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Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
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Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 This bill reauthorizes through FY2017 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) operations and specified FAA programs. The bill revises requirements for the airport improvement program and pilot program for passenger facility charges at nonhub airports. The Government Accountability Office shall review privacy issues and concerns associated with the operation of unmanned aircraft (drones) in the national airspace system. The National Institute of Standards and Technology and the FAA shall initiate a process to develop risk-based, consensus industry airworthiness standards for the safe integration of drones into the system. The Department of Transportation (DOT) shall issue guidance for the operation of public drones. The FAA shall carry out a pilot program for airspace hazard mitigation at airports and other critical infrastructure. DOT shall issue a final rule authorizing the carriage of property by small drones for compensation or hire. The FAA shall establish a Collegiate Training Initiative program for drones. The bill requires the FAA to have a Senior Advisor for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration. DOT shall establish a Safety Oversight and Certification Advisory Committee. The FAA shall issue a final rule reorganizing the certification, and streamlining the approval of safety advancements, of small airplanes. The FAA shall establish: the FAA Task Force on Flight Standards Reform, and a Regulatory Consistency Communications Board. The FAA shall review and revise its safety workforce training strategy. DOT shall take appropriate actions to promote U.S. aerospace standards, products, and services abroad. The FAA shall: take specified actions to improve airline passenger safety, update automated weather observing systems, and appoint a Designated Agency Safety and Health Officer. Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 The bill directs the FAA to issue or revise medical certification regulations to ensure that an individual may operate as a pilot of certain small aircraft if the flight and the individual meet certain criteria. The FAA may not take enforcement action against a pilot for not holding a valid third-class medical certificate unless the FAA has published final medical certification regulations in the Federal Register. The bill amends the Pilot's Bill of Rights to authorize an individual adversely affected by an FAA decision to deny, suspend or revoke an airman certificate to file an appeal in the U.S. district court for a de novo hearing. The bill establishes passenger air service improvements and consumer protections. The bill amends the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 to extend through FY2017 DOT's Advisory Committee for Aviation Consumer Protection. DOT may issue regulations to prohibit certain cell phone voice communications during the flight of an aircraft. The bill reauthorizes through FY2017 the essential air service program and the small community air service development program. The FAA shall conduct a return on investment assessment on each Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) program. The bill prescribes requirements regarding: treatment of essential FAA employees during a furlough, and maximum age limits for hiring of air traffic controllers. The bill applies federal civil service requirements to leave used by disabled armed forces veterans in the FAA personnel management system. The bill revises requirements for overflights of National Parks. The FAA shall continue operation of the Advanced Materials Center of Excellence.
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By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-428. Additional views filed.
By Senator Thune from Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation filed written report under authority of the order of the Senate of 12/10/2016. Report No. 114-428. Additional views filed.
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 715.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 114-635.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Introduced in Senate
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2017 · second_quarter · Transportation
Infrastructure financing; H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA UAS Test Sites H.R. 4441 The Aviation Innovation, Reform & Reauthorization Act H.R. 4489 FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development Act S. 2658 The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
Client expense: $165,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2017 · first_quarter · Aerospace
House and Senate issues relating to FY16 FAA Reauthorization; H.R. 636 FAA Extension Safety and Security Act; S. 2658 FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016; FY17 NASA aeronautical programs, and H.R. 5466 Aeronautics Innovation Act.
Client expense: $2,977,788 · Firm income: Not reported
2017 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 79: No Missing Planes Act H.R. 612: National Right-to-Work Act H.R. 636: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 798: Responsible Skies Act of 2015 H.R. 879: Ax the Tax on Middle Class Americans Health Plans Act H.R. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 1051: To direct the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) port of entry, and for other purposes. H.R. 1062: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 573: General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 S. 571: Pilots Bill of Rights 2 S. 911: Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015 H.R. 2050: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 1314: Commercial UAS Modernization Act H.R. 2750: Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015 S. 1594: Arm All Pilots Act of 2015 S. 1608: Consumer Drone Safety Act H.R. 2909: Protecting Firefighters and Promoting Innovation Act H.R. 3016: Veterans Employment, Education, and Healthcare Improvement Act H.R. 3025: Wildfire Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 3144: Partners for Aviation Security Act H.R. 3149: Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015 H.R. 3334: Families Flying Together Act of 2015 S. 1972: Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015 S. 2045: Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2015 S. 2075: American Worker Health Care Tax Relief Act of 2015 S. 2156: Wildfire and Emergency Airspace Protection Act of 2015 H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 4721: Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 H.R. 5090: To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement of June 21, 2011.
2017 · first_quarter · Transportation
Infrastructure financing; H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $30,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
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| HR 636 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 5292 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 5291 | 114th | Related bill |
| HR 1086 | 114th | Related bill |
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms & Explosives, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (BCIS), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Joint Chiefs of Staff, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Maritime Administration (MARAD), Natl Guard, Navy, Dept of, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Marines, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2017 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016, S.2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, Transportation, Housing & Urban Development Appropriations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
U.S. regulation of lithium batteries in air cargo; H.R. 4441, The Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization Act (Federal Aviation Administration authorization); S.2658, FAA Reauthorization (at Committee) and FAA Reauthorization provisions of H.R. 636 on Floor.
Client expense: $460,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Implementation of the "FAST Act" (P.L. 114-94); Implementation of "MAP-21" (P.L. 112-141); U.S. regulation of lithium batteries in air cargo; H.R. 4441, The Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization Act (Federal Aviation Administration authorization); S.2658, FAA Reauthorization (at Committee) and FAA Reauthorization provisions of H.R. 636 on Floor
Client expense: $450,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2016 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
CBP airport operations; Airport Financing, Passenger Facility Charge; Open Skies Agreements; PreCheck Expansion Act H.R. 2843; FY17 DHS Appropriations; Airline Competition; International Aviation Issues;H.R. 4441 Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
FY17 DHS Appropriations; CBP airport operations, Biometric Exit; TSA airport operations, passenger screening, the Visa Waiver Program, National Travel and Tourism Strategy; Travel Documentation; Airport Financing, Passenger Facility Charge, FAA Reauthorization; Open Skies Agreements; FAA Reauthorization; PreCheck Expansion Act H.R. 2843; S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 4441 Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 636 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; FY17 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development Appropriations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), SENATE, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
FAA reauthorization, AIRR Act, H.R. 4441 and Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. General drone issues. S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. commercial use of drones for natural disasters.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
S. 2658: The Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2016, Peters Amendment, Section 2145, Use of Unmanned Aircraft System at Institutions of Higher Education (Use of drones for education instruction, research) H.R. 4441: Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 H.R. 4489: Flight R&D Act, (inclusion of educational/instructional activities) S. 2626: Higher Education Unmanned Aircraft Systems Modernization Act
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
FAA Authorization( Air Ambulance Amdt)(S.2658) MAP-21 Implementation(P.L.112-141) Safe Streets Act (H.R.2071) Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvement Act (H.R.199) Transportation Alternatives Program(S.705) H.R.22 Fixing America's Surface Transportation(FAST ACT)
Client expense: $166,728 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agency for Healthcare Research & Quality (AHRQ), Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Education, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1 (S. 128 as amendment); discussion House " Architecture of Abundance' draft language; Senate Energy "Accountability and Reform" proposal. HR 22; HR 2028; HR 4441; S2658; HR 636; HR 2984; Hr 3805 [Communications Act of 1934: section 224 (a)(1)] S. 2012 (sections 1008; 2001; 2002; 2301; 2304; 3001; 3002; 3309; 3601) HR 8 (sections 1102; 1104; 1105; 1108; 1116; 1203; 3161; 3221)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Aviation operations, safety, and security; S. 2658 and H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Transportation issues; cargo movement; infrastructure investment; freight mobility; S. 2658 and H.R. 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; appropriations
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $60,000
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 636, S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016, Issues pertaining to Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $40,000
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
FAA UAS Test Sites H.R. 4441 The Aviation Innovation, Reform & Reauthorization Act H.R. 4489 FAA Leadership in Groundbreaking High-Tech Research and Development Act S. 2658 The Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 House(s) of Congress and Federal Agencies
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Education, Dept of, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 2577, Transportation, HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, Commercial Air Transportation Funding HR. 4441, S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Legislation Next Generation Air Traffic Management. Spectrum. Certification. Boeing Commercial Aircraft. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Aviation Safety. Cybersecurity of aircraft and air traffic systems. FAA funding. Supply Chain. Biofuels and CLEEN. U.S. Coast Guard Procurement. H.R. 5090 - To ensure that air transportation between the United States and the European Union complies with the intent of article 17 bis of the United States-European Union-Norway-Iceland Air Transport Agreement of June 21, 2011
Client expense: $4,150,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Air Force, Dept of, Army, Dept of (Other), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Navy, Dept of, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016 S. 2684, UAVs for Energy Infrastructure Act
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Family issues/Abortion/Adoption
Child Poverty Reduction Act (HR 2408/S. 2224) Homeless Children and Youth Act (H.R. 576/S. 256) Hygiene Assistance for Families of Infants and Toddlers Act (H.R. 2055/S. 3070) Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization (S. 2658) Health Insurance for Former Foster Youth Act of 2015 (S.1852/H.R.3641) The Family First Prevention Services Act of 2016 (H.R. 5456/ S. 3065)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Energy/Nuclear
S. 1 (S. 128 as amendment); discussion House " Architecture of Abundance' draft language; Senate Energy "Accountability and Reform" proposal. HR 22; HR 2028; HR 4441; S2658; HR 636; HR 2984; Hr 3805 [Communications Act of 1934: section 224 (a)(1)] S. 2012 (sections 1008; 2001; 2002; 2301; 2304; 3001; 3002; 3309; 3601) HR 8 (sections 1102; 1104; 1105; 1108; 1116; 1203; 3161; 3221)
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $10,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), SENATE
2016 · third_quarter · Government Issues
H.R. 8, "North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R.413, "Partnership to Build America Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 625, "Infrastructure 2.0 Act;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 1444, "Commonsense Contracting Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 1482, "Small Contractors Improve Competition Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 1699, "Federal Prison Industries Competition in Contracting Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 4671, "Small Business Protection Act of 2016;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 1735, "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. S. 740, "Geospatial Data Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 6294, "Geospatial Data Act of 2016;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 3121, "Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. S. 1225, "Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 5199, "Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. S. 1526, "Construction Consensus Procurement Improvement Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. S. 2012, "Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 4441, the "Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization (AIRR) Act;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. S. 2658, "Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 4738, "Digital Coast Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. S. 2325, "Digital Coast Act of 2015;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. H.R. 5303, ""Water Resources Development Act of 2016;" All provisions affecting A/E activities. S. 2848, "Water Resources Development Act of 2016;" All provisions affecting A/E activities.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Transit Administration (FTA), General Services Administration (GSA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Natl Park Service (NPS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), President of the U.S., SENATE, Small Business Administration (SBA), State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
Issues related to the Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 (AIRR) HR 4441 and the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 S.2658
Client expense: $360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Army, Dept of (Other), Energy, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization Act - provisions to permit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for academic purposes. H.R. 4489, the FLIGHT R&D Act - provisions to permit the use of sUAS for research and teaching.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 2658, the Federal Aviation Administration Modernization Act - provisions to permit the use of small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) for academic purposes. H.R. 4489, the FLIGHT R&D Act - provisions to permit the use of sUAS for research and teaching.
Client expense: $180,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · first_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 4441, the "Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016"; S. 1608, the "Consumer Drone Safety Act"; S. 1674, the "DRIVE Act" (electric vehicles); S. 2658, the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016"; General discussion on electric transportation.
Client expense: $340,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
H.R. 4441, S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Re authorization Act of 2016: jobs, worker issues, public safety, aviation security provisions
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 4441, S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Re authorization Act of 2016: jobs, worker issues, public safety, aviation security provisions
Client expense: $760,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Election Assistance Commission (EAC), Energy, Dept of, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
H.R. 4441, S. 2658: Federal Aviation Administration Re authorization Act of 2016: worker issues
Client expense: $800,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Social Security Administration (SSA), State, Dept of (DOS), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 476 - GI Bill Education Quality Enhancement Act of 2015 (Sec. 4) H.R. 636 - FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016 (PL 114-190) H.R. 1062 - Pilots Bill of Rights 2 (entire bill) H.R. 3593 - Aviation Cost and Expenses Sharing Act of 2015 (entire bill) H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 (entire bill) H.Res. 818 - Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendments to H.R. 636, with amendments (entire bill) S. 571 - Pilots Bill of Rights 2 (entire bill) S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 (entire bill) S. 2921 - Veterans First Act (Title IV)
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 476 - GI Bill Education Quality Enhancement Act of 2015 (entire bill) H.R. 1062 - Pilots Bill of Rights 2 (entire bill) H.R. 1086 - General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 (entire bill) H.R. 1835 - Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015 (entire bill) H.R. 3593 - Aviation Cost and Expenses Sharing Act of 2015 (entire bill) H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 (entire bill) S. 571 - Pilots Bill of Rights 2 (entire bill) S. 573 - General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 (entire bill) S. 2921 - Veterans First Act (Title IV) HR 636/S 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 (entire bill)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · first_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 1062 - Pilots Bill of Rights 2 (entire bill) H.R. 1086 - General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 (entire bill) H.R. 1835 - Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015 (entire bill) H.R. 3016 - Veterans Employment, Education and Healthcare Improvement Act H.R. 3593 - Aviation Cost and Expenses Sharing Act of 2015 (entire bill) H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016 (entire bill) H.R. 4721 - The Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2016 (PL 114-141) S. 571 - Pilots Bill of Rights 2 (entire bill) S. 573 - General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015 (entire bill) HR 636/S 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016 (entire bill)
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
Sovency of the Highway Trust Fund Intelligent Transportation Systems Positive Train Control (H.R. 3651) FAA Reauthorization Bill (H.R. 4441/S.2658) FY17 Transportation Appropriations (H.R.5394/S.2844/H.R.636)
Client expense: $540,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
Sovency of the Highway Trust Fund Intelligent Transportation Systems Positive Train Control (H.R. 3651) FAA Reauthorization Bill (H.R. 4441/S.2658) FY17 Transportation Appropriations (H.R.5394/S.2844/H.R.636)
Client expense: $610,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Defense, Dept of (DOD), Education, Dept of, Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), State, Dept of (DOS), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Flight training enhancement and air service working group (FAA Reauthorization, H.R. 4441, S. 2658, H.R. 636).
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $49,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 4441, the "Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016"; S. 1608, the "Consumer Drone Safety Act"; S. 1674, the "DRIVE Act" (electric vehicles); S. 2658, the "FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016"; General discussion on electric transportation; H.R. 636, FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Client expense: $410,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), SENATE, White House Office
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R.636, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2016. H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3102, Airport Access Control Security Improvement Act of 2015. H.R.4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R.636, Federal Aviation Administration Act of 2016. H.R.753, Safe Aviation and Flight Emergency Tracking Act of 2015. H.R.772, Safe Aviation and Flight Enhancement Act of 2015. H.R.798, Responsible Skies Act of 2015. H.R.911, Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015. H.R.1062 & S.571, Pilots Bill of Rights 2. H.R.1086 & S.573, General Aviation Pilot Protection Act of 2015. H.R.1229 & S.635, Drone Aircraft Privacy and Transparency Act of 2015. H.R.1835, The Air Traffic Controller Reform and Employee Stock Ownership Act of 2015. H.R.3965, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2015. H.R.4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016. H.R.5957 & S.2683, Federal Aviation Administration Veteran Transition Improvement Act of 2016. S.1314, Commercial UAS Modernization Act. S.1608, Consumer Drone Safety Act. S.2585, Airspace Management Advisory Committee Act of 2016. S.2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S.2761, FAA Community Accountability Act of 2016. S.2764, Cyber AIR Act. Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen). FAA funding. FAA staffing & training. FAAs designee program. FAA Occupational Safety & Health program. Air traffic control privatization.
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
H.R. 22- Highway Safety H.R. 2353- Highway Safety H.R. 3038- Highway and Transportation Funding S. 1647- Highway Safety S. 2658- FAA & Drones
Client expense: $790,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Natl Geospatial Intelligence Agency, Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Transportation
S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Act, H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization Act. H.R. 636 - FAA Extension.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Transportation
S. 2658, FAA Reauthorization Act, H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation Reform and Reauthorization Act.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $50,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016. S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees. TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees. Various pension and retirement matters.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · third_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 5394 - Transportation and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. S. 2844 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 4441 Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016. S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S. 2361 Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act of 2016. H.R. 2843 TSA Precheck Expansion Act. H.R. 4171 Silent Skies Act of 2015. Air Traffic Control Reform. Passenger Facility Charge Tax. FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations. Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues. Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international). Aviation Industry Financial Issues. FAA NextGen Initiative. Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems and online travel sites. FY2016 DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customers user fee, and immigrations user fee. Haneda Airport Liberalization. Fair Competition Issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
2016 · second_quarter · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016. S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Aviation Security Taxes and Fees. TSA Aviation Security Taxes and Fees. Various pension and retirement matters.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · second_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
H.R. 5394 - Transportation and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. S. 2844 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017. H.R. 4441 Aviation Innovation, Reform and Reauthorization Act of 2016. S. 2658 Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. S. 2361 Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act of 2016. H.R. 2843 TSA Precheck Expansion Act. H.R. 4171 Silent Skies Act of 2015. Air Traffic Control Reform. Passenger Facility Charge Tax. FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations. Airline Alliance Antitrust Immunity Issues. Airlines Service Quality Issues (domestic and international). Aviation Industry Financial Issues. FAA NextGen Initiative. Issues Related to Global Distribution Systems and online travel sites. FY2016 DHS budget proposals, including proposals to increase the TSA passenger security fee, customers user fee, and immigrations user fee. Haneda Airport Liberalization. Fair Competition Issues.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $80,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Transportation
Monitor legislative and administrative action related to Positive Train Control. H.R. 22, FAST Act. S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016. H.R. 4441, Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Client expense: Not reported · Firm income: $120,000
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Implementation of the Air Carrier Access Act (ACAA); S. 2658, Federal Aviation Reauthorization Act of 2015; and HR 636, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization (PL 114-190)
Client expense: $80,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT)
2016 · fourth_quarter · Aviation/Airlines/Airports
Legislation affecting the airline industry, including: H.R. 3334 - Families Flying Together Act of 2015; H.R. 3379 - Airplane Kids in Transit Safety Act of 2015; H.R. 3149 - Baggage Fee Fairness Act of 2015; H.R. 2776 - Carry-On Freedom Act of 2015; S. 1972 - Airline Access to Emergency Epinephrine Act of 2015; H.R. 4295 - to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to increase the rest periods of flight attendants to the same rest periods of pilots; S. 3421 - A bill to require air carriers to provide all flight attendants with scheduled rest periods of at least 10 consecutive hours between duty periods and to comply with fatigue management plans for flight attendants that have been approved by the Federal Aviation Administration; H.R. 4203 - Comfortable and Fair Flight Act; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; S. 2360 - Omnibus Territories Act of 2015; H.R. 2843 - TSA PreCheck Expansion Act; H.R. 998 - Preclearance Authorization Act of 2015; H.R. 2750 - Improved Security Vetting for Aviation Workers Act of 2015; H.R. 4455 - To improve air service capabilities in American Samoa; H.R. 4441 - Aviation Innovation, Reform, and Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2769 - A bill to require the Federal Aviation Administration to establish minimum standards for space for passengers on passenger aircraft; S. 2656 - Forbid Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous Fees Act of 2016; S. 712 - Passenger Fee Restructuring Exemptions; S. 2642 - Stop Trafficking on Planes Act of 2016; S. 2536 - A bill to require the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to issue a notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the inclusion in aircraft medical kits of medications and equipment to meet the emergency medical needs of children, S. 1594 - Arm all Pilots Act of 2015; S. 2764 - To require the disclosure of information relating to cyberattacks on aircraft systems and maintenance and ground support systems for aircraft, to identify and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities to the United States commercial aviation system; S. 2361 - Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act; H.R. 911/S. 911 - Saracini Aviation Safety Act of 2015; S. 2658 - Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016; H.R. 4549/S. 2549 - Treating Small Airports with Fairness Act of 2016; H.R. 5291 - Airline Consumer Protection Act of 2016; H.R. 5340 - Funding for Aviation Screeners and Threat Elimination Restoration Act; H.R. 5338 - Checkpoint Optimization and Efficiency Act of 2016; H.R. 636 - FAA Reauthorization Act of 2016; S. 2844 - Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions regarding open skies, NextGen, and pilot training; and S. 3001 - Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions regarding TSA and CBP funding; H.R. 636 - The vehicle for the FAA reauthorization extension, provisions regarding aviation safety and security and passengers; H.R. 5325 - Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017, and Zika Response and Preparedness Act, provisions regarding General Services Administration; H.R. 2028 - Further Continuing and Security Assistance Appropriations Act, 2017, provisions relating to aviation and General Services Administration; H.R. 6497 - TSA Screening Transparency and Accountability Act; H.R. 6381 - DHS Reform and Improvement Act; H.R. 6431/S. 2612 - Promoting Travel, Commerce, and National Security Act of 2016; H.R. 875/S. 461 - Cross-Border Trade Enhancement Act; S. 3525 - Strengthening American Transportation Security Act of 2016; S. 3501 - NextGen Accountability Act. Gulf Carrier Open Skies reviews, in DOT-OST-2015-0082, DOS-2015-0016, and DOC-2015-0001, provisions promoting competition in the aviation sector, increasing choice and reduce costs for consumers, facilitating exports for U.S. businesses, and enhancing U.S. national security. Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel, in DOT-OST-2015-0246, provisions on accessible lavatories and inflight entertainment, and service animals. Federal policy regarding matters impacting the airline industry, including Air Traffic Control Reform; Passenger Facility Charges; Transportation Security Administration (TSA) (aviation security taxes and fees, fee diversion, air cargo security issues, passenger baggage inspection issues, managed inclusion, aircraft security issues, TSA wait times); Airport Security Issues; Cybersecurity issues; Customs and Border Protection issues (CBP facilities and staffing levels at airports, preclearance, user fee increases and revenue diversion); Unmanned Aerial Systems; Aircraft noise and emissions issues; DOT Full Fare Advertising Rule (14 C.F.R. Part 399); Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service passenger and cargo inspection issues and inspection fees; International air service rights issues (U.S. Government Bilateral Negotiations); Federal Income and Excise Tax matters; ancillary fees (baggage, cancellation/change fees, premium seating); Immunized Joint Ventures; DOT airline passenger protection rules; passengers with disabilities issues; FAA Flight and Duty Time regulations; FAA ATC operations issues; Global Distribution Systems; Air Carrier cabotage exemptions; USDA-APHIS funding and fees; transportation of hazardous cargo; Airport revenue diversion; Airport employee screening; Information Technology issues; GSA City Pair Program; passenger discrimination issues; and labor issues.
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2016 · fourth_quarter · Budget/Appropriations
Monitor federal legislation and administrative action affecting the cement, aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix concrete industries. Monitor federal legislation and administrative action regarding Waters of the United States. S. 2658, Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2016.
Client expense: $170,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), SENATE, Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)