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Regional Carrier Discloser Act of 2009
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2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI; H.R. 831, To require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of antitrust immunity;H.R. 912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act; H.R. 990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009, S. 36,Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85, (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S. 743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill; S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act; S.1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732,A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots; HR 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act HR 4915, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586,FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; HR 5221, require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight; HR 5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010; HR 5611, Airport and Airways Extension Act of 2010, Part II; Homeland Security Appropriations Act; and 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act. Regulatory and Other Matters In addition to contacts associated with the legislation described above: Airline service quality and consumer protection Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity (including air traffic control modernization) Air transportation data reporting Aviation insurance (including U.S. government-issued aviation war-risk insurance) Aviation safety Aviation security Civil Reserve Air Fleet Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, maintenance, and operational safety Commodity futures trading Entry and export facilitation (passenger and cargo) Environmental (domestic and international, including climate change) Federal income and excise taxes, and service fees International air service rights and operations (including U.S. government bilateral aviation negotiations) Public healthU.S. Postal Service mail carriage
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3607 Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act H.R. 5611 Airport ad Airway Extension Act of 2010, PartII S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft ruing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Ace H.R. 4788 Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 5221 Require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight H.R. 6190 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III H.R. 6275 A bill to improve air cargo security S. 3691 Airline Baggage and Transparency Act H.R. 3082 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 H.R. 6473 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, PArt IV H.R. 3954 Air Cargo Security Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airline Demand Management 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 Commercial Aircraft Financing Issues Domestic and International Environmental Issues Pilot Flight & Duty Time Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues/Homeland Security Issues (domestic and international) Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters US Visit Exit War Risk Extension Issues EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension 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) Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
Client expense: $561,093 · 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. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA reauthorization and Air Traffic Control system modernization; climate change legislation and energy regulation; commodity speculation and energy prices; transportation and HUD appropriations; federal regulation of airline operations and H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; international airline alliances, global competitiveness of U.S. carriers and legislation to require GAO to study proposed sunsets on ATI before their enactment (see continuation page) H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R.624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R.912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R.915, Federal Aviation Research Reauthorization Act H.R.967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R.990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 H.R.1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009 S.36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S.213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.Con.Res.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the US Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the US domestic energy supply H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Correction Act H.R. 2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers S. 1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act H.R. 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund S. 1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act H.R. 2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each tickets the air carrier that operates each segment of the flights and for other purposes S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. H.R. 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 5221, Require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. customs and borer Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight. H.R.5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010 H.R. 4173 and S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 H.R. 5611, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II (see continuation page) H.R. 6190, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II S. 3607, 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act S. 3644, 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act H.R. 6275, A bill to improve air cargo security S. 3691, Airline Baggage and Transparency Act S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 H.R. 3082, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 6473, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV H.R. 3954, Air Cargo Security Act Consolidated Appropriations Act of FY 2011 (Senate amendment to H.R. 3082) Regulatory and Other Matters Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issue. Airline Demand Management 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 Department of Agriculture Domestic and International Environmental Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (Including U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations). Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Pilot Flight & Duty Time Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC Small Business Administration -- Lithium battery issue 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: $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
2010 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of antitrust immunity; H.R. 912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act; H.R. 967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; S. 36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.594 , To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 -- To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill; S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act; S.1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots; HR 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act; HR 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; HR 5221, Require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight; HR 5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010; S 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 5611, Airport and Airway Extension Act Of 2010, Part II; HR 6190, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III; S. 3607, 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; S. 3644, 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act; HR 6275, A bill to improve air cargo security; S. 3691, Airline Baggage and Transparency Act; HR 3082, Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011; HR 6473, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part IV; HR3954, Air Cargo Security Act ; and Consolidated Appropriations Act for FY 2011 (Senate amendment to H.R. 3082). Regulatory and other non-legislative issues: Airline service quality and consumer protection Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, service, cost and capacity (including air traffic control modernization) Air transportation data reporting Aviation insurance (including U.S. government-issued war-risk insurance) Aviation safety (including the carriage of hazardous materials) Aviation security Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, maintenance and occupational safety Commodity futures trading Department of Defense Civil Reserve Air Fleet Entry and export facilitation (passenger and cargo) Enviornmental (domestic and international, including climate change) Export financing Federal income and excise taxes, and service fees International air service rights and operations (including U.S. government aviaton negotiations) Public health U.S. Postal Service mail carriage
Client expense: $1,090,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, Research & Special Programs Administration, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 624, HR 831, HR 912, HR 915, HR 967, HR 990, HR 1847, S 36, S 213, H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), S 743, HR 594, HR 1337, HR 2454, S 272, HR 1, HR 2200, S 1422, HR 2870, S 1451, HR 3617, HR 3607, HR 3371, HR 2238, S 2823, HR 4016, S 1283, S 2745, S 2732, HR 4788, HR 1586, HR 5611; HR 5221, HR 6190, HR 6275, HR 3691 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; Airline Customer Service Committment 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; Department of Agriculture; 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; Small Business Administration - Lithium battery issue; Pilot Flight & Duty Time
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 4016, S 1283, S 2732, Air Cargo Security Issues, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Civil Aviation Security Issues, Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international); Small Business Administration - Lithium battery issue, HR 6275
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R. 990 Airport Master Plan customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 S. 36 Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3607 Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act H.R. 5611 Airport ad Airway Extension Act of 2010, PartII S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft ruing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Ace H.R. 4915 FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4788 Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 5221 Require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight H.R. 5611 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II H.R. 6190 Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III H.R. 6275 A bill to improve air cargo security S. 3691 Airline Baggage and Transparency Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues Airline Demand Management 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 Commercial Aircraft Financing Issues Domestic and International Environmental Issues Pilot Flight & Duty Time Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues/Homeland Security Issues (domestic and international) Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters US Visit Exit War Risk Extension Issues EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension 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) Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. S.1451 - A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. H.R.915 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans. H.R. 1586 - An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. H.R.1941 - To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R.3273 - To require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. H.R.3371 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve airline safety and pilot training, and for other purposes. H.R.4016 - To reauthorize the hazardous material safety program, ensure the safe transport of hazardous material in all modes of transportation, and reduce the risks to life and property inherent in the commercial transportation of hazardous material, and for other purposes. H.R.624 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier, and for other purposes. H.R. 5021 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that fees charged for baggage carried into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise tax imposed on transportation of persons by air. H.R. 5750 - FAMS Augmentation Act of 2010. H.R. 5900 - Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010. H.R. 6047 - Guaranteeing Airport Physical Screening Standards Act. H.R. 6190 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III. S.36 - A bill to repeal the perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and for other purposes. S.213 - 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 for other purposes. S.743 - A bill to require air carriers to provide training for flight attendants and gate attendants regarding serving alcohol, recognizing intoxicated passengers, and dealing with disruptive passengers, and for other purposes. S.1193 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety, and for other purposes. S.1209 - A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction application to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. S.1283 - A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight, and for other purposes. S.1284 - A bill to require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. S.1744 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes. S.2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. S.2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S.2823 - A bill to amend chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers and ticket agents to notify consumers of all taxes and fees applicable to airline tickets in a timely manner, to prohibit the imposition of fuel surcharges that do not correlate to the fuel costs incurred by air carriers, and for other purposes. S. 3010 - A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to implement the recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board following the Board's investigation of the loss of control of Colgan Air Flight 3407 on February 12, 2009, and for other purposes. S. 3205 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that fees charged for baggage carried into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise tax imposed on transportation of persons by air. S. 3691 - Airline Baggage Transparency and Accountability Act. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to U.S. bilateral aviation negotiations. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to an application to DOT for antitrust immunity for airline alliances. Congressional and Executive Branch review of airline merger.
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 and S. 213 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 915 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Act (provisions related to next gen., maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA); H.R. 967 - to enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretetary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990 - Airport Master Plan Customer Convienience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; S. 743 - Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; S. 36 - Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 1451 - Senate FAA Reathorization Act (provisions related to next gen, maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA) H.R. 3607 - Extend the Funding and Expenditure Authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016 - The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283 - A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 1586 - The FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (included in "An Act to impose an additional tax on bonuses recieved from certain TARP recipients") PL 111-197 - Airport and Airway Extension Acto of 2010, Part II PL 111-216 - Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 PL 111-249 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, part III H.R. 4853 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, part III H.R. 6275 - A bill to improve air cargo security S. 3691 - Airline Baggage and Transparency Act
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831,To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of antitrust immunity; (continued on page 3) H.R. 912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act; H.R. 967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; S. 36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill; S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act; S.1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots; HR 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act; HR 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; HR 5221, Require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight; HR 5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010; S 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 5611, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II; HR 6190, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part III; S. 3607, 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; S. 3644, 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act; HR 6275, A bill to improve air cargo security; and S. 3691, Airline Baggage and Transparency Act. Regulatory and other non-legislative issues: Airline service quality and consumer protectiion Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity (including air traffic control modernization) Air transportation data reporting Aviation insurance (including U.S. government-issued war-risk insurance) Aviation safety (including hazardous materials) Aviation security Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, maintenance and occupational safety Commodity futures trading Department of Defense Civil Reserve Air Fleet Entry and export facilitation (passenger and cargo) Environmental (domestic and international, including climate change) Export financing Federal income and excise taxes, and service fees International air service rights and operations (including U.S. government bilateral aviation negotiations) Public health U.S. Postal Service mail carriage
2010 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA reauthorization and Air Traffic Control system modernization; climate change legislation and energy regulation; commodity speculation and energy prices; transportation and HUD appropriations; federal regulation of airline operations and H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; international airline alliances, global competitiveness of U.S. carriers and legislation to require GAO to study proposed sunsets on ATI before their enactment (see continuation page) (H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI) H.R.624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R.912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R.915, Federal Aviation Research Reauthorization Act H.R.967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R.990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 H.R.1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009 S.36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S.213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.Con.Res.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the US Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the US domestic energy supply H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Correction Act H.R. 2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers S. 1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act H.R. 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund S. 1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act H.R. 2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each tickets the air carrier that operates each segment of the flights and for other purposes S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. H.R. 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 5221, Require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. customs and borer Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight. H.R.5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010 H.R. 4173 and S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 H.R. 5611, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II (see continuation page) H.R. 6190, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II S. 3607, 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act S. 3644, 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act H.R. 6275, A bill to improve air cargo security S. 3691, Airline Baggage and Transparency Act Regulatory and Other Matters Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issue. Airline Demand Management 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 Department of Agriculture Domestic and International Environmental Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (Including U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations). Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Pilot Flight & Duty Time Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC Small Business Administration -- Lithium battery issue U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues. Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters US Visit Exit War risk Extension Issues
2010 · second_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 4016, S 1283, S 2732, Air Cargo Security Issues, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Civil Aviation Security Issues, Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international); Small Business Administration - Lithium battery issue
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 624, HR 831, HR 912, HR 915, HR 967, HR 990, HR 1847, S 36, S 213, H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), S 743, HR 594, HR 1337, HR 2454, S 272, HR 1, HR 2200, S 1422, HR 2870, S 1451, HR 3617, HR 3607, HR 3371, HR 2238, S 2823, HR 4016, S 1283, S 2745, S 2732, HR 4788, HR 4915, HR 1586, HR 5611; HR 5221 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; Airline Customer Service Committment 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; Department of Agriculture; 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; Small Business Administration - Lithium battery issue
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 and S. 213 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 915 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Act (provisions related to next gen., maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA); H.R. 967 - to enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretetary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990 - Airport Master Plan Customer Convienience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; S. 743 - Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; S. 36 - Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 1451 - Senate FAA Reathorization Act (provisions related to next gen, maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA) H.R. 3607 - Extend the Funding and Expenditure Authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016 - The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283 - A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 1586 - The FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (included in "An Act to impose an additional tax on bonuses recieved from certain TARP recipients")
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R. 990 Airport Master Plan customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 S. 36 Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3607 Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act H.R. 5611 Airport ad Airway Extension Act of 2010, PartII S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft ruing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Ace H.R. 4915 FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4788 Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule/LGA Slots Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Aviation Insurance Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Airline Demand Management Issues Airline Industry Financial Issues Essential Air Service Program TIFIA loan application of International Arrivals Terminal & Transit Center Partnership at JFK airport EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension 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 - see below) France - EU negotiations Ecuador China Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R. 990 Airport Master Plan customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 S. 36 Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3607 Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act H.R. 5611 Airport ad Airway Extension Act of 2010, PartII S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft ruing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Ace H.R. 4915 FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4788 Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule/LGA Slots Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Aviation Insurance Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Airline Demand Management Issues Airline Industry Financial Issues Essential Air Service Program TIFIA loan application of International Arrivals Terminal & Transit Center Partnership at JFK airport EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension 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 - see below) France - EU negotiations Ecuador China Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831- To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI; H.R. 912- Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915 - Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act; H.R. 967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990 - Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847 - Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; S. 36 - Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget) - Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S.743 - Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.1337 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; HR 2454 - The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272 - Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 2200 - TSA Authorization Bill; S. 1422 - The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451 - Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617 - The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607 - Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act ; S.1498 - Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238 - To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733 - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126 - To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016 - The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283 - A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots.; HR 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act; HR 4915 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; HR 5221- require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight; HR 5375 - Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010; S 3217- Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 4173 - Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 5611 - Airport and Airway Extension Act Of 2010, Part II; 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act Regulatory and Other Matters: Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; 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; Department of Agriculture; Domestic and International Environmental Issues; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international); Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC; Small Business Administration Lithium battery issue; U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues; Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; US Visit Exit; War Risk Extension Issues
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. S.1451 - A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. H.R.915 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans. H.R. 1586 - An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. H.R.1941 - To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R.3273 - To require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. H.R.3371 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve airline safety and pilot training, and for other purposes. H.R.4016 - To reauthorize the hazardous material safety program, ensure the safe transport of hazardous material in all modes of transportation, and reduce the risks to life and property inherent in the commercial transportation of hazardous material, and for other purposes. H.R.624 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier, and for other purposes. H.R. 5021 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that fees charged for baggage carried into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise tax imposed on transportation of persons by air. H.R. 5611 - Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II. S.36 - A bill to repeal the perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and for other purposes. S.213 - 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 for other purposes. S.743 - A bill to require air carriers to provide training for flight attendants and gate attendants regarding serving alcohol, recognizing intoxicated passengers, and dealing with disruptive passengers, and for other purposes. S.1193 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety, and for other purposes. S.1209 - A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction application to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. S.1283 - A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight, and for other purposes. S.1284 - A bill to require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. S.1744 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes. S.2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. S.2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S.2823 - A bill to amend chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers and ticket agents to notify consumers of all taxes and fees applicable to airline tickets in a timely manner, to prohibit the imposition of fuel surcharges that do not correlate to the fuel costs incurred by air carriers, and for other purposes. S. 3010 - A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to implement the recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board following the Board's investigation of the loss of control of Colgan Air Flight 3407 on February 12, 2009, and for other purposes. S. 3205 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide that fees charged for baggage carried into the cabin of an aircraft are subject to the excise tax imposed on transportation of persons by air. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to U.S. bilateral aviation negotiations. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to an application to DOT for antitrust immunity for airline alliances. Congressional and Executive Branch review of airline merger. Support for international route application.
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA reauthorization and Air Traffic Control system modernization; climate change legislation and energy regulation; commodity speculation and energy prices; transportation and HUD appropriations; federal regulation of airline operations and H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; international airline alliances, global competitiveness of U.S. carriers and legislation to require GAO to study proposed sunsets on ATI before their enactment (see continuation page) (H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI) H.R.912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R.915, Federal Aviation Research Reauthorization Act H.R.967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R.990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 H.R.1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009 S.36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S.213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.Con.Res.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the US Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the US domestic energy supply H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Correction Act H.R. 2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers S. 1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act H.R. 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund S. 1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act H.R. 2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 3771, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each tickets the air carrier that operates each segment of the flights and for other purposes S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. H.R. 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 4915, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act H.R. 5221, Require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. customs and borer Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight. H.R.5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010 H.R. 4173 and S. 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 H.R. 5611, Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2010, Part II 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act Regulatory and Other Matters Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issue. Airline Demand Management 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 Department of Agriculture Domestic and International Environmental Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (Including U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations). Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC Small Business Administration -- Lithium battery issue U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues. Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters US Visit Exit War risk Extension Issues
2010 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI; H.R. 831, To requre GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of anti-trust immunity; H.R. 912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act; H.R. 990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; S. 36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R.1337,To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply;HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act;H.R. 2200, Transportation Security Administration Authorization Bill; S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act; S.1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126,To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots; HR 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act; HR 4915, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; HR 5221, require air carriers and foreign air carriers to transmit a passenger and crew manifest for a flight in foreign air transportation to or from the United States to the Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at least 24 hours before the departure of the flight; HR 5375, Customs De Minimis Adjustment Act of 2010; S 3217, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 4173, Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010; HR 5611, Airport and Airway Extension Act Of 2010, Part II; 2011 Homeland Security Appropriations Act; and 2011 Transportation, HUD Appropriations Act Regulatory and other non-legislative issues: Airline service quality and consumer protection Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity (including air traffic control modernization) Air transportation data reporting Aviation insurance (including U.S. government-issued aviation war-risk insurance) Regulatory and other non-legislative issues (continued) Aviation safety Aviation security Civil Reserve Air Fleet Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, maintenance, and occupational safety Commodity futures trading Entry and export facilitation (passenger and cargo) Environmental (domestic and international, including climate change) Federal income and excise taxes, and service fees International air service rights and operations (including U.S. government bilateral aviation negotiations) Public health U.S. Postal Service mail carriage
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 624, HR 831, HR 912, HR 915, HR 967, HR 990, HR 1847, S 36, S 213, H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), S 743, HR 594, HR 1337, HR 2454, S 272, HR 1, HR 2200, S 1422, HR 2870, S 1451, HR 3617, HR 3607, HR 3371, HR 2238, S 2823, HR 4016, S 1283, S 2745, S 2732, HR 4788, HR 4915, HR 1586 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; Airline Customer Service Committment 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; Department of Agriculture; 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; Small Business Administration - Lithium battery issue
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
2010 · first_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 4016, S 1283, S 2732, Air Cargo Security Issues, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Civil Aviation Security Issues, Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international); Small Business Administration - Lithium battery issue
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 and S. 213 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 915 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Act (provisions related to next gen., maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA); H.R. 967 - to enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretetary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990 - Airport Master Plan Customer Convienience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; S. 743 - Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; S. 36 - Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 1451 - Senate FAA Reathorization Act (provisions related to next gen, maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA) H.R. 3607 - Extend the Funding and Expenditure Authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016 - The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283 - A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots No specific bills - US/Japan bilateral negotiations H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 1586 - The FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (included in "An Act to impose an additional tax on bonuses recieved from certain TARP recipients) PL 111-153 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 966 To require certain air carriers of foreign air transportation to disclose the nature and source of delays and cancellations experienced by air travelers. H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans S. 36 Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3288 FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the fligth and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the fligth crew of commercail aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft druing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 1586 FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Ace H.R. 4915 FAA Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 4788 Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule/LGA Slots Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Aviation Insurance Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Airline Demand Management Issues Airline Industry Financial Issues Essential Air Service Program EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension 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 - see below) EU negotiations Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831- To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI; H.R. 912- Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915 - Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act; H.R. 967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990 - Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847 - Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; S. 36 - Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget) - Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S.743 - Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.594 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R.1337 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; HR 2454 - The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272 - Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1 - American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 2200 - TSA Authorization Bill; S. 1422 - The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451 - Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617 - The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607 - Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act ; S.1498 - Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238 - To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733 - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126 - To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016 - The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283 - A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots.; HR 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act; HR 4915 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586 - FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act; Regulatory and Other Matters: Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; 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; Department of Agriculture; Domestic and International Environmental Issues; International Air Service Rights Issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international); Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC; Small Business Administration Lithium battery issue; U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues; Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters; US Visit Exit; War Risk Extension Issues
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. S.1451 - A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. H.R.915 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans. H.R. 1586 - An act to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. H.R.1941 - To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. H.R.2200 - To authorize the Transportation Security Administration's programs relating to the provision of transportation security, and for other purposes. H.R.2238 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. H.R.2521 - To facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of a National Infrastructure Development Bank, and for other purposes. H.R. 2847 - Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment Act. H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R.3273 - To require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. H.R.3371 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve airline safety and pilot training, and for other purposes. H.R.3607 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. H.R.4016 - To reauthorize the hazardous material safety program, ensure the safe transport of hazardous material in all modes of transportation, and reduce the risks to life and property inherent in the commercial transportation of hazardous material, and for other purposes. H.R. 4213 - American Workers, State and Business Relief Act of 2010. H.R. 4849 - Small Business and Infrastructure Jobs Tax Act of 2010. H.R. 4853 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. H.R. 4957 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. H.R.624 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier, and for other purposes. S.36 - A bill to repeal the perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and for other purposes. S.213 - 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 for other purposes. S.743 - A bill to require air carriers to provide training for flight attendants and gate attendants regarding serving alcohol, recognizing intoxicated passengers, and dealing with disruptive passengers, and for other purposes. S.1162 - A bill to require notification of the Federal Aviation Administration with respect to wildlife strikes, and for other purposes. S.1193 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety, and for other purposes. S.1209 - A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction application to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. S.1283 - A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight, and for other purposes. S.1284 - A bill to require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. S.1744 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes. S.2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. S.2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S.2823 - A bill to amend chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers and ticket agents to notify consumers of all taxes and fees applicable to airline tickets in a timely manner, to prohibit the imposition of fuel surcharges that do not correlate to the fuel costs incurred by air carriers, and for other purposes. S. 3010 - A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to implement the recommendations issued by the National Transportation Safety Board following the Board's investigation of the loss of control of Colgan Air Flight 3407 on February 12, 2009, and for other purposes. S. 3048 - A bill to improve air safety by authorizing the limited use by air carriers of information collected through cockpit voice recorders and flight data recorders, to prohibit tampering with such devices, and for other purposes. S. 3187 - A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to U.S. bilateral aviation negotiations. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to an application to DOT for antitrust immunity for airline alliances.
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI; H.R. 912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act; H.R. 967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; S. 36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014.; S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.594,To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill; S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R.2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act; S.1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy;H.R. 3126,To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745,A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots; HR 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act; HR 4915, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010; HR 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act. Regulatory and other non-legislative issues: Airline service quality and consumer protection Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity (including air traffic control system modernization) Air transportation data reporting Aviation insurance (including U.S. government-issued aviation war-risk insurance) Aviation safety Aviation security Civil Reserve Air Fleet Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations, maintenance and occupational safety Commodity futures trading Entry and export facilitation (passenger and cargo) Environmental (domestic and international, including climate change) Federal income and excise taxes, and service fees International air service rights and operations (including U.S. government bilateral aviation negotiations) Public health U.S. Postal Service mail carriage
2010 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA reauthorization and Air Traffic Control system modernization; climate change legislation and energy regulation; commodity speculation and energy prices; transportation and HUD appropriations; federal regulation of airline operations and H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; international airline alliances, global competitiveness of U.S. carriers and legislation to require GAO to study proposed sunsets on ATI before their enactment (H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI) H.R.912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R.915, Federal Aviation Research Reauthorization Act H.R.967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R.990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 H.R.1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009 S.36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S.213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.Con.Res.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the US Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the US domestic energy supply H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Correction Act H.R. 2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers S. 1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act H.R. 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund S. 1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act H.R. 2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 3771, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each tickets the air carrier that operates each segment of the flights and for other purposes S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. H.R. 4788, Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 4915, Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 H.R. 1586, FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act Regulatory and Other Matters Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issue. Airline Demand Management 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 Department of Agriculture Domestic and International Environmental Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (Including U.S. Government Bilateral negotiations). Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international) Regulation of energy commodity markets by CFTC Small Business Administration -- Lithium battery issue U.S. Postal Service Mail Carriage Issues. Various Federal Income and Excise Tax Matters US Visit Exit War risk Extension Issues
2009 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 and S. 213 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 915 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Act (provisions related to next gen., maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA); H.R. 967 - to enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretetary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990 - Airport Master Plan Customer Convienience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; S. 743 - Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; S. 36 - Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 1451 - Senate FAA Reathorization Act (provisions related to next gen, maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA) H.R. 3607 - Extend the Funding and Expenditure Authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016 - The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283 - A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots No specific bills - US/Japan bilateral negotiations H.R. 4788 - Aviation Jobs Outsourcing Prevention Act H.R. 1586 - The FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act (included in "An Act to impose an additional tax on bonuses recieved from certain TARP recipients) PL 111-153 - Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act
2009 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 and S. 213 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 915 - Federal Aviation Research and Development Act (provisions related to next gen., maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA); H.R. 967 - to enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretetary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990 - Airport Master Plan Customer Convienience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; S. 743 - Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; S. 36 - Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 1451 - Senate FAA Reathorization Act (provisions related to next gen, maintainence facilities and fee structure for FAA) H.R. 3607 - Extend the Funding and Expenditure Authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 3371 - Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016 - The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283 - A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes S. 2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots No specific bills - US/Japan bilateral negotiations
Client expense: $1,580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2009 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
HR 624, HR 831, HR 912, HR 915, HR 966, HR 967, HR 990, HR 1847, S 36, S 213, H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget), S 743, HR 594, HR 1337, HR 2454, S 272, HR 1, HR 1105, HR 2200, S 1422, HR 2870, S 1451, HR 3617, HR 3607, HR 3371, HR 2238, S 2823, HR 4016, S 1283, S 2745, S 2732 Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; Airline Customer Service Committment 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; Department of Agriculture; 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
2009 · fourth_quarter · Consumer Issues/Safety/Products
HR 4016, S 1283, S 2732, Air Cargo Security Issues, Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues, Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international), Civil Aviation Security Issues, Passenger Processing and User Fee Issues (domestic and international)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2009 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues; Air Cargo Security Issues; Airline Demand Management; 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 ; Department of Agriculture; 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 H.R. 624 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831 - To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI; H.R. 912 - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915 - Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 966 - To require certain air carriers of foreign air transportation to disclose the nature and source of delays and cancellations experienced by air travelers.; H.R. 967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990 - Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1847 - Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; S. 36 - Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213 - Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; H.CON.RES.85 (FY10 Budget) - Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; S.743 - Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; H.R.594 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R.1337 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; HR 2454 - The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; S.272 - Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; H.R. 1- American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R. 1105- Omnibus Appropriations for FY2009; H.R. 2200- TSA Authorization Bill; S. 1422 - The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; S. 1298 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010; H.R. 2892 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010; H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; S.1451 - Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; HR 3617 - The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; H.R. 2521 - National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; H.R. 3607 - Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; H.R. 3371- Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act; H.R. 3288 - FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations; S.1498 - Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; H.R.2238 - To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; S. 1733 - A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 3126 - To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; S. 2823 - Clear Airfares Act of 2009; HR 4016 - The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 1283- A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots; HR 2847- Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 966 To require certain air carriers of foreign air transportation to disclose the nature and source of delays and cancellations experienced by air travelers. H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans S. 36 Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S.272 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 2521 National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 3607 Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3288 FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the fligth and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the fligth crew of commercail aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft druing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule/LGA Slots Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Aviation Insurance Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Airline Demand Management Issues Airline Industry Financial Issues Essential Air Service Program EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension 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 - see below) U.S. - Japan bilateral aviation relationship EU negotiations Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
2009 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. S.1451 - A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. H.R.915 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans. H.R.1941 - To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. H.R.2200 - To authorize the Transportation Security Administration's programs relating to the provision of transportation security, and for other purposes. H.R.2238 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. H.R.2521 - To facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of a National Infrastructure Development Bank, and for other purposes. H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R.3273 - To require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. H.R.3371 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve airline safety and pilot training, and for other purposes. H.R.3607 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. H.R.4016 - To reauthorize the hazardous material safety program, ensure the safe transport of hazardous material in all modes of transportation, and reduce the risks to life and property inherent in the commercial transportation of hazardous material, and for other purposes. H.R.624 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier, and for other purposes. S.36 - A bill to repeal the perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and for other purposes. S.213 - 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 for other purposes. S.743 - A bill to require air carriers to provide training for flight attendants and gate attendants regarding serving alcohol, recognizing intoxicated passengers, and dealing with disruptive passengers, and for other purposes. S.1162 - A bill to require notification of the Federal Aviation Administration with respect to wildlife strikes, and for other purposes. S.1193 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety, and for other purposes. S.1209 - A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction application to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. S.1283 - A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight, and for other purposes. S.1284 - A bill to require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. S.1744 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes. S.2732 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. S.2745 - A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S.2823 - A bill to amend chapter 417 of title 49, United States Code, to require air carriers and ticket agents to notify consumers of all taxes and fees applicable to airline tickets in a timely manner, to prohibit the imposition of fuel surcharges that do not correlate to the fuel costs incurred by air carriers, and for other purposes. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Passenger Facilities Charges. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Department of Agriculture fees. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to U.S. bilateral aviation negotiations. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to an application to DOT for antitrust immunity for airline alliances.
2009 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 624 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights H.R. 831 To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI H.R. 915 Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R. 966 To require certain air carriers of foreign air transportation to disclose the nature and source of delays and cancellations experienced by air travelers. H.R. 967 To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans S. 36 Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S. 213 Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 S.272 Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes S. 1451 FAA Air Transportation Modernization & Safety Improvement Act H.R. 2870 To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 2521 National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 3607 Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 3371 Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act H.R. 3288 FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations H.R. 4016 The Hazardous material Transportation Safety Act S. 1283 A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the fligth and for other purposes S. 2745 A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the fligth crew of commercail aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations S. 2732 A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devised in the cockpit of commercial aircraft druing flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots S. 2823 Clear Airfares Act of 2009 OTHER CONGRESSIONAL MATTERS Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issues Airline Customer Service Commitment Issues Airline Service Quality Issues (domestic and international) Passenger Facility Charges and Eligibility Air Traffic Control Modernization and Infrastructure Issues DCA Slots/Perimeter Rule/LGA Slots Airport and Air Traffic Infrastructure and Congestion Issues Passenger Data Privacy Issues Regulation of Airline and Airport Safety matters Aviation Insurance Issues Commercial Aircraft Engineering, Flight Operations, and Maintenance Issues Airline Demand Management Issues Airline Industry Financial Issues Essential Air Service Program EXECUTIVE BRANCH ACTIONS Aviation Congestion Issues Civil Aviation Security Issues Air Traffic Control Modernization DCA Slot and Perimeter Issues War Risk Extension 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 - see below) U.S. - Japan bilateral aviation relationship EU negotiations US air services agreements in various African countries Federal Income and Excise Tax Issues Agri Animal Plant Health Inspection Service Fee
2009 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H. CON. RES. 85, (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014; H.R. 1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act; H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content; H.R. 624, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights; H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of antitrust immunity; H.R. 912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; H.R. 915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act; H.R. 966, To require certain air carriers of foreign air transportation to disclose the nature and source of delays and cancellations experienced by air travelers; H.R. 967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans; H.R. 990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009; H.R. 1105, Omnibus Appropriations for FY2009; H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the United States domestic energy supply; H.R. 1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009; H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill; H.R.2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers; HR 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 To create clean energy jobs, achieve energy independence, reduce global warming pollution and transition to a clean energy economy; H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009; HR 2847, Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes; H.R.2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers; H.R. 2892, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010; H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes; H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations; H.R. 3371, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act; H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund; HR 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009; HR 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009; S. 36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009; S. 213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009; S.272, Derivatives Trading Integrity Act of 2009 To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes; S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act; S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight and for other purposes; S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010; S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act; S.1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act; S.1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act; S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy; S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots; S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations; S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009. Regulatory and other non-legislative issues Airline service qualilty and consumer protection Airport and air traffic control infrastructure, cost and capacity (including modernization of the air traffic control system) Air transportation data reporting Aviation insurance (including government-issued war-risk insurance) Aviation safety Aviation security Civil Reserve Air Fleet Commercial aircraft engineering, flight operations and maintenance Entry and export facilitation (passenger and cargo) Environmental (including climate change issues) Federal income and excise taxes, and service fees International air service rights and operations (including U.S. Government bilateral aviation negotiations) Public health U.S. Postal Service mail carriage
2009 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA reauthorization and Air Traffic Control system modernization; climate change legislation and energy regulation; commodity speculation and energy prices; transportation and HUD appropriations; federal regulation of airline operations and H.R. 624, Airline Passenger bill of Rights; international airline alliances, global competitiveness of U.S. carriers and legislation to require GAO to study proposed sunsets on ATI before their enactment (H.R. 831, To Require GAO study on international alliances between air carriers and sunset of ATI) H.R.912, Airline Flight Crew Technical Corrections Act H.R.915, Federal Aviation Research and Development Reauthorization Act H.R.966, To require certain air carriers of foreign air transportation to disclose the nature and source of delays and cancellations experienced by air travelers H.R.967, To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans H.R.990, Airport Master Plan Customer Convenience Enhancement, Security, and Sustainability Act of 2009 H.R.1847, Clean Coal-Derived Fuels for Energy Security Act of 2009 S.36, Abolishing Aviation Barriers Act of 2009 S.213, Airline Passenger Bill of Rights Act of 2009 H.Con.Res.85 (FY10 Budget), Setting forth the congressional budget for the US Government for fiscal year 2010 and including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2009 and 2011 through 2014 S.743, Airline Personnel Training Enhancement Act H.R.594, To amend the Internal Revenue code of 1986 to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide by imposing a tax on primary fossil fuels based on their carbon content H.R.1337, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the US domestic energy supply H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, To amend the Clean Air Act to regulate the emissions of greenhouse gasses, promote the development of clean energy, and promote energy efficiency, and for other purposes S.272, To amend the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure that all agreements, contracts, and transactions with respect to commodities are carried out on a regulated exchange, and for other purposes H.R.1, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act H.R.1105, Omnibus Appropriations for FY 2009 H.R. 2200, TSA Authorization Bill S. 1422, The Flight Crew Technical Correction Act S. 1298, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R..2892, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2010 H.R. 2870, To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers S. 1451, Senate FAA Reauthorization Act H.R. 3617, The Surface Transportation Authorization Act of 2009 H.R. 2521, National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2009 H.R. 3607, Extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Transportation,Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations S. 1498, Bill to provide an extension of highway programs authorized under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act H.R. 2238, To direct the Administrator of the FAA to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. S. 1733, A bill to create clean energy jobs, promote energy independence, reduce global warming pollution, and transition to a clean energy economy. H.R. 3126, To establish the Consumer Financial Protection Agency, and for other purposes. H.R. 3771, Airline Safety and Pilot Training Improvement Act S. 2823, Clear Airfares Act of 2009 H.R. 4016, The Hazardous Material Transportation Safety Act of 2009 S. 1283, A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each tickets the air carrier that operates each segment of the flights and for other purposes S. 2745, A bill to prohibit the use of personal wireless communications devices and laptop computers by the flight crew of commercial aircraft on the flight deck of such aircraft during aircraft operations. S. 2732, A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to promulgate regulations to prohibit the use of certain portable electronic devices in the cockpit of commercial aircraft during flight and to conduct a study of the safety impact of distracted pilots. H.R. 2847, Making appropriations for the Departments of Commerce and Justice, and Science, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. Regulatory and Other Matters Air Cargo Entry and Export Facilitation Issues Air Cargo Security Issue. Airline Demand Management 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 Department of Agriculture Domestic and International Environmental Issues International Air Service Rights Issues (Including 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
2009 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. H.R.915 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.831 - To direct the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the legal requirements and policies followed by the Department of Transportation in deciding whether to approve international alliances between air carriers and foreign air carriers and grant exemptions from the antitrust laws in connection with such international alliances, and for other purposes. H.R.624 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier, and for other purposes. H.R.967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans. H.R. 1941 - To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. H.R.2238 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. H.R. 2521 - To facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of a National Infrastructure Development Bank, and for other purposes. H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. H.R. 3273 - To require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. H.R. 3371 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to improve airline safety and pilot training, and for other purposes. H.R. 3607 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. S.36 - A bill to repeal the perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and for other purposes. S.213 - 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 for other purposes. S.743 - A bill to require air carriers to provide training for flight attendants and gate attendants regarding serving alcohol, recognizing intoxicated passengers, and dealing with disruptive passengers, and for other purposes. S.1162 - A bill to require notification of the Federal Aviation Administration with respect to wildlife strikes, and for other purposes. S.1193 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety, and for other purposes. S.1209 - A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction application to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. S.1283 - A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight, and for other purposes. S.1284 - A bill to require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. S. 1451 - A bill to modernize the air traffic control system, improve the safety, reliability, and availability of transportation by air in the United States, provide for modernization of the air traffic control system, reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes. S. 1744 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to prescribe regulations to ensure that all crewmembers on air carriers have proper qualifications and experience, and for other purposes. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to contract maintenance. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Passenger Facilities Charges. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Air Traffic Control modernization. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to antitrust immunity for airline alliance.
2009 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Monitor legislation and federal issues related to aviation. H.R.915 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the Federal Aviation Administration for fiscal years 2009 through 2012, to improve aviation safety and capacity, to provide stable funding for the national aviation system, and for other purposes. H.R.831 - To direct the Comptroller General to conduct a study of the legal requirements and policies followed by the Department of Transportation in deciding whether to approve international alliances between air carriers and foreign air carriers and grant exemptions from the antitrust laws in connection with such international alliances, and for other purposes. H.R.624 - To amend title 49, United States Code, to ensure air passengers have access to necessary services while on a grounded air carrier, and for other purposes. H.R.967 - To enhance airline passenger protection when the Secretary of Transportation issues a rule to require airline emergency contingency plans. H.R.1512 - To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the funding and expenditure authority of the Airport and Airway Trust Fund, to amend title 49, United States Code, to extend authorizations for the airport improvement program, and for other purposes. H.R. 1941 - To allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction applicable to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. H.R.2238 - To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue an order regarding secondary cockpit barriers. H.R.2870 - To standardize and clarify the dimensions of carry-on baggage and personal items on air carriers. S.36 - A bill to repeal the perimeter rule for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, and for other purposes. S.213 - 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 for other purposes. S.743 - A bill to require air carriers to provide training for flight attendants and gate attendants regarding serving alcohol, recognizing intoxicated passengers, and dealing with disruptive passengers, and for other purposes. S.1162 - A bill to require notification of the Federal Aviation Administration with respect to wildlife strikes, and for other purposes. S.1193 - A bill to amend title 49, United States Code, to enhance aviation safety, and for other purposes. S.1209 - A bill to allow for additional flights beyond the perimeter restriction application to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. S.1283 - A bill to require persons that operate Internet websites that sell airline tickets to disclose to the purchaser of each ticket the air carrier that operates each segment of the flight, and for other purposes. S.1284 - A bill to require the implementation of certain recommendations of the National Transportation Safety Board, to require the establishment of national standards with respect to flight requirements for pilots, to require the development of fatigue management plans, and for other purposes. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to contract maintenance. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Passenger Facilities Charges. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to Air Traffic Control modernization. Monitor legislative and federal activity related to antitrust immunity for airline alliance.
2009 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Airline regulation, including slot auctions; air traffic control modernization Federal Aviation Administration reauthorization bill (H.R. 915, S. 1451) NextGen equipage provisions; regional airline safety issues; user fees Flight data disclosure legislation (S. 1283); Dept. of Homeland Security appropriations (H.R. 2892), as it relates to aviation
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $521,336 · 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. Customs & Border Protection
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)
Client expense: $1,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Client expense: $860,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $1,470,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Client expense: $671,000 · 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. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $671,000 · 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. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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
Client expense: $1,160,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Review Commission, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $1,580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Client expense: $677,125 · 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. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $660,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $1,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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
Client expense: $1,580,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $736,054 · 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. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $600,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
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
Client expense: $1,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Bureau of Transportation Statistics, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Federal Reserve System, Government Accountability Office (GAO), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
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
Client expense: $510,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)