing Act of 2007 H.R. 3590: American Middle Class Tax (AMT) Relief Act of 2007 H.R. 4343: Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act H.R. 1076: HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act S. 2530: Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2007 International Air Service Rights Issues (US Government Bilateral Negotiations) Passenger International Arrival and Departure Issues War Risk Extension Issues FAA Reauthorization S. 1300: Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007 Anti-Trust Immunity China Route Application

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office

HR 1413. To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports. HR 1684. To authorize appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2008, and for other purposes. HR 2638. Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. HR 2881. To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 4. A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. S 328. A bill to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. S 678. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. S 1076. A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 1085. A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history. S 1644. An original bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. War Risk Extension Issues. HR 1. To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. HR 1356. To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes.

Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

FAA Reauthorization ( H.R. 1303, H.R. 1356, H.R. 2881, S. 678, S. 1076); Aviation Security Fees; Homeland Security Issues (H.R 1, H.R. 1413, H.R. 1591, H.R. 1684, H.R. 2638, S. 4, S. 328, S. 509, S. 1644); Cargo Screening; Passenger Bill of Rights; Alternative Energy Issues (H.R. 370, S. 154)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $135,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

FAA Reauthorization ( H.R. 1303, H.R. 1356, H.R. 2881, S. 678, S. 1076); Aviation Security Fees; Homeland Security Issues (H.R 1, H.R. 1413, H.R. 1591, H.R. 1684, H.R. 2638, S. 4, S. 328, S. 509, S. 1644); Cargo Screening; Passenger Bill of Rights; Alternative Energy Issues (H.R. 370, S. 154)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $135,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

FAA Reauthorization ( H.R. 1303, H.R. 1356, H.R. 2881, S. 678, S. 1076); Aviation Security Fees; Homeland Security Issues (H.R 1, H.R. 1413, H.R. 1591, H.R. 1684, H.R. 2638, S. 4, S. 328, S. 509, S. 1644); Cargo Screening; Passenger Bill of Rights; Alternative Energy Issues (H.R. 370, S. 154)

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $135,000

Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of

Regulatory and other matters (continued): Airline service quality Airport fees and infrastructure Air traffic control fees and infrastructure Aviation industy financial issues Aviation insurance, including aviation war-risk insurance Aviation liability Aviation security Aviation security fees Cargo facilitation (international entry and departure) Civil Reserve Air Fleet Electronic Commerce Environmental, including noise, air quality and water quality Income and excise taxes International air service rights (U.S. Government bilateral negotiations) International doing business issues Passenger data privacy Passenger facilitation (international entry and departure) U.S. Postal Service mail carriage Legislation: HR 1; HR 204; HR 370; HR 547; HR 587; HR 1167; HR 1303; HR 1356; HR 1413; HR 1543; HR 1591; HR 1615; HR 1684; HR 1708: HR 2206; HR 2638; HR 2881; S 4; S 75; S 76; S 154; S 280; S 328; S435; S 509; S 653; S 678; S 775; S 887; S 922; S996; S 1076; S 1085; and S 1644 Regulatory and other issues: aircraft engineering, flight operations and maintenance;

Client expense: $2,645,467 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Postal Service (USPS)

HR 1167 To increase public safety and reduce the threat to domestic security by including persons who may be prevented from boarding an aircraft in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and for other purposes. HR 1303 To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. HR 1413 To direct the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security (Transportation Security Administration) to address vulnerabilities in aviation security by carrying out a pilot program to screen airport workers with access to secure and sterile areas of airports. HR1615 To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, and for other purposes. HR 1708 To amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for noise compatibility projects. S 75 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 435 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve the essential air service program. S 509 A bill to provide improved aviation security, and for other purposes. S 678 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. S 922 A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2012. S 996 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for certain noise compatibility projects. S 1085 A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history. HR 587 To improve the safe operation of aircraft. S 1300 Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

HR 1356 To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. HR 2881 To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 65 To modify the age-60 standard for certain pilots and for other purposes. S 678 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. S 1076 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 1085 A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history. S 1300 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2011, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to modernize the air traffic control system, and for other purposes. OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility LaGuardia Airport Slot allocation changes Aviation Insurance Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule Ownership and Control issues related to investment by non-US persons in US air carriers Airline Ticket Distribution/Internet Issues Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Airline Merger issues EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Airline Ticket Distribution/Internet Issues Airport Revenue Diversion Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Airline Customer Commitment and Customer Information Provision Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Congestion Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues LaGuardia Slot restriction changes War Risk Extension Issues Overbooking Compensation Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues (User and Security Fees, Fuel Prices and Taxes, Ticket Pricing) International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues U.S. Implementation of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, Done at Montreal, May 28, 1999 [“Montreal Convention”] and the Hague Protocol of 1955 HR 1125 To modify the age-60 retirement standard for certain pilots, and for other purposes. HR 1303 To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services.

Client expense: $1,800,000 · 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)

REGULATORY and OTHER MATTERS: Air Cargo Security Issues Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) HR 1303 To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. HR 1356 To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2008 through 2010, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable, cost-based funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. S 678 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. S 1085 A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history. HR 1 To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States.

Client expense: $1,155,098 · Firm income: Not reported

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

HR 1; HR 1356; HR 1413; HR 1684; HR 2881; S 4; S 678; S 1076; S 1644

Client expense: $400,000 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Aviation Insurance Issues; Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee Issues: Civil Aviation Security Issues Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Domestic Noise, Air Quality and Water Quality Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) International Noise and Air Quality Issues, including formulation of U.S. Government positions before the International Civil Aviation Organization Passenger Data Privacy Issues (domestic and international) Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) September 11 Passenger Security Fee Issues U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues U.S. Implementation of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, Done at Montreal, May 28, 1999 [“Montreal Convention”] and the Hague Protocol of 1955 HR 1; HR 204; HR 587; HR 1167; HR 1303; HR 1356; HR 1413; HR 1708; HR 2206; HR 2638; HR 2881; S 4; S 75; S 76; S 328; S 435; S 509; S 653; S 678; S 775; S 887; S 1085; S 1644 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Aircraft Drinking Water Issues; Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues; Aviation Industry Financial Issues

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

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

S 509: A bill to provide improved aviation security, and for other purposes; S 678: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes; S 75: 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 996: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for certain noise compatibility projects; S1300: Aviation Investment and Modernization Act; HR 2698: To authorize appropriations for the civil aviation research and development projects and activities of the Federal Aviation Administration; HR 2744: To amend the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 to clarify the eligibility requirements with respect to airline flight crews; S1661: Travel Promotion Act of 2007. HR 1303: To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services; HR 1708: To amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for noise compatibility projects; HR 587: To improve the safe operation of aircraft; S 1085: A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history; S 435: A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve the essential air service program;

Client expense: $1,437,327 · Firm income: Not reported

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

FAA reauthorization, user fees, perimeter rule - HR 2881, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2007; S 1300, Aviation Investment and Modernization Act of 2007. Passenger Bill of Rights - S 678, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2007

Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000

Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE

Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues (FAA Reauthorization) - HR 1356, HR 2881, S 1076, S 1300 Pilot Retirement Age Restrictions - HR 1125, S 65 Aviation Safety - HR 587 Airline Service Quality Issues - HR 1303, S 678, S 1085 International Air Service Rights Issues (China Route Application), Commercial Aircraft Maintenance Issues

Client expense: $2,280,000 · Firm income: Not reported

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

OTHER REGULATORY MATTERS: Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Airport and Air Traffic Control Infrastructure Issues Aviation Industry Financial Issues Aviation Security Infrastructure Fee Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Civil Reserve Air Fleet Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Domestic Noise, Air Quality and Water Quality Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations) International Noise and Air Quality Issues, including formulation of U.S. Government positions before the International Civil Aviation Organization Passenger Data Privacy Issues (domestic and international) Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) September 11 Passenger Security Fee Issues U.S. Implementation of the Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air, Done at Montreal, May 28, 1999 [“Montreal Convention”] and the Hague Protocol of 1955 HR 1303 To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve air carrier passenger services. HR 1167 To increase public safety and reduce the threat to domestic security by including persons who may be prevented from boarding an aircraft in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, and for other purposes. HR 1543 To expand visa waiver program to countries on a probationary basis, and for other purposes. HR 1615 To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide penalties for aiming laser pointers at airplanes, and for other purposes. HR 1708 To amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for noise compatibility projects. S 4 A bill to make the United States more secure by implementing unfinished recommendations of the 9/11 Commission to fight the war on terror more effectively, to improve homeland security, and for other purposes. S 75 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 76 A bill to amend section 1028 of title 18, United States Code, to prohibit the possession, transfer, or use of fraudulent travel documents. S 328 A bill to ensure the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. S 435 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to preserve the essential air service program. S 509 A bill to provide improved aviation security, and for other purposes. S 653 A bill to expand visa waiver program to countries on a probationary basis and for other purposes. S 678 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier and are not unnecessarily held on a grounded air carrier before or after a flight, and for other purposes. S 775 A bill to establish a National Commission on the Infrastructure of the United States. S 887 A bill to restore import and entry agriculture inspection functions to the Department of Agriculture. S 922 A bill to extend the existing provisions regarding the eligibility for essential air service subsidies through fiscal year 2012. S 996 A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to expand passenger facility fee eligibility for certain noise compatibility projects. S 1085 A bill to require air carriers to publish customer service data and flight delay history. HR 1 To provide for the implementation of the recommendations of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. HR 587 To improve the safe operation of aircraft.

Client expense: $999,858 · Firm income: Not reported

Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Postal Service (USPS)