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September 29, 2015
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September 29, 2015
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Charles E. SchumerDemocratic(NY)
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Jobs Originated through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or JOLT Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to admit into the United States a qualifying Canadian citizen over 50 years old and spouse for a period not to exceed 240 days (in a single 365-day period) if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. Revises the secure travel partnership program (the visa waiver program as renamed by this Act) to: (1) authorize DHS to designate any country as a program country; (2) adjust visa refusal rate criteria, including addition of a 3% maximum overstay rate; and (3) revise probationary and termination provisions. Expresses the sense of Congress that DHS should, in evaluating countries participating in the secure travel partnership program, give review priority to countries where circumstances indicate that such a review is necessary or desirable. Directs the Department of State to require U.S. diplomatic and consular missions to: (1) conduct nonimmigrant visa application interviews expeditiously, consistent with national security requirements and in recognition of resource allocation considerations; and (2) set a goal of interviewing 90% of all nonimmigrant visa applicants, worldwide, within 10 days of application receipt. Directs the State Department to: (1) develop and conduct a pilot program for processing visas using secure remote videoconferencing technology, and (2) seek to coordinate enrollment and interview processes for individuals eligible for both a U.S. visa and enrollment in the Global Entry program. Requires an alien at the time of application for U.S. entry under the secure travel partnership program to have a valid, unexpired electronic passport that incorporates biometric and document authentication identifiers that comply with internationally accepted practices.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1401 Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or The JOLT Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to admit into the United States a qualify Canadian citizen over 50 years old and spouse for a period not to exceed 240 days (in a single 365-day period) if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. S.2091 Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or The JOLT Act of 2015 Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184) is amended by adding at the end the following: `(s) Canadian Retirees- `(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit an alien as a visitor for pleasure (as described in section 101(a)(15)(B)) for a period not to exceed 240 days if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien-- `(A) is a citizen of Canada; `(B) is at least 50 years of age; `(C) maintains a residence in Canada; `(D)(i) owns a residence in the United States; or `(ii) has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien's stay in the United States; `(E) is not inadmissible under section 212; `(F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; `(G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and `(H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1613(a)). `(2) SPOUSE- The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements under paragraph (1) (other than subparagraph (D)). `(3) IMMIGRANT INTENT- In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien's residence in Canada. `(4) PERIOD OF ADMISSION- During any single 365-day period, an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(B) may be admitted pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Periods of time spent outside the United States during such 240-day period shall not toll the expiration of such 240-day period.'. H.R. 268 Promoting Tourism to Enhance or Economy Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a visitor for pleasure a qualifying Canadian citizen over 55 years old and spouse (who is not required to be over 55 years old)for a period not to exceed 240 days if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. Requires such visitor also to be not inadmissible or described in any ground of deportability, and requires him or her not to: (1) engage in employment or labor for hire in the United State, or (2) seek any form of assistance or benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. H.R. 6285 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Canadian Snowbird Visa Act''. SEC. 2. ADMISSION OF CANADIAN RETIREES. Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Canadian Retirees.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit an alien as a visitor for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B), if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien-- ``(A) is a citizen of Canada; ``(B) is at least 50 years of age; ``(C) maintains a residence in Canada; ``(D) owns a residence in the United States or has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien's stay in the United States; ``(E) is not inadmissible under section 212; ``(F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; ``(G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and ``(H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1613(a)). ``(2) Spouse.--The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1), other than subparagraph (D). ``(3) Immigrant intent.--In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien's residence in Canada. ``(4) Period of admission.--During any single 365-day period, an alien may be admitted as a visitor for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Time spent outside of the United States during such period of admission shall not be counted for purposes of determining the termination date of such period. ``(5) Non-resident alien tax status.--Notwithstanding section 7701(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, an alien admitted pursuant to this subsection shall be treated as a nonresident alien for purposes the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (other than subtitle B thereof).''.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5801, Protect and Grow American Jobs Act H.R. 5992, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2016 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 S. 3542, Bar Removal of Individuals who Dream and Grow our Economy (BRIDGE) Act S. Con. Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to Senate Amendment 1025 Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
Client expense: $18,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 664/S. 299, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2028, Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017 H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, including provisions relating to House Amendment 1264 S. 542, Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2612, Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016 Various issues relating to the visa waiver program; inclusion of Singapore in the Global Entry Program
Client expense: $18,590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Immigration
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; SCORE Act; Private immigration bills.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Visa Waiver Program expansion. Jobs originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 (H.R. 1401 & S.2091) and (CBP) staffing at airports. Monitored Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 (HR 158)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Tour Operator issues. Jobs originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 (H.R. 1401 & S.2091). Executive Order 13597 on travel and tourism. People-to-People travel reform. Cuban legislation (HR 664/S.491) and Cuba amendments in FY17 Financial Services Appropriations (HR 5485; S.3067).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Travel/Tourism
JOLT Act (HR 1401; S.2091); People to people travel and Cuba legislation. (HR 667, S.299, HR 3687, HR 3238); Visa Waiver Program reform and expansion. Cuba amendments relating to House & Senate FY17 Financial Services Appropriations (HR 5485; S. 3067).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Homeland Security
Generally, CBP officer assignment at airports, TSA exit lanes issues, Issues associated with implementation of Biometric Exit program; VISA waiver issues, TSA pre-check, Global entry; Regulatory actions affecting Open Skies agreements. S. 2091 - JOLT Act (Sen. Schumer/Sen. Heller) H.R. 1401 - JOLT Act (Cong. Joe Heck) HR 2843 TSA PreCheck Expansion Act HR 3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 HR 5338, Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
JOLT Act (HR 1401; S.2091); People to people travel and Cuba legislation. (HR 667, S.299, HR 3687, HR 3238); Visa Waiver Program reform and expansion. Cuba amendments relating to House & Senate FY17 Financial Services Appropriations (HR 5485; S. 3067).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1401 Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or The JOLT Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to admit into the United States a qualify Canadian citizen over 50 years old and spouse for a period not to exceed 240 days (in a single 365-day period) if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. S.2091 Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or The JOLT Act of 2015 Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184) is amended by adding at the end the following: `(s) Canadian Retirees- `(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit an alien as a visitor for pleasure (as described in section 101(a)(15)(B)) for a period not to exceed 240 days if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien-- `(A) is a citizen of Canada; `(B) is at least 50 years of age; `(C) maintains a residence in Canada; `(D)(i) owns a residence in the United States; or `(ii) has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien's stay in the United States; `(E) is not inadmissible under section 212; `(F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; `(G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and `(H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1613(a)). `(2) SPOUSE- The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements under paragraph (1) (other than subparagraph (D)). `(3) IMMIGRANT INTENT- In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien's residence in Canada. `(4) PERIOD OF ADMISSION- During any single 365-day period, an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(B) may be admitted pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Periods of time spent outside the United States during such 240-day period shall not toll the expiration of such 240-day period.'. H.R. 268 Promoting Tourism to Enhance or Economy Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a visitor for pleasure a qualifying Canadian citizen over 55 years old and spouse (who is not required to be over 55 years old)for a period not to exceed 240 days if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. Requires such visitor also to be not inadmissible or described in any ground of deportability, and requires him or her not to: (1) engage in employment or labor for hire in the United State, or (2) seek any form of assistance or benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. H.R. 6285 To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize admission of Canadian retirees as long-term visitors for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) of such Act. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Canadian Snowbird Visa Act''. SEC. 2. ADMISSION OF CANADIAN RETIREES. Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184) is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(s) Canadian Retirees.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit an alien as a visitor for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B), if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien-- ``(A) is a citizen of Canada; ``(B) is at least 50 years of age; ``(C) maintains a residence in Canada; ``(D) owns a residence in the United States or has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien's stay in the United States; ``(E) is not inadmissible under section 212; ``(F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; ``(G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and ``(H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1613(a)). ``(2) Spouse.--The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements of paragraph (1), other than subparagraph (D). ``(3) Immigrant intent.--In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien's residence in Canada. ``(4) Period of admission.--During any single 365-day period, an alien may be admitted as a visitor for pleasure described in section 101(a)(15)(B) pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Time spent outside of the United States during such period of admission shall not be counted for purposes of determining the termination date of such period. ``(5) Non-resident alien tax status.--Notwithstanding section 7701(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, an alien admitted pursuant to this subsection shall be treated as a nonresident alien for purposes the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (other than subtitle B thereof).''.
2016 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Visa Waiver Program expansion. Jobs originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 (H.R. 1401 & S.2091) and (CBP) staffing at airports. Monitored Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 (HR 158)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Tour Operator issues. Jobs originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 (H.R. 1401 & S.2091). Executive Order 13597 on travel and tourism. People-to-People travel reform. Cuban legislation (HR 664/S.491) and Cuba amendments in FY17 Financial Services Appropriations (HR 5485; S.3067).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Generally, CBP officer assignment at airports, TSA exit lanes issues, Issues associated with implementation of Biometric Exit program; VISA waiver issues, TSA pre-check, Global entry; Regulatory actions affecting Open Skies agreements. S. 2091 - JOLT Act (Sen. Schumer/Sen. Heller) H.R. 1401 - JOLT Act (Cong. Joe Heck) HR 2843 TSA PreCheck Expansion Act HR 3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 HR 5338, Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5325, Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act including provisions relating to the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act of 2017 H.R. 5801, Protect and Grow American Jobs Act H.R. 5992, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2016 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
2016 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 664/S. 299, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5485, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, including provisions relating to House Amendment 1264 S. 542, Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 Various issues relating to the visa waiver program; inclusion of Singapore in the Global Entry Program
Client expense: $18,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; SCORE Act; Private immigration bills.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · third_quarter · Homeland Security
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · third_quarter · Immigration
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; SCORE Act; Private immigration bills.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · third_quarter · Travel/Tourism
- H.R. 5090-Air transportation between the US and the EU - Continuing Resolution funding to combat Zika - Truth in Advertising Act of 2016 (S.2599) - Resort fee transparency and FTC guidance - Jobs Originating Through Travel (JOLT) Act (H.R. 1401 & S. 2091)
Client expense: $350,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5398, Immigration for a Competitive America Act of 2016 H.R. 5634, Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 S. 98, STEM Jobs Act of 2015 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 S. 2449, Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2016 S. 2827, Willing Workers and Willing Employers Act of 2016 S. 3040, Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Potential legislation related to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement; inclusion of Singapore in the Global Entry Program; administrative changes to the EB-5 regional center program; changes by Department of Labor to the Permanent Labor Certification (PERM) process
2016 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 664/S. 299, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 5203, Visa Integrity and Security Act of 2016 H.R. 5253, Strong Visa Integrity Secures America Act H.R. 5485/S. 3067, Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2017, including provisions relating to travel to Cuba S. 542, Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2449, Equal Protection in Travel Act of 2016 S. 2458, A bill to amend section 217(a)(12) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, relating to the restriction of the use of the Visa Waiver Program for aliens who travel to certain countries Various issues relating to visa waiver program; inclusion of Singapore in the Global Entry Program
Client expense: $22,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1401 Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or The JOLT Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to admit into the United States a qualify Canadian citizen over 50 years old and spouse for a period not to exceed 240 days (in a single 365-day period) if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. S.2091 Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or The JOLT Act of 2015 Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184) is amended by adding at the end the following: `(s) Canadian Retirees- `(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit an alien as a visitor for pleasure (as described in section 101(a)(15)(B)) for a period not to exceed 240 days if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien-- `(A) is a citizen of Canada; `(B) is at least 50 years of age; `(C) maintains a residence in Canada; `(D)(i) owns a residence in the United States; or `(ii) has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien's stay in the United States; `(E) is not inadmissible under section 212; `(F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; `(G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and `(H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1613(a)). `(2) SPOUSE- The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements under paragraph (1) (other than subparagraph (D)). `(3) IMMIGRANT INTENT- In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien's residence in Canada. `(4) PERIOD OF ADMISSION- During any single 365-day period, an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(B) may be admitted pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Periods of time spent outside the United States during such 240-day period shall not toll the expiration of such 240-day period.'. H.R. 268 Promoting Tourism to Enhance or Economy Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a visitor for pleasure a qualifying Canadian citizen over 55 years old and spouse (who is not required to be over 55 years old)for a period not to exceed 240 days if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. Requires such visitor also to be not inadmissible or described in any ground of deportability, and requires him or her not to: (1) engage in employment or labor for hire in the United State, or (2) seek any form of assistance or benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
2016 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
JOLT Act (HR 1401; S.2091); People to people travel and Cuba legislation. (HR 667, S.299, HR 3687, HR 3238); Visa Waiver Program reform and expansion. Cuba amendments relating to House & Senate FY17 Financial Services Appropriations (HR 5485; S. 3067).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; SCORE Act; Private immigration bills.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Visa Waiver Program expansion. Jobs originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 (H.R. 1401 & S.2091) and (CBP) staffing at airports. Monitored Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 (HR 158)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Tour Operator issues. Jobs originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 (H.R. 1401 & S.2091). Executive Order 13597 on travel and tourism. People-to-People travel reform. Cuban legislation (HR 664/S.491) and Cuba amendments in FY17 Financial Services Appropriations (HR 5485; S.3067).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
FY16 DHS Appropriations; CBP airport operations and staffing, Global Entry, Automated Passport Control, Mobile Passport Control, Biometric Exit; TSA Precheck; The Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158, JOLT Act HR 1401 & S. 2091; Visa Policy; H.R. 2843 TSA PreCheck Expansion Act, S.2337 the Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act, HR 2127 Securing Expedited Screening Act, Poland and VWP, Cybersecurity/Data Breach, Visa Waiver Program implementation including the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Act of 2015, homeland security appropriations bills in formation, CBP customs entry and exit issues including biometric entry.exit, CBP preclearance and trusted traveler programs, transit security and transportation security issues.
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
FY16 DHS Appropriations; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Automated Passport Control, Mobile Passport Control, Biometric Exit; TSA Precheck; The Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158, JOLT Act HR 1401 & S. 2091; Visa Policy; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Airport Financing,Passenger Facility Charge, FAA Reauthorization; Open Skies Agreement; National Parks Funding."Stay in Place, Cut the Waste Act of 2015", HR 2810. H.R. 2032, GSA Act - government travel provisions, OMB travel policies and the "Conference Accountability Act. GSA Travel policies, DOD travel policies and FY16 National Defense Authorization Act; government travel; all different versions of the National Parks Centennial legislation, S. 1579 NATIVE Act
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · second_quarter · Immigration
Visa Waiver Program implementation including the VWP Improvement and Terrorist Travel Act of 2015, homeland security appropriations bills in formation, CBP customs and entry and exit issues including biometric entry/exit, CBP preclearance and trusted traveler programs, transit security and transportation security issues. HR 1401 and S. 2091 the JOLT Act of 2015
Client expense: $590,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · second_quarter · Homeland Security
Generally, CBP officer assignment at airports, TSA exit lanes issues, Issues associated with implementation of Biometric Exit program; VISA waiver issues, TSA pre-check, Global entry; Regulatory actions affecting Open Skies agreements. S. 2091 - JOLT Act (Sen. Schumer/Sen. Heller) H.R. 1401 - JOLT Act (Cong. Joe Heck) HR 2843 TSA PreCheck Expansion Act HR 3584 Transportation Security Administration Reform and Improvement Act of 2015 HR 5338, Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Travel/Tourism
- Jobs Originating Through Travel (JOLT) Act (H.R. 1401 & S. 2091) - H.R. 5090-Air transportation between the US and the EU - Truth in Advertising Act of 2016 (S.2599) - Resort fee transparency and FTC guidance
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of
2016 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 1401 Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or The JOLT Act of 2015 Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to authorize the Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) to admit into the United States a qualify Canadian citizen over 50 years old and spouse for a period not to exceed 240 days (in a single 365-day period) if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. S.2091 Jobs Originated Through Launching Travel Act of 2015 or The JOLT Act of 2015 Section 214 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1184) is amended by adding at the end the following: `(s) Canadian Retirees- `(1) IN GENERAL- The Secretary of Homeland Security may admit an alien as a visitor for pleasure (as described in section 101(a)(15)(B)) for a period not to exceed 240 days if the alien demonstrates, to the satisfaction of the Secretary, that the alien-- `(A) is a citizen of Canada; `(B) is at least 50 years of age; `(C) maintains a residence in Canada; `(D)(i) owns a residence in the United States; or `(ii) has signed a rental agreement for accommodations in the United States for the duration of the alien's stay in the United States; `(E) is not inadmissible under section 212; `(F) is not described in any ground of deportability under section 237; `(G) will not engage in employment or labor for hire in the United States; and `(H) will not seek any form of assistance or benefit described in section 403(a) of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (8 U.S.C. 1613(a)). `(2) SPOUSE- The spouse of an alien described in paragraph (1) may be admitted under the same terms as the principal alien if the spouse satisfies the requirements under paragraph (1) (other than subparagraph (D)). `(3) IMMIGRANT INTENT- In determining eligibility for admission under this subsection, maintenance of a residence in the United States shall not be considered evidence of intent by the alien to abandon the alien's residence in Canada. `(4) PERIOD OF ADMISSION- During any single 365-day period, an alien described in section 101(a)(15)(B) may be admitted pursuant to this subsection for a period not to exceed 240 days, beginning on the date of admission. Periods of time spent outside the United States during such 240-day period shall not toll the expiration of such 240-day period.'. H.R. 268 Promoting Tourism to Enhance or Economy Act of 2015 Authorizes the Secretary of Homeland Security to admit into the United States as a visitor for pleasure a qualifying Canadian citizen over 55 years old and spouse (who is not required to be over 55 years old)for a period not to exceed 240 days if the person maintains a Canadian residence and owns a U.S. residence or has rented a U.S. accommodation for the duration of such stay. Requires such visitor also to be not inadmissible or described in any ground of deportability, and requires him or her not to: (1) engage in employment or labor for hire in the United State, or (2) seek any form of assistance or benefit under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996.
2016 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
Visa, immigration, and customs issues; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Olympic Leaders Travel Program; the Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158; JOLT ACT, H.R. 1401, S. 2091; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; SCORE Act; Private immigration bills.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
Visa Waiver Program implementation including the VWP Improvement and Terrorist Travel Act of 2015, homeland security appropriations bills in formation, CBP customs and entry and exit issues including biometric entry/exit, CBP preclearance and trusted traveler programs, transit security and transportation security issues. HR 1401 and S. 2091 the JOLT Act of 2015
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
FY16 DHS Appropriations; CBP airport operations and staffing, Global Entry, Automated Passport Control, Mobile Passport Control, Biometric Exit; TSA Precheck; The Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158, JOLT Act HR 1401 & S. 2091; Visa Policy; H.R. 2843 TSA PreCheck Expansion Act, S.2337 the Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act, HR 2127 Securing Expedited Screening Act, Poland and VWP, Cybersecurity/Data Breach, Visa Waiver Program implementation including the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Act of 2015, homeland security appropriations bills in formation, CBP customs entry and exit issues including biometric entry.exit, CBP preclearance and trusted traveler programs, transit security and transportation security issues.
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
FY16 DHS Appropriations; CBP airport operations, Global Entry, Automated Passport Control, Mobile Passport Control, Biometric Exit; TSA Precheck; The Visa Waiver Program, H.R. 158, JOLT Act HR 1401 & S. 2091; Visa Policy; National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Airport Financing,Passenger Facility Charge, FAA Reauthorization; Open Skies Agreement; National Parks Funding."Stay in Place, Cut the Waste Act of 2015", HR 2810. H.R. 2032, GSA Act - government travel provisions, OMB travel policies and the "Conference Accountability Act. GSA Travel policies, DOD travel policies and FY16 National Defense Authorization Act; government travel; all different versions of the National Parks Centennial legislation, S. 1579 NATIVE Act
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
JOLT Act (HR 1401; S.2091); People to people travel and Cuba legislation. (HR 667, S.299, HR 3687, HR 3238); Visa Waiver Program reform and expansion.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 229, Biometric Exit Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 664/S. 299, Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015 H.R. 1401/S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act S. 542, Counterterrorism Border Security Enhancement Act S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 Various issues relating to visa waiver program
Client expense: $15,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
2016 · first_quarter · Immigration
H.R. 158, Visa Waiver Program Improvement Act of 2015 H.R. 213, Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2015 H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015 H.R. 616, American Entrepreneurship and Investment Act of 2015 H.R. 962/S. 181, Startup Act H.R. 1147, Legal Workforce Act H.R. 1148, Michael Davis, Jr. in Honor of State and Local Law Enforcement Act H.R. 1153, Asylum Reform and Border Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 1401, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016, including provisions relating to H-1B and L-1 visa fees H.R. 2758, To make permanent the returning worker exception to the annual numerical limitation on nonimmigrant visas issued under section 101(a)(15)(H)(ii)(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and for other purposes H.R. 3370, Entrepreneurial Businesses Creating Jobs Act of 2015 H.R. 3918, Strengthen Employment and Seasonal Opportunities Now (SEASON) Act H.R. 4403, Enhancing Overseas Traveler Vetting Act H.R. 4530, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2016 H.R. 4598, American Jobs First Act of 2016 H.R. 4609, Keeping American Jobs Act S. 98, STEM Jobs Act of 2015 S. 153, I-Squared Act of 2015 S. 208, Secure the Border First Act of 2015 S. 1501, American Job Creation and Investment Promotion Reform Act of 2015 S. 2091, Jobs Originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 S. 2115, Targeted Employment Areas Improvement Act S. 2122, Invest in Our Communities Act S. 2225, Save Our Small and Seasonal Businesses Act of 2015 S. 2266, H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2015 S. 2337, Visa Waiver Program Security Enhancement Act S. 2362, Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015 S. 2365, Protecting American Jobs Act S. 2394, American Jobs First Act of 2015 S. 2415, EB-5 Integrity Act of 2015 S.Con.Res. 11, An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025, including provisions relating to S. Amendment 1025 Potential legislation similar to H.R. 2131, Supplying Knowledge-based Immigrants and Lifting Levels of STEM Visas (SKILLS) Act (113th Congress) Various issues relating to visa waiver program; H1-B Visa Program; H2-B Visa Program; L-1B Visa Program; E-B5 Visa Program; E-Verify Program; private-public partnerships with the Department of Homeland Security at land border ports of entry; STEM visa reform; nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal nonagricultural employment; Customs and Border Protection staffing at U.S. ports of entry; border security; immigration reform; guest worker programs; legalization concepts; visa reform; customs trade facilitation and enforcement
2016 · first_quarter · Homeland Security
JOLT Act and Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Protection Act, and issues related to the visa waiver program (HR 1401, S 2091)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Travel/Tourism
Tour Operator issues. Jobs originated through Launching Travel (JOLT) Act of 2015 (H.R. 1401 & S.2091). Executive Order 13597 on travel and tourism. People-to-People travel reform. Cuban legislation (HR 664/S.491)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $20,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
| Democratic |
| FL |
| Brian Schatz | Democratic | HI |
| Christopher A. Coons | Democratic | DE |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Cory Gardner | Republican | CO |
| Dean Heller | Republican | NV |
| Gary C. Peters | Democratic | MI |
| Jeanne Shaheen | Democratic | NH |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | Democratic | NY |
| Mark Kirk | Republican | IL |
| Mike Lee | Republican | UT |
| Roy Blunt | Republican | MO |
| Tim Scott | Republican | SC |
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Client expense: $18,410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $22,770,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Client expense: $15,750,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Natl Security Council (NSC), Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Patent & Trademark Office (PTO), Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Copyright Office, U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office